LOT 4491
Byzantine Square AE Commercial Weight of 2 Unciae. 4th-6th century AD.
Engraved in outline (and inlaid with silver) large cross between Γ B / Blank. Bendall 71 var. (all within wreath). Condition as seen.(52.58gr, 27mm x 8mm.).
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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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. -
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Group of Seven [7] AE Weights. Circa 15th century BC-7th century AD.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Various standards. 38.5gr total.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Islamic Glass Coin Weight of Half Dinar. Circa 7th-12th century AD.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Star of David / Blank. Cf. Münz Zentrum XXXVII, Part II, lot 4246 (Half Dirham). 2.16gr, 21mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
