BYZANTINE. 6th-7th centuries. Weight of 3 Ounkia (Orichalcum, 40 mm, 79.62 g), a discoid commercial weight. Γᴑ - Γ with cross potent above and ornament below; in the center, small centering hole on a raised boss; all within inner raised circle; around, +ΘЄOTOKЄ BOIΘI; all engraved in outline. Rev. Blank. Cf. Leu 3 (2018), 348 (differing inscription). Very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |