ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/32 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.10 cm
Width
3.60 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Archives Seyrig (HS 317, I): Poids carré, échancré au bord inférieur, avec restes de tenon au bord supérieur. Hauteur 36 mm.; largeur 31 mm. Bordure en arête, au biseau extérieur strié. Poids 43 g. Protubérance rectangulaire, autour de laquelle: τρια|κο|στ|οδ(ιν). Revers lisse, avec trident en relief. Musée de Beyrouth.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
Τρια|κο|στ|όδ(ιν).
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
100
Comments on Chronology
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 317, I, 41 | None | None |
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