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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.60 cm
Width
2.60 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
20.46 - - None No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Torch Relief LEFT
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 ΚΥΖI. CTA as unit mark. Torch.
Auction CNG 2013c: MYSIA, Cyzicus. 1st century BC–2nd century AD. PB Stater Weight (26x26mm, 20.46 g). KYZI CTA above and below torch left / Blank. Rochesnard p. 68/6 var. (KYSI above). VF, tan-brown patina.
From the Roger Liles Collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Relief Denomination, Mint
Fac simile

KYZI

CTA

Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | στα(τηρ)
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 479
Liles Collection None None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
Auction CNG 2013c None 879 None None
Tekin 2016a p. 79;191 109 pl. 17/fig. 134 None
VARIA
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