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LOT 2251
Medieval Bronze Ring with Greek Inscription
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.41 grams, 22.08 mm overall, 19.05 x 20.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
D-section hoop with expanding shoulders and discoid bezel, pointillé retrograde legend ' KEΛ/IHEH/AIIΛ'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2251
Medieval Bronze Ring with Greek Inscription
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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