ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Alexandros, agoranomos (Laodicea)
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.10 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
0.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eros | Relief | RIGHT | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Archives Seyrig (HS 327, I): Poids carré. 41 mm. Bordure saillante simple. Poids: 67 g. Petit buste ailé d’Éros à droite. Λαοδικέων | τῶν πρὸς | θαλάσσηι | επρ´ ἐπὶ | Ἀλεξάνδρο(υ) | ὄγδοον. Revers lisse. Date: an 185 de l’ère des Séleucides = 128/127 av. J.-C. Musée de Beyrouth, apporté de Latakié.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ
ΤΩΝΠΡΟΣ
ΘΑΛΑΣΣΗΙ
ΕΠΡ – ΕΠΙ
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ
ΟΓΔΟΟΝ
Edition
Λαοδικέων | τῶν πρὸς | θαλάσσηι | επρ´ ἐπὶ | Ἀλεξάνδρο(υ) | ὄγδοον.
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
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-128
TO
-127
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 185 = 128/127 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 327, I, 3 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
A picture is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 327, I).
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