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Copyright credit: Tekin 2020
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Gryneion
Denomination
1 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.90 cm
Width
6.50 cm
Height
2.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 931.00 | - | - | Tekin 2020 | No | No | No |
| 931.70 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen shell / Fan mussel | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: Lead balance weight, Gryneum. 4th-3rd century BCE. Depicted with giant mussel; above, ΓΥΡ; below, [CΤΑ]. Mna, 931,7 g, 64×69×22 mm. Altan Tokgöz Collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΓΥΡ
CΤΑ?
Edition
Γυρ(νήων) | σ̣τ̣α̣(τήρ)?
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
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Tokgöz Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2019 | 64 | 36 | fig. | None |
| Tekin 2020 | 73–78 | None | fig. 6 | None |
VARIA