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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Antipatros, agoranomos (Antioch)
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.40 cm
Width
5.60 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 57.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 326) | Yes | No | No |
| 71.50 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | Yes | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
Yes
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids rectangulaire, dont la moitié gauche subsiste seule. Hauteur: 57 mm. Bordure saillante simple. Poids (mutilé): 72 g. Corne d’abondance. Ἀντιόχ[ειον] | τέτα[ρτον]. Dans le champ: ϛ μ–[ρ]´ ἐπὶ | Ἀντιπ[άτρου]. Revers losangé.
Gatier and Shaath 1993: On peut se demander si la moitié droite de l’objet ne représentait pas une seconde corne d’abondance.
Gatier and Shaath 1993: On peut se demander si la moitié droite de l’objet ne représentait pas une seconde corne d’abondance.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΑΝΤΙΟΧ
Μ
ΕΠΙ ΑΝΤΙΠ
TETA
Edition
Ἀντιόχ[ειον] | ϛμ–[ρ]´ | ἐπὶ | Ἀντιπ[άτρου] | τέτα[ρτον].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Turkey: Hatay
City
Antakya / Antioch [Antiochia ad Orontem / Theoupolis]
Date of first acquisition
April 18, 1933
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-167
TO
-166
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Seleucid Era [1]46 (ϛ μ–[ρ]´) = 167/166 BCE
Gatier and Shaath 1993: Seleucid Era [2]46 (ϛμ[σ]´) = 67/66 BCE
Maybe Caesarian Era 46 = 4/3 BCE?
Gatier and Shaath 1993: Seleucid Era [2]46 (ϛμ[σ]´) = 67/66 BCE
Maybe Caesarian Era 46 = 4/3 BCE?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Beirut | April 18, 1933 | None |
| Hatay Archaeology Museum | Dec. 31, 1933 | 8450 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 41–42 | I.A.7 | fig. 1, pl. I.7 | (2e série) |
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 326, II–III | None | None |
| Gatier and Shaath 1993 | 173, 178 | None | None | None |
| Finkielsztejn 2014a | 72 | 8 | None | None |
| Tekin 2024c | None | 3 | fig. 9 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
According to Seyrig 1946–48, the weight was stored in the National Museum of Beirut; it is currently stored in the Hatay Archaeology Museum.
A picture is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 326, II–III).
A picture is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 326, II–III).
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