Byzantine Bronze inlaid with silver weight - 50 mm

Rare Byzantine Bronze Commercial Weight with Silver Inlay. Period: Byzantine Period, circa 5th–7th century AD . Materi al: Bronze with silver inlay. Weight: 99.51 g. Dimensions: Approximately 50 × 50 mm. A rare square bronze weight decorated with three human figures in raised relief, fe aturing silver-inlaid details and an ornamental border. The surface displays attractive green and brown patina. A distinctive example of Byzantine metalwork, combining commercial function with symbolic decoration. The precise identification of the figures remains uncertain. Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025. Provenance: The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987. This rare piece is accompanied by the o riginal purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity, and Spanish Export Certificate.

Estimación:1.800€

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