BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Commercial weight (5h- 7th century AD). 3 Unciae.

A barrel-shaped, bronze 3 Unciae weight; cylindrical with a slightly bulging center and with a flat top and bottom. The top bears a center punch flanked by the silver-filled, engraved letters = 3 unciae; around the circumference: Μ A P I A N O Y 9, engraved and silver-inlaid.

Condition: Good Very fine.

Weight: 82,86g.
Diameter: 27mm.