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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 600 CHF
Hammer Price:  700 CHF
Lot 327

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 6th-7th century. Weight of 36-nomismata (Brass, 48x19 mm, 161.24 g), a discoid coin-weight with recessed top and bottom, centering holes and a prominent, bulging edge between two grooves (as MAH A23), nomisma of 4.47 g. N° Λ S around centering hole within a shallow depression; below, cross. Rev. Plain, but for centering hole within a shallow depression. Cf. MAH 30. A large and impressive piece with a dark patina. Some encrustations on the top and some scratches on the bottom, otherwise. Nearly extremely fine.


From the Eparch Collection, acquired from a private collection in London.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 23 Apr 2024, 18:09:05 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:700 CHF

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