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LOT 1736
Medieval and Later Lead Token and Bag Seal Collection
CIRCA 15TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (707 grams total, 13-30 mm).
Mixed group of lead-alloy trade tokens and bag-seals with monograms, rosettes and other detailing. [87, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Hertfordshire, UK.
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