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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
,
6 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
6.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161.46 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | No |
| 161.40 | - | - | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids rectangulaire. 60×65 mm. Tenon semi-circulaire percé, au bord supérieur. Bordure saillante. Poids: 161 g. 46. Ἐσηκώ|θη ἡμει|λίτριν | ὀνκίων ἕξ; à la fin de la ligne, un signe analogue à un gamma [IGLS III: Le signe qui suit ἕξ pourrait être celui de « une demie ».], et une feuille de lierre. Revers lisse.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
→ Ἐσηκώ|θη ἡμει|λίτριν | ὀνκίων | ← ἕξ Γ(?)
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
101
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
For a similar weight, Auction Münz Zentrum 1979, n° 4079: ca. 1st c. BCE – 2nd c. CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | Dec. 31, 1956 | CdN 2017-002 |
| Naville Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 51 | I.B.20 | pl. IV / Sél. 20 | (3e série) |
| IGLS III | 664 | 1213n | None | None |
| Łajtar 2021 | 259 | 9 | None | None |
VARIA