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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 425 CHF
Hammer Price:  550 CHF
Lot 345

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 5th-6th century. Weight of 6-ounkia (Brass, with traces of silver inlay, 43x41x9 mm, 159.53 g), a thick, square commercial-weight with plain edges (as MAH B1), ounce of 26.58 g. Long Latin cross between Γ° - S; all within a wreath of laurel, with an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°, itself within a scalloped border; in the upper left and right corners, floral ornament. Rev. Plain. CPAI 3, 2, 71. MAH 9. Gold-brown toning. Minor pitting overall, and adjustment scratches on the edges and back, otherwise. Good very fine.


From the Eparch Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group MBS 79, 17 September 2008, 1263.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 21:42:46 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:550 CHF

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