ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
3 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.50 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.51 | - | - | Ebay seller | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna fish | Relief |
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 ΚΥΖ. ΤΡΕΙ as unit mark. Torch ?
Ebay (Solidus Numismatik): Nominal / Datierung: Gewicht zu 1/8 Mine (Blei) / 2. - 1. Jhdt. v. Chr. Münzstätte: Kyzikos in Mysien. Vorderseite: KYZI TREI, dazwischen Fackel liegend. Rückseite: Blank. Gewicht / Durchmesser: 62,51 g / 35 mm. Literatur: Vgl. Gonry & Mosch, Auction 175, 2009, Nr. 336.
Ebay (Solidus Numismatik): Nominal / Datierung: Gewicht zu 1/8 Mine (Blei) / 2. - 1. Jhdt. v. Chr. Münzstätte: Kyzikos in Mysien. Vorderseite: KYZI TREI, dazwischen Fackel liegend. Rückseite: Blank. Gewicht / Durchmesser: 62,51 g / 35 mm. Literatur: Vgl. Gonry & Mosch, Auction 175, 2009, Nr. 336.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖ | ΤΡΕΙ (?)
Edition
Κυζ(ικηνῶν) | Τρει(στατῆρες)?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | p. 75;189 | 54 | pl. 15/fig. 111 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Weight sold on ebay: E-bay, n° 391298187214.
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