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LOT 0775
Roman Bronze Ring with VTF
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.04 grams, 22.17 mm overall, 18.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Broad shoulders and ellipsoid bezel with 'VTF' legend for Utere Felix (use this with good luck). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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