Byzantine Token

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Byz T.JPG Weighing 2.12 g., the following Byzantine "coin" seems to be made of glass. Anything but not a metal. Thus I conceived that it might be an ancient token or maybe some sort of an icon ! The cross is clear and visible on obverse, as well as the letter M to left of cross. The reverse is completely covered with a very thick white layer. I didn't touch it yet. Please post any suggestion or comment if you have. Thank you.
     
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  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks a lot C71. The link led me to a blog at "Pera Museum". So it's a glass weight which was used to weigh gold coins. Byzantine, 6th -7th century.
     
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Collecting for 49 years Moderator

    Really neat looking.
     
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