ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.20 cm
Width
4.80 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.00 | - | - | None | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull / Cow / Calf | Relief | LEFT | Protome | ||
| Anchor | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BM: Lead weight; bull’s head in relief; inscription ΣΕΛΕΥ[ΚΕΙΟΝ] | [ΟΓ]Δ[ΟΥ]Ν above and below.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΣΕΛΕΥ[ΚΕΙΟΝ] | [ΟΓ]Δ[ΟΥ]Ν
Edition
Σελεύ[κειον] | [ὄγ]δ[ου]ν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 5, 1951
circumstances
Donated by E. H. Voice.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
According to Seyrig 1946–48, p. 45–46: 301–187/6 BCE; Gatier 1994: mid-2nd c. BCE?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Sept. 5, 1951 | 1951,0905.1 |
| Voice Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
Bronze or Lead?
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