LOT 3436
Byzantine Square AE Commercial Weight of 2 Librae. Circa 5th-7th centuries AD.
Engraved in outline (and inlaid with silver) large cross between ᗑ Β; all within stylized wreath and floral ornaments in the corners / Blank. Bendall 51 var. (1 Libra); CPAI -; MAH 6 = Pondera 4263 var. (1 Libra). Condition as seen. Exceedingly rare weight of two Librae.(648gr, 76mm.).
ProvenanceEx private collection, Ticino.
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England. Group of Two [2] George III AE Coin Weights. 1760-1820.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: various types, issues, denominations and reverse types including one to weigh a gold guinea of William III and a gold half sovereign weight. 12.30gr total.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Byzantine Bronze Amulet. After circa 10th century AD.
Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Ο Α ΘΕΟ-ΔΟΡΟC(sic), facing bust of Saint Theodore, nimbate, holding spear with right hand and sword with left / Blank. 74gr, 47mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Anonymous Lead Tessera. 2nd-4th century AD. Possibly Levante mint.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Menorah / Wreath containing monogram(?). Apparently unpublished. 1.20gr, 11mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
