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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013e
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
3 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.70 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.96 | - | - | Tekin 2013e | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2013e: This is almost square lead weight measuring 39 x 37 x 6 mm and weighing 59.96 g. On the obverse is a torch to left; above, ΚΥΖΙ(κηνῶν); below, ΤΡΙΣ(τάτηρον); all in relief. It is a tristateron in unit (stater of 19.98 g). The bottom of the weight is blank. Worn.
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)
Turkey: Bursa
Findspot (site)
İznik [Helikore / Nicaea]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
Tekin 2013e: May be attributed to the Hellenistic Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Bursa Archaeological Museum | Dec. 31, 1974 | 4562 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2013e | 330;337 | 3 | 3 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 75 | 57 | None | None |
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