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LOT 256400
Roman Bronze Diploma Fragment.
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (20.75 grams, 46 mm).
Bifacial fragment with piecing at one corner; Side A - trilinear margin with seriffed legend 'QVIM[..] / HORTIBV / VERIANIS / IV V VI / P II SVIND' and below 'TAVERVN'; Side B - legend set perpendicular to reverse 'MODESTO P / S CONISEVE / VRELIOMPV / DESCRICT'
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 256400
Roman Bronze Diploma Fragment.
Estimate £200 - 400€230 - 460 (for guidance only)$270 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*
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