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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
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Copyright credit: Seyrig 1946–48
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/32 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.80 cm
Width
3.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids carré. 38 mm. Bordure saillante simple, biseautée vers l’extérieur. Anse au bord supérieur. Poids 57 g. Ἔτους | ζλσ´, τρ|ιακοσ|στόδι||ν σύρο|πον. Revers lisse, avec palme en relief.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους | ζλσ´, τρ|ιακοσ|στόδι|ν σύρο|πον.
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
189
TO
190
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Year 237 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 189/190 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 | 64 | I.C.37 | pl. V/37 | (3e série: poids datés) |
VARIA