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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 600 CHF
Hammer Price:  1700 CHF
Lot 336

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa late 4th-5th century. Weight of 1-ounkion (Bronze or brass with silver inlay, 23x22x5 mm, 27.02 g), a thick, square, ‘Imperial’ commercial-weight with slightly bifacial edges (as MAH B3), ounce of 27.02 g. Half-length busts of two facing crowned and draped imperial figures on ground line; below, Γ° - Α between two inscribed circles; faces and letters inlaid with silver. Rev. Plain. Bendall 75. Cf. Hendin 408 (12 scripula or 1/2 ounkion). Cf. MAH 173. Attractive and clear with glossy obverse surfaces and patina. Some fine scratches on the obverse, otherwise. Extremely fine.


From the Eparch Collection, acquired in London.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 23 Apr 2024, 18:27:26 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1700 CHF

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