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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
1/32 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.60 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.20 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | 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
Square lead weight with a handle. 3.6/3.3×4.5/3.2×0.6 cm. Inscription: Ἔτους | δμ´ τρι|ακοστ|όδ̣ιν̣. Reverse: Palm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους | δμ´ τρι|ακοστ|όδ̣ιν̣.
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
236
TO
237
Comments on Chronology
Year 44 of the metropolis of Laodicea = 236/237 CE (cf. another[?] weight dated from 44th year of the metropolis: Seyrig 1950a, p. 31–32).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2017-046 |
Bibliography
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