ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Antiochos (unidentified Seleucid king)
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Manufacture
Shape
Square
Length
5.50 cm
Width
5.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Archives Seyrig (HS 325): Poids carré. 55 mm. Bordure saillante. Poids (très usé): 117 g. Ancre. À g.: Βα[σι]λέως | [Ἀν]τ[ιόχου]; à d., deux lignes effacées; en bas: τέτ[αρτον]. Revers très usé, probablement lisse. Musée de Beyrouth (Karam).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
Βα[σι]λέως | [Ἀν]τ[ιόχου] | – – – | – – – | τέτ[αρτον].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-281
TO
-64
Comments on Chronology
Reign of Antiochus IV? or one of his successors?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Beirut | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 325 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Archives Seyrig (HS 325): La restitution du nom du roi est probable. Comme il faut restituer deux épithètes, il peut s’agir d’Antiochus IV ou d’un de ses successeurs.
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