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Copyright credit: CIG IV
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Copyright credit: Weiß 1990
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
2 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.00 cm
Width
3.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.00 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | 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 KYZI. ΔΙC as unit mark. Tunny/Torch ?
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖ
ΔΙϹ
Edition
Κυζ(ικηνῶν) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kircherian Museum | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrucci 1847 | 62 | None | pl. 4,8 | (non vidi) |
| CIG IV | None | None | pl. XIX | None |
| IG XIV | None | 2417,6 | None | (non vidi) |
| Michon 1907 | 554 | None | None | with note 18 (non vidi) |
| Weiß 1990 | 121 | I.12 | pl. 12 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 77 | 80 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 229 | Kyzi II b 22 | None | None |
VARIA