Glass Coin Weight
Dublin Core
Title
Glass Coin Weight
Description
Glass coin weights were used in the Byzantine and Islamic worlds to monitor the weight of coins, assuring quality of the currency. This coin weight is attributed to Egypt and it features an Arabic inscription arranged in concentric circles. The outer reads "al Imam Ma'ad abu Tamim al Mustansir billah," and the inner "Amir of the Faithful."
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/442881?sortBy=Relevance&what=Coin+weights&ft=*&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=4
Date
11th Century
Rights
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Identifier
x.165.7
Files
Citation
“Glass Coin Weight,” CB 51 Omeka, accessed March 9, 2026, https://cb51-16.omeka.fas.harvard.edu/items/show/270.