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Incredible Roman Bronze Shield Boss

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Pair of Ancient Roman Bronze shield boss c.2nd century: Pair of Ancient Roman Bronze shield boss c.2nd century AD. Size 9 inches diameter. Ex Private NYC collection acquired prior to 1990's in the London Market

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Roman Shield Boss of XII Legion: 1st-2nd century AD. A bronze shield boss, hexagonal rim inscribed L.XII.VICTRIX; domed centre, pierced to the edge for attachment. 25 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; for

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Ancient Luristan Bronze shield boss c.1000 BC.: Ancient Luristan Bronze shield boss c.1000 BC. Size 6 5/8 inches diameter. Unusual Bronze shield boss with studs around the edge held to the shield with iron pins. Overall earthen patina. Provenance:

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Ancient Roman Bronze Shield Shaped Pendant: Date: Circa 1st – 3rd c. AD Material: bronze Provenance/Additional Information: Obtained from an old Austrian collection, purchased from a private collector in Vienna. Dimensions: 38mm; 12.5grams An

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Ancient Roman Bronze Shield Pendant with Floral Motif: Ancient Roman Bronze Shield Pendant with Floral Motif Date: ca. 100 - 300 AD Material: bronze Size: 38mm; 7.2grams Superb Ancient Roman pendant shaped as shield; nice floral pattern in the middle. Suc

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Roman Empire, British Military Legion, ca, 2nd to 4th century CE. Large and extremely rare bronze shield boss. Used by Roman legion foot soldiers to deflect blows to their shield. Large round plate domed in the center with the legionary eagle symbol, wings spread over the sides of the dome, lower region with twin snakes and leaves. An incredible example! Size: 9"D x 4"H + custom stand.

Provenance: Ex-A. Green collection, ex-private UK collection acquired in the 1970's.

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Intact and excellent.

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Incredible Roman Bronze Shield Boss

Name: Incredible Roman Bronze Shield Boss
SKU: 37755624
Price: 12000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

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