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Lot 57: Central Europe, Uncertain tribe. Ca. 1200-300 B.C. Large bronze ring money.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 20 (Auction 325)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $120
  • 1 Bid(s)
Description

Central Europe, Uncertain tribe. Ca. 1200-300 B.C. Large bronze ring money. 73 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.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 57
  • Listing #: 216515
  • Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:18:40 PM CT
  • Estimate: $200