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Roman Belt Fitting 003795~

Roman 'Phallic' Belt Fitting. Copper alloy, 10.79 grams; 33.97 mm. Circa 1st Century AD. A Roman military belt fitting, there is a bulbous pronounced phallus with an integral loop for attachment to the belt-end, behind is a mounting rivet or 'push button' for attachment to a corresponding belt hole. The phallic symbol was viewed as a good luck charm in Roman times, representing fertility and health because of it's relationship with the fortune bringing fertility cults. Found Essex. Very Fine Condition.

~Roman Belt Fitting 003795|19558|~10473~14030~~

Roman Knife Handle 008897~

Roman 'Hare and Hound' Folding Knife Handle. Copper alloy, 6.55 grams; 23.97 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A military type belt mount, in an unusual style with two 'dragon' heads curling into the middle. Incised line decoration around the edge with a circle in the centre. Behind is a double loop to receive the belt. Ref: Benet's Artefacts, page 104, RO4-0101 - RO4-0105 [£75-£150]. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Knife Handle 008897|19557|~10473~14160~~

Roman Seal Box 003322~

Roman 'Phallic' Seal Box Lid. Copper alloy, 5.79 grams; 36.81 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century AD. A pear shaped lid with an enameled phallus within a circular border in centre, below is an incuse V-shape representing the female form, which again shows the remains of red enamel. Seal boxes were used as a form of security during the transportation of a written message or package in a sealed container similar to tamper proof packaging we use today. Very Fine condition. RARE.

~Roman Seal Box 003322|19552|~10473~14031~~

Roman 009229~

Roman 'Cornucopiae' Bracelet Link. Copper alloy, 2.60 grams; 24.86 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A square panel from a lustrous bronze bracelet, this link is one of the terminals with the ferrous remains of the fastening pin, on the other side of two links for securing it to a neighbouring section. The panel is thickly gilded and depicts the Roman god Abundantia, the Roman personification of good fortune, abundance and prosperity; holding sheaves of corn and emptying the cornucopiae which was entrusted to her to safe guard. It was said that she would bestow the gift of plenty and of good fortune to those she visits, and in modern society is the patron of gamblers - the revered lady luck. Good Very Fine and Excessively Rare.

~Roman 009229|20701|~10473~15905~~

Roman Buckle Plate 009474~

Roman 'Lozenge' Buckle Plate

Copper alloy, 16.49 grams; 63.41 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A long plate from a Roman military buckle, it is rectangular with five yellow enameled lozenges in the centre, and twelve triangles surrounding them, where the buckle mounts there is another panel with more enamelled triangles. Very Fine condition.

Roman 'Lozenge' Buckle Plate

~Roman Buckle Plate 009474|20193|~10473~16723~~

Roman Nail Cleaner 010053~

Roman 'Pendant' Nail Cleaner

Copper alloy, 3.54 grams; 58.12 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A smart nail cleaner with an integral loop for suspension, below are two ‘flages’ each decorated with linear diagonal lines. Extremely Fine condition.

Roman 'Pendant' Nail Cleaner

~Roman Nail Cleaner 010053|20196|~10473~16729~~

Roman Key 009875~

SMART Roman 'Tumbler Lock' Key. Copper alloy, 47.82 grams; 64.58 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A large heavy duty key from a tumbler lock. The 'bit' has four triangular teeth set upon a large handle decorated with punched dot and with a ring for suspension. Ref: Similar examples published in Benet’s Artefacts, Page 215 - 218, Figs. R17-0202 - R17-0213; Celtic and Roman Artefacts, Page 80, Fig. RB237. Extremely Fine, a stunning example.

~Roman Key 009875|18653|~10473~15563~~

Roman Ring 009879~

Roman 'Military' Finger Ring. Silver, 5.46 grams; 24.16 mm; internal, 16.59 mm [Approx size M; US size 6]. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A nice ring made to be worn on the end of the finger. It has decorated hunched shoulders which is a typical feature of military type finger rings. There bezel is raised and set with a fine deep orange-red intaglio. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Ring 009879|18648|~10473~15567~~

Roman Ring 004271~

Roman 'Apollo' Finger Ring. Silver alloy, 2.27 grams; 21.03 mm; internal, 17.47 mm [Approx size O; US size 5 1/4; European size 9.95]. Circa Early 1st Century A.D. An early ring probably from the reign of Augustus who believed he was the son of the Roman deity Apollo. It shows a carved depiction of Apollo seated, playing a lyre, an instrument which is one of his defining characteristics, on the elliptical bezel with a receding tubular band. Very Fine and Rare. Ex. Bonham's of London 2005. SOLD

In Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo was the archer-god of medicine and healing, light, truth, archery and also a bringer of death-dealing plague.

As the patron of Delphi, Apollo was an oracular god. He was the prophetic deity of the Delphic Oracle, as well as one of the most important and many-sided of the Olympian deities. Apollo also had dominion over colonists, over medicine (mediated through his son Asclepius), and was the patron defender of herds and flocks. As the leader of the Muses (Apollon Musagetes) and director of their choir, he is a god of music and poetry. Hymns sung to Apollo were called paeans.

Apollo is son of Zeus and Leto, and has a twin sister, the chaste huntress, Artemis, who took the place of Selene in some myths as goddess of the moon.

~Roman Ring 004271|20700|~10473~14166~~

Roman Knife Handle 005842~

Roman 'Tinned' Knife Handle. Copper alloy, 28.15 grams, 64.91 mm. 1st Century A.D. An elegant Roman knife handle, the shank shows three rows of three arches beautifully extenuated with a tin coating. Again in tin is the scroll decorated loop at the head. Remains of the iron blade still evident. Very Fine Condition.

