ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/16 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
4.90 cm
Width
4.90 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Relief | 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 circulaire. 49 mm. Bordure saillante simple. Poids: 58 g. (fruste). Buste de face, fruste, paraissant porter une coiffure à trois protubérances, et tenant peut-être un objet appuyé à son épaule droite. Ἔτους ϛ´ (?) | Λα–οδι|κέ–ων | ἑ[κκαιδέ]κα|τον. Revers lisse. Date: an 6? de l’ère de la liberté? de Laodicée = 76/75? av. J.-C. Musée de Beyrouth (absent).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους ϛ´ (?) | Λα–οδι|κέ–ων | ἑ[κκαιδέ]κα|τον.
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
-76
TO
-42
Comments on Chronology
Year 6? of the freedom? of Laodicea = 76/75 BCE. Or Year 6? of the Caesarian Era? = 43/42 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, 11 | None | None |
VARIA