Watch List notes:

Byzantine Weights, Circa 6th-7th century. Weight of 9 Nomismata (Bronze, 29 mm, 40.20 g), a circular coin weight with double-grooved edge and centering holes. Ṅ Θ with decorative ornaments and punches above and below; all within large incuse circle within raised outer rim. Rev. Plain except for centering hole within several incuse circles. Bendall -. MAH -. Pera -. Very rare. Very fine.


Weights of 9 Nomismata or 1/8 Pound are, as Bendall notes, surprisingly rare.