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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  380 CHF
Lot 347

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 6th-7th century. Weight of 3-ounkia (Brass, with traces of silver inlay, 37x36x5 mm, 80.80 g), a thick, square commercial-weight with plain edges (as MAH B1), ounce of 26.90 g. Long Latin cross between Γ° - Γ; all within a wreath of laurel, with an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°, itself within a scalloped border. Rev. Plain. MAH 42, 44, 53 ff. Dark golden brown surfaces with the traces of silver inlay dark green. Clear and bold. Some adjustment marks on the back and on the edges, otherwise. Extremely fine.

From the Eparch Collection, acquired from Baldwin’s in London.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 4 Jul 2025, 04:51:44 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:380 CHF
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