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Stucco Ovolo Wall Decoration Fragment Piece of plaster from an ovolo border design,
used on a Roman wall - likely exterior.
Thin hard layer of plaster over more porous body.
Made with a mould.
6.5 x 5 cm.SCApr 01, 2020
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Painted Fresco - Red & YellowEight pieces of fresco painted red that merges, via an ochre stripe, into yellow.
Typical wall decoration.
Dated at Carnuntum by Behling to circa mid-3rd to early 4th century AD, fig. 15.
Total 13 x 22 cm.
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An Introduction to Roman Painted Fresco DecorationFresco decoration consists of paint that was placed on still-wet plaster.
It was usually placed on walls, but occasionally on the ceiling or even, more rarely the floor.
This sample is one of three similar ones, shown together in another photo in this gallery,
it consists mostly of red (which was the most common wall panel colour) with a grey-brown
design that may be some sort of vertical border.
According to Behling, pure red accounted for 31-51% of fresco fragments found at Carnuntum. Dark red, red/brown, rose, violet/red accounted for another 25-30%. Red was the most frequent color in multi-color fragments. By contrast blue, yellow and green were much rare at roughly 1% each.
9 x 9 cm.
References:
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2008, Zivilstadt Carnuntum - Fundbericht Haus II, part VI Wandmalerei (by Claudia-Maria Behling).
- fresco colours were described using the Munsell Soil Color Charts, New Windsor, 2000.
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Painted Fresco - White with stripesPainted fresco, cream colour, perhaps the natural plaster,
with two burgundy or dark red stripes (7mm and 6 mm thick).
Similar decoration was found at Carnuntum,
and dated by Behling to the late 3rd to mid-4th century AD, fig. 25.
9.5 x 14.5 cm.
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Painted Fresco - with Blue "trumpet"Painted fresco. White background with a trumpet shape that is mainly blue,
but dark green on the left side, and appears to be painted over a yellow base.
There are three green leaf designs above.
It is unclear if the design is meant to be a vase, a cornucopia, or entirely vegetal.
Such decoration likely dates to the 2nd - 3rd century AD.
7.5 x 9 cm.
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Painted Fresco - with two RedsPainted fresco, dark red/burgundy and "orange', which consists of a thin wash
of the dark red over yellow.
The design perhaps represents drapery or cloth?
4.5 x 3.5 cm.
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Painted Fresco - Pink, Dark Red & YellowFresco with pink, dark red, burgundy (violet-red) and yellow paint.
5 x 5.5 cm.
These dark colors are likely 2nd-3rd century AD.
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Painted Fresco - Dark Red with "foot"Fresco painted burgundy or violet-red with a cream line.
The line looks like a horse's hoof but may indeed be anything.
These dark colors are generally dated at Carnuntum by Behling to the 2nd-3rd century AD.
5 x 5 cm.
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Painted Fresco - Green & WhiteFresco painting, bright green with white (which may be the bare plaster base.)
A similar pairing of colors at Carnuntum was part of a swimming fish design, Behling, fig. 12, and was dated to the 2nd century AD.
6 x 6.5 cm.SCApr 01, 2020
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Painted Fresco - GreyThree fresco fragments painted grey.
12 x 9 cm total.
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Painted Fresco - Red with Grey/BrownThree pieces of painted fresco, red with
a grey and brown banded border,
and bright yellow scrollwork on the right side of the upper piece.
Similar pieces of red with grey-brown border were found at Carnuntum,
and dated by Behling to mid-3rd to early 4th century AD, fig. 13 + 14.
Total 12.5 x 27 cm.
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Roman Mosaic - box of tesseraeWhile colored mosaic tesserae (or tiles) get the most attention,
and plain black, white or tan are common finds,
some floor material was made of plain local stone.
This box containing dozens of grey and grey-brown stone squares, mostly 2 x 2 x 2 cm,
was collected by a Lower Austrian farmer from his field over the years, who kindly sold it to me.
