★ Signed by Nikon or Konon ★

Byzantine Weights, Circa 5th-7th centuries. Weight of 3 Ounkia (Orichalcum, 39 mm, 80.86 g), a circular discoid coin weight with centering holes, raised rims and a double-grooved edge. Γᴑ Γ with monogram of Nikon or Konon above; all inlaid in silver. Rev. Blank. Bendall -. MAH -. Pera -. An attractive and interesting weight. Light corrosion on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

The monogram can be read as either Nikon or Konon.