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Grand Tour | Classical Bronze Figure of Draped Philosopher | Circa 19th- Early 20th Century

Grand Tour | Classical Bronze Figure of Draped Philosopher | Circa 19th- Early 20th Century
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- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Hand-Carved | West African | Tribal Mask with Traces of Pigment | Circa Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved | West African | Tribal Mask with Traces of Pigment | Circa Early 20th Century
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Archaistic Terracotta Standing Figure in Primitive Style | Circa 20th Century

Archaistic Terracotta Standing Figure in Primitive Style | Circa 20th Century
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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West African | Stone Zoomorphic Effigy | Tribal Animal Figure | Unknown Age

West African | Stone Zoomorphic Effigy | Tribal Animal Figure | Unknown Age
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Chinese Inscribed Fragment | Auspicious Character Panel | Circa Ming–Qing Period (14th–19th Century)

Chinese Inscribed Fragment | Auspicious Character Panel | Circa Ming–Qing Period (14th–19th Century)
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Vintage Cast Iron Safe Bank with Hinged Door | Ornate American Savings Bank | Circa 1900

Vintage Cast Iron Safe Bank with Hinged Door | Ornate American Savings Bank | Circa 1900
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Antique American Safe Dial with Exposed Gear System | Functional Mechanical Security Device | Circa 1900–1930

Antique American Safe Dial with Exposed Gear System | Functional Mechanical Security Device | Circa 1900–1930
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Chinese Earthenware Standing Attendant Figure in Tang Style | Circa 1870–1930

Chinese Earthenware Standing Attendant Figure in Tang Style | Circa 1870–1930
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian Ceramic Fragment Group | Ritual Vessel or Effigy Elements | Circa 500 BCE – 1500 CE

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Fragment Group | Ritual Vessel or Effigy Elements | Circa 500 BCE – 1500 CE
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- $175.00
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- $175.00
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Antique Delft Blue & White Tile | Depicting Mounted Cavalry Figure with Raised Sword | Circa Late 17th – Early 18th Century

Antique Delft Blue & White Tile | Depicting Mounted Cavalry Figure with Raised Sword | Circa Late 17th – Early 18th Century
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- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Antique Delft Blue & White Tile | Depicting Cavalier Rider Figure | Circa 18th Century

Antique Delft Blue & White Tile | Depicting Cavalier Rider Figure | Circa 18th Century
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Prehistoric | Native American | Copper Spear Points from the Great Lakes | Circa 3000–1000 B.C.

Prehistoric | Native American | Copper Spear Points from the Great Lakes | Circa 3000–1000 B.C.
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Ancient Egyptian | Limestone Votive Vessel | Depicting Sacred Primate Figure | Late Period | Circa 664–30 B.C

Ancient Egyptian | Limestone Votive Vessel | Depicting Sacred Primate Figure | Late Period | Circa 664–30 B.C
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Ancient Egyptian | Carved Stone Horus Bird Figure | Late Period | Circa 664–30 B.C.

Ancient Egyptian | Carved Stone Horus Bird Figure | Late Period | Circa 664–30 B.C.
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- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Ancient Roman & Late Antique Bronze Artifact Collection | Circa 1st – 4th Century CE

Ancient Roman & Late Antique Bronze Artifact Collection | Circa 1st – 4th Century CE
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Spanish Colonial Carved Four Saints Column | Ecclesiastical Architectural Sculpture | Circa 18th–19th Century

Spanish Colonial Carved Four Saints Column | Ecclesiastical Architectural Sculpture | Circa 18th–19th Century
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Washington College Junior Prom Dance Card with Pencil | Class of 1925 | Dated May 30, 1924

Washington College Junior Prom Dance Card with Pencil | Class of 1925 | Dated May 30, 1924
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- $200.00
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- $200.00
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Antique Tibetan | Buddhist Gau Shrine Pendant with Leather Traveling Case | Circa Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Antique Tibetan | Buddhist Gau Shrine Pendant with Leather Traveling Case | Circa Late 19th – Early 20th Century
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- $250.00
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- $250.00
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Pair of Chinese Bronze Hand Mirrors | Qing Dynasty | Circa 1644–1912

