Description:
These small earings made from ancient coins are unmatched. The earring backs have been attached (sautered?) to the back of each coin. The earring clasp is circa 1950’s and was patented by Markus Jellinek in 1946 (No. 2,400,513). A clear identification of the coins is not possible because one side on each have been covered.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; jewelry

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