Ancient Roman Stunning & Rare Grain Seal Ring (No reserve price)

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Peter Reynaers
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Estimate  € 210 - € 250
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€20
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€11
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€10

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Bronze seal ring from Ancient Rome (1st–3rd century AD), weight 2.68 g, ring size 17.1 × 15.6 mm, in very good condition with minor signs of wear.

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Description from the seller

A Stunning and Extremely Rare Seal Ring, 1–3 AD
Bezel shows a Roman person handling grain!!!!
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Among the Romans, grain production and processing were the absolute basis of the economy and daily life. Grain provided no less than 70 to 80% of the population's daily calories. To feed millions of citizens and soldiers, the Romans developed a large-scale and efficient process from field to bread.

Weight: 2.68 grams
Ring size: 17.1 × 15.6 mm
Material: Bronze
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A Stunning and Extremely Rare Seal Ring, 1–3 AD
Bezel shows a Roman person handling grain!!!!
See extra image

Among the Romans, grain production and processing were the absolute basis of the economy and daily life. Grain provided no less than 70 to 80% of the population's daily calories. To feed millions of citizens and soldiers, the Romans developed a large-scale and efficient process from field to bread.

Weight: 2.68 grams
Ring size: 17.1 × 15.6 mm
Material: Bronze
See images for your own impression

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Stunning & Rare Grain Seal
Century/timeframe
ca 1st to 3th century A.D.
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
2.68 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
100%
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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