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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 278 (21/04/2021).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 278 (21/04/2021).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 278 (21/04/2021).
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Copyright credit: Weiß 1990
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1/6 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.90 cm
Width
2.60 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.74 | - | - | Weiß 1990 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna fish | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021: Griechisch. Bleigewicht aus Kyzikos. 1/6 Mina 5. - 4. Jh. v. Chr. H 2,6cm, B 3,9cm, T 0,7cm. (82,74g). Rechteckige Platte mit Thunfisch auf der Vorderseite. Published 1990! Condition: Beige Patina, diverse Einhiebe, ss.
Tekin 2016a : Lead, square in shape.
Tekin 2016a : Lead, square in shape.
Autopsy
No
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
Dec. 31, 1990
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weiß Collection | Dec. 31, 1990 | None |
| Antiquities Trade | April 19, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiß 1990 | 119 | I.1 | pl. 12 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 74 | 38 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 226 | Kyzi I b 17 | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021b | 108 | 3887 | fig. 3887 | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021c | 88 | 3766 | fig. 3766 | None |
VARIA