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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
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Copyright credit: Auction Münz Zentrum 2006
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
3 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.70 cm
Width
3.90 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022 | No | No | Yes |
| 62.60 | - | - | Auction Münz Zentrum 2006 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | RIGHT | Lying |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022: Sammlung griechischer Gewichte aus Kyzikos. 4. - 1. Jh. v. Chr. Drei Statere (2) (66g; 62g); 1 Stater (1)(26,5g), Hemistater (2) (12,2g, 15,4g). 5 Stück! Ex Sammlung Peter Weiß, Kiel. Condition: Hellbeige Patina, ss.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΤΡΙC
ΚΥΖΙ
Edition
Τρισ(τάτηρον) | Κυζι(κηνῶν).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Aug. 30, 2006
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weiß Collection | Aug. 30, 2006 | None |
| Antiquities Trade | March 23, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Münz Zentrum 2006b | 67 | 975 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 228 | Kyzi II b 10 | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022b | None | 4933b | None | None |
VARIA