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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
Cyzicos
Denomination
6 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.00 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125.80 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | No |
| 125.70 | - | May 22, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | 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 ΚΥΖΙ. Ε[Ξ]Α as unit mark.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖI
ΕΞΑ
Edition
Κυζ(ικηνῶν) | εξα(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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University – Streeter Collection | None | CIII G 50, Alcove, BK 1957 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | p. 74;188 | 44 | pl. 14/fig. 106 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Tekin 2016a sees an E and an A under the torche, but the weight is too much worn to read anything. It is not that the denomination of the weight is 6 Staters.
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