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LOT 4488
Byzantine Square AR Weight. 6th-7th century AD.
Half-length busts of two imperial figures holding long cross between them; pellet to upper corners; all within double square border / Blank. Condition as seen.(11.01gr, 20mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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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. -
Byzantine Circular AE Commercial Weight of 2 Unciae. Circa 4th-6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Engraved in outline and inlaid with silver monogram of BABYΛΑ above Γᴑ B, small crosses flanking, all within border of waves / Blank with punch in centre. Not in the standard references. 52.55gr, 34mm x 9mm.
Condition as seen. Circular commercial weight with edge of three tiers.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Hardstone Weight of Uncertain Standard. 1st millennium BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Stone weight in shape of a dome. 11.85gr, 17mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999, thence by descent.
