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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2009b
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2009b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
2 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.30 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.60 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | 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 KYZI. ΔΙC as unit mark. Torch.
Auction CNG 2009b: MYSIA, Kyzikos. 2nd-1st centuries BC. PB Two Stater Weight (33mm, 42.60 g). Tunny; KYZI above, ΔIC below / Blank. Rochesnard II, p. 69, first illustration. VF.
Auction CNG 2009b: MYSIA, Kyzikos. 2nd-1st centuries BC. PB Two Stater Weight (33mm, 42.60 g). Tunny; KYZI above, ΔIC below / Blank. Rochesnard II, p. 69, first illustration. VF.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
KYZI
ΔIC
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | δισ(τάτηρον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Aug. 26, 2009
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 | Aug. 26, 2009 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2009c | None | 90 | None | None |
| Tekin 2016a | p. 76;190 | 74 | pl. 16/fig. 119 | None |
VARIA