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LOT 0720

Roman Lead Sealing Group

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 - 3/4 in. (8.7 grams total, 14-18 mm).

Comprising: one domed with an animal(?); one oval with two impressed roundels, each with 'AC'. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0720

Roman Lead Sealing Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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