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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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Anonymous Lead Tessera. 2nd-4th century AD.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Possibly Levante mint. 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. -
Babylonian Sphendonoid Hematite Three-Shekel Weight of 9.48gr. Circa 1500-1200 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £299
Sphendonoid weight with flat base and incised band to the equator. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weights p.138, 13. 28.45gr, 31mm x 19.5mm.
Condition as seen.
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Byzantine Circular AE Commercial Weight of One Uncia. Circa 5th-7th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Engraved in outline and inlaid with silver large cross between Γᴑ A; all within stylised laurel wreath / Blank. Bendall 121 var. (2 Unciae); Pera 178 var. (same); Pondera Online 10558. 25.34gr, 25mm.
Condition as seen. Inlays missing.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
