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Key, Roman, c. 1st-3rd Century, Iron Deposits

Copper alloy; 55mm/26.1gm

Con/ Small break on the loop, otherwise, as fabricated; eleven grooves throughout, glossy green patina with iron deposits, cleaned and waxed

Seller's Note/ Such large Roman keys could have been used for small doors, large chests or cabinets.

The iron deposits on the key were certainly from it being connected to an iron ring (perhaps with many other keys) that has long disintegrated into the earth. Very rare in this condition.