ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
He(...), agoranomos (Antioch)
;
{Monogram βδμτ}, agoranomos (Antioch)
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
10.50 cm
Width
10.50 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 673.00 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
Yes
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square lead weight. Frame. Symbol: double cornucopia. Inscription: Ἔτους βκσ´ | δημοσία | Η – {monogramma} | μνᾶ.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους βκσ´ | δημοσία | Η – {monogramma} | μνᾶ.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1977
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-91
TO
-90
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 222 = 91/90 BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Hatay Archaeology Museum | Dec. 31, 1977 | 15814 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2024c | None | 2 | fig. 6 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Gatier and Shaath 1993: this type of weight is hypothetically attributed to Antioch
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