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LOT 254576
Roman Banded Gemstone with Portrait
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.45 grams, 15 mm).
Ellipsoid type with incuse design to the upper face of a facing portrait bust with short curly hair; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 254576
Roman Banded Gemstone with Portrait
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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