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LOT 0663
Roman Bronze Ring with FELI CIA
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.05 grams, 20.48 mm overall, 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
Ellipsoid plaque bezel with incuse legend 'FELI/CIA', the feminine form of felix 'happy' or 'lucky', or possibly a ring given to a woman called FELICIA. [No Reserve]
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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