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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 282 (14/10/2021).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1/2 Stater
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.10 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna fish | Relief | LEFT | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021c: Sammlung von Blei- und Bronzegegenständen mit Inschriften. Römische Kaiserzeit. Darunter drei Bleitäfelchen mit Fluchinschriften, zwei kleine Bronzegewichte und mehrere Bleitesserae.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
KYZI
HMIC
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | ἡμισ(τάτηρον)
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
-334
TO
-27
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | None | None |
| Weiß Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021c | 105 | 3838 | None | None |
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