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LOT 0823

Roman Silver Pin with Bulbous Head

1ST CENTURY A.D.

3 in. (6.95 grams, 77 mm).

Comprising a sturdy shank, spherical head with some faceting to the equator. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0823

Roman Silver Pin with Bulbous Head

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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