PHOENICIA, Tyre. Hellenistic Period. Cast PB Libra Steelyard Weight (52x57x9mm, 218.10 g, 12h). Dated issue. Dated year 12 (115/4 BC).Electronic Auction 476 Commercial Weights, Lead Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. Hellenistic Period. Cast PB Libra Steelyard Weight (52x57x9mm, 218.10 g, 12h). Dated issue. Dated year 12 (115/4 BC). Palm tree; L BI (date) to left; ΓO/A to right; all within egg-and-dart frame / Tanit symbol over field of net pattern. E&E, Poids 395. Gray patina, earthen deposits, roughness. Fine. Overall height and weight include suspension loop (now flattened) originally cast into weight. |