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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
3 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.70 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.30 | - | - | CPAI III/1 | No | No | No |
| 57.30 | - | April 4, 2023 | Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief |
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/1 : Roughly square in form with rounded corners; the edges are disproportional; the obverse is slightly concave; much worn and corroded. On the obverse, torch; above ΤΡΙϹ(τάτηρον); below, ΚΥΖΙ(κηνῶν); all in relief. The reverse is blank. The weight is a tristateron in unit (stater of 19.1 g).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΤΡΙϹ
ΚΥΖΙ
Edition
Τρισ(τάτηρον) | Κυζι(κηνῶν).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
CPAI III/1 : Acquired in 2007.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
CPAI III/1 : Hellenistic to Early Roman Imperial Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum (Istanbul) | Jan. 1, 2007 | PMA 1978 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/1 | None | 013 | 4 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 75 | 60 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Cf. Weiss 1990, p. 122, no. 14-16; Tekin 2013a, no. 4; Tekin 2013d, nos. 3-4; CPAI Turkey 2, no. 29 (71.72 g). See also, Murray 1868, no. 54 and Rochesnard, p. 68, second line, third example (44.43 g).
Label: Meşale. P 743.
Label: Meşale. P 743.
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