ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Pompeius Simos a.k.a. Zenon, agoranomos (Seleucia)
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
5.70 cm
Width
6.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids rectangulaire. 57×63 mm. Tenon en haut et en bas. Bordure saillante simple. Poids: 227g. Il est possible que le chiffre de l’année ait comporté un second signe après le premier. Actuellement on lit: ἔτους τ´, μην|[ὸ]ς Λώου [.]κ´, ἐπ[ὶ] | Πομπηίου Σίμ|ου τοῦ καὶ Ζή|νωνος ἀγορανόμου [ἐ]σ[ηκ]ώθη. Revers lisse, avec palme légèrement gravée au burin.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους τ´, μην|[ὸ]ς Λώου [.]κ´, ἐπ[ὶ] | Πομπηίου Σίμ|ου τοῦ καὶ Ζή|νωνος ἀγορανόμου [ἐ]σ[ηκ]ώθη.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Turkey: Hatay
City
Samandağ [Seleucia Pieria / Suedia]
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Acquired in Magharadjik, archaeological site of Seleucia Pieria.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
191
TO
192
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Year 300 (?) of the Freedom of Seleucia = 191/192 [190/191 ante correctionem] CE (?)
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 | 51 | I.B.18 | None | (3e série) |
| IGLS III | 663 | 1213l | None | None |
| Łajtar 2021 | 259 | 7 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
IGLS III: L’agoranome Pompeios Simos-Zénon est sans doute un descendant de Cn. Pompeius Zénon.
½ Libra? Lead?
½ Libra? Lead?
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