ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
8.40 cm
Width
8.40 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids circulaire, pourvu à droite et à gauche d’une oreille semi-circulaire, celle de gauche étant percée et contenant un goujon de plomb. Bordure saillante simple. Diamètre 84 mm. Poids 199 g. Ἔτους | εισ´, ἡμι|λέτριν | σ[ύρ]ροπ||ον. Revers lisse, avec palme en relief.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους | εισ´, ἡμι|λέτριν | σ[ύρ]ροπ|ον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Beirut Museum; acquired through Karam (currently lost).
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
167
TO
168
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Year 215 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 167/168 CE.
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 | 63 | I.C.34 | None | (3e série: poids datés) |
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 327, II | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
A drawing is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 327, II).
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