Ancient Byzantine Bronze Weight Used to Measure Gold Coins

Byzantine 6-Solido Bronze Weight (5th-6th AD) — Early Empire Trade Standard

Square bronze weight (23x23x6mm, silver inlay) — official 6 solidi verifier ensuring gold coin integrity during commerce boom.

Official Christian Design

• Obverse: NS monogram + cross in wreath — silver inlaid (N S w/ tiny N S)

• Reverse: Plain (functional backing)

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze w/ silver inlay

• Function: 6 solidi gold weight (tax/commerce standard)

• Size: 23mm x 23mm x 6mm

• Period: 5th-6th century AD (early Byzantine)

Economic Control System

• Prevented fraud in gold solidus transactions

• Integral to taxation + Mediterranean trade

• Christianity integrated into commerce

• Supported empire spanning Turkey, Greece, ME, N. Africa

Collector Masterpiece

Rare functional bronze from Byzantine economic golden age. Official weight essential.