Roman bulla with standing figure

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Description

ITEMBulla
MATERIALLead
CULTURERoman
PERIOD4th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS60 mm x 25 mm
CONDITIONGood condition
PROVENANCEEx Edgar L. Owen Gallery (USA)
DESCRIPTIONThe lead strip folded over and sealed with the impression of a standing figure similar to the rv. of a Roman coin. 2.5 inches. Rare. It is believed seals like this were used to seal shipments of Roman coins.