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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Arados
Denomination
5 Sheqels
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.10 cm
Width
4.20 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.50 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
| 53.00 | - | - | BnF | No | No | No |
| 53.51 | - | - | BnF | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign of Tanit | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids carré, Béliaire circulaire. L. 3 cm; l. 4,4 cm; Poids: 53,51 gr. Ep.: 0,75 cm. Première ligne,un monogramme ou une lettre phénicienne (ʔ?) et le signe de Tanit; seconde ligne, une valeur numérale 3+Š+2. Tranche: En biseau.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenician | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
{Monogram of Arados: U+10900 + 10903 + 10905 + 10913}{Sign of Tanit}
{Phoenician number 3: U+10916, 10916, 10916}{Phoenician letter šīn U+10914}{Phoenician number 2: U+10916, 10916}
Edition
ʾrwd | š(ql) 5 — “Aradus, 5 Sh(eqels).”
Monogram
ʾDWR
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1925
circumstances
Donated by Froehner.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
NEAR EASTERN
,
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-300
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1925 | Froehner 944 |
| Froehner Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA