LOT 4497
Byzantine Glass Coin Weight of a Semissis(?). Circa 6th-7th century AD.
Cruciform monogram of ΑΔΕΟΥ(?) / Blank. Bendall -; cf. Pondera 9303 (1.44gr). Condition as seen. Yellow glass discoid weight.(1.91gr, 21mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
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Levant & the Near East Copper-Lead Weight of 4 Shekel. Circa 8th-5th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Cupcake-shaped weight with engraved W / Blank. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale and Weights, 238 (truncated pyramid). 6.94gr, 15mm x 6mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Group of Two [2] Byzantine AE Weights. 4th-6th century AD.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25
Various standards. 35.55gr total.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Group of Four [4] Byzantine PB Seals. 6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Various types. 35.65gr total.
Condition as seen.
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London.
