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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
6.40 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221.20 | - | - | Tekin 2013a | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna fish | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2013a: This is a square lead weight weighing 221.20 g and measuring 59 x 64 x 5 mm. On the obverse is a tuna fish to left while above and below it reads KYZI / HMI; all in relief. This is a hemimnaion; there is no missing part; it is almost intact. Back of the weight is flat and blank. Corroded.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
KYZI
HMI
Edition
Κυζι(κηνῶν) | 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.
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 2013a: Dated to the Hellenistic Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Bandırma Archaeological Museum | None | 1026 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2013a | 621–622;625 | 2 | 2a–2b | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 73;188 | 23 | pl. 14/fig. 98 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 225 | Kyzi I b 8 | None | None |
VARIA