Bronze Weight Found In Israel Did Not Find In References

[Joe Sermarini]

I did not find this weight in any references. Looking for help with ID or references. This is what I have as a possibility...

Islamic, Bronze Cube Weight, 6 Dirhams, c. 10th - 13th Century, 16.700g, cube sides from 12.2mm - 13.4mm, marked on one side.

[v-drome]

No idea, Joe.  You probably have seen this already, but Lionel Holland "Weights of Caesarea Maritima" lists both dirhams and dinars in multiples of 1,2 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 units; and divisions of 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 units.  So, nothing like this one in there.  He also has a square four nomismata marked N delta, #58, at 16.7 gm.  I will keep an eye out for anything else.

Jimi

[Basil]

 

I am pretty sure that this example is a Byzantine weight of 4 nomismata. This denomination with such a marking is relatively rare but not unknown. The following elements are included in the marking:
1. the letter N (nomisma)
2. the letter Delta (number 4 twice)
3. a chi-rho symbol (simple style)
Unfortunately I can't find a known literary quote at the moment, but I'll keep looking.
basil

[Joe Sermarini]

Thanks Jimi and Basil. The elements of the marking are very interesting! If you find anything else, please let me know.