Byzantine Bronze Commercial Weight Standards (Lot of 3) (No reserve price)
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Byzantine bronze commercial weight standards, a lot of three dating to ca. 400–700 AD, with denominations indicated by crosses, Greek numerals and occasional silver inlay; sizes 19 mm (17.5 g), 13 mm (4.32 g) and 12 mm (4.35 g), in good condition.
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Byzantine Bronze Commercial Weight Standards.
Ca. 400–700 AD. Lot of 3.
Item details:
— 19 mm / 17.5 g
— 13 mm / 4.32 g
— 12 mm / 4.35 g
Byzantine bronze commercial weights reflect the highly regulated economy of the early empire. Based on Roman libra and uncia standards, they were used to verify quantities in markets, workshops and official transactions. Crosses, Greek numerals and occasional silver inlay identified denominations and reinforced imperial authority, offering direct evidence for everyday trade, taxation and administration.
Provenance: Bought between 2025 and 2026 at German and Slovenian auction houses; previously in a private collection. Purchase invoices on file.
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Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Byzantine Bronze Commercial Weight Standards.
Ca. 400–700 AD. Lot of 3.
Item details:
— 19 mm / 17.5 g
— 13 mm / 4.32 g
— 12 mm / 4.35 g
Byzantine bronze commercial weights reflect the highly regulated economy of the early empire. Based on Roman libra and uncia standards, they were used to verify quantities in markets, workshops and official transactions. Crosses, Greek numerals and occasional silver inlay identified denominations and reinforced imperial authority, offering direct evidence for everyday trade, taxation and administration.
Provenance: Bought between 2025 and 2026 at German and Slovenian auction houses; previously in a private collection. Purchase invoices on file.
DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION
Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records.
II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution.
III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order.
IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer's responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.
Seller's Story
Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Ca. 400–700 AD
Name of object
Commercial Weight Standards (Lot of 3)
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
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.
