ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
7.10 cm
Width
10.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmette | |||||
| Palm |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Archives Seyrig (HS 317, I): Poids triangulaire coiffé d’une palmette. Hauteur 10 mm. [sic?]; largeur 71 mm. Bordure saillante simple. Poids 212 g. ἔ|του|ς θσ´. | ἡμιλ|ίτριο|ν σύρρ|οπον. Revers lisse, avec palme en relief. Date: an 209 de l’ère césarienne de Laodicée = 161/162 ap. J.-C. Musée de Beyrouth, provenant de Latakié.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔ|του|ς θσ´. | ἡμιλ|ίτριο|ν σύρρ|οπον.
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
161
TO
162
Comments on Chronology
Archives Seyrig (HS 317, I): Year 209 of the Caesarian era of Laodicea = 161/162 CE.
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, 54 | None | None |
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