Byzantine Bronze Byzantine Bronze Weight - 5 cm
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Description from the seller
Rare Byzantine Bronze Weight (6th–9th Century AD)
A rare Byzantine piece bearing three haloed busts in its upper section, executed in the Byzantine artistic style, with several lines of Greek inscriptions below rendered in an official manner, depicting the victory and coronation of the team or government of Giovanni Geli, and the defeat of his opponents Lato, Foviana, and Feletto Teccelli. The Greek inscriptions show administrative and official references and are likely related to the issuing authority or the official responsible for the weight, which is common among Byzantine weights of this period.
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 42 mm
Weight: 84.74 g
Length: 5 cm × Width: 4 cm
Acquired in 2025 from Demeter Coins Falk Zünkler in Germany.
Provenance: The piece was formerly part of a private collection in Spain, having been acquired in 1987 from an antiquities dealer or gallery.
This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Rare Byzantine Bronze Weight (6th–9th Century AD)
A rare Byzantine piece bearing three haloed busts in its upper section, executed in the Byzantine artistic style, with several lines of Greek inscriptions below rendered in an official manner, depicting the victory and coronation of the team or government of Giovanni Geli, and the defeat of his opponents Lato, Foviana, and Feletto Teccelli. The Greek inscriptions show administrative and official references and are likely related to the issuing authority or the official responsible for the weight, which is common among Byzantine weights of this period.
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 42 mm
Weight: 84.74 g
Length: 5 cm × Width: 4 cm
Acquired in 2025 from Demeter Coins Falk Zünkler in Germany.
Provenance: The piece was formerly part of a private collection in Spain, having been acquired in 1987 from an antiquities dealer or gallery.
This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
(6th–9th Century AD)
Name of object
Byzantine Bronze Weight
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1991
Width
4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
4 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
