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Lotto n. 850 - PAIR OF BRONZE SPIRALS. Bronze Age, c. 1200-800 BC. Lot of two (2) cylindrical bronze spirals. Probably used as spiral hair rings. Diameters: 32 and 33 mm. AE. Lovely green patina. Slightly chipped; one crack.

Lotto n. 849 - SILVER BOW FIBULA Iron Age or eastern Celtic, c. 4th-3rd century BC. Thracian type silver fibula. Made of one piece with integral coiled spring, tapering pin, lateral catch and a simple curved bow; the raised foot terminates in a spiral. AR. 2.02 g. 26 mm.

Lotto n. 848 - GROUP OF BRONZE RINGS (“RING MONEY” TYPE ASSEMBLAGE) Celtic or Italic world, 1st millennium BC. Group of approximately forty-nine (49) small cast bronze rings, likely representing an accumulated assemblage or a finished ornament and adornment. Such rings are widely attested in European contexts of the 1st millennium BC, particularly within Celtic and related cultural spheres, where they are often interpreted as forms of proto-currency, bullion stock, or utilitarian elements intended for exchange or further manufacture. The rings display minor variations in diameter and section. AE.

Lotto n. 847 - GROUP OF BRONZE RINGS (“RING MONEY” TYPE HOARD) Celtic World, 1st millennium BC. Group of approximately ninety (90) small bronze rings, originally forming an accumulation rather than a finished ornament. Such rings are frequently encountered in Celtic contexts of the 1st millennium BC and are often interpreted as proto-currency, metal stock, or elements intended for further use in composite objects. The rings vary slightly in size and thickness and show typical surface wear and patination. The present grouping reflects a deposited or collected assemblage rather than an articulated necklace.

Lotto n. 846 - ANCIENT BRONZE ARROW OR SPEAR HEAD. Ancient world, c. 3rd century BC - 3rd century AD. Large bronze arrow or spear head. Dimensions: 47 x 20 mm. AE. 8.98 g.

Lotto n. 845 - LATE BRONZE AGE SPEAR HEAD. c. 1200-800 BC. Socketed bronze spear head with leaf-shaped blade. The shaft tapers through the length of the spear head to the point. Shaft with two locking holes. Length: 80 mm. AE. Greenish patina. Intact.

Lotto n. 844 - GROUP OF IRON PROJECTILE AND SPEARHEADS Ancient World, Iron Age to Roman period. Lot of fourteen (14) iron projectile points and spearheads of various forms and sizes, including elongated leaf-shaped examples with midrib as well as smaller, slender points likely intended for arrows or light javelins. Several pieces are fragmentary or heavily worn. Such implements are widely attested across the Mediterranean and European world from the Iron Age through the Roman period, serving both hunting and military purposes. Heavily corroded surfaces with encrustations and losses throughout. Max. length: 240 mm. 151 g.

Lotto n. 843 - GROUP OF FOUR IRON WEAPON ELEMENTS Ancient World or later. Lot of four (4) elongated iron objects, possibly representing spear or javelin heads, though their exact function remains uncertain due to heavy corrosion and deformation. The pieces show tapering forms and traces of possible hafting areas, but diagnostic features are largely lost. The present group may represent weapon elements, unfinished pieces, or reworked iron implements. Dimensions and weights: 240 × 38 mm, 131.34 g 180.5 × 77.22 mm 158 × 25.5 mm, 75.72 g 128 × 13 mm, 25.37 g.

Lotto n. 842 - LITHIC INDUSTRY. Neolithic period, c. 9th - 4th millennium BC. Lot of five (5) projectile points and implements comprising flint arrowheads, blades or scrapers. Various shapes. Flint.

Lotto n. 841 - LITHIC INDUSTRY. Neolithic period, c. 9th - 4th millennium BC. Lot of five (5) projectile points and implements comprising flint arrowheads, blades or scrapers. Various shapes.