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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Dionysios, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krater | Relief | ||||
| Dolphin | 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: 66 g. Cratère à deux anses. Au pourtour: Σελεύκειον; dans le champ: δ–νρ´ | ἐπὶ | Διονυ–σίου | ὄγδο–ον. Revers losangé, orné d’un dauphin.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
Σελεύκειον | δ–νρ´ | ἐ–πὶ | Διονυ–σίου | ὄγδο–ον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Syria: Al Lādhiqīyah
City
Latakia [Laodicea ad Mare]
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Acquired in Latakia
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-159
TO
-158
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 154 = 159/158 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 | 47 | I.B.9 | pl. II/9 | (2e série) |
| IGLS III | 662 | 1213d | None | None |
| Doyen 2014 | 282–283 | 15 | fig. 30 | None |
| Finkielsztejn 2014a | 73 | 24 | None | None |
VARIA