Lot 3967

Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Byzantine weight, 5th-7th Century, A barrel-shaped, 10 mm x 15 mm, bronze 1/2 Uncia (half ounce) weight (13.82 g); cylindrical with a slightly bulging center and with a flat top and bottom. The top bears a center punch flanked by the incuse cut engraved letters = half uncia (symbol and B), (cf.Bendall P.25 for similar weights). Green and brown earthen patina with some original metal showing through, very fine and rare.

Ex Maurice Collection.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60

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