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LOT 2224
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with I and Stars
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (13.4 grams, 24 mm).
Chessman type with 'I' between starbursts, legend to border '*S' *AR*MUSE*' supplied with an impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015.
Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.
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LOT 2224
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with I and Stars
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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