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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark / Damien Delvigne
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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark / Damien Delvigne
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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
Rhombus
Length
4.60 cm
Width
6.70 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.50 | - | June 8, 2018 | Autopsy Damien Delvigne | No | No | Yes |
| 54.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids en forme de losange. Bordure en arête, striée sur le biseau extérieur. Largeur 46 mm., hauteur 66 mm. Poids 54 g. Ἔ|τους | ησ´, | τριακ||οστόδι|ν σύρ|οπο|ν. Revers lisse.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔ|τους | ησ´, | τριακ|οστόδι|ν σύρ|οπο|ν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1927
circumstances
Entered the collection of the National Museum of Denmark in 1927 – From the numismatic collection [Dr. Kinch Collection].
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
160
TO
161
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Year 208 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 160/161 CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) | Dec. 31, 1927 | 8739 |
| Kinch Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig 1946–48 | 63 | I.C.33 | pl. V/33 | (3e série: poids datés) |
VARIA