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LOT 0641

Roman Solid Gold Ring

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (3.06 grams, 19.11 mm overall, 16.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).

With a flat-section, wide hoop and rounded bezel.

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0641

Roman Solid Gold Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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