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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022: Sammlung griechischer Gewichte aus Kyzikos. 4. - 1. Jh. v. Chr. Drei Statere (2) (66g; 62g); 1 Stater (1)(26,5g), Hemistater (2) (12,2g, 15,4g). 5 Stück! Ex Sammlung Peter Weiß, Kiel. Condition: Hellbeige Patina, ss.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΖΙ
ΤΡΙΣ
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | τρισ(τάτηρον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 29, 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 29, 2022 | None |
| Weiß Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022b | None | 4933a | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Same mould as https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/11840/?
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