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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  600 CHF
Lot 348

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 5th-6th century. Weight of 3-ounkia (Brass, with traces of silver inlay, 31x31x9 mm, 79.96 g), a very thick, square commercial-weight with plain edges (as MAH B1), ounce of 26.65 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 49. Dark green patina as found. Extremely fine.


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

Note that this is much thicker, and thus smaller, than the preceding lot, even though they basically weigh the same.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 16:27:09 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:600 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 7 Oktober 2016 at 11:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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