★ A sharply engraved weight of 12 grammata or 1/2 ounkia ★

Byzantine Weights, 4th-5th centuries. Weight of 12 Grammata or 1/2 Ounkia (Bronze, 16x16 mm, 13.85 g), a uniface square commercial weight with plain edges. I B between two anulets; above, two facing imperial busts, both draped and nimbate; all engraved in outline. Rev. Blank. Bendall 81 var. (squares not anulets). MAH 274 var. (no anulets). Pera -. A sharply engraved piece with a lovely dark patina. Extremely fine.