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LOT 3838
Group of Three [3] Byzantine AE Weights. 5th-6th century AD.
Various types. Condition as seen.(8.33gr total.).
ProvenanceFrom an English collection formed before 2000.
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Judaea, Tortoise AE Weight of 1 Shekel. Iron Age II (1200-586 BC).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Land tortoise with segmented shell. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weight 185 (Shekel of 14.12gr). 16.56gr, 25mm x 20mm x 8mm.
Condition as seen.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Heart-shaped Glass Weight of 1 Gramma or Scrupulus. 4th-6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Engraved cross pommée / Blank. Cf. Pondera Online 7457. 0.96gr, 14mm.
Condition as seen. Blue heart-shaped glass weight with engraved cross.
From an English collection formed before 2000. -
Phoenicia, Tyre PB Weight of Half Libra. Dated Year 12 of the Era of the Freedom of Tyre (115/114 BC).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Club of Herakles within square motif surrounded by oval designs; [Α-ΓΟ (Agoranomos)] to upper field; [L] BI (date) to lower field / [Tanit symbol on cross-hatch background]. E&E, Poids -; Hendin 286; Pondera Online 15538 & 12864 & 11932. 100.40gr, 39mm x 37mm x 7mm, 12h.
Condition as seen. Suspension loop (since removed).
From the S.M. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 476, 9 September 2020, lot 297 (company's ticket included).
