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Nomos 37

Zurich, 16 November 2025, 14:00 CET

Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Limmatquai 54, 8001 Zurich

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Estimate: 400 CHF
Hammer Price:  320 CHF
Lot 315

BYZANTINE WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 5th-6th century. Weight of 3-ounkia (Brass, with traces of silver inlay, 49 mm, 75.15 g), a thick, square commercial-weight with plain edges (as MAH B1), ounce of 25.15 g. Long Latin cross between Γ° - Γ; all within a wreath of laurel, with an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°, itself within a scalloped border. Rev. Plain. Cf. MAH 49 and Nomos 13, 2016, 348. Attractive green patina as found. Minor breaks in the surface, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a German collection.

Online bidding closes: 16 Nov 2025, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 4 Feb 2026, 01:51:47 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:320 CHF
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