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Auction: 25121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 40: British and World Coins, Medals and Artefacts - e-Auction
Lot: 1857

Medieval Finger Rings (2) | (c.1100-1300), Rings (2), including, Silver Finger Ring, with Spread Eagle Design, disc shaped bezel sat upon ring, eagle with head turned and wings splayed, crescent moon and star by neck suggesting potential links to the Crusades, 21.26mm, 2.67g [41.20grns], ring size approx. L 1/2 [Spink XRF: 92.43% Silver; 6.81% Copper; 0.76% Gold], some bright green corrosion to the reverse of the bezel, hidden when worn, an iconic motif, and a powerful statement for any wearer, very fine; and Bronze Amuletic Signet Ring, vesica or eye-shaped bezel upon ring, engraved with a beaded border and three ellipse forms, further decorative engraving on the shoulders, 24.5mm, 5.40g [83.33grns], ring size approx. V [Spink XRF: 79.9% Copper; 10.9% Lead; 6.66% Tin; 1.17% Antimony; 0.94% Nickel; 0.35% Iron], an impressive large size ring, extremely fine condition with very little wear, potentially intended to seal and authenticate letters and documents (2)

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Sold for
£100

Starting price
£180