Asta Bidspirit | Byzantine Weight. Circa 4th-6th centuries.

Byzantine Weight. Circa 4th-6th centuries. Weight of 12 Nomismata (Orichalcum, 28x28 mm, 49.47 g), a uniface square coin weight with plain edges. Ṅ IB with crosses above and below; all within stylized laurel wreath; all set on a raised circular disk on a square flan with ornaments in the edges; all details engraved in outline and inlaid in silver. Rev. Blank. Bendall -. CPAI -. MAH -. A beautifully engraved and very unusual piece.