~Roman Knife Handle 005842|14824|~10473~10142~~

Roman Ring 005016~

Late Roman 'Christogram' Finger Ring

Copper alloy, 1.45 grams; 22.87 mm; internal, 18.32 mm [UK size Q; US size 8; European size 17.59]. Circa 4th - 5th Century A.D. A scarce Christian ring with a plain band terminating with a banded cylindrical bezel, carved on top is a christogram of labarum, It consists of the superimposed Greek letters Chi ?; and Rho ?, which are the first two letters of Christ in Greek. Technically, the word labarum is Latin for a standard with a little flag hanging on it, used in the army. A Christogram was added to the flag as an image of the Greek letters Chi Rho, in the late Roman period. So Christogram and labarum are not originally synonyms.

Late Roman 'Christogram' Finger Ring

~Roman Ring 005016|20800|~10473~17408~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC34~

STUNNING Roman 'Trilobite' Arrowhead. Iron, 11.71 grams; 78.91 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. An iron tri finned/trilobite arrowhead, the three blades are of lozenge form and taper to a point. Below is a circular collar with the tang which would have kept the arrowhead secure to its shaft. Ref: Similar to R17 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Extremely Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC34|18157|~10473~15317~~

Roman Pick 008961~

Roman 'Centurion's' Hammer/Pick. Iron, 585 grams, 139.53 cm. A large and heavy hammer/pick used in construction of forts and roads during 1st - 3rd Centuries A.D. It has a square faced hammer and a tapering pick on the other side. Cleaned and restored and in Very Fine condition.

Roman 'Centurion's' Hammer/Pick
Iron, 585 grams, 139.53 cm. A large and heavy hammer/pick used in construction of forts and roads during 1st - 3rd Centuries A.D. It has a square faced hammer and a tapering pick on the other side. Cleaned and restored and in Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Roman Pick 008961|20799|~10473~14249~~

Roman Mount 008178~

Roman 'Peltiform' Belt Mount. Copper alloy, 7.49 grams; 21.58 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A military type belt mount, in the usual style of a stylised axe with a flared bottom and rounded ends. Behind are two studs for mounting. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Mount 008178|19528|~10473~14853~~

Roman Brooch 004875~

Roman 'Hinge Headed' Brooch. Copper alloy, 2.59 grams; 43.67 mm. Circa mid 1st Century A.D. A pretty roman aucissa variant brooch, it has two side projections on the bow and tapers to the foot with a knobbed terminal. Ref: Similar examples in Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts by Richard Hattatt, Page 54, Fig C. Pin intact and in Very Fine condition.

~Roman Brooch 004875|19520|~10473~14953~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC27~

STUNNING Roman 'Trilobite' Arrowhead. Iron, 10.46 grams; 75.22 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. An iron tri finned/trilobite arrowhead, the three blades are of lozenge form and taper to a point. Below is a circular collar with the tang which would have kept the arrowhead secure to its shaft. Ref: Similar to R17 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC27|18161|~10473~15319~~

Roman Brooch 009146~

STUNNING Romano British 'Shield Boss' Circular Brooch. Copper alloy, 7.58 grams; 22.86 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A pretty circular brooch with a protruding 'nipple' in the centre. Around it is a recess with a border decorated with 'S' shapes. Virtually all the original gilding intact. Pin and catch plate intact, Extremely Fine condition.

~Roman Brooch 009146|19519|~10473~14856~~

Roman Key 009876~

RARE Roman 'Door' Key. Copper alloy, 39.41 grams; 77.71 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A smart key of a chunky and very robust manufacture. It has a cylindrical shank with a notched 'bit', the handle consists of a loop for suspension surmounted by a decorative lug. No similar examples published in Benet’s Artefacts and Celtic and Roman Artefacts. Very Fine.

~Roman Key 009876|18652|~10473~15564~~

Samian Ware Pottery Sherds 006654~

Roman 'Decorated' Samian Ware Sherds. Terracotta, 19.17 grams, 68.36 mm; 25.14 grams, 83.43 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. Two Roman pottery sherds, one is highly decorated with a linear rope and S shapes, and the other with an egg and dart motif. Very Fine condition.

Samian ware is a kind of bright red Roman pottery also known as terra sigillata. It is similar to the earlier Arretine ware and both types are attempts to copy more expensive metal originals. Because of this they display skeuomorphic characteristics. It was first made during the first century AD and production ceased around the mid third century. SOLD

~Samian Ware Pottery Sherds 006654|14585|~10473~10811~~

Celtic 'Dragonesque' Brooch 008170~

Celtic 'Dragonesque' Type Brooch. Copper alloy, 16.38 grams; 42.03 mm. 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. Possibly an early protype for the dragonesque brooch, it has a three pronged tail resembling a flower which curles into its thick body. Similar to I07-0103, Page 61 in Benet's Artefacts which books at £350 - £450. Pin and head lost in antiqutiy otherwise Very Fine.

~Celtic %27Dragonesque%27 Brooch 008170|16402|~10473~14096~~

Roman ‘Rat’s Tail’ Silver Spoon 007278~

Roman 'Rat's Tail' Silver Spoon. Silver, 26.34 grams, 170.93 mm. Circa 3rd Century A.D. A rare complete roman spoon with a 'tear drop' ovoid shape bowl, a fine long tapering handle, hence the name ''rat's tail'. Where the bowl meets the handle there is a decorative curve with an openwork lunette in the centre. Very Fine condition and very rare in silver.

~Roman ‘Rat’s Tail’ Silver Spoon 007278|13583|~10473~11529~~

Roman Medical Implement 006321~

NICE Roman 'Arrow-shaped' Medical Implement. Copper alloy, 6.94 grams, 142.89 mm. 1st Century A.D. A Roman implement with a long tang and loop for suspension, at the other end there is a lozenge before the ‘arrowhead’ shaped plate which would have been used like a modern day spatula. Very Fine condition and rare.

~Roman Medical Implement 006321|14443|~10473~11528~~

Roman 'Pear Shaped' Glass Ointment Bottle 008332~

Roman 'Pear Shaped' Glass Ointment Bottle. Glass, 80 grams; 157.82 mm. Circa 3rd - 4th Century A.D. A pretty pear shaped glass bottle with a green tinge, this is caused by ferrous impurities in the sand used to blow it. The body is pear shaped and has a dip in the base, above the body is a long stemmed neck with a thick out turned rim. Extremely Fine condition with stunning iridescence.

~Roman %27Pear Shaped%27 Glass Ointment Bottle 008332|17221|~10473~14886~~

Roman Casket Key 000006~

Roman 'Casket' Key. Copper alloy, 17.02 grams, 52.39 mm. 4th Century A.D. A nice Roman casket key with a loop at one end for suspension and a notched cleft at the other. Complete and in Very Fine condition.

~Roman Casket Key 000006|15072|~10473~12858~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC35~

SMART Roman'Chain Mail'Arrowhead. Iron, 8.49 grams; 106.32 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. It has a long, thin, chain mail piercing pyramidal head, with a short tapering tang. Ref: Similar to R5 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

SMART Roman'Chain Mail'Arrowhead. Iron, 8.49 grams; 106.32 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. It has a long, thin, chain mail piercing pyramidal head, with a short tapering tang below. Ref: Similar to R5 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Roman Arrowhead ANC35|19085|~10473~15315~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC22~

SMART Roman 'Trilobite' Arrowhead. Iron, 12.85 grams; 83.17 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. An iron tri finned/trilobite arrowhead, the three blades are of lozenge form and taper to a point. Below is a circular collar with the tang which would have kept the arrowhead secure to its shaft. Ref: Similar to R17 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC22|18159|~10473~15318~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC21~

STUNNING Roman 'Trilobite' Arrowhead. Iron, 7.24 grams; 87.69 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. An iron tri finned/trilobite arrowhead, the three blades are of lozenge form and taper to a point. Below is a circular collar with the tang which would have kept the arrowhead secure to its shaft. Ref: Similar to R17 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Extremely Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC21|18163|~10473~15316~~

Roman Pommel 009232~

Roman 'Officers' Eagle Head Pommel. Copper alloy, 70 grams; 49.57 mm. Circa 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. The pommel from a gladius probably the Hispanius type, partially restored. It has a round base which contains the ferrous remains of the sword’s tang. Above the collar are three projections probably representing feathers with a large head with eyes and an open beak eating a seed. Ref: Fragmentary otherwise identical example in Benet’s Artefacts, Page 107, Fig. R04-0203. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Pommel 009232|17773|~10473~15169~~

Roman Shoulder Clasp 003094~

EXTREMELY RARE Ancient Roman Armour 'Eros' Shoulder Clasp. Copper alloy, 17.28 grams; 57.51 mm. Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. A curved plate from the shoulder of a cuirass from an important Roman military soldier's armour. It has a repoussé deity, naked walking left holding a lituus and bag, probably a purse. In each of the corners are four holes for fixing to the rest of the armour and two loops running up the side edges to receive the fastening pins. Very Fine condition and Extremely Rare.

EXTREMELY RARE Roman Armour 'Eros' Shoulder Clasp. Copper alloy, 17.28 grams; 57.51 mm. Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. A curved plate from the shoulder of a cuirass from an important Roman military soldier's armour. It has a repoussé deity, naked walking left holding a lituus and bag, probably a purse. In each of the corners are four holes for fixing to the rest of the armour and two loops running up the side edges to receive the fastening pins. Very Fine condition and Extremely Rare. SOLD

~Roman Shoulder Clasp 003094|17394|~10473~14956~~

Roman Knife Guard 003125~

Roman 'Phallic' Cross Guard. Copper alloy, 5.86 grams; 40.26 mm. Circa 1-5 Century AD. Phallic dagger Guard. This was effictively used used as a crossguard guard to protect the hand of the user. It was originally part of a table/eating knife. It is A phallic veiwed as a good luck charm in fertility and health because of it's relationship with the fortune bringing fertility cults. Very Fine Condition. Found Essex.

~Roman Knife Guard 003125|19082|~10473~10231~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC23~

SMART Roman'Chain Mail'Arrowhead. Iron, 10.29 grams; 93.89 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. It has a long, thin, chain mail piercing pyramidal head, with a short tapering tang below. Ref: Similar to R5 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC23|19084|~10473~15314~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC31~

LARGE Roman 'Armour Piercing' Arrowhead. Iron, 10.02 grams; 70.77 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. It has a short, fat pyramidal head, with a long tapering tang below. Ref: Similar to R2 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC31|18149|~10473~15312~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC24~

Roman 'Lozenge' Arrowhead. Iron, 9.19 grams; 66.78 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. A nice bulky arrowhead head with a flat lozenge shaped blade with a thick circular collar and a spiked tang to keep it attached to the wooden shaft. Ref: Similar to R12 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC24|19083|~10473~15347~~

Roman Arrowhead ANC33~

Roman 'Pilum Type' Arrow Bolt. Iron, 14.53 grams; 72.56 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A nice socketed arrowhead/bolt of pilum form, it is circular at the base and tapers up into a square section then tapers to the point Ref: No similar examples in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman Arrowhead ANC33|18219|~10473~15353~~

Roman Cymbal~

NICE Roman 'Victory Parade' Cymbal. Copper alloy, 645 grams; 39.5 cm. Circa 1st - 4th Century A.D. A large an excessively rare Roman cymbal, it is round with a central bulge, in the centre in a hole which would have held the leather holding strap. The inside is decorated with a floral cruciform pattern, probably palm leaves, symbolic of Victory. This leaves the assumption that this was probably used in a military parade commemorating a Victory. A pair of smaller symbols was recently released for sale from the collection of Jean-Alain Mariaud de Serres, Paris for $1250.00.

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NICE Roman 'Victory Parade' Cymbal

Copper alloy, 645 grams; 39.5 cm. Circa 1st - 4th Century A.D. A large an excessively rare Roman cymbal, it is round with a central bulge, in the centre in a hole which would have held the leather holding strap. The inside is decorated with a floral cruciform pattern, probably palm leaves, symbolic of Victory. This leaves the assumption that this was probably used in a military parade commemorating a Victory. A pair of smaller symbols was recently released for sale from the collection of Jean-Alain Mariaud de Serres, Paris for $1250.00.

~Roman Cymbal|18946|~10473~15478~~

Roman Kraftig Brooch 004908~
Roman 'Kraftig Profilerte' Brooch. Brooch. Bronze, 19.16 grams, 54.84 mm, 1st Century A.D. Nice brooch with a decorative triple flange at mid bow, and a foot knob. An axis bar is has been pushed through the spring to prevent loss of shape. Probably brought to Britain by a member of the invading Roman army. Extremely Fine condition.

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Roman 'Kraftig Profilerte' Brooch. Brooch. Bronze, 19.16 grams, 54.84 mm, 1st Century A.D. Nice brooch with a decorative triple flange at mid bow, and a foot knob. An axis bar is has been pushed through the spring to prevent loss of shape. Probably brought to Britain by a member of the invading Roman army. Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

~Roman Kraftig Brooch 004908|9293|~10473~9174~~

Roman Trumpet Brooch 1000~
Roman 'Trumpet' Brooch. Bronze, 20.66 grams, 75.16 mm. Early 2nd Century A.D. A large English trumpet brooch. Complete and in undamaged, pin lost in antiquity. Very Fine condition. Similar to Hattatt P. 107, No 80.

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Roman 'Trumpet' Brooch. Bronze, 20.66 grams, 75.16 mm. Early 2nd Century A.D. A large English trumpet brooch. Complete and in undamaged, pin lost in antiquity. Very Fine condition. Similar to Hattatt P. 107, No 80. SOLD

~Roman Trumpet Brooch 1000|14689|~10473~8803~~

Roman Amphora Brooch 005849~
SKEUOMORPHIC Roman 'Amphora' Plate Brooch. Copper-Alloy, 5.14 grams, 38.38 mm. 2nd Century A.D. A skeuomorphic plate brooch in the form of a squat amphora, with traces of white and red enamel, with white stones formulating polka dots; there is a blue central boss in the centre. Looped handles either side of the tall neck, pin lost in antiquity. A seemingly local type of the Belgic provinces, bought over by a conquering Roman soldier. Identical to Hattatt 1628, who writes 'A rare brooch to find in Britain, and indeed to find anywhere.'Extremely Rare type, Hattatt was only aware of 12 examples known. Very Fine condition. Found Suffolk.

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SKEUOMORPHIC Roman 'Amphora' Plate Brooch. Copper-Alloy, 5.14 grams, 38.38 mm. 2nd Century A.D. A skeuomorphic plate brooch in the form of a squat amphora, with traces of white and red enamel, with white stones formulating polka dots; there is a blue central boss in the centre. Looped handles either side of the tall neck, pin lost in antiquity. A seemingly local type of the Belgic provinces, bought over by a conquering Roman soldier. Identical to Hattatt 1628, who writes 'A rare brooch to find in Britain, and indeed to find anywhere.'Extremely Rare type, Hattatt was only aware of 12 examples known. Very Fine condition. Found Suffolk. SOLD

~Roman Amphora Brooch 005849|14685|~10473~9924~~

Roman 'Crossbow' Brooch 005758~
Roman 'Crossbow' Brooch. Copper alloy, 26.93 grams, 68.52 mm. Circa 4th Century A.D. Semi-circular in profile, with a tapered square section, the flat leg is extended to the same length as the bow. The front of the cross bar is decorated with raised lumps and knobbed terminals. Ref: Similar example in Benet's Artefacts, page. 128, R07 0402. Good Very Fine condition with pin intact.

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Roman 'Crossbow' Brooch. Copper alloy, 26.93 grams, 68.52 mm. Circa 4th Century A.D. Semi-circular in profile, with a tapered square section, the flat leg is extended to the same length as the bow. The front of the cross bar is decorated with raised lumps and knobbed terminals. Ref: Similar example in Benet's Artefacts, page. 128, R07 0402. Good Very Fine condition with pin intact. SOLD

~Roman %27Crossbow%27 Brooch 005758|18444|~10473~14945~~

Roman 'Crossbow' Brooch 005755~
Roman 'Crossbow' Brooch. Copper alloy, 35.40 grams, 76.15 mm. Circa 4th Century A.D. Semi-circular in profile, with a tapered square section, the flat leg is extended to the same length as the bow and decorated with punched ring and dot/bull's eye. The front of the cross bar is decorated with two protruding lumps and knobbed/onion shaped terminals. Ref: Similar example in Benet's Artefacts, page. 128, R07 0402. Good Very Fine condition with pin intact.

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Roman 'Crossbow' Brooch. Copper alloy, 35.40 grams, 76.15 mm. Circa 4th Century A.D. Semi-circular in profile, with a tapered square section, the flat leg is extended to the same length as the bow and decorated with punched ring and dot/bull's eye. The front of the cross bar is decorated with two protruding lumps and knobbed/onion shaped terminals. Ref: Similar example in Benet's Artefacts, page. 128, R07 0402. Good Very Fine condition with pin intact. SOLD

~Roman %27Crossbow%27 Brooch 005755|17382|~10473~14937~~

Roman Duck Brooch 001312~
English 'Duck' Brooch. Bronze, 8.11 grams; 36.96 mm. Zoomorphic brooch in the shape of a duck with circular eyes. Loop at rear, pin and catch plate fully in tact, Hattatt 1166. Very Fine condition, Found Cambridgeshire.

"Duck brooches are associated with the healing cult of the Celts"

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English 'Duck' Brooch. Bronze, 8.11 grams; 36.96 mm. Zoomorphic brooch in the shape of a duck with circular eyes. Loop at rear, pin and catch plate fully in tact, Hattatt 1166. Very Fine condition, Found Cambridgeshire. SOLD

"Duck brooches are associated with the healing cult of the Celts"

~Roman Duck Brooch 001312|14675|~10473~6749~~

Bacchus Appliqué 005445~
Roman 'Bacchus' Appliqué. Copper alloy, 120 grams, 61.54 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A decorative adornment from the arm of a high status Roman drinking chair. A round base with the protruding head of Bacchus in great detail. Bacchus was the God of Wine and celebration. He is wearing a headdress of vine leaves with four grape bunches decorating the forehead. This is one of the most sought after of the 'classical' gods. From an old English collection. Extremely Fine condition, with incredible detail.

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Roman 'Bacchus' Appliqué. Copper alloy, 120 grams, 61.54 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A decorative adornment from the arm of a high status Roman drinking chair. A round base with the protruding head of Bacchus in great detail. Bacchus was the God of Wine and celebration. He is wearing a headdress of vine leaves with four grape bunches decorating the forehead. This is one of the most sought after of the 'classical' gods. From an old English collection. Extremely Fine condition, with incredible detail. SOLD

The Roman god of wine and intoxication, equated with the Greek Dionysus. His festival was celebrated on March 16 and 17. The Bacchanalia, orgies in honor of Dionysus, were introduced in Rome around 200 B.C. These infamous celebrations, notorious for their sexual and criminal character, got so out of hand that they were forbidden by the Roman Senate in 186 B.C. Bacchus is also identified with the old-Italian god Liber. Bacchus was also the god of the theatre, since the first plays in Greece were performed in his honour. There were tragedies, serious stories about heroes and gods, and comedies, which laughed at politicians as were often very rude!

~Bacchus Appliqué 005445|11355|~10473~9803~~

Roman Mercury Statuette 005574~
Roman 'Mercury' Statuette. Copper Alloy, 90 grams, 88.69 mm. 2nd Century A.D. A copper-alloy depiction of the Roman deity Mercury. He is typically naked, wearing petasos (winged hat) and holding a purse and chlamys, standing on a cube base. Purse lost in antiquity otherwise Good Very Fine condition, with a lovely deep green English patination. Rare complete with base [Free standing]. Found Thetford.

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Roman 'Mercury' Statuette. Copper Alloy, 90 grams, 88.69 mm. 2nd Century A.D. A copper-alloy depiction of the Roman deity Mercury. He is typically naked, wearing petasos (winged hat) and holding a purse and chlamys, standing on a cube base. Purse lost in antiquity otherwise Good Very Fine condition, with a lovely deep green English patination. Rare complete with base [Free standing]. Found Thetford. SOLD

Mercury had essentially the same aspects as the Greek Hermes, wearing a winged petasos, carrying purse, chlamys and carrying the caduceus, a herald's staff with two entwined snakes that was Apollo's gift to Hermes. He was often accompanied by a cockerel, herald of the new day, a ram or goat, symbolizing fertility, and a tortoise, referring to Mercury's legendary invention of the lyre from a tortoise shell. Like Hermes, he was also a messenger of the gods and a god of trade, peculiarly of the grain trade. Mercury was also considered a god of abundance and commercial success, particularly in Gaul.

~Roman Mercury Statuette 005574|18443|~10473~9824~~

Roman 'High Status' Nail Cleaner 008934~
Roman 'High Status' Nail Cleaner. Copper alloy, 15.50 grams; 62.93 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A thick lozenge shaped plate; it is adorned with an intricate ring and dot decoration in the centre with a smaller 'bull's eyes' around. At one end the lozenge tapers to the extreme with two forks and a recess forming a nail cleaner. At the other end is a cylindrical handle carved with a two tier zigzag pattern. Ref: Celtic & Roman Artefacts by Nigel Mills, page 93, RB281. Loop lost in antiquity, otherwise extremely Fine condition, it's High status is indicated by the intricacy of its design and quality of manufacture. Found Woodstock.

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Roman 'High Status' Nail Cleaner. Copper alloy, 15.50 grams; 62.93 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A thick lozenge shaped plate; it is adorned with an intricate ring and dot decoration in the centre with a smaller 'bull's eyes' around. At one end the lozenge tapers to the extreme with two forks and a recess forming a nail cleaner. At the other end is a cylindrical handle carved with a two tier zigzag pattern. Ref: Celtic & Roman Artefacts by Nigel Mills, page 93, RB281. Loop lost in antiquity, otherwise extremely Fine condition, it's High status is indicated by the intricacy of its design and quality of manufacture. Found Woodstock.

~Roman %27High Status%27 Nail Cleaner 008934|16013|~10473~14158~~

Roman 'Gladius' Nail Cleaner 008933~
SMART Roman 'Gladius' Nail Cleaner. Copper alloy, 9.15 grams; 55.43 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A stunning and heavily decorated nail cleaner, it is of tapered form with a forked gouge at the terminal. It is surmounted a decorative flange with a bulbous pommel incised with a hatched cross. When viewed upside down is bares a resemblance to a Roman gladius with a ball pommel, handle and cross guard with a long blade. Extremely Fine condition. Found Woodstock.

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SMART Roman 'Gladius' Nail Cleaner. Copper alloy, 9.15 grams; 55.43 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A stunning and heavily decorated nail cleaner, it is of tapered form with a forked gouge at the terminal. It is surmounted a decorative flange with a bulbous pommel incised with a hatched cross. When viewed upside down is bares a resemblance to a Roman gladius with a ball pommel, handle and cross guard with a long blade. Extremely Fine condition. Found Woodstock.

~Roman %27Gladius%27 Nail Cleaner 008933|16043|~10473~14162~~

Roman Dice 009870~
Roman 'Loaded' Dice. Lead, 36.48 grams; 18.51 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A six-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, punched with dots representing the numbers 1 - 6, the one side has a deep recess which would have been filled with a lighter material so to fall more likely on the opposite side. The dice is also not square making it even more likely to fall with the hollow side up, giving a further advantage to its original owner. Very Fine condition.

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Roman 'Loaded' Dice. Lead, 36.48 grams; 18.51 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A six-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, punched with dots representing the numbers 1 - 6, the one side has a deep recess which would have been filled with a lighter material so to fall more likely on the opposite side. The dice is also not square making it even more likely to fall with the hollow side up, giving a further advantage to its original owner. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Tali is commonly known today as Knucklebones, it was perhaps the most popular game played among the Romans. It resembled the game of dice except that sets of marked bones were used, called Tali. Tali was inherited from the ancient Greeks, who had originally made the pieces from astragaloi, or the knucklebones of sheep or goats. The original shape of the tali, however, was preserved.

~Roman Dice 009870|18647|~10473~15568~~

Roman Rats Tail Spoon 005573~
Roman 'Rat's Tail' Spoon. Copper alloy, 7.63 grams, 131.68 mm. 'Tear drop' ovoid shape bowl, with a fine long handle which tapers to a point, hence the name ''rat's tail'.

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Roman 'Rat's Tail' Spoon. Copper alloy, 7.63 grams, 131.68 mm. 'Tear drop' ovoid shape bowl, with a fine long handle which tapers to a point, hence the name ''rat's tail'. SOLD

~Roman Rats Tail Spoon 005573|11408|~10473~10202~~

Roman Spoon 003263~
Roman 'Onion Finial' Spoon. Silver; 36.37 grams; 165 mm. Circa 4th Century A.D. A high status decorated silver spoon with an oval shaped bowl. The handle is rectangular and stepped with a decorated panel, continuing to an onion shaped finial knob. The bowl is incomplete, but otherwise in an excellent state of preservation. Ex. Pullen collection.

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Roman 'Onion Finial' Spoon. Silver; 36.37 grams; 165 mm. Circa 4th Century A.D. A high status decorated silver spoon with an oval shaped bowl. The handle is rectangular and stepped with a decorated panel, continuing to an onion shaped finial knob. The bowl is incomplete, but otherwise in an excellent state of preservation. Ex. Pullen collection. SOLD

~Roman Spoon 003263|17810|~10473~8439~~

Roman Dice 009173~
HUGE Roman 'Tali' Dice. Copper alloy, 53.23 grams; 29.41 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A huge 6-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, commonly known today as Knucklebones, it was perhaps the most popular game played among the Romans. It resembled the game of dice except that sets of marked bones were used, called tali. Tali was inherited from the ancient Greeks, who had originally made the pieces from astragaloi, or the knucklebones of sheep or goats. Notice the tali on the bottom, which is made of brass. The Romans would also make them from silver, gold, ivory, marble, wood, bone, bronze, glass, terracotta, and precious gems. The original shape of the tali, however, was preserved. These shapes would sit on one of four sides when dropped. Very Fine and Rare, the largest example we have ever seen.

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HUGE Roman 'Tali' Dice. Copper alloy, 53.23 grams; 29.41 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A huge 6-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, commonly known today as Knucklebones, it was perhaps the most popular game played among the Romans. It resembled the game of dice except that sets of marked bones were used, called tali. Tali was inherited from the ancient Greeks, who had originally made the pieces from astragaloi, or the knucklebones of sheep or goats. Notice the tali on the bottom, which is made of brass. The Romans would also make them from silver, gold, ivory, marble, wood, bone, bronze, glass, terracotta, and precious gems. The original shape of the tali, however, was preserved. These shapes would sit on one of four sides when dropped. Very Fine and Rare, the largest example we have ever seen. SOLD

~Roman Dice 009173|17502|~10473~15011~~

Roman 'Venus' Votive Statue Head 008170~
Roman 'Venus' Votive Statue Head. Copper alloy, 23.08 grams; 26.26 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. The head from a statue of Venus the Roman Goddess of love. The Romans would break statues of their gods and thrown them into lakes and rivers as votive offerings, they believed in return they would receive protection and fertility. Very Fine condition and Rare. Found Yorkshire.

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Roman 'Venus' Votive Statue Head. Copper alloy, 23.08 grams; 26.26 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. The head from a statue of Venus the Roman Goddess of love. The Romans would break statues of their gods and thrown them into lakes and rivers as votive offerings, they believed in return they would receive protection and fertility. Very Fine condition and Rare. Found Yorkshire. SOLD

~Roman %27Venus%27 Votive Statue Head 008170|16666|~10473~14462~~

Roman 'Star' Circular Plate Brooch 009145~
Roman 'Star' Circular Plate Brooch. Copper alloy, 3.11 grams; 20.47 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A circular enamelled brooch with a red star in the centre and green outer field, pin lost in antiquity. Very Fine condition.

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Roman 'Star' Circular Plate Brooch. Copper alloy, 3.11 grams; 20.47 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A circular enamelled brooch with a red star in the centre and green outer field, pin lost in antiquity. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Roman %27Star%27 Circular Plate Brooch 009145|17155|~10473~14859~~

Roman 'Tali' Dice 008946~
Roman 'Tali' Dice. Lead, 15.54 grams; 15.20 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A lead 6-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, commonly known today as Knucklebones, it was perhaps the most popular game played among the Romans. It resembled the game of dice except that sets of marked bones were used, called tali. Tali was inherited from the ancient Greeks, who had originally made the pieces from astragaloi, or the knucklebones of sheep or goats. Notice the tali on the bottom, which is made of brass. The Romans would also make them from silver, gold, ivory, marble, wood, bone, bronze, glass, terracotta, and precious gems. The original shape of the tali, however, was preserved. These shapes would sit on one of four sides when dropped. Opposite sides do not all add up to 7 as in a modern dice. Very Fine condition. Very Fine condition.

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Roman 'Tali' Dice. Lead, 15.54 grams; 15.20 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A lead 6-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, commonly known today as Knucklebones, it was perhaps the most popular game played among the Romans. It resembled the game of dice except that sets of marked bones were used, called tali. Tali was inherited from the ancient Greeks, who had originally made the pieces from astragaloi, or the knucklebones of sheep or goats. Notice the tali on the bottom, which is made of brass. The Romans would also make them from silver, gold, ivory, marble, wood, bone, bronze, glass, terracotta, and precious gems. The original shape of the tali, however, was preserved. These shapes would sit on one of four sides when dropped. Opposite sides do not all add up to 7 as in a modern dice. Very Fine condition. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Roman %27Tali%27 Dice 008946|15967|~10473~14152~~

Roman 'Tali' Dice 008939~
Roman 'Tali' Dice. Lead, 13.25 grams; 16.06 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A lead 6-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, commonly known today as Knucklebones, it was perhaps the most popular game played among the Romans. It resembled the game of dice except that sets of marked bones were used, called tali. Tali was inherited from the ancient Greeks, who had originally made the pieces from astragaloi, or the knucklebones of sheep or goats. Notice the tali on the bottom, which is made of brass. The Romans would also make them from silver, gold, ivory, marble, wood, bone, bronze, glass, terracotta, and precious gems. The original shape of the tali, however, was preserved. These shapes would sit on one of four sides when dropped. Opposite sides do not all add up to 7 as in a modern dice. Very Fine condition.

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Roman 'Tali' Dice. Lead, 13.25 grams; 16.06 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A lead 6-sided dice used in the Ancient Roman game of Tali, commonly known today as Knucklebones, it was perhaps the most popular game played among the Romans. It resembled the game of dice except that sets of marked bones were used, called tali. Tali was inherited from the ancient Greeks, who had originally made the pieces from astragaloi, or the knucklebones of sheep or goats. Notice the tali on the bottom, which is made of brass. The Romans would also make them from silver, gold, ivory, marble, wood, bone, bronze, glass, terracotta, and precious gems. The original shape of the tali, however, was preserved. These shapes would sit on one of four sides when dropped. Opposite sides do not all add up to 7 as in a modern dice. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Roman %27Tali%27 Dice 008939|15969|~10473~14153~~

Ancient Roman or Parthian 'Carnelian' Necklace 005589~
Ancient Roman or Parthian 'Carnelian' Necklace. Carnelian, 26,33 grams; 20 inch. I century B.C. - I century A.D. A beautiful restrung necklace composed of over 70 rectangular, globular and oval carnelian beads of different shades of red and orange with different degree of transparency. An attractive re-strung necklace approximately 20 inches in length. Pendants and beads have conical opening, some are drilled from both ends. Some globular beads have a shallow slit across the opening at one or both ends to prevent drilling device from slipping. With modern clasp to allow it to be worn. Extremely Fine condition.

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Ancient Roman or Parthian 'Carnelian' Necklace
Carnelian, 26,33 grams; 20 inch. I century B.C. - I century A.D. A beautiful restrung necklace composed of over 70 rectangular, globular and oval carnelian beads of different shades of red and orange with different degree of transparency. An attractive re-strung necklace approximately 20 inches in length. Pendants and beads have conical opening, some are drilled from both ends. Some globular beads have a shallow slit across the opening at one or both ends to prevent drilling device from slipping. With modern clasp to allow it to be worn. Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

Carnelian really does have a unique look to it and the myths surrounding it are interesting. It is opaque or translucent to transparent light orange to deep brownish rust red, often found with some white color. It has long been reputed to bring luck, protection, and comfort. Egyptians believed that carnelian helps Ka(the soul) to find it’s way to the next world after death. Isis was to believed to protect deads with carneoli amulet called Thet. Carnelian is said to be a motivation stone and some have called it the "self-esteem stone." Certainly, gemstone beads of carnelian would give the wearer better self-esteem just by their beauty alone. .

~Ancient Roman or Parthian %27Carnelian%27 Necklace 005589|16063|~10473~14175~~

Roman 'Peltiform' Belt Mount 008935~
Roman 'Peltiform' Belt Mount. Copper alloy, 6.55 grams; 23.97 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A military type belt mount, in an unusual style with two 'dragon' heads curling into the middle. Incised line decoration around the edge with a circle in the centre. Behind is a double loop to receive the belt. Very Fine condition.

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Roman 'Peltiform' Belt Mount. Copper alloy, 6.55 grams; 23.97 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A military type belt mount, in an unusual style with two 'dragon' heads curling into the middle. Incised line decoration around the edge with a circle in the centre. Behind is a double loop to receive the belt. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Roman %27Peltiform%27 Belt Mount 008935|16014|~10473~14157~~

Roman 'German-type' Brooch 006927~
LARGE Roman 'German-type' Roman Brooch. Copper alloy, 32.18 grams, 78.98 mm. 1st Century A.D. A large early example of an Eastern European Roman Brooch. Running centrally down the bow is a beaded or punched tool decoration, the leg tapers slightly outwards with an incised inverted V on the foot. Ref: Ancient brooches and other Artefacts by Hattatt, Eye Brooches; Fig7, p18,19. Professionally cleaned and conserved and in Very Fine condition and complete with pin. Found Godmanchesr.

