Ancient Roman Bronze, Stunning Big Gladius Pendant
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Roman bronze big gladius sword pendant (military amulet) dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, weighing 13.62 g and measuring 54.1 × 10.2 mm, acquired in 1985 from a private collection originally acquired in Belgium with a prior owner in 1966.
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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.
Weight: 13.62 g
Height: 54.1 mm
Width: 10.2 mm
Material: Bronze
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Private collection inherited from my 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.
Weight: 13.62 g
Height: 54.1 mm
Width: 10.2 mm
Material: Bronze
See image for your own impression
Private collection inherited from my grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Stunning Big Gladius, Bronze
Century/timeframe
2-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
13.62 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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