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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/16 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Polygon (pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, etc.)
Length
6.20 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm | |||||
| Concentric circles |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids hexagonal, orné de deux cercles concentriques. Bordure légèrement saillante, striée sur le biseau vers l’extérieur. Largeur 62 mm., hauteur 73 mm. Poids 105 g. Ἔτους | ϛκσ´, | ἑκ–και|δέ–κα||τον σύρ|οπ[ον]. Revers lisse, orné d’une palme en relief.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους | ϛκσ´, | ἑκ–και|δέ–κα|τον σύρ|οπ[ον].
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
178
TO
179
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Year 226 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 178/179 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 | 63 | I.C.35 | fig. 4.35 | (3e série: poids datés) |
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 327, II | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
A picture is available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 327, II).
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