The Eparch Collection of Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Weights
LATE ROMAN – BYZANTINE COMMERCIAL WEIGHTS
Circa 5th-6th century. Weight of 6-ounkia (Brass, with traces of silver inlay, 43x41x9mm, 159.53 g), a thick, square commercial- weight with plain edges (as MAH B1), ounce of 26.58 g. Long Latin cross between Γ° - S; all within a wreath of laurel, with an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°, itself within a scalloped border; in the upper left and right corners, floral ornament. Rev. Plain. CPAI 3, 2, 71. MAH 9. Gold-brown toning. Minor pitting overall, and adjustment scratches on the edges and back, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Eparch Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group MBS 79, 17 September 2008, 1263.