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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Kynagos, agoranomos (Laodicea)
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
5.80 cm
Width
7.40 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant | Relief | RIGHT | Head | ||
| Palm | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids triangulaire, à la pointe couronnée d’une palmette. Bordure en arête ornée de triangles sur le biseau extérieur. Largeur 58 mm., hauteur 74 mm. Poids 108 g. Tête d’éléphant à droite. Ἔτους | ιγ´, | ἀγορανο|μοῦντος | Κυνάγου, | ὄγδοον. Revers lisse, avec les lettres ΔΗ en relief.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους | ιγ´ | ἀγορανο|μοῦντος | Κυνάγου | ὄγδοον. || Δη(μόσιον).
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
-69
TO
-35
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: probably Year 13 of the Caesarian Era of Laodicea = 36/35 BCE. Or Year 13 of the Freedom of Laodicea = 69/68 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 | 54 | I.C.6 | pl. V/6 | (1re série: poids datés) |
| IGLS IV | 32 | 1271f | None | None |
| Finkielsztejn 2014a | 74 | 38 | None | None |
VARIA