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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 250 CHF
Hammer Price:  340 CHF
Lot 356

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 6th-7th century. Weight of 1-ounkion (Brass, 25x6 mm, 26.57 g), a discoid commercial-weight with two small grooves on the edge (as MAH A 25); with a flat bottom and a flat recessed top with an outer raised rim and a small centering hole, ounce of 26.57 g. Within a wreath divided into four quarters by an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°, Latin cross above Γ° - Α. Rev. Plain. Cf. Bendall 124. Cf. CPAI 3, 2, 187. MAH 191. Dark green-black patina with some golden brass show-through. Numerous adjustment mark (?) scratches on the bottom, otherwise. Good very fine.


From the Eparch Collection.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 16 Apr 2024, 19:14:29 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:340 CHF

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