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Roman Lead Key Ring - Wearable as Pendant!
Roman Lead Key Ring - Wearable as Pendant!
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Description
**Originally Listed At $150**

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A delightful cast-lead tin alloy key exhibiting a loop at one end for attachment to a ring and a rectangular body that slightly bends and tapers to a projection at ninety degrees forming a locking mechanism. Covered in a rich patina of russet and seafoam green hues, the lovely key features a pair of decorative bands midway down the handle and four teeth on the locking mechanism. Imagine what this key once unlocked! Could easily be worn as a pendant. Size: 1" W x 3" H (2.5 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000

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#160261
Condition
Light softening of detail on raised embellishment. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.
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Roman Lead Key Ring - Wearable as Pendant!

Estimate $250 - $350
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Starting Price $125
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