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
3.60 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.00 | - | - | Seyrig 1946–48 | 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
Seyrig 1946–48: Poids rectangulaire, avec échancrure semi-circulaire au bord inférieur. Bordure saillante simple. Largeur 38 mm., hauteur 36 mm. Poids 40g. Ἔτους δ|πρ´, τριακ|οσδόδιν | ἄρροπ|ον. Revers lisse, avec une palme en relief.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔτους δ|πρ´, τριακ|οσδόδιν | ἄρροπ|ον.
L. 2–3: τριακοσ〈τ〉όδιν IGLS IV, 1272a
L. 2–3: τριακοσ〈τ〉όδιν IGLS IV, 1272a
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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
136
TO
137
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48: Year 184 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 136/137 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 | 62 | I.C.29 | None | (3e série: poids datés) |
| IGLS IV | 33 | 1272a | None | None |
VARIA