Byzantine Bronze - Rare Byzantine coin with a value of 3 ounces - 17 mm - V-VII - 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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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 from 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,
Good condition and solid, with good quality and an attractive patina in various shades of olive green.
Signs of wear and tear consistent with age and use. See images.
In practice, the pesos were decorated with Christian symbols (CROSS).
VALUE: Greek alphabet letters that determine the weight value: 3 ounces (3 nummias)
Origin: Germany.
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Byzantine Empire
Period: 5th-7th century AD.
DIMENSIONS: 17 x 17 x 5 mm.
Weight: 13.20
Origin
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiques Fair
Collected since: 1970s.
History of previous owners: Former Austrian private collection formed in 1980.
The seller will arrange for all necessary permits.
Shipments outside the EU are not made.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from a former private collection; its authenticity and vintage have been checked and confirmed by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
Declaration of provenance viewed by Catawiki.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to send this batch.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
1132/pando 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 from 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,
Good condition and solid, with good quality and an attractive patina in various shades of olive green.
Signs of wear and tear consistent with age and use. See images.
In practice, the pesos were decorated with Christian symbols (CROSS).
VALUE: Greek alphabet letters that determine the weight value: 3 ounces (3 nummias)
Origin: Germany.
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Byzantine Empire
Period: 5th-7th century AD.
DIMENSIONS: 17 x 17 x 5 mm.
Weight: 13.20
Origin
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiques Fair
Collected since: 1970s.
History of previous owners: Former Austrian private collection formed in 1980.
The seller will arrange for all necessary permits.
Shipments outside the EU are not made.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from a former private collection; its authenticity and vintage have been checked and confirmed by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
Declaration of provenance viewed by Catawiki.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to send this batch.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
1132/pando 8
Details
Era
Before 1400
Type
Byzantine Bronze - Rare Byzantine coin with a value of 3 ounces - 17 mm - V-VII
Weight
13.2 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
Austria
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
17 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
17 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
3 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.