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Roman Mosaic Tesserae - small squareSet of two rows of two floor tiles or tesserae.
Made of cream coloured stone.
From the Middle East.
Total size 4 x 4 cm,
most tesserae are 2 x 2 x 2 cm.
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Roman Mosaic Tesserae - large squareSet of roughly four rows of four floor tiles or tesserae.
Made of hard white stone.
From the Middle East.
Total size 6.5 x 6.5 cm,
most tesserae are 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm.
Thin layer of concrete on back.
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Roman Mosaic Tesserae - T-shaped fragmentSet of four rows of floor tiles or tesserae.
Made of tan coloured stone.
From Pannonia.
Total size 6 x 5.5 cm,
most tesserae are 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm.
Has thick concrete on the reverse.
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Painted Fresco - BlackFresco fragment of black with narrow stripes at the top - grey/yellow/burgundy/grey.
5 x 5 cm.
Similar black color fragments at Carnuntum were dated by Behling to the 2nd to 3rd century AD, fig. 12.
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Belt Plate - 2nd century AD - W or Anchor endsThis Roman military belt plate is damaged.
It is missing the W-form end on the left.
Circa 2nd century AD.
References:
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 1986, page 216, # 5, Carnuntum Auxiliary fort of ala I Thracorum.
Fischer, fig. 123, from Neuberg a.d. Donau, Germany, circa 150-200 AD.
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Belt Plate - 2nd/3rd century - Openwork formThese Roman military belt plates have opus interassile openwork.
Both are broken fragments.
They are 26 mm wide.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
(Antonine to Severan eras.)
References:
Fischer, fig. 126, Neuburg/Zauschwitz type.
JRMES 16, page 297, # 18, Burgenae Serbia.
Aquincum Museum Visual, page 118, # 398.
Redzic, Viiminacium, # 452-455, type XVIIv6.
Morillo & Aurrecoechea, Roman Army in Hispania, page 173, # 8.
Nicolay, Armed Batavians, fig. 40, # 209.19.
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Equine - Harness Hanger - 1st century AD - Pelta form with Wolf's head loop.Small roman military equine/horse harness hanger.
circa 1st century AD.
References:
Wolf's head on larger, leaf-form, harness hanger:
Carnuntum Legionsadler, # 508, 1st century, Carnuntum Auxiliary cavalry ala fort.
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Equine - Harness Hangers - 1st/2nd century AD - Teardrop formThis pair of small hangers shows the diversity of Roman workmanship.
The left hand example is forged from a small rod or strip.
The loop consists of the coiled rod, the leaf of the rod hammered out to widen it.
The right hand example is cast with a rounded knob at the bottom,
and is much higher quality workmanship.
Both date to the 1st to early 2nd century AD.
Though likely small horse harness pendants, perhaps hung from a larger pendant,
some sources describe these are the terminals of apron straps.
References:
Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, # 419, belt apron-strap terminal.
Xantener Berichte 16, page 129, # 10, Sarmizegethusa Romania, equine harness sub-hanger.
Bishop, equine pendant type 8f.
Redziv, Viminacium, # 788, type XXVv3, belt strap end.
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Belt Plate - 2nd/3rd century - Openwork arrowBroken Roman military belt plate.
This example is missing the finial at left and part of the openwork,
likely another arrow and small circle/globe.
It retains traces of silvering.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, type XVIIv6.SCMar 30, 2020
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Buckle - 3rd century - Dura-Europos styleRoman Dura Europos style buckle.
This bronze buckle retains the rust blob of the iron tongue.
Circa early to mid 3rd century AD.
References:
Dura Europos report 7, fig. 37, # 74, also bronze with iron tongue.
JRMES 17, fig. 10, # 4, type C2.
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Belt Hanger - two Triangular style with loops.Plates with hanger loops from Roman military belts.
The left hand example has a solid plate while the right hand has an open-work plate.
Both were attached to the belt with one rivet.
Early/mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
Kostromichev, Kherson Citadel, page 55, # 1.
