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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Iphitos, agoranomos (Antioch)
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.40 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripod | Relief | ||||
| Anchor | Relief | ||||
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square weight. 4.5×4.5×0.4 cm. The handle is broken. Obverse: Frame. Tripod between anchor and caduceus; above [Ἀντ]ιόχειον; to the right and left of the tripod: ἐπὶ Ἰ–φίτου; below: ὄγδοον. Reverse: Lattice.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
[Ἀντ]ιόχειον | ἐπὶ Ἰ–φίτου | ὄγδοον.
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
See https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/3516/: SE 101 = 212/211 BCE.
According to Seyrig 1946–48, ad n° I.A.5: Seleucid Era 101̣ or 13̣0 = 212/211 or 183/182 [173/172 Seyrig ante correctionem] BCE.
According to Seyrig 1946–48, ad n° I.A.5: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2017-009 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA