Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Roman Legionary silver Eagle / Aquila figure standing on a rounded base. The figure has finely detailed features of the head, eyes, beak and feathers. Size: ± 24,1 x 17,6 x 30,1 mm Condition: good solid condition, intact, dark patina. The figure can not stand unsupported. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for items with a hammer price of € 100 or more. -> The Eagle was a powerful symbol within the Roman military. Each Legion carried a sacred eagle standard (Aquila), entrusted to a dedicated standard-bearer known as the Aquilifer, whose duty was to carry and protect it in battle. The Eagle embodied the strength and authority of Rome and was closely associated with Jupiter, the king of the Roman gods. Material: This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics. Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material. Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.