Radzic, Vimiancium, # 689-690, type XXIIv2.
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Belt Hanger - Celtic Trumpet style.Roman military belt plate with hanger loop.
I have found no parallel for this item.
However, it is clearly a belt plate with hanger loop similar to the other items in this galley.
It appears to be in the Celtic Trumpet style which flourished from mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD,
which is contemporary with the other hanger plates.
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Belt Plate - 2nd/3rd century - Openwork scrollingHalf of a Roman military belt plate.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
Fischer, fig. 130.
Appels & Laycock, AA8.25.
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Belt Plates - 2nd/3rd century - Openwork scrollingThe ends (approximately 1/3) of Roman military belt plates.
These plates have ornate ends and rounded, Celtic-style openwork.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
Fischer, fig. 123, Neugerb a.d. Donau, Germany.
UGC 1, Viminacium grave # 201, mid-3rd century.
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Belt Plate - 2nd/3rd century - Openwork peltaformHalf, or slightly less, of a Roman military belt plate.
The design was probably the same, reverse, on the other side.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, # 479-480, type XVIIv6.
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Equine - Harness Strap Decorations - 2nd/3rd century AD Roman plates for equine/horse harness straps.
The upper plate (40 x 20 mm) is whole, the lower plate is broken in half but of an almost identical design.
These plates likely did nothing but decorate the harness straps or reins.
2nd to 3rd century AD.
(Especially Antonine to Severan eras.)
References:
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2005, page 174, # 27, Carnuntum Auxlliary cavalli ala fort, circa 100-150 AD.
Gladius XXII, # 97, France, horse harness strap appliqué.
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Buckle - 2nd/3rd century - Osterbrucken styleRoman military belt buckle, Osterbrucken style.
This buckle was attached to a belt plate with a piece of sheet metal passed through the rectangular loop,
and folded over instead of with rivets. the piece of sheet metal itself was riveted to the rectangular belt plate
(neither shown here).
2nd to early/mid 3rd century AD.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, # 9a, type IIIv1.
JRMES 17, page 141, type A1.
UGC 1, Viminacium, grave # 201.
Carnuntum grave # 174B.
Fischer, fig. 125, type Neuburg-Zauschwitz.
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Equine - Harness Hanger - 1st/3rd century AD - Rhomboid formRoman military equine/horse harness hanger.
The bottom portion of this hanger is broken and missing.
1st to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
Xantener Berichte 16, page 129, # 10, Sarmizegethusa Romania, circa 101-105 AD.
Dura Europos report 7, page 92, # 233-238, mid-3rd century.
Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, # 616, 1st century.
Carnuntum Legionsadler, # 517.
Ivcevic, Salona, fig. II, # 8, circa 150-300 AD.
Bishop type 11.SCMar 30, 2020
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Belt Hanger - Hunting Dog style.Roman military belt plate with hanger loop.
The openwork plate was attached to the belt with two cast rivets.
The loop hung below the belt and supported a small object like a purse or knife.
23 x 29 mm.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
I have not found any exact parallels of this item, however it is clearly related to the Dog & Hare style belt plates for which:
Dura Europos report 7, page 81, # 77, also at Lauriacum.
Appels & Laycock, AA8.12-13.
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Belt Plate - 2nd century AD - Enameled rectangle with delta endsRoman military belt plate, with enamel inlay panels.
17 x 50 mm.
Mid to late 2nd century AD.
References:
Roman Apulum, VIII/4, circa 165 - 265 AD.
Gladius XXII, # 93, from Montady France, late 2nd to early 3rd century AD.SCMar 30, 2020
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Belt Hanger - "Eye" design.Roman military belt hanger plate, with eye or kidney design.
The upper portion was attached to the belt with two rivets, now missing.
The semi-circular loop at the bottom was to suspend a small item from the belt,
such as a purse or knife.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
(Antonine to Severan eras.)
References:
Kostromichev, Citadel Belt Fittings, fig. 5, # 3, from Nove, Ukraine.SCMar 30, 2020
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Equine - pair of iron Snaffle BitsSnaffle bits were used to control a horse. The bit was placed in the horse's mouth.
