ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tyre
Denomination
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 462.00 | - | - | Seyrig archives (HS 334) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief | ||||
| Sign of Tanit | Relief | ||||
| Palm | Relief | ||||
| Egg and dart pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
Yes
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Illegible |
Fac simile
[illegible]
Edition
[(Ἔτους) ...]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Lebanon: Liban-Sud (Al Janūb)
Findspot (site)
Tyre [Tyrus / Col. Septimia Severa]
context
Archives Seyrig (HS 334): trouvé à Tyr.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-300
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 334 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Pictures are available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 334).
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