Byzantine Bronze inlaid with silver weight - 50 mm
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This Byzantine commercial weight, dating to circa the 5th–7th century AD, is made of bronze inlaid with silver and decorated with three human figures in raised relief.
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Description from the seller
Rare Byzantine Bronze Commercial Weight with Silver Inlay.
Period: Byzantine Period, circa 5th–7th century AD .
Materi
al: Bronze with silver inlay.
Weight: 99.51 g.
Dimensions: Approximately 50 × 50 mm.
A rare square bronze weight decorated with three human figures in raised relief, fe
aturing silver-inlaid details and an ornamental border. The surface displays attractive green and brown patina. A distinctive example of Byzantine metalwork, combining commercial function with symbolic decoration. The precise identification of the figures remains uncertain.
Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025.
Provenance:
The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987.
This rare piece is accompanied by the o
riginal purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity, and Spanish Export Certificate.
Rare Byzantine Bronze Commercial Weight with Silver Inlay.
Period: Byzantine Period, circa 5th–7th century AD .
Materi
al: Bronze with silver inlay.
Weight: 99.51 g.
Dimensions: Approximately 50 × 50 mm.
A rare square bronze weight decorated with three human figures in raised relief, fe
aturing silver-inlaid details and an ornamental border. The surface displays attractive green and brown patina. A distinctive example of Byzantine metalwork, combining commercial function with symbolic decoration. The precise identification of the figures remains uncertain.
Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025.
Provenance:
The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987.
This rare piece is accompanied by the o
riginal purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity, and Spanish Export Certificate.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
circa 5th–7th century AD .
Name of object
weight
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze inlaid with silver
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Height
50 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
50 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
10 mi
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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