Byzantine Bronze Polyhedron Weight Standard - 15 mm (No reserve price)
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Byzantine bronze polyhedron weight standard dating to ca. 400–700 AD, 15 mm high and 14.71 g, authentic and original, acquired from a German auction house in 2026, previously in a private collection.
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Byzantine Polyhedron Weight Standard.
Ca. 400–700 AD.
Bronze, 15 mm, 14.71 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 in 2026 at a German auction house; previously in a private collection. Purchase invoice on file.
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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.
Byzantine Polyhedron Weight Standard.
Ca. 400–700 AD.
Bronze, 15 mm, 14.71 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 in 2026 at a German auction house; previously in a private collection. Purchase invoice on file.
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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
Polyhedron Weight Standard
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
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.
