ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
South Syrian or Phoenician mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.90 cm
Width
5.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 334) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign of Tanit | Relief | ||||
| Frame | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Archives Seyrig (HS 334): Dos strié avec un poinçon. 104 g.
Archives Seyrig (HS 339 I): Poids rectangulaire, 53 mm × 49 mm. Anse au bord supérieur. Bordure en trois filets. Poids: 104 g. Symbole {Signe de Tanit}. Dos strié à la main, avec un poinçon. Musée de Beyrouth.
Archives Seyrig (HS 339 I): Poids rectangulaire, 53 mm × 49 mm. Anse au bord supérieur. Bordure en trois filets. Poids: 104 g. Symbole {Signe de Tanit}. Dos strié à la main, avec un poinçon. Musée de Beyrouth.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Beirut | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 334; HS 339 I | None | (attributed to Tyre) |
VARIA
Additional comment
A drawing is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 334).
Mint: Tripolis? or Tyre? or Berytus?
Mint: Tripolis? or Tyre? or Berytus?
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