LOT 3739
Judaea, Green Limestone Weight of Beqa or Half Shekel. 8th-7th century BCE.
Spherical weight with letter inscribed. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weights -; Pondera -; Rochesnard -. Condition as seen.(5.44gr, 15mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the Gabby family collection, 1960s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Group of Seven [7] AE English Weights. Circa 15th-18th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Various types. 35.37gr total.
Fine to Near Very Fine.
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s. -
Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah, etrog(?) to right / Blank. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. 2.66gr, 14mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999; From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Byzantine Glass Weight. Circa 6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Monogram / Blank. 6.32gr, 22mm x 11mm.
Condition as seen. Green glass discoid weight with convex reverse. Traces of silvering.
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
