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Copyright credit: Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève / Photograph: Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève / Photograph: Charles Doyen
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Antiochos, agoranomos (Seleucia Pieria)
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
4.90 cm
Width
5.00 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.70 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
| 67.65 | - | - | Archives Seyrig | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lattice pattern | Relief | ||||
| Herm | Relief | ||||
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Cornucopia | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Circular weight. On the main face, inscription ε̣ν̣ρ´ | Σελεύ–κειον | ἐπὶ | Ἀντι–όχου | ὄγδοον, standing figure with caduceus, and cornucopia. On the reverse, lattice.
Archives Seyrig (HS 328, I) : Commerce à Beyrouth, 1968. 67,65 g.
Archives Seyrig (HS 328, I) : Commerce à Beyrouth, 1968. 67,65 g.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
ε̣ν̣ρ´ | Σελεύ–κειον | ἐπὶ | Ἀντι–όχου | ὄγδοον
L.1: ε̣ν̣ρ´ or γ̣ν̣ρ´ or ϛ̣ν̣ρ´?
L.1: ε̣ν̣ρ´ or γ̣ν̣ρ´ or ϛ̣ν̣ρ´?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Lebanon: Beyrouth (Bayrūt)
City
Beirut [Berytus / Laodicea / Laodikeia en te Phoinike / Col. Iulia Augusta Felix]
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1968
circumstances
Seen by Seyrig in Beirut in 1968 (antiquities trade).
Archives Seyrig (HS 337 IV): “Nouv(eau) poids de Séleucie acquis par Roger Péreire en 1968”.
Archives Seyrig (HS 337 IV): “Nouv(eau) poids de Séleucie acquis par Roger Péreire en 1968”.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-160
TO
-156
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 155 = 158/157 BCE or Seleucid Era 153 = 160/159 BCE or Seleucid Era 156 = 157/156 BCE
If the reading ε̣ν̣ρ´ is correct, Antiochos was agoranomos during the same year as Lykinos (Seleucid Era 155 = 158/157 BCE).
If the reading ε̣ν̣ρ´ is correct, Antiochos was agoranomos during the same year as Lykinos (Seleucid Era 155 = 158/157 BCE).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 32561 bis b |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 328, I; 337, IV | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Several pictures and a drawing are available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 328, I, and 337, IV).
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