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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
2 Minas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
11.20 cm
Width
11.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 698.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids carré. 112 mm. Incomplet à l’angle supérieur gauche, et usé. Bordure saillante simple. Poids (mutilé): 698 g. Ancre. [Ἀν]τιοχείου [sic] | δίμ-νουν. Revers losangé, orné d’une ancre.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
[Ἀν]τιόχειον̣ | δίμ-νουν.
L.1: [Ἀν]τιοχείου Seyrig
L.1: [Ἀν]τιοχείου Seyrig
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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
-250
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48, p. 40: 301–183/2 BCE; Finkielsztejn 2014a: 3rd c. BCE ?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Beirut | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 39 | I.A.1 | pl. I/1 | (1re série) |
| Finkielsztejn 2014a | 72 | 1 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Lead?
According to Seyrig 1946–48, ex National Museum of Beirut; now lost.
According to Seyrig 1946–48, ex National Museum of Beirut; now lost.
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