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Byzantine Mercantile Economy. Uniface square weight of 2 Unciae. 4th-6th centuries (Bronze, 3.27 x 3.29 cm, 53.73 g). Γo - B, Latin cross within a wreath; four rosettes at the corners. Rev. Blank. Cf. Bendall 71. CPAI III/2, 93-98. Pondera 12266. Outline-engraved, with remains of silver inlay.

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Lotto n. 412

Byzantine Commercial Weight of 2 Librae = 2 Litrae. Circa 5th-7th centuries (Bronze, 81.81 x 81.81 mm, 648 g). Uniface square commercial weight with plain edges; ᗑ - Β with cross between; all engraved in outline; all within stylized laurel wreath with circle of punched dots around and four flowers in the corners. Rev. Blank. Bendall -. CAIP -. MAH -. Cf. Pondera 3752 = Stiegemann 2001, 253, III.37 (for a similar square example with the same weight). Attractive multi-color patina. About Very Fine. A rare large, solid, impressive weight.


Ex Astarte web 6, lot 200.