Ancient Roman Terracotta 10th Legion Gemina Tegula, LXG Stamp
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This 1st-century AD Ancient Roman terracotta tegula fragment bears a fully legible LXG stamp of Legio X Gemina.
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Fragment of Roman terracotta tegula of the 10th Legion, Legio X Gemina with LXG stamp in rectangular border. The stamp is fully legible.
-> Stamped Roman tiles were often produced by military units and marked with the name or abbreviation of the legion responsible for their manufacture. Such pieces are important archaeological records of the presence, organisation, and construction work of the Roman army.
Size: ± 16 x 17,5 x 2,6 cm
Condition: fragment, stamp is legible. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Rare.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The LEGIO X GEMINA was formed in 58 BC by Gaius Julius Caesar for his upcoming war in Gaul. The Tenth Paired Legion is considered one of the oldest legions of the Roman Republic, and later the Roman Empire.
Known for its bravery and effectiveness, the Legion played a crucial role in Caesar's Gallic Wars and the subsequent civil wars. After Caesar's assassination, the Legion served under Augustus, participating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
Around 71 AD, Legio X Gemina was stationed in Nijmegen, later known as Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum. They were sent there after the Batavian Revolt to maintain Roman control and oversee the region. The Legio remained until 103 AD, during which time they constructed a stone fort, replacing the earlier wooden structure. The Legion's presence significantly influenced the military and administrative landscape of the area. In 103 AD, the X Gemina was stationed in Vienna (Vindobona).
In the 2nd to 4th centuries the Legion was involved in numerous campaigns across the Roman Empire, including the Marcomannic Wars and the Bar Kokhba revolt.
The Legion existed until the early 5th century AD, making them one of the longest-serving Legions in Roman history, and earning a reputation for its discipline and combat prowess. The Legion's legacy is a testament to the strength and organization of the Roman military.
Title: Legio X Gemina (The Tenth Paired Legion), later on also Equestris.
Mascot: Bull
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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.
Fragment of Roman terracotta tegula of the 10th Legion, Legio X Gemina with LXG stamp in rectangular border. The stamp is fully legible.
-> Stamped Roman tiles were often produced by military units and marked with the name or abbreviation of the legion responsible for their manufacture. Such pieces are important archaeological records of the presence, organisation, and construction work of the Roman army.
Size: ± 16 x 17,5 x 2,6 cm
Condition: fragment, stamp is legible. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Rare.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The LEGIO X GEMINA was formed in 58 BC by Gaius Julius Caesar for his upcoming war in Gaul. The Tenth Paired Legion is considered one of the oldest legions of the Roman Republic, and later the Roman Empire.
Known for its bravery and effectiveness, the Legion played a crucial role in Caesar's Gallic Wars and the subsequent civil wars. After Caesar's assassination, the Legion served under Augustus, participating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
Around 71 AD, Legio X Gemina was stationed in Nijmegen, later known as Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum. They were sent there after the Batavian Revolt to maintain Roman control and oversee the region. The Legio remained until 103 AD, during which time they constructed a stone fort, replacing the earlier wooden structure. The Legion's presence significantly influenced the military and administrative landscape of the area. In 103 AD, the X Gemina was stationed in Vienna (Vindobona).
In the 2nd to 4th centuries the Legion was involved in numerous campaigns across the Roman Empire, including the Marcomannic Wars and the Bar Kokhba revolt.
The Legion existed until the early 5th century AD, making them one of the longest-serving Legions in Roman history, and earning a reputation for its discipline and combat prowess. The Legion's legacy is a testament to the strength and organization of the Roman military.
Title: Legio X Gemina (The Tenth Paired Legion), later on also Equestris.
Mascot: Bull
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 century AD
Name of object
10th Legion Gemina Tegula, LXG Stamp
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
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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