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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.00 cm
Width
5.10 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222.70 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | No |
| 222.50 | - | May 22, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | 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.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University – Streeter Collection | None | CIII G 40. Alcove, BK 1957 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | p. 73;187 | 22 | pl. 13/fig. 97 | None |
VARIA