Lot 19: Central Europe, Uncertain tribe. Ca. 1200-300 B.C. Large bronze ring money.

Central Europe, Uncertain tribe. Ca. 1200-300 B.C. Large bronze ring money. 72 mm diameter. A large cast bronze bar bent to form a circle. A few incisions on the inner surface where the ends overlap, but otherwise unadorned. Nice green patina with some flaking. This piece seems to have served as a form of proto-money as it is too small to form a bracelet or armband, and too heavy for a small child to wear. An interesting and unusual piece.

• Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
• Lot #: 19
• Listing #: 184254
• Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 3:06:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $200