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LOT 0695

Roman to Civil War Artefact Group

1ST-17TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 - 3 in. (1.87 kg total, 19-78 mm).

A group of detector finds including lead trade weights, thimbles, buckles, seals, buttons and other items. [28, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found UK.
Ex property of a Nottingham, UK, collector.

CONDITION
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LOT 0695

Roman to Civil War Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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