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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Private collection
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Copyright credit: Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
8.90 cm
Width
8.80 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275.60 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
| 276.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 337, VI) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornucopia | |||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Circular weight. Frame. Cornucopia to the left. Inscription: γξρ´ | Λα–οδικέων | τῶν – πρὸς | θαλάσ–σηι | ἡμιμναῖον.
BnF: Poids circulaire. Plomb. Diam: 8,7 cm; ép. 0,8 cm; 275,63 gr. ΓΞΡ(?)/ΛΑΟ[Δ]˹ΙΚΕ˺ΩΝ/ΤΩΝ-(caractères frustes)/θΑΛ˹ΑΣΕ˺-deux caractères frustes (HI?)-ΩΡ/ΗΜ˹Ι Μ˺ΝΑΙΟΝ. Une corne d’abondance; dans le champ gauche, un symbole (caducée?) ; au pourtour, une bordure en fort relief. Revers: Quadrillage losangé.
BnF: Poids circulaire. Plomb. Diam: 8,7 cm; ép. 0,8 cm; 275,63 gr. ΓΞΡ(?)/ΛΑΟ[Δ]˹ΙΚΕ˺ΩΝ/ΤΩΝ-(caractères frustes)/θΑΛ˹ΑΣΕ˺-deux caractères frustes (HI?)-ΩΡ/ΗΜ˹Ι Μ˺ΝΑΙΟΝ. Une corne d’abondance; dans le champ gauche, un symbole (caducée?) ; au pourtour, une bordure en fort relief. Revers: Quadrillage losangé.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΓΞΡ ΛΑ–ΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ – ΠΡΟΣ ΘΑΛΑΣ–ΣΗΙ ΗΜΙΜΝΑΙΟΝ
Edition
γξρ´ | Λα–οδικέων | τῶν – πρὸς | θαλάσ–σηι | ἡμιμναῖον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Lebanon: Beyrouth (Bayrūt)
City
Beirut [Berytus / Laodicea / Laodikeia en te Phoinike / Col. Iulia Augusta Felix]
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1972
circumstances
This weight was presented to Seyrig by Bustros in August 1972; afterwards it was acquired by the BnF.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-150
TO
-149
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 163 = 150/149 BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1972 | 1972-996 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 337, VI | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Several pictures and a squeeze are available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 337, VI).
A picture is available at the Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), photothèque no. 6214 = F 4890.
A picture is available at the Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), photothèque no. 6214 = F 4890.
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