The reins were attached to the two loops which protruded from the sides of the horse's mouth.
Iron snaffle bits like this are very hard to date with any certainty.
They can be found from the pre-Roman Celtic era to the 16th century!
References:
Exact parallels can be seen in Junkelmann, Die Reiter Roms v. III, page 19, fig. 6 (from Roman forts in Wurttemberg) and in Dixon & Southern, The Roman Cavalry, fig. 31 (from the Roman fort of Hod Hill).
However, exact parallels can also be seen in Clark's Museum of London: The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, as type II/A, dated to the 14th century AD.SCMar 29, 2020
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Equine - Harness Strap End - wide type Strap end from Roman military equine/horse harness strap.
They were used to weight down the end of the strap.
With traces of niello inlay vegetal-style decoration.
1st century AD.
(Especially Augustan to Claudian eras.)
References:
Bishop (1988) strap end type 6e.
Ad Arma!, Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, # 688 + 690.
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2005, page 128, # 11, mid-1st century AD, from fort of Batavian cavalry ala Netherlands.
JRMES 3, page 98, fig. 17.8, Longthorpe UK.
Mrav Zsolt, Roman Army along the Amber Road, fig. 14, # 3.
Radman-Livaja, Roman Military equipment from Teutoburgium (Dalj, Croatia), fig. 5, # 33 + 34.
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Equine - Harness Strap End - narrow type Strap end for a Roman military equine/horse harness strap.
Circa mid-1st to early 2nd century AD.
References:
Ad Arma!, Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, # 691.
Bishop (1988) strap end type 8d.
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Equine - Harness Strap Loops - 1st century AD These items were pieces of Roman military equine/horse harnesses.
1st to early 2nd century AD.
The hinged item (the hinge or pivot can be seen in the side view) consists of a loop and a "hinged" part that can pivot, Bishop type 1h.
The small item has a knob at one end was is likely a broken strap terminal, Bishop, type 1c.
According to Ivcevic they were used one the leather reins.
References for this overall style of harness gear:
Xantener Berichte 16, page 129, # 12, from Sarmizegethusa Romania, circa 101-105 AD.
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2005, page 120-121, 125 and 128, mid-1st century AD, from fort of Batavian cavalry ala in the Netherlands.
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2005, page 168, # 4 + 6, circa 100-150 AD, auxiliary cavalry ala fort at Carnuntum.
Unarmed Cananafates, page 98, figure 4.33, # 12.
Ivcovic, Military Equipment from Gardun, fig. I, # 16-17.
Feugère, Gaule méridionale 19, fig. 16, # 133.
Gadzac, Harness from Roman Dacia, fig. VI, # 2-4 from Ulpia Traiana and Gherla.
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Belt Hanger - Triangular style.This device was used on a Roman belt to hang an item.
The item, such as a purse or small knife, hung from the round button or knob on the bottom.
The triangular part was attached to the belt, likely to small hook or loop, though it may have been sewn on.
Such items may also have been used on horse harness straps to hang pendants from.
However, this example might not have been robust enough for harness use.
Circa 1st to mid-2nd century AD.
References:
Fernandez, Roman Equine Harness in Hispania, fig. 2, # 10-11.
Feugère, Gaule méridionale 19, fig. 15, # 116, Augustan era.SCMar 27, 2020
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Equine - Harness Phalera - Millifiori Roman military equine/horse harness paler decoration.
Decorated with enamel and millefiori inlay.
Late 2nd to early 3rd century AD.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, # 525, type XIXv1.SCMar 26, 2020
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Armour - Tie Loop - plain type from Corbridge- or Newstead-type Lorica SegmentataVertical fastener or Tie loop from Corbridge or Newstead-type Lorica Segmentata armour.
Plain design.
Mid-1st to mid-2nd century AD.
References:
Bishop, Lorica Segmentata I, fig. 5.6, 5.9, 5.10, 5.14, and 6.8.
