Ancient Roman Bronze Intact Key-Ring from a Rarer movable Key Bit Type.

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Ancient Roman bronze intact key-ring from a rarer movable key bit type, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, with a green patina; inner diameter 19 mm, outer diameter 28 mm, length 39 mm; authentic original, acquired from an auction house in Europe in 2026.

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Ancient Roman Bronze Intact Key-Ring from a Rarer movable Key Bit Type.
The key from the present specimen is immobile, otherwise, intact and still Wearable with a lovely green patina.
Rare.

inner diameter: 19 mm.
outer diameter: 28 mm.
Length: 39 mm.

Ancient Roman Bronze Intact Key-Ring from a Rarer movable Key Bit Type.
The key from the present specimen is immobile, otherwise, intact and still Wearable with a lovely green patina.
Rare.

inner diameter: 19 mm.
outer diameter: 28 mm.
Length: 39 mm.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-3rd Century AD.
Name of object
Intact Key-Ring from a Rarer movable Key Bit Type.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
AustriaVerified
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Objects sold
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