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Copyright credit: Chuistova 1962
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
2 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.70 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.50 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | Yes |
| 55.00 | - | - | Chuistova 1962 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | RIGHT |
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 ΚΥΖI. ΔΙC as unit mark. Torch.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖI
ΔΙϹ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | δισ(τάτηρον)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg) | None | 9059/E 982 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Čuistova 1962 | 48–49, 175 | 6.1 | pl. 12/87 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 76, 189 | 64 | pl. 15/113 | None |
VARIA