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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1/2 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.90 cm
Width
1.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
8.41 - - Auction Roma 2020 No No Yes
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
Auction Roma 2020: Mysia, Kyzikos PB Didrachm Weight. Circa 4th century BC. Torch; KYZ above, HM below. Rochesnard -, but cf. p. 68-9 (for other denomination weights); CNG e449, 116 (hemistater weight). 8.41g, 19mm × 18mm. Condition as seen. From a private UK collection.
Auction Roma 2021: Mysia, Kyzikos PB Didrachm Weight. Circa 4th century BC. Torch; KYZ above, HM below. Rochesnard -, but cf. p. 68-9 (for other denomination weights); CNG e449, 116 (hemistater weight). 8.41g, 19mm x 18mm. Condition as seen. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 72, 25 June 2020, lot 456; From a private UK collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Relief Denomination, Mint
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Edition
Κυζ(ικηνῶν) | ἡμι(στάτηρον).
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
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Findspot (site)
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CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 25, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM -400 TO -1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
Name Date of acquisition Inventory number
Antiquities Trade July 29, 2021 None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
Auction Roma 2020d None 456 None None
Auction Roma 2021c None 333 None None
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