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LOT 1898
Medieval Bronze Christian Ring with Greek Inscription
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.83 grams, 23.38 mm overall, 18.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
D-shaped in section with tiered bezel, incised legend '+ P[..]OΔHMO'. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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