ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/32 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
3.60 cm
Width
5.90 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.30 | - | - | The British Museum | No | No | Yes |
| 45.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BM: Lead weight; in the shape of an axe head; inscription obliterated.
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids triangulaire, à la pointe coiffée d’un gros globule. Bordure légèrement saillante, biseautée vers l’extérieur. Largeur 36 mm., hauteur 59 mm. Poids 45 g. Inscription effacée, évidemment [τριακοστόδιν]. Dos lisse.
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids triangulaire, à la pointe coiffée d’un gros globule. Bordure légèrement saillante, biseautée vers l’extérieur. Largeur 36 mm., hauteur 59 mm. Poids 45 g. Inscription effacée, évidemment [τριακοστόδιν]. Dos lisse.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
[Τριακοστόδιν.]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Lebanon: Liban-Sud (Al Janūb)
Findspot (site)
Saida [Sidon / Col. Aurelia Pia]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 22, 1895
circumstances
Purchased from J. A. Durighello.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
100
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48, p. 66–67: 1st century CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Oct. 22, 1895 | 1895,1022.4 |
| Durighello Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 59 | I.C.17 | None | (2e série: poids non-datés) |
VARIA
Additional comment
Permalink