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LOT 0726
Roman Iron Military Ring with Carnelian Horse Head Gemstone
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.30 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 16.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
Lentoid-section hoop with discoid bezel, inset carnelian cloison with incuse profile horsehead with bridle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A108.
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LOT 0726
Roman Iron Military Ring with Carnelian Horse Head Gemstone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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