ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Istiodoros, agoranomos (Seleucia)
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
8.30 cm
Width
8.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 328, I) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief | ||||
| Caduceus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Archives Seyrig (HS 328, I): Plomb, carré, 83 mm. Bordure en arête. 269 g. Corne d’abondance nouée d’une bandelette. Revers losangé avec caducée en relief. Σελεύκειον | ἡμιμναῖον. Dans le champ: ἐπὶ Ἰστιοδώρου et αξρ´. [Date: Sél. 161 = 152/151 av. J.-C.] Musée de Beyrouth (apporté de Latakié).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΣΕΛΕΥΚΕΙΟΝ ΑΞΡ ΕΠΙ ΙΣΤΙ–ΟΔΩΡΟΥ ΗΜΙΜΝΑΙΟΝ
Edition
Σελεύκειον | αξρ´ | ἐπὶ | Ἰστι–οδώρου | ἡμιμναῖον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Syria: Al Lādhiqīyah
City
Latakia [Laodicea ad Mare]
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
From Latakia. Former collection of the National Museum of Beirut. Antiquities trade?
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-152
TO
-151
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 161 = 152/151 BCE
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 328, I | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
A picture is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 328, I).
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