Details
LOT 3697
Byzantine Circular AE Commercial Weight of One Uncia. Circa 5th-7th century AD.
Engraved in outline and inlaid with silver large cross between Γᴑ A; all within stylised laurel wreath / Blank. Bendall 121 var. (2 Unciae); Pera 178 var. (same); Pondera Online 10558. Condition as seen. Inlays missing.(25.34gr, 25mm.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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