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Two heart-shaped bronze weights, possibly for 12-mithqals and 6-dinars, the reverse of each stamped Samarqand, in small, neat, unpointed Kufic script within oval cartouche; the larger 24.8 x 30.3 x 13.lmm, the smaller 20.1 x 25.2 x 9.6mm; 47.40 and 25.17g respectively. Both with slightly tough red/green patination. VF. Two (2) pieces.
Although undated, the calligraphy on both pieces is consistent with a date in the Umayyad or early ‘Abbasid period. There is no mark to indicate a denomination or standard, although the smaller is clearly intended to be exactly half the weight of the larger. The suggested values of 12- and 6-mithqals are conjectural, but are an extremely close match assuming a mithqal weight of 4.25g
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