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LOT 0618
Roman Bronze Ring with Lion
CIRCA 2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.58 grams, 24.46 mm overall, 19.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
The narrow hoop expanding at the fluted shoulders, oval bezel with intaglio image of an advancing lion with voluminous mane. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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