Astarte

Web Auction 6  –  9 June 2024

Astarte, Web Auction 6

Ancient and World Coins, Medals

Su, 09.06.2024, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

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 A rare large, solid, impressive weight apparently unpublished.

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Starting price 50 CHF
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