Aramaic (Ammonite , Cannanite ). Bronze weight - 16 mm (No reserve price)

Aramaic (Ammonite , Cannanite ). Bronze weight - 16 mm (No reserve price) #1.0
Aramaic (Ammonite , Cannanite ). Bronze weight - 16 mm (No reserve price) #1.0
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Aramaic (Ammonite, Canaanite) bronze weight from the 6th century BC, a trapezoidal shekel weighing 16.0 g with dimensions 16×13×9 mm and Phoenician letters SHQL inscribed on the base, provenance Spain and acquired in 2026 from the United Arab Emirates auction house, verified authentic and in excellent condition.

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Aramaic (Ammonite , Cannanite ) Æ Weight. Circa 6th century BC. Trapezoidal Shekel Weight (16x13x9mm, 16.00 g). Phoenician letters "SH Q L"-inscribed on base. Cf. Münz Zentrum XXXII, 55 and 57 for similar weights. Very Fine, dark patina.

Purchase: AL ZAHABIYA AL FADIYA ANTIQUES TRADING L.L.C. Auction – Dragoos Auction 1 – Lot No. 166

Acquired in 2026 from Al Zahabiya Al Fadiya Antiques Trading L.L.C. in Dubai. Provenance: Originally from a private collection in Spain, having been purchased from an art gallery in 1987. The piece is accompanied by the original purchase documents, a certificate of authenticity, and the auction invoice.

Aramaic (Ammonite , Cannanite ) Æ Weight. Circa 6th century BC. Trapezoidal Shekel Weight (16x13x9mm, 16.00 g). Phoenician letters "SH Q L"-inscribed on base. Cf. Münz Zentrum XXXII, 55 and 57 for similar weights. Very Fine, dark patina.

Purchase: AL ZAHABIYA AL FADIYA ANTIQUES TRADING L.L.C. Auction – Dragoos Auction 1 – Lot No. 166

Acquired in 2026 from Al Zahabiya Al Fadiya Antiques Trading L.L.C. in Dubai. Provenance: Originally from a private collection in Spain, having been purchased from an art gallery in 1987. The piece is accompanied by the original purchase documents, a certificate of authenticity, and the auction invoice.

Details

Culture
Aramaic (Ammonite , Cannanite ).
Century/timeframe
6th century BC.
Name of object
weight
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Arab Emirates
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
16 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
13 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
9 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
15
Objects sold
5
Objects in auction
1
Review
Private

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