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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 600 CHF
Hammer Price:  950 CHF
Lot 340

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 5th-7th century. Weight of 6-ounkia (Brass, with inlays of silver, niello and copper, 41x41x9 mm, 157.35 g), a thick, square commercial-weight with two deep grooves on the edges (similar to MAH B14), ounce of 26.22 g. Square monogram above Γ° - S; all within a curved arch supported by two columns with elaborate capitals; above, in each corner, cross. Rev. Plain. Cf. Bendall 54 (similar column capitals). Cf. MAH 18. Golden-brown surfaces with inlays in red and black. Old traces of wear and scratches, otherwise. Very 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: 28 Mar 2024, 12:55:37 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:950 CHF

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