LOT 3837
Group of Ten [10] Byzantine AE Weights. Circa 6th-12th century AD.
Mixed group of discoid and oblate trade weights with low-relief detailing. Condition as seen.(39.74gr total.).
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Minor Asia and Levante Bone Weight of Uncertain Standard. Circa 750-300 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Dome-shaped bone ring with wide hole. For a similar example see British Museum 1969,0401.120. 3.11gr, 25mm x 7.5mm.
Condition as seen.
Found Hebron in 1971. From the Gabby family collection, 1960s-1970s. -
Group of Two [2] Islamic AE Weights of 10 Dirhams or 1 Uqiya. Circa 10th-13th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Weights in the form of a polyhedron decorated with numerous punch marks. 58.95gr total.
Condition as seen.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah / Blank. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. 3.15gr, 12mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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