Ancient and World Coins, Numismatic Books

Portuguese East Africa, Lobolo Ring, plain, top rounded, small gap between terminals, brass, 10cm, 0.50kg (Quiggin pp.104-5, fig. 39). Two verdigris patches, otherwise very fine, rare £80-100

Provenance: A. Briers Macdonald Collection, DNW Auction 72, 13 December 2006, lot 715.

These rings were used in marriage ceremonies and had a nominal value of about £8 in 1870