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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
2 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
42.93 - - Auction Papillon 2020c No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Dolphin Relief LEFT
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Papillon 2020: PB Tristater weight. Cyzicus in Mysia, (1st century BC–2nd century AD). Torch to left, with KYZI / ΔICTA above and below (36x80 mm ). Rochesnard p. 68/5. VF, chipped in areas. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 42.93 g. [wrong description]
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Relief Denomination, Mint
Fac simile

ΚΥΖΙ

ΔΙCΤΑ

Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | διστά(τηρον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 20, 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 Dec. 19, 2020 None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
Auction Papillon 2020a None 522 None None
Auction Papillon 2020c None 542 None None
VARIA
Additional comment
It might be the same mould as number 1523.
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