The Eparch Collection of Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Weights
LATE ROMAN – BYZANTINE COMMERCIAL WEIGHTS
Circa 5th-6th century. Weight of 6-ounkia (Brass, with traces of silver inlay, 43x41x9mm, 159.53 g), a thick, square commercial- weight with plain edges (as MAH B1), ounce of 26.58 g. Long Latin cross between Γ° - S; all within a wreath of laurel, with an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°, itself within a scalloped border; in the upper left and right corners, floral ornament. Rev. Plain. CPAI 3, 2, 71. MAH 9. Gold-brown toning. Minor pitting overall, and adjustment scratches on the edges and back, otherwise , good very fine. From the Eparch Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group MBS 79, 17 September 2008, 1263.