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Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Christine Daughter of Bene Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Christine Daughter of Bene Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Christine Daughter of Bene
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LOT 1736

Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Christine Daughter of Bene

13TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (8.26 grams, 31 mm).

Vesica-shaped with loop to the reverse; obverse with a legend 'S' CRISTIM FIL BENE' for 'seal of Christine daughter of Bene(?)'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of Paul Moore, West Sussex, UK, 1990s.

Accompanied by an old laminated dealer's ticket.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1736

Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Christine Daughter of Bene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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