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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]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0864

Roman Bronze Ring with DEO

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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