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LOT 1020

Late Roman Bronze Dress Pin

4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.

3 3/4 in. (8.48 grams, 97 mm).

With polyhedral head pierced on three faces, tapering shank. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1020

Late Roman Bronze Dress Pin

Sold for (Inc. bp): £17

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