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Copyright credit: Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1987
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.62 | - | - | Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1987 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear of wheat | Relief | ||||
| Anchor |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1987: Griechische Bleigewichte aus Syrien-Phönizien, 6. Jh. v. Chr. bis römische Kaizerzeit. ¼ Mina (oder ¼ schwere Libra), ähnl. wie vor [quadratisch abgerundete Platte], Öse abgebrochen, Aufschrift ΕΤΟΥΣΑ ΛΑΟΔ etc. in 6 Zeilen, im Zentrum der Fläche Keule?, Rs.: erhabener Anker, 98,62 g. Grau-weiße Bleipatina.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Ε̣ΤΟΥΣ̣Λ̣
Λ̣Λ̣Ο Δ̣Ι̣Κ̣Ε̣
Ω̣Ν Τ̣Η̣
ΙΕΡ̣ Λ̣
ΚΑΙ̣ Ο̣Ν̣Ο̣
ΟΓΔΟΟΝ
Edition
Ἔ̣τους̣ λ̣´ | Λ̣α̣ο–δ̣ι̣κ̣έ̣|ω̣ν – τ̣ῆ̣[ς] | ἱερ̣–ᾶ̣[ς] | καὶ̣ – Ο̣Ν̣Ο̣ | ὄγδοον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 13, 1987
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-53
TO
-18
Comments on Chronology
Year 3̣0̣ of the Caesarian Era = 19/18 BCE. Or Year 3̣0̣ of the Freedom of Laodicea = 53/52 or 52/51 BCE (cf. Seyrig 1950a, p. 26–32)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 13, 1987 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1987 | 38–39 | 335 | fig. | None |
VARIA