Ancient Roman Bronze Very Rare & Early Empire Eagle

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Bronze Very Rare & Early Empire Eagle from the Oud-Romeins culture, circa 100 BC, in Zeer goed + condition, height 59.5 mm, width 42.6 mm, weight 61.24 g, acquired from Veilinghuis in 2025, previously from Privécollectie.

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Description from the seller

Very rare, heavy eagle figure, an early example, circa 100 BC.
Interesting piece
Probably the time of General Gaius Marius.

The symbol represented the power of Rome and the god Jupiter, was extremely sacred, and its loss was seen as a catastrophic shame.

Height: 59.5 mm
Wide: 42.6 mm
Weight : 61.24 Grams !!!!!!
Material: Bronze
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Very rare, heavy eagle figure, an early example, circa 100 BC.
Interesting piece
Probably the time of General Gaius Marius.

The symbol represented the power of Rome and the god Jupiter, was extremely sacred, and its loss was seen as a catastrophic shame.

Height: 59.5 mm
Wide: 42.6 mm
Weight : 61.24 Grams !!!!!!
Material: Bronze
See images for own impression.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 100 BC
Name of object
Very Rare & Early Empire Eagle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
6780
Objects sold
100%
Privatetop

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