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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.60 cm
Width
5.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137.42 | - | - | Auction Leu 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2021: Kyzikos. Circa 3rd-1st centuries BC. Weight of 1/4 Mina (Tetarton) (Lead, 46x51 mm, 137.42 g). KYZI / TETAP above and below torch. Rev. Blank. Pondera 11513 var. (TETPA). A lovely Hellenistic weight. Very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖΙ
ΤΕΤΑΡ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | τέταρ(τον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 23, 2021
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 | May 23, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2021b | None | 4055 | None | None |
VARIA