Watch List notes:

The Eparch Collection of Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Weights
LATE ROMAN – BYZANTINE COMMERCIAL WEIGHTS

Circa 6th-7th century. Weight of 1-ounkion (Brass, 25x6mm, 26.57 g), a discoid commercial-weight with two small grooves on the edge (as MAH A 25); with a flat bottom and a flat recessed top with an outer raised rim and a small centering hole, ounce of 26.57 g. Within a wreath divided into four quarters by an annulet at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°, Latin cross above Γ° - Α. Rev. Plain. Cf. Bendall 124. Cf. CPAI 3, 2, 187. MAH 191. Dark green-black patina with some golden brass show-through. Numerous adjustment mark (?) scratches on the bottom, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Eparch Collection.