LOT 4160
Roman-Byzantine Lead Seal. Circa 3rd-5th century AD.
Two small confronted busts; in the middle, one larger bust to left / Blank. Cf. Leukel, 185 (all busts to left). Condition as seen.1 in. (17.12gr, 22mm x 11mm.).
ProvenanceProperty of a private collector; acquired before 1975.
Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman.
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Byzantine Square Bronze Commercial Weight of Two Unciae. Circa 5th-7th century AD.
Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Engraved in outline (and inlaid with silver) large cross between Γᴑ B; all within wreath / Blank. Bendall, Byzantine Weights 71. 53.20gr, 31mm.
Condition as seen.
Acquired in 1993. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman PB Token. After 1st century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Uncertain design / Bird flighting to right. 31.21gr, 26mm.
Condition as seen.
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s -
Medieval Bronze Folding Bronze Coin Balance. 15th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A small folding scales beam balance for weighing coins and similar low weight items; the T-shaped centre section for holding the balance while in use, with two hinged arms ending in rings to receive scale pans on cords. Cf. Sheppard & Musham, Money Scales and Weights, no 320. 7.97gr, 11.5cm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
