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LOT 0772

Roman Bronze Ring with ZOE

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (8.12 grams, 23.77 mm overall, 17.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).

Ellipsoid bezel with spur at each narrow end, incuse wreath and 'ZOE' (life) legend. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0772

Roman Bronze Ring with ZOE

Sold for (Inc. bp): £975

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