The Eparch Collection of Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Weights
BYZANTINE COIN WEIGHTS
Circa 4th-6th century. Weight of 6-nomismata (Brass inlaid with silver, mostly missing, 26x4mm, 25.93 g), an octangular coin-weight with plain edges (as MAH C1), nomisma of 4.32 g. Ν° S with cross above; all within an octagonal wreath-like border; remains of inlay within the cross and the letters. Rev. Plain. Bendall 44 = MAH 154. A clear and attractive piece with a smooth, olive-green patina. Some encrustations on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Eparch Collection.