Ancient Roman Bronze, Stunning Gladius Pendant

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Roman bronze gladius pendant, a miniature sword amulet from the Oud-Romeins culture, dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, weighing 4.41 g and measuring 36.1 × 9.8 mm.

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Roman bronze big gladius/sword pendant (military amulet) (AD 2nd–3rd centuries)
A miniature Roman bronze pendant/amulet shaped as a sword.
Stunning Quality Piece !!

Weight: 4.41 g
Height: 36.1 mm
Width: 9.8 mm
Material: Bronze
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Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s

Roman bronze big gladius/sword pendant (military amulet) (AD 2nd–3rd centuries)
A miniature Roman bronze pendant/amulet shaped as a sword.
Stunning Quality Piece !!

Weight: 4.41 g
Height: 36.1 mm
Width: 9.8 mm
Material: Bronze
See image for your own impression
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Stunning Gladius, Bronze
Century/timeframe
2-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
4.41 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
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