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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2013c
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2013c
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
2 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.00 cm
Width
3.00 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.25 | - | - | Auction CNG 2013c | No | No | No |
| 46.20 | - | April 16, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2016a : Lead, square in shape. Abbreviation of the ethnic KYZI. ΔΙΣΤas unit mark. Kerykeion.
Auction CNG 2013c : MYSIA, Cyzicus. 1st century BC–2nd century AD. PB Distater Weight (31x30mm, 46.25 g). Retrograde KYZI ΔIC above and below caduceus right / Blank. Cf. Rochesnard 69/1 (legend not retrograde, tunny in place of caduceus). Near VF, beige patina. From the Roger Liles Collection.
Auction CNG 2013c : MYSIA, Cyzicus. 1st century BC–2nd century AD. PB Distater Weight (31x30mm, 46.25 g). Retrograde KYZI ΔIC above and below caduceus right / Blank. Cf. Rochesnard 69/1 (legend not retrograde, tunny in place of caduceus). Near VF, beige patina. From the Roger Liles Collection.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
←ΚΥΖ
←ΔΙΣΤ
Edition
Κυζ(ικηνῶν) | διστ(άτηρον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 18, 2013
circumstances
Antiquities trade
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
Tekin 2016a: The Kyzikene weights are dated to the Hellenistic period in general.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Sept. 18, 2013 | None |
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 476 |
| Liles Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2013c | None | 877 | None | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 76, 189 | 68 | pl. 15 / fig. 115 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Same mould as https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/16981/ ?
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