![Group of Sixteen [16] Coin and Other Weights.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/248776b.jpg "Group of Sixteen [16] Coin and Other Weights.")
![Group of Sixteen [16] Coin and Other Weights.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/248776.jpg "Group of Sixteen [16] Coin and Other Weights.")
LOT 3673
Group of Sixteen [16] Coin and Other Weights. 18th-19th century AD.
Comprising: various types, issues, denominations and metals; each held in a coin holder within an album sleeve. Condition as shown.(167gr total.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Anonymous Lead Tessera. 2nd-4th century AD. Possibly Levante mint.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Menorah / Uncertain object or monogram. 2.15gr, 17mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Byzantine Square AE Commercial Weight of 2 Librae. Circa 5th-7th centuries AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
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). 648gr, 76mm.
Condition as seen. Exceedingly rare weight of two Librae.
Ex private collection, Ticino. -
Portugal (Kingdom) and Brazil. John V CU Weight of Thirty-Six Shillings or 3,600 Reis Dated 1747. London mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
IOANNES • V • D • G PORT • ET • ALG • REX, laureate head to right, KIRK and date below / THIRTY SIX SHILLINGS in three lines. Dieu -; Pom II/809 p. 45. 14.14gr, 27mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex Baldwins, London, UK. Property of a London antiquarian.
