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LOT 1737
Medieval Silver Ring with Raised Bezel
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.33 grams, 21.20 mm overall, 18.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
Plain D-sectioned hoop with round raised bezel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Sedgemoor, Somerset, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.SOM-01346D.
Disclaimed under the Treasure Act with Treasure reference no.2017 T506.
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