Byzantine Bronze – Lot of 5 pesos. 5th–7th centuries AD - Germany
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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A lot of five Byzantine bronze weights dating from the 5th to 7th centuries AD, with a total weight of 27 g.
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Description from the seller
Weights were common in the Byzantine period as a means to measure and standardize the weight of various goods for trade. These weights were typically small objects of different geometric shapes made of materials such as bronze, lead, or stone, and were often inscribed with numerical marks indicating their weight.
Merchants relied on these weights to determine the value of goods, such as precious metals, grains, and other products,
These weights, found in ancient Byzantine territories,
Condition: Good and solid, good quality and attractive patina in different shades of olive green.
Signs of wear in line with age and use. See images.
VALUE: different values
ORIGIN: Germany.
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Byzantine Empire
PERIOD: 5th-7th century AD.
DIMENSIONS: various sizes
TOTAL WEIGHT: 27 g.
Features on its surface calcifications and concretions typical of its age, and which are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
No shipping outside the EU.
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiquities fair
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection not from a company, authenticity and period have been checked and accepted by Catawiki experts using its own different methods..
I suggest keeping a copy of the auction, which will serve as CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
When bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you disagree, do not bid.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
lot 40/BAY 8
Weights were common in the Byzantine period as a means to measure and standardize the weight of various goods for trade. These weights were typically small objects of different geometric shapes made of materials such as bronze, lead, or stone, and were often inscribed with numerical marks indicating their weight.
Merchants relied on these weights to determine the value of goods, such as precious metals, grains, and other products,
These weights, found in ancient Byzantine territories,
Condition: Good and solid, good quality and attractive patina in different shades of olive green.
Signs of wear in line with age and use. See images.
VALUE: different values
ORIGIN: Germany.
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Byzantine Empire
PERIOD: 5th-7th century AD.
DIMENSIONS: various sizes
TOTAL WEIGHT: 27 g.
Features on its surface calcifications and concretions typical of its age, and which are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
No shipping outside the EU.
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiquities fair
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection not from a company, authenticity and period have been checked and accepted by Catawiki experts using its own different methods..
I suggest keeping a copy of the auction, which will serve as CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
When bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you disagree, do not bid.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
lot 40/BAY 8
Details
Era
Before 1400
Type
Byzantine Bronze – Lot of 5 pesos. 5th–7th centuries AD
Weight
27 g
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
siglos 5º/7º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of Origin
Germany
Year acquired
2004
Material
., Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
12 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
Depth
2 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
