ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Iphitos, agoranomos (Antioch)
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
5.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
| 128.00 | - | - | IGLS III (1re pesée) | No | No | No |
| 126.40 | - | - | IGLS III (2e pesée) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripod | Relief | ||||
| Anchor | Relief | ||||
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Rostovtzeff 1941: Square lead weight. Obv. Tripod, between anchor and caduceus; above ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΙΟΝ; to the right and left of the tripod: Λ-Ρ | ΕΠΙ ΙΦΙΣΟΥ; below: ΤΕΤΑΡΤΟΝ.Rev. Network.
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids carré. 58 mm. Tenon à gauche. Bordure saillante simple. Poids: 126 g. Trépied, flanqué d’une ancre (à gauche) et d’un caducée (à droite). Ἀντιόχειον | τέταρτον. Dans le champ: α–ρ´ (ou: λ–ρ´) | ἐπὶ Ἰ–φίτου. Revers losangé.
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids carré. 58 mm. Tenon à gauche. Bordure saillante simple. Poids: 126 g. Trépied, flanqué d’une ancre (à gauche) et d’un caducée (à droite). Ἀντιόχειον | τέταρτον. Dans le champ: α–ρ´ (ou: λ–ρ´) | ἐπὶ Ἰ–φίτου. Revers losangé.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἀντιόχειον | α̣–ρ´ | ἐπὶ Ἰ–φίτου | τέταρτον.
L. 1: Ἀντιοχείων Mouterde | L. 2: λ–ρ´ Rostovtzeff α–ρ´ or λ–ρ´ Seyrig | L. 3: Ἰφίσου Rostovtzeff.
L. 1: Ἀντιοχείων Mouterde | L. 2: λ–ρ´ Rostovtzeff α–ρ´ or λ–ρ´ Seyrig | L. 3: Ἰφίσου Rostovtzeff.
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
-212
TO
-211
Comments on Chronology
SE 101 = 212/211 BCE.
Seyrig 1946–48: Seleucid Era 101̣ or 13̣0 = 212/211 or 183/182 [173/172 Seyrig ante correctionem] BCE/
Seyrig 1946–48: Seleucid Era 101̣ or 13̣0 = 212/211 or 183/182 [173/172 Seyrig ante correctionem] BCE/
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum – American University of Beirut | None | 5123 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rostovtzeff 1941 | 453 | None | None | None |
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 41 | I.A.5 | None | (2e série) |
| IGLS III | 585 | 1071g | None | None |
| Doyen 2014 | 281 | 6 | None | None |
| Finkielsztejn 2014a | 72 | 6 | None | None |
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