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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
Triangle
Length
4.00 cm
Width
6.00 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.20 | - | Jan. 24, 2018 | Autopsy Lysiane Delanaye | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Triangular lead weight. 4.0×6.0×0.5 cm. 53.2 g. Frame. Inscription: Ἔ|το|υ(ς) θσ´ | τριακ|οστόδ̣ι̣ν̣. Reverse: Palm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἔ|το|υς θσ´ | τριακ|οστόδ̣ι̣ν̣ | σύ[ρ]ρ[οπ]ον.
L. 3: Ἔτους – sigma finale supra lineam
L. 3: Ἔτους – sigma finale supra lineam
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
161
TO
162
Comments on Chronology
According to Seyrig 1946–48, Year 209 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 161/162 CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2017-066 |
Bibliography
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