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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 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.80 cm
Width
2.70 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.65 | - | - | Tekin 2013a | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2013a: This square lead weight of 17.65 g measures 28 x 27 x 3 mm. On the face is a torch between ΚΥΖΙ (Z is horizontal) and CTA, which stands for stater. Its mass corresponds to its denomination. There are a few stater weights known to us ranging in weight from 18.04 g to 30.52 g. Reverse is blank.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
CΤΑ
ΚΥΖΙ
Edition
Στα(τήρ)| Κυζι(κηνῶν).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Balıkesir
Findspot (site)
Ergili [Daskyleion]
context
Tekin 2013a: It is a surface find from Dascylium excavation site 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 | 533 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2013a | 622;626 | 6 | 6a–6b | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 79 | 117 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 231 | Kyzi II b 37 | None | None |
VARIA