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LOT 0702
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.
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LOT 0702
Roman Heavy Silver Ring with Square Plaque
Estimate £450 - 650€520 - 750 (for guidance only)$610 - 880 (for guidance only)
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