EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN/AEGEAN. Late Hellenistic to Roman Imperial Period. Cast PB Half Libra Steelyard Weight (35x69x10mm, 192.45 g, 12h). Heavy Libra standard.

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Lot: 290. Estimated: $ 200

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Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN/AEGEAN. Late Hellenistic to Roman Imperial Period. Cast PB Half Libra Steelyard Weight (35x69x10mm, 192.45 g, 12h). Heavy Libra standard. Six-petalled flower within circular linear border; pellet in each quarter; above (separated by line, uncertain inscription ([...]PI/И) in three lines / Blank, but for casting sprue. Edge: zig-zag pattern. CPAI –; cf. Qedar, Gewichte 4076; Hendin, Ancient –. Tan and gray patina. VF. Overall height and weight include suspension loop originally cast into weight.

From the S.M. Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 9 September 2020 at 11:36:20 ET.

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