Leu Numismatik AG
Auction 7 24-25 Oct 2020
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Circa 4th-6th centuries. Weight of 6 Ounkia (Orichalcum, 53 mm, 162.30 g), a uniface octagonal commercial weight with plain edges. Γᴑ S with large cross between; all engraved in outline and inlaid in silver; all within stylized wreath. Rev. Blank. Bendall -. CPAI -. MAH -. Pondera -. Extremely rare. A beautifully produced and carefully engraved piece. The inlays partially missing, otherwise, extremely fine.
Octagonal weights are generally rare, in particular larges ones like this weight of 6 Ounkia. In fact, Bendall noted that he had never seen any octagonal weight larger than three ounces (Bendall, p. 27).
Octagonal weights are generally rare, in particular larges ones like this weight of 6 Ounkia. In fact, Bendall noted that he had never seen any octagonal weight larger than three ounces (Bendall, p. 27).