ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tyre
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.20 cm
Width
4.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 334) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm tree | Relief | ||||
| Egg and dart pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Archives Seyrig: Poids de Phénicie. Carré, 42 mm; 114 g. Tenon en haut. Bordure saillante form(an)t un cadre d’oves entre filets. Palmier. Dos lisse. Au R.P. Mouterde, qui me l'a communiqué.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Other |
Fac simile
On the left: ↑ A? | B On the right: .I
Edition
(ἔτους) | β|ι´
ἀ|[γο](...)?
ἀ|[γο](...)?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Archives Seyrig: Au R.P. Mouterde, qui me l'a communiqué.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-115
TO
-114
Comments on Chronology
Finkielzstejn 2015: Year 12 of the Era of the Freedom of Tyre = 115/114 BCE rather than Year 12 of the era of the People of Tyre = 264/263 BCE. Auction Münz Zentrum 1983: Year 12 = 115/4 BCE
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
Two pictures and a sketch are available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 334).
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