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Ancient Roman Keys
Yes, these are actual ancient Roman keys.
Predecessors of the keys and locks of today, these crude keys were formed nearly 2,000 years ago to fit into equally crure tumbler-locks. Over a short period of time, these became more refined and more secure, until the Romans really developed the first home security system. These keys and locks cover the whole range of development. From the first, crude trials in the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, to the Golden Era of the 3rd and 4th centuries AD.
These specimens were recovered from Roman settlements near Thrace, on the Black Sea.

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Ancient Rome. 2nd--3rd Century AD. Bronze door key! An outstanding piece of history, remarkably well preserved. HUGE 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) long! Wonderful olive-green patina. Found in Eastern Europe.
ID# key042. $150.00
Ancient Roman chest key. 2nd-3rd century AD. The cutest little ancient key I've seen! Measures only 30 mm (1 3/16 inch) long! Nice little ridges in body and tip. deep olive-green patina (not evident by this washed-out photo). Key#513: $75 SOLD
Ancient Roman key ring. 1st century AD. Rudimentary 7-point ridge design (only 5 ridges intact now... maybe that's why the original owner discarded it!) Measures 35 mm (1 3/8 inches) long. Around ring size US 6. Key ring #88: $75
Ancient Roman key ring! Yes, because of lack of pockets in their togas, Romans sometimes wore their door keys on their fingers. 1st-3rd century AD. A very beautiful specimen. Heavy with nice etched design and deep grooves. Beautiful deep olive-green patina. Measures about 38 mm (1 1/2 inches) long. Ring size around a US 6.5 or 7. Key ring#59: $125

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