ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.80 cm
Width
1.90 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.60 | - | - | Killen 2017a | 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 Hirsch 2011: Objekte aus Metall. Lot von 2 rechteckigen Bleigewichten zu 6 attischen Stateren und einem persischem Stater. Kyzikos, 6.-1. Jh. H. 4,0 und 2,0 cm. Intakt.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖΙ
ϹΤΑ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | στα(τήρ).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 8, 2009
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 | Dec. 31, 2011 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Münz Zentrum 2009 | None | 706 | None | (non vidi) |
| Auction Hirsch 2011a | 43 | 633b | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 231 | Kyzi II b 38 | None | None |
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