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LOT 0926
Roman Silver Ring with Hercules
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.61 grams, 25.95 mm overall, 20.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
With broad shoulders, raised ellipsoid bezel with low-relief profile bust.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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