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LOT 0800

Roman Heavy Silver Ring with Square Plaque

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (11.38 grams, 30.42 mm overall, 19.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).

Comprising a braided median band to the hoop flanked by tiered neighbours, square bezel with granule to each corner and one to centre.

Provenance

Ex European private collection.
Private European collection, acquired in 2001.
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 0800

Roman Heavy Silver Ring with Square Plaque

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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