ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Aristokles, agoranomos (Seleucia)
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
4.80 cm
Width
4.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herm | Relief | ||||
| Cornucopia | 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 rond. 48 mm. Bordure saillante simple. Poids: 60 g. Terme; à droite, une corne d’abondance. γ ν ρ´. Σελεύκειον | ὄγδοον; dans le champ: [ἐ–πὶ] | Ἀριστο–κλέους. Revers losangé.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
γνρ´ | Σελεύκειον | [ἐ–πὶ] | Ἀριστο–κλέους | 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
-160
TO
-159
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 153 = 160/159 BCE
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Beirut | None | None |
| Karam Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 46 | I.B.7 | None | (2e série) |
| IGLS III | 662 | 1213b | None | None |
| Doyen 2014 | 282 | 14 | None | None |
| Finkielsztejn 2014a | 73 | 22 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
According to Seyrig 1946–48, National Museum of Beirut (Karam); currently lost.
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