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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 600 CHF
Hammer Price:  1500 CHF
Lot 354

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 6th-7th century. Weight of 6-ounkia (Brass, probably once inlaid with silver, 49x12 mm, 160.90 g), a thick discoid commercial-weight with two small grooves on the edge (as MAH A 37); with a flat, recessed bottom with a large centering hole and a wide, raised rim; and a flat recessed top with a large centering hole and an outer raised rim, Ounce of 26.81 g. Within a double wreath divided into four quarters by an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°, Latin cross above Γ° - S; below weight letters, floral ornament. Rev. Plain. Bendall 115. Cf. MAH 22. Dark patina. Some minor bangs and marks, otherwise. Very fine.


From the Eparch Collection.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 02:40:33 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1500 CHF

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