Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 488 24 Mar 2021
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ANGLO-SAXON. Lot of three (3) lead weights. Circa 9th-10th centuries. (17mm, 16mm, and 14mm, 25.63g = light eyrir @ 25.6g, 10.06g = 3 penny weights @ 3.3g, 6.81g = 2 penny weights @ 3.4g). Inlays, gilding, and fine casting on all three examples. About as made.
From the Allan Williams Collection.
The penny weights here are heavy weights in comparison to the standard, which originally was based on the Islamic dirham @2.97g. That may be due to local standards that showed up in various towns and regions in the period. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) items in lot.
From the Allan Williams Collection.
The penny weights here are heavy weights in comparison to the standard, which originally was based on the Islamic dirham @2.97g. That may be due to local standards that showed up in various towns and regions in the period. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) items in lot.