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LOT 0852

Roman and Other Counter Collection

1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

5/8 - 7/8 in. (20 grams total, 17-23 mm).

Comprising plano-convex, discoid and other types in bone and glass. [8, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found on the Thames foreshore, UK.
Acquired from Red House Antiques, York, 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 0852

Roman and Other Counter Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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