Pair of Chinese Bronze Hand Mirrors | Qing Dynasty | Circa 1644–1912
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Tibetan Buddhist Protective Mask Pendant with Brocade Tassels | Circa Qing Dynasty (1644–1912)

Tibetan Buddhist Protective Mask Pendant with Brocade Tassels | Circa Qing Dynasty (1644–1912)
- Regular price
- $375.00
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- $375.00
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Antique Chinese Bronze Mirror | Tang Dynasty Style Relief Design

Antique Chinese Bronze Mirror | Tang Dynasty Style Relief Design
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- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Pair of Antique Chinese Silver Hanging Ornaments with Decorative Beads | Circa Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Silver Hanging Ornaments with Decorative Beads | Circa Late 19th – Early 20th Century
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Antique Middle Eastern | Bronze Ink and Pen Case with Inkwell | Circa 18th–19th Century

Antique Middle Eastern | Bronze Ink and Pen Case with Inkwell | Circa 18th–19th Century
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Early American | Curved Horn Vessel with Wooden Stopper & Provenance Label | Circa 18th – 19th Century

Early American | Curved Horn Vessel with Wooden Stopper & Provenance Label | Circa 18th – 19th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Antique Curved Powder Horn | Black Powder Firearms Accessory | Circa Late 18th – Early 19th Century

Antique Curved Powder Horn | Black Powder Firearms Accessory | Circa Late 18th – Early 19th Century
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Early Black Powder Horn with Collection Numbers | Historic Militaria | Circa 18th – Early 19th Century

Early Black Powder Horn with Collection Numbers | Historic Militaria | Circa 18th – Early 19th Century
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Ancient Pre-Columbian | Ceramic Bowl with Ochre Decoration | Circa 300 BCE–900 CE

Ancient Pre-Columbian | Ceramic Bowl with Ochre Decoration | Circa 300 BCE–900 CE
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- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Collection of Three Ancient Bronze Rings | Signet, Shield & Wide Band | Circa 1st – 14th Century AD

Collection of Three Ancient Bronze Rings | Signet, Shield & Wide Band | Circa 1st – 14th Century AD
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Authentic Ancient Mesoamerican Burnished Clay Bowl | Painted Ceremonial Vessel | Circa 300 BCE – 700 CE

Authentic Ancient Mesoamerican Burnished Clay Bowl | Painted Ceremonial Vessel | Circa 300 BCE – 700 CE
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- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Pre-Columbian West Mexican Tripod Ritual Vessel | Miniature Painted Ceremonial Bowl | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

Pre-Columbian West Mexican Tripod Ritual Vessel | Miniature Painted Ceremonial Bowl | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE
- Regular price
- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Ancient West Mexican Terracotta Musician Figure | Pre-Columbian Shaft Tomb Sculpture | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE

Ancient West Mexican Terracotta Musician Figure | Pre-Columbian Shaft Tomb Sculpture | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE
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- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Pre-Columbian | West Mexico Seated Terracotta Figure with Headdress | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE

Pre-Columbian | West Mexico Seated Terracotta Figure with Headdress | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Pre-Columbian West Mexico Burial Figure | Seated Anthropomorphic | Terracotta | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE

Pre-Columbian West Mexico Burial Figure | Seated Anthropomorphic | Terracotta | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE
- Regular price
- $350.00
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- $350.00
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North American | Frontier Powder Horn with Original Strap & Wood Plug | Circa 19th-Century

North American | Frontier Powder Horn with Original Strap & Wood Plug | Circa 19th-Century
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian | Terracotta Zoomorphic Effigy Figure | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE

Pre-Columbian | Terracotta Zoomorphic Effigy Figure | Circa 300 BCE – 300 CE
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Ancient Mediterranean | Sculptural Portrait Fragment | Terracotta Head Section | Circa 3rd Century BCE – 2nd Century CE

