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LOT 4164
Byzantine Square Bronze Commercial Weight of One Uncia. Circa 4th-6th century AD.
Engraved in outline and inlaid with silver large cross between Γᴑ A; all beneath arch supported by two columns / Blank. Cf. Pondera Online 18540; Bendall -; MAH -; Pera -. Condition as seen. Square commercial weight with edge of two tiers.(26.80gr, 24mm x 25mm 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 4164
Byzantine Square Bronze Commercial Weight of One Uncia.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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