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LARGE Roman 'German-type' Roman Brooch. Copper alloy, 32.18 grams, 78.98 mm. 1st Century A.D. A large early example of an Eastern European Roman Brooch. Running centrally down the bow is a beaded or punched tool decoration, the leg tapers slightly outwards with an incised inverted V on the foot. Ref: Ancient brooches and other Artefacts by Hattatt, Eye Brooches; Fig7, p18,19. Professionally cleaned and conserved and in Very Fine condition and complete with pin. Found Godmanchesr. SOLD

~Roman %27German-type%27 Brooch 006927|14682|~10473~11566~~

Roman Stylus 007676~
PUBLISHED Roman 'Writing' Stylus. Iron, 9.44 grams, 113.34 mm. Circa 1st – 3rd Century A.D. Used for writing documents during the early Roman period, this particular example has a narrow writing tip with a bulbous grip above. On the other end is a decorative neck, with a flat ‘chisel’ presumably used for removing mistakes. Ref: This actual item was published in the book Benet's Artefacts, p225, R19-0202. Extremely Fine condition.~
PUBLISHED Roman 'Writing' Stylus. Iron, 9.44 grams, 113.34 mm. Circa 1st – 3rd Century A.D. Used for writing documents during the early Roman period, this particular example has a narrow writing tip with a bulbous grip above. On the other end is a decorative neck, with a flat ‘chisel’ presumably used for removing mistakes. Ref: This actual item was published in the book Benet's Artefacts, p225, R19-0202. Extremely Fine condition. SOLD
~Roman Stylus 007676|13335|~10473~11274~~

Roman Faces Theatre Token~

Roman 'Faces' Theatre token. Clay, 2.34 grams, 21.94 mm. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A Roman token which would have been used the same way as a modern theatre ticket. This example nice example has a high relief stamp showing a youth head facing right and an old bearded male's head facing left. Very Fine condition.~

~Roman Faces Theatre Token|12983|~10473~11083~~

Celtic Axe Pendant 007977~

SMART Celtic 'Axe' Votive Offering. Copper alloy, 3.59 grams, 18.44 mm. Circa early 1st Century A.D. A nice Romano British votive axe with a loop possibly for suspension. This item was made as a votive offering to the gods. This item would have been thrown into a temple spring or sacred pool after being carried as a 'good luck' charm. Ref: Similar to Roman and Celtic Artefacts by Nigel Mills, p 20, C15. Very Fine condition.

~Celtic Axe Pendant 007977|14993|~10473~12868~~

Roman Key Ring 000008~

Roman 'Key' Ring. Bronze, 7.04 grams; 32.23 mm; internal, 6.92 mm [Size N; US size 7]. 4th Century A.D. roman finger ring with key shank to fit a casket. Very Fine Condition, complete and undamaged.

~Roman Key Ring 000008|9323|~10473~9251~~

Roman Ring 005960~

Roman 'Child's' Finger Ring. Gold, 0.90 grams, 14.76 mm; internal, 10.04 mm. 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A small size child's ring. It has a D shaped hoop with a lozenge shaped bezel. Very Fine condition. Ex. Old English Collection.

~Roman Ring 005960|14820|~10473~10927~~

Roman ‘Military’ Silver Finger Ring 01~

Roman 'Military' Finger Ring. Silver, 3.12 grams, 19.79 mm; internal, 17.64 mm [Approx size O 1/2; US size 7 1/2; European size 15.61]. Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. A nice Roman silver ring with a faceted octagonal band. Most probably a military ring brought over by the invading Roman army. Extremely Fine condition. From an old collection.

~Roman ‘Military’ Silver Finger Ring 01|15064|~10473~13277~~

Roman ‘Armour Piercing’ Arrowhead 006531~

Roman 'Armour Piercing' Arrowhead. Iron, 9.57 grams; 54.51 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. It has a short, fat pyramidal head, with a long tapering tang below. Ref: Similar to R2 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman ‘Armour Piercing’ Arrowhead 006531|15411|~10473~13752~~

Roman ‘Armour Piercing’ Arrowhead 006529~

Roman 'Armour Piercing' Arrowhead. Iron, 10.16 grams; 59.96 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. It has a short, fat pyramidal head, with a long tapering tang below. Ref: Similar to R2 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman ‘Armour Piercing’ Arrowhead 006529|15420|~10473~13748~~

Roman 'Chain mail Piercing' Arrowhead 006524~

Roman'Chain Mail'Arrowhead. Iron, 18.68 grams; 116.75 mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. It has a long, thin, chain mail piercing pyramidal head, with a short tapering tang below. Ref: Similar to R5 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman ‘Chain mail Piercing’ Arrowhead 006524|15413|~10473~13749~~

Roman 'Trilobite' Arrowhead 006523~

Roman 'Trilobite' Arrowhead. Iron, 9.29 grams; 116.75 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. An iron tri finned/trilobite arrowhead, the three blades are of lozenge form and taper to a point. Below is a circular collar with the tang which would have kept the arrowhead secure to its shaft. Ref: Similar to R17 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.

~Roman ‘Trilobite’ Arrowhead 006523|15415|~10473~13753~~

Roman ‘Legionary’ Arrowhead 006530~

Roman 'Legionary' Arrowhead. Iron, 8.47 grams; 75.36 mm. Circa 1st – 3rd Century A.D. A legionary iron tanged arrowhead, it has a curving pyramidal head above a decorative, flanged collared with a very long tang below. Ref: Similar to R4 in A Fine Collection of Ancient and Medieval Arrowhead and Crossbow Bolts by Alan Cherry. Very Fine condition.