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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: Tekin 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
6 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.30 cm
Width
4.90 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.20 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | No |
| 147.00 | - | April 16, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
| 147.10 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna 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. Abbreviation of the ethnic ΚΥΖΙ. ΕΞΑ as unit mark.
Tekin 2024: Hexastateron, Pb 147.1 g, 49x53 mm. Inv. no. 541. Lead weight, square in form with rounded corners19. On the top is a tuna fish flanked by ΚΥΖΙ(κηνῶν) and ΕΞΑ(στάτηρον). All are in relief. It is a hexastateron in unit (stater of 24.51 g). The bottom is blank.
Tekin 2024: Hexastateron, Pb 147.1 g, 49x53 mm. Inv. no. 541. Lead weight, square in form with rounded corners19. On the top is a tuna fish flanked by ΚΥΖΙ(κηνῶν) and ΕΞΑ(στάτηρον). All are in relief. It is a hexastateron in unit (stater of 24.51 g). The bottom is blank.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖI
ΕΞΑ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | ἑξα(στάτηρον)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 541 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 74 | 41 | None | None |
| Tekin 2024a | 49 | 22 | fig. 22 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Same mould as https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/3362/ ?
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