Silver & Bronze Rings - Roman, Byzantine & Medieval
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE; Near East & Western Europe, Byzantine Empire & Medieval period, ca. 4th to 13th century CE; A collection of 4 leaded-bronze, brass, and silver rings that are all wearable! The most impressive ring in the lot is a 74.5% silver Byzantine "crown" ring with a open work wire bezel or cage shape. The ring with the circular face may have once been inlaid with stones or enamel, and the thick ring with a green patina also once held a intaglio or signet inlay. See extended description below for additional ring sizes. Size of silver crown: 0.45" W x 0.52" H (1.1 cm x 1.3 cm); band opening: 0.75" L (1.9 cm); US ring size 8.5; silver quality: 74.5%; weight: 3 grams
Leaded bronze band US ring size: 13; brass ring w/ perforations US ring size 9.5; leaded bronze signet ring US ring size: 8
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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Condition
Missing inlay to bronze signet ring and green patina. Small tear / perforation to face of brass openwork ring. Silver cage ring and bronze ring band are intact. All rings are wearable with age expected patina and toning.
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Silver & Bronze Rings - Roman, Byzantine & Medieval
Estimate $300 - $600
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