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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
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/16 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
5.50 cm
Width
4.80 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.30 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Rectangular lead weight with one notch. 5.5×4.8/3.7×0.9 cm. Inscription: Ἔτου̣ς α̣κ̣σ̣´| ἑκκαιδέ|κατον. Reverse: Palm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτου̣ς α̣κ̣σ̣´ | ἑκκαιδέ|κατον σ̣[ύ]|ρ̣–ο̣(πον).
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
173
TO
174
Comments on Chronology
According to Seyrig 1946–48, Year 221 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 173/174 CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2017-048 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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