Ancient Mediterranean | Sculptural Portrait Fragment | Terracotta Head Section | Circa 3rd Century BCE – 2nd Century CE
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Pre-Columbian | West Mexican Terracotta Head Fragment | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

Pre-Columbian | West Mexican Terracotta Head Fragment | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Hand-Carved | Folk Art Stone Face | Effigy Sculpture | Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved | Folk Art Stone Face | Effigy Sculpture | Early 20th Century
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- $350.00
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- $350.00
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Far Eastern Carved Stone Flask | Incised Animal & Geometric Motifs | Circa 1st Millennium BCE – Early 1st Millennium CE

Far Eastern Carved Stone Flask | Incised Animal & Geometric Motifs | Circa 1st Millennium BCE – Early 1st Millennium CE
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- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Renaissance-Era | Gothic Oak Panel with Trefoil & Arch Motifs | Circa 16th Century

Renaissance-Era | Gothic Oak Panel with Trefoil & Arch Motifs | Circa 16th Century
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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Roman Imperial | Terracotta Vessel with Flared Rim | Circa 1st–4th Century CE

Roman Imperial | Terracotta Vessel with Flared Rim | Circa 1st–4th Century CE
- Regular price
- $450.00
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- $450.00
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Roman Imperial | Terracotta Perfume/Oil Vessel | Circa 1st–3rd Century AD

Roman Imperial | Terracotta Perfume/Oil Vessel | Circa 1st–3rd Century AD
- Regular price
- $425.00
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- $425.00
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Ancient Roman | Cosmetic Glass Perfume/Oil Bottle | Circa 1st–3rd Century AD

Ancient Roman | Cosmetic Glass Perfume/Oil Bottle | Circa 1st–3rd Century AD
- Regular price
- $500.00
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- $500.00
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West African | Tribal Terracotta Pot with Painted Geometric Decoration | Circa 19th – Early 20th Century

West African | Tribal Terracotta Pot with Painted Geometric Decoration | Circa 19th – Early 20th Century
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- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Pre-Columbian West Mexico | Terracotta Seated Figure | Shaft Tomb Culture | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE

Pre-Columbian West Mexico | Terracotta Seated Figure | Shaft Tomb Culture | Circa 300 BCE–300 CE
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- $400.00
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- $400.00
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Antique Carved Laughing Buddha Figure on Wooden Stand | Circa Late 19th–Early 20th Century

Antique Carved Laughing Buddha Figure on Wooden Stand | Circa Late 19th–Early 20th Century
- Regular price
- $325.00
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- $325.00
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Lot of 10 Ancient Roman Coins | Constantine the Great Era | Circa 307–337 A.D.

Lot of 10 Ancient Roman Coins | Constantine the Great Era | Circa 307–337 A.D.
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- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Lot of 13 Ancient Roman Bronze Coins | Mixed Emperors | Circa 3rd–4th Century CE

Lot of 13 Ancient Roman Bronze Coins | Mixed Emperors | Circa 3rd–4th Century CE
- Regular price
- $300.00
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- $300.00
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Collector Insights
What makes a good first artifact for a new collector?
A strong first acquisition is one that genuinely interests you, fits comfortably within your budget, and has been properly researched and documented. Many collectors begin with smaller artifacts, ancient ceramics, jewelry, coins, tools, or other approachable historical objects before expanding into more specialized areas.
How do I know an artifact is authentic?
Every artifact offered by Relic & Rarity is researched and reviewed before being listed for sale. Each purchase is backed by our Authenticity Guarantee and includes a Certificate of Authenticity outlining the information associated with the piece.
Do I need a large budget to start collecting historical artifacts?
Not at all. Collecting can begin at many price points. This collection has been specifically curated to feature approachable pieces that allow new collectors to acquire genuine historical objects without beginning with a major investment.
What documentation will I receive with my purchase?
Every artifact includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Where available, additional provenance, ownership history, scientific documentation, or other supporting information will also accompany the piece.
How should I care for my first artifact?
Care requirements vary depending on the material, age, and condition of the object. In general, historical artifacts should be handled carefully and protected from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations, and unnecessary handling.
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