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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/32 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
4.90 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
46.00 - Jan. 16, 2017 Autopsy Charles Doyen No No Yes
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
Rectangular lead weights with two notches. 4.9/2.6×4.5×0.3 cm. Inscription: Ἔτο[υς̣] η̣πρ´ | τριακ|οσστ|όδιν | σύρροπον. Reverse: Palm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Date, Denomination, Other
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτο[υς̣] η̣πρ´ | τριακ|οσστ|όδιν | σύρροπον.
L. 4, 5: И
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 140 TO 141
Comments on Chronology
According to Seyrig 1946–48, Year 188 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 140/141 CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
Name Date of acquisition Inventory number
Art and History Museum (Geneva) None CdN 2017-051
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
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VARIA
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