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LOT 0916

Roman Silver Denarius Bracelet

2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 5/8 in. (22 grams, 68 mm).

Penannular form with one end wound about the shank, centrepiece a denarius coin with portrait bust. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0916

Roman Silver Denarius Bracelet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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