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Copyright credit: Tekin 2013a
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1/2 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.90 cm
Width
2.00 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.65 | - | - | Tekin 2013a | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2013a: This square weight is of lead, weighing 8.65 g and measuring 19 x 20 x 3 mm. On the obverse is a torch in relief and above, KYZ and below, HMI. It is a hemistater and its mass corresponds to its denomination. The upper part is too worn and it is hard to read the letters clearly. Reverse is flat and blank.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
KYZ
HMI
Edition
Κυζ(ικηνῶν) | ἡμι(στάτηρον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Tekin 2013a: It was bought in 2006.
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 | Dec. 31, 2006 | 1074 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2013a | 622;626 | 7 | 7 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 69–83 | 134 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 231 | Kyzi II b 45 | None | None |
VARIA