Triton XXI, Lot: 874. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Commercial and coin weights. Late 4th-5th centuries AD. Lot of seven bronze weights with silver inlay. Includes the following:
(1) One ounce weight (22x23mm, 26.85g). Two facing imperial busts; ΓA below / Blank. Cf. Bendall 75.
(2) Solidus weight (14x14mm, 4.38g). Two facing imperial busts / Blank. Bendall 106.
(3) Three scripula weight (12x12mm, 3.33g). Two facing imperial busts; º Γ º below / Blank. Bendall –.
(4) Two scripula weight (12x11mm, 2.10g). Two facing imperial busts / Blank. Bendall –.
(5) One scripulum weight (9x9mm, 1.15g). Three facing imperial busts; A below / Blank. Bendall –.
(6) One scripulum weight (8x8mm, 1.20g). Two facing imperial busts; A below / Blank. Bendall –.
(7) Ten siliquae weight(?) (11x11mm, 2.27g). DECI / S. Bendall –.
Average Good VF, excellent preservation of inlay. Weights 3-7 all very rare.