Ancient Roman Bronze Rare and Intact Key-Ring type with still movable Key Bit.
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Ancient Roman bronze key-ring type, rare and intact with a still movable key bit, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in excellent condition with olive green patina, inner diameter 15 mm, outer diameter 20 mm and length 37 mm; authentic original and acquired from an auction house in Europe in 2026 from a private European collection.
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Ancient Roman Bronze Rare and Intact Key-Ring type with still movable Key Bit.
Wonderful olive green natural patina and still wearable.
Rare type with still movable key
Inner diameter: 15 mm.
Outer diameter: 20 mm.
Length: 37 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Ancient Roman Bronze Rare and Intact Key-Ring type with still movable Key Bit.
Wonderful olive green natural patina and still wearable.
Rare type with still movable key
Inner diameter: 15 mm.
Outer diameter: 20 mm.
Length: 37 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-3rd Century AD.
Name of object
Rare and Intact Key-Ring type with still movable Key Bit.
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
1990
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
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