Ancient Roman Silver Legionary Eagle / Aquila figure
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Ancient Roman silver Legionary Eagle (Aquila) figure dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in good condition with dark patina, standing on a rounded base and measuring approximately 24.1 × 17.6 × 30.1 mm.
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Roman Legionary silver Eagle / Aquila figure standing on a rounded base. The figure is standing upright with folded wings, strong curved beak, and carefully incised plumage details. The bird is rendered in a compact sculptural form, with a proud and alert posture.
-> The eagle was one of the most important symbols in the Roman world. It was especially associated with Jupiter, king of the gods, and also served as the emblem of Roman military power and imperial authority.
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 held a powerful place in Roman religion, politics, and military life. As the sacred bird of Jupiter, it symbolised divine authority, strength, and protection. At the same time, the eagle became one of the best-known emblems of the Roman legions, where the aquila served as the revered standard of each legion and represented its honour and identity.
Small representations of eagles appear in a variety of Roman contexts, including sculpture, fittings, military objects, and personal devotional pieces. Their enduring popularity reflects the strong symbolic value of the bird within Roman culture. Objects such as this combine decorative craftsmanship with one of the most recognisable and meaningful images of the Roman world.
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.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
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 is standing upright with folded wings, strong curved beak, and carefully incised plumage details. The bird is rendered in a compact sculptural form, with a proud and alert posture.
-> The eagle was one of the most important symbols in the Roman world. It was especially associated with Jupiter, king of the gods, and also served as the emblem of Roman military power and imperial authority.
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 held a powerful place in Roman religion, politics, and military life. As the sacred bird of Jupiter, it symbolised divine authority, strength, and protection. At the same time, the eagle became one of the best-known emblems of the Roman legions, where the aquila served as the revered standard of each legion and represented its honour and identity.
Small representations of eagles appear in a variety of Roman contexts, including sculpture, fittings, military objects, and personal devotional pieces. Their enduring popularity reflects the strong symbolic value of the bird within Roman culture. Objects such as this combine decorative craftsmanship with one of the most recognisable and meaningful images of the Roman world.
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.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd century AD
Name of object
Legionary Eagle / Aquila figure
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
