ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Berytos
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
5.80 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317.00 | - | - | Seyrig Archives (HS 332, no. 14) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Sawaya 2023: Rectangular lead cast weight, outwardly bevelled edge. Dimensions: 58 × 73 mm. Mass: 317 g. Seyrig’s archives: files HS 150-II and HS 332, no. 14. Denomination: half mina. Obverse: vertical trident (in center), ΠΟ–[Λ]ΕΩΣ | LΗ–[ΚΡ?] (in field), ‘of the city, year [12?]8’, all within a simple raised rectangular border. Reverse: blank. Agoranomos: -. Findspot: unknown. Acquisition: Musée national de Beyrouth (ex Karam Collection), presently lost. Photographic credits: none.
Seyrig Archives (HS 332, no. 14): Poids rectangulaire. 58 mm. × 73 mm. Bordure saillante simple, biseau vers l’extérieur. Poids : 317 g. Trident. πό–[λ]εως. | L η–[. .]´. Revers lisse. Musée de Beyrouth (Karam).
Seyrig Archives (HS 332, no. 14): Poids rectangulaire. 58 mm. × 73 mm. Bordure saillante simple, biseau vers l’extérieur. Poids : 317 g. Trident. πό–[λ]εως. | L η–[. .]´. Revers lisse. Musée de Beyrouth (Karam).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Mint |
Fac simile
ΠΟ ΕΩΣ
LΗ
Edition
Πό–[λ]εως. | (Ἔτους) η–[κρ´ (?).]
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
-185
TO
-184
Comments on Chronology
Sawaya 2023: S.E. [12?]8 = 185/184 (?) BCE
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Beirut | None | None |
| Karam Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 150 II, HS 332 | None | None |
| Sawaya 2023 | 75–76 | 1 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
A picture is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 332).
Permalink
External link