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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 1996
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
2 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.55 | - | - | Auction CNG 1996 | 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 ΚΥΖI. ΔΙCΤΑ as unit mark. Torch.
Auction CNG 1996: Mysia, Kyzikos. Circa 3rd Century BC. Lead weight of 2 Onkia (52.55 gm). Square weight with ΚΥΖΙ flaming toch ΔΙCΤΑ (two). Rough brown patina, some corrosion in upper right corner.
Auction CNG 1996: Mysia, Kyzikos. Circa 3rd Century BC. Lead weight of 2 Onkia (52.55 gm). Square weight with ΚΥΖΙ flaming toch ΔΙCΤΑ (two). Rough brown patina, some corrosion in upper right corner.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥI
ΔΙϹΤΑ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | διστά(τηρον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 4, 1996
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
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 | Dec. 4, 1996 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 1996b | 62 | 503 | None | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 76, 189 | 65 | pl. 15, fig. 114 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 228–229 | Kyzi II b 15 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Same mould as https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/18302/
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