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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021b
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021b
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
4 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.60 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.40 | - | - | Auction Roma 2021b | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | RIGHT | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2021b: Mysia, Kyzikos PB Tetrastateron Coin Weight. Circa 4th-2nd century BC. Torch; KYZI below, CTA Δ above. O. Tekin, Balance Weights in the Aegean World, Istanbul 2016, p. 71-80, cf. 71 (distater) and 93 (stater); cf. Rochesnard pp 68-9. 81.40g, 46mm x 41mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΣΤΑ Δ
ΚΥΖ
Edition
Στα(τῆρες) δ´ || Κυζ(ικηνῶν).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Feb. 25, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-338
TO
-27
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Feb. 25, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Roma 2021b | None | 431 | None | None |
VARIA