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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1/2 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
2.30 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.24 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | No |
| 12.30 | - | April 16, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
| 12.40 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | No |
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 ΚΥZI. HMI as unit mark. Torch.
Tekin 2024: Hemistateron, Pb 12.4 g, 21x22 mm. Inv. no. 165. Lead weight, square in form with slightly rounded corners. Pierced on the bottom left corner. On the top is a torch flanked by ΚΥΖΙ(κηνῶν) and ΗΜΙ(στάτηρον). All are in relief. It is a hemistateron in unit (stater of 24.8 g). The bottom is blank.
Tekin 2024: Hemistateron, Pb 12.4 g, 21x22 mm. Inv. no. 165. Lead weight, square in form with slightly rounded corners. Pierced on the bottom left corner. On the top is a torch flanked by ΚΥΖΙ(κηνῶν) and ΗΜΙ(στάτηρον). All are in relief. It is a hemistateron in unit (stater of 24.8 g). The bottom is blank.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
KYZI
HMI
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | ἡμι(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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 165 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 80, 192 | 124 | pl. 18, fig. 140 | None |
| Tekin 2024a | 50 | 31 | fig. 31 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Same mould as https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12002/ ?
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