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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
Triangle
Length
5.60 cm
Width
5.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star |
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 coiffée d’un globule orné d’une étoile. Bordure en arête. Largeur 56 mm., hauteur 53 mm. Poids 56 g. Ἔτους | ζκσ´, | τρια||κοσ|τόδιν. Revers: σύροπον, monogramme.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Mint, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους | ζκσ´ | τρια|κοσ|τόδιν || σύροπον {monogramma}.
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
179
TO
180
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Year 227 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 179/180 CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Chandon de Briailles Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 64 | I.C.36 | fig. 4.36 | (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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