Details
LOT 4199
Byzantine AE Commercial Weight of 1 Uncia. Circa 5th-6th century AD.
Engraved in outline half-length facing imperial bust, wearing crown with pendilia and cross on top and holding globus cruciger in each hand; A-N across upper field; all within wreath / Blank. Unpublished in the standard references. Condition as seen. Extremely rare; apparently unpublished.(27.77gr, 27mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Ottoman Empire. Anonymous PB Seal. 19th century. Related to the Ottoman postal system.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Legend in Ottoman Turkish containing mintname / Legend in Ottoman Turkish. 16.01gr, 22mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Uncertain AE Weight. 1st-2nd millenium AD.
Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £220
Three standing figures / Central motif. 53.43gr, 34mm x 8mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Terracotta Seal. Circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Laureate male head (Septimius Severus?) to right; two stars before / Blank. 2.25gr, 17mm.
Condition as seen.
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
