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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
3 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.41 | - | - | Auction Nomos 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | LEFT | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Nomos 2022: MYSIA. Kyzikos. 3rd-1st centuries BC. Weight of 3 staters (Lead, 39 mm, 58.41 g), a commercial weight equivalent to 60 silver drachmas. KYZI / TPI Torch to left. Rev. Blank. O. Tekin, "Weights of Cyzicus in Athens Numismatic Museum," Anatolia Antiqua XXI (2013), p. 168, fig. 3. Tan patina, and considerably nicer than the published example cited. Very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
KYΙ
ΤΡΙ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | τρι(στάτηρον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 6, 2022
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 | March 6, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Nomos 2022b | None | 252 | None | None |
VARIA