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LOT 0864
Roman Bronze Ring with DEO
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.74 grams, 21.62 mm overall, 19.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
With ellipsoid bezel inscribed '+DEO+' (for God) in seriffed capitals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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