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LOT 3695
Byzantine Circular AE Weight of 11 Nomismata or 2 Unciae. Circa 4th-6th century AD.
Facade of church on base with steps, with two pillars and pediment surmounted by three crosses, Γ Ν Γ across fields; all engraved in outline / Blank. Pondera Online -; Bendall -; Pera -. Condition as seen. Circular weight with double-grooved edges.(48.52gr, 38mm x 6mm.).
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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LOT 3695
Byzantine Circular AE Weight of 11 Nomismata or 2 Unciae.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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