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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 250 CHF
Hammer Price:  420 CHF
Lot 343

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 5th-6th century. Weight of 1-ounkion (Bronze, possibly once inlaid with silver, 21x20x6 mm, 26.77 g), a square commercial-weight with two deeply indented grooves on the edge (as MAH B9), ounce of 26.77 g. Latin cross above Γ° - Α; all under a flat pediment supported by two columns: the cross, letters, column bases and capitals perhaps once inlaid with silver, the rest just engraved. Rev. Plain. Cf. MAH 205 (for the general design). Of very simple workmanship. Very dark green patina with some earth adhering, especially in the edge grooves, otherwise. Good very fine.


From the Eparch Collection, acquired in Paris.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 10:42:44 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:420 CHF

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