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LOT 1263
Roman Military Bronze Diploma Fragment
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.02 grams, 32 mm).
Bifacial type with texts set perpendicular to each other: Side 1 - '[N]ERIANNIS[.] /[.]SCRIPTA[.]/[.]XVNCIN['.]; Side 2 - '[..]MIS / [.]NNVM['] / [.]H[.]'.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 1263
Roman Military Bronze Diploma Fragment
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£55 (EUR 64; USD 74) +BP*
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