古罗马 银 Fibula, 带有X形装饰

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Ancient Roman silver decorated bow fibula with incised decoration on the bow and X decoration on the foot, coiled spring mechanism and catchplate. The bow is formed as a smooth, tapering arch with a central ridge, leading to a rectangular foot plate.

-> The X-mark may refer to the Legio X Gemina which was stationed at Hispania and Nijmegen (Roman Noviomagus) before being transferred to the Danube frontier.

Length: ± 44,5 mm
Width: ± 17,4 mm

Condition: good solid condition, complete with spring, pin (rigid) and catchplate. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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


-> Ancient Romans appreciated complex jewellery designs and used a wide range of materials. Fibulae were worn by both men and women, often richly decorated. Fibulae are found in a large variety of styles, from strictly functional to very elaborate designs with colourful enamels or incorporating zoomorphic figures.

The lower classed Romans used imitations of glass or various metal alloys to reduce the cost of manufacture while displaying their social status.

-> Roman men typically wore one or more finger rings and fibulae. Jewellery was of particular importance to women in Roman society. They had the right to buy, sell or barter their jewellery independently as it was considered their own personal property. Jewellery for children not only showed the wealth and social status of the parents, it often included amulets to protect the children from illness and ward off evil forces.


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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.