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Copyright credit: Tekin 2014b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Staters
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
3.40 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Height
1.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.11 | - | - | Tekin 2014b | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2014b: The weight is of lead and is nearly triangular in form; it measures 34 x 21 x 10 mm and weighs 34.11 g. On the face, there is a caduceus in relief while the bottom is blank. Weights with caduceus are known from collections, some of which originate from Thrace. Although there is no denominational indication on the weight its mass may correspond to distateron (stater of 17.05 g) and may have originated from Troas, Northern Mysia, Thracian Chersonesus and Thrace. Caduceus occurs on the Hellenistic coins of Aenus and it is the civic badge of this city. But, since it is also a widespread symbol representing Hermes, its attribution is not clear.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
Tekin 2014b: It may be dated to the 4th-2nd centuries BC.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Çanakkale Archaeological Museum | Dec. 31, 1973 | 3230 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2014b | 377;379 | 7 | 7 | None |
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