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LOT 0669

Roman 'St Albans' Bronze and Other Artefact Group

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

3/8 - 4 1/8 in. (1.3 kg total, 1-10.6 cm).

Comprising a variety of items including lead weights, lead plaque inked with 'River Bank'; bronze brooches, coins, rings, mounts and other items, most fragmentary. [106, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
Acquired from the finder in 2008.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0669

Roman 'St Albans' Bronze and Other Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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