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LOT 1756
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Roberti Marinissni
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (16.6 grams, 38 mm).
Vesica-shaped with strap and loop to reverse; central field with incuse fleur-de-lys, border with legend 'S* ROBERTI MARINISSNI'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Paul Moore, 1990s.
Accompanied by a laminated Paul Moore identification card.
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