Bronze, 100 grams; 84.50 mm. circa 4th century A.D. Statue of Minerva, the Roman equivalent to Athena, she is depicted here wearing the Corinthian helmet with crest and gorgonian (Medusa’s head) on the chest plate. The figure has been captured as if to represent her walking forward with the dress trailing behind, the right hand would have originally held a spear. Published on the front cover and page 94 of Detector Finds Volume VI, by Gordon Bailey. A wonderful statue with a beautiful dark green patination and in good very fine condition. Ex old English collection.