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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013a
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013a
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.90 cm
Width
5.50 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252.00 | - | - | Tekin 2013a | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna fish | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2013a: This square lead weight with rounded corners is 252 g in mass and measures 59 x 55 x 9 mm. On the obverse, there is a tuna fish to right; above the tuna it reads KYZ which stands for Κυζικηνων and below HMI which stands for hemimnaion; all in relief. Its mass corresponds to hemimnaion. The back of the weight is flat and blank. Worn and corroded.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
KYZ
HMI
Edition
Κυζ(ικηνῶν) | ἡμι(μναῖον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Balıkesir
Findspot (site)
Ergili [Daskyleion]
context
Tekin 2013a: It was found in the excavations at Dascylium in 2001 (excavation find no. 118, trench 23).
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
Tekin 2013a: Dated to the Hellenistic Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Bandırma Archaeological Museum | None | 527 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2013a | 621;625 | 1 | 1a–1b | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 72 | 15 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 225 | Kyzi I b 6 | None | None |
VARIA