ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1 Stater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.90 | - | - | Pernice 1904 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Antikensammlung: Quadratisches Bleigewicht mit Kerykeion und griechischer Inschrift: KYZI(κηνος) CTA(τηρ).
Tekin 2016a : Lead, square in shape. Abbreviation of the ethnic KYZI. CTA as unit mark. It is stated that the kerykeion on the obverse is not certain and that it could also be a torch.
Tekin 2016a : Lead, square in shape. Abbreviation of the ethnic KYZI. CTA as unit mark. It is stated that the kerykeion on the obverse is not certain and that it could also be a torch.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖΙ
ϹTΑ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | στα(τήρ).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Turkey: İstanbul
City
Istanbul [Byzantion / Constantinopolis]
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1902
circumstances
Erwerbungsort: Istanbul/Konstantinopel (Türkei).
Erwerbungsdatum: 1902.
Erwerbung von: Vorbesitzer: Osman Noury Bey; der Kunsthändler und Münzsammler Cherif Osman Noury Bey, Konstantinopel (Lebensdaten unbekannt).
Erwerbungsdatum: 1902.
Erwerbung von: Vorbesitzer: Osman Noury Bey; der Kunsthändler und Münzsammler Cherif Osman Noury Bey, Konstantinopel (Lebensdaten unbekannt).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Antiquities Collection | Dec. 31, 1902 | Misc. 10178 |
| Noury Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zahn 1903 | 40 | None | None | (non vidi) |
| Pernice 1904 | 45 | 6 | None | None |
| Weiß 1990 | 120 | I 8 | None | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 78 | 94 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 230 | Kyzi II b 31 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Abbildungen: nicht nachweisbar.
Bemerkung: Objekt verlagert in Kiste WS 30 Friedrichshain. (NF)
Objektstatus: Objekt fehlt.
Bemerkung: Objekt verlagert in Kiste WS 30 Friedrichshain. (NF)
Objektstatus: Objekt fehlt.
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