★ A wonderful weight of 3 ounkia with the monogram of Euphemios ★

Byzantine Weights, Circa 5th-7th centuries. Weight of 3 Ounkia (Orichalcum, 37x38 mm, 79.80 g), a uniface square commercial weight with plain edges and with the monogram of Euphemios. Γᴑ Γ with cross between; above, monogram of EYΦHMIOY between two branches; all engraved in outline and inlaid in silver; all within stylized square laurel wreath. Rev. Blank. Bendall -. MAH -. Pera -. Extremely rare. A beautifully engraved and very well preserved weight in exceptional condition. Extremely fine.