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, type Gi, fig. 56, # 16 + 21.SCMar 26, 2020
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Buckle - 2nd century - Wide D
References:
Dura Europos report 7, fig. 37, # 53. That example is made of bone but is the same form, size and decoration.
Feugère, Gaule méridionale 19, fig. 16, # 135, 1st century AD.
Fort, Kembs-Cambete, fig. 8, # 49-51.
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Armour - Hinged strap or buckle plates for Corbridge-type Lorica SegmentataThese two pieces are part of Corbridge-type Lorica Segmentata armour.
These hinged fittings are likely either broken parts of a hinged buckle or strap hinges.
Hinged buckles, like the one portrayed in the gallery, were used to fasten the breastplates together.
Strap-hinges were similar, consisting of two plates hinged together, but lacked the buckle.
They were used to attach the plain leather strap (with the holes) to the other breastplate.
The Corbridge-type is dated to the mid-1st to mid-2nd century AD,
especially the Claudian to Traianic/Hadrianic eras.
References:
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, hinged fittings, type Cii,
Top: fig. 23, # 8, 23, 32, 49, 52, etc. and fig. 24, # 78, 83 and 86.
Bottom: fig. 23, # 6, 17, 37, 61 and fig. 24, # 91-94.SCMar 26, 2020
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Buckle - 1st century - Hinged compositeThis D-form buckle and fleur-de-lys tongue were separate finds/purchases but go together stylistically.
They were used on a sword (gladius) belt.
1st to 2nd century AD.
References:
JRMES 16, Page 296, # 3, 4, + 6, Burgenae Serbia.
Ad Arma!, Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, tb. 17, # 298-304.SCMar 26, 2020
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Equine - Harness Decoration - PeltaformRoman military equine/horse harness decorations.
Mid-2nd to 3rd century,
sometimes found in 4th century contexts.
The top example is broken, only one rivet remains.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, # 602 + 606, type XXv2.
JRMES 7, page 18, type 6, Wange Belgium; page 73, fig. 7.5, Belgium; and page 108, figure 17, Burgoz Spain.
Militaria Sisciensia, # 527.
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Armour - Buckle - for Breastplate from Kalkriese-type Lorica SegmentataArmour buckle for Lorica Segmentata armour.
On the Kalkriese type of Lorica Segmentata this type of buckle was used to fasten together breastplates.
It was attached to a long-is leather strap which was riveted to the breastplate.
This type of buckle was not used on the later Corbridge or Newstead types of Lorica Segmentata
(which used the hinged buckle and the turn key (respectively) to fasten their breastplates.
The Kalkriese type was used from Late 1st century BC to mid-1st century AD,
especially the Augustan to Tiberian eras.
References:
Bishop, Lorica Segmentata I, figures 4.1, 4.3 and 10.1.
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, type Ai, fig. 1, # 3, 20, 29, 30, etc.
Ivcevic, Roman Military Equipment from Gardun Croatia, fig. I, # 13-14.SCMar 26, 2020
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Armour - Lorica Segmentata fragmentsFragments of Lorica Segmentata armour.
The two largest pieces consist of iron fused to a bronze plate.
The four smaller pieces consist of iron fused to a bronze plate and also attached by a bronze rivet.
References:
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, type L, fig. 79, # 1 + 2; fig. 83, # 86-91.
Ad Arma!, Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, fig. 100, from a grave in Insula 22.
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Armour - Lorica Segmentata fragments - washers/rovesThese fragments, each consist of a small bronze plate with a bronze rivet and bronze washer(s).
Several have iron staining on them from the armour plates.
They are leathering washers or leathering roves used on the strapping of Lorica Segmentata armour.
1st century AD +.
References:
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, Washer Roves, type Ki.SCMar 26, 2020
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Armour - Lobate Hinge from Corbridge-type Lorica SegmentataThis bronze lobate-form hinge was used to fasten lorica segmentata shoulder plates together.
It was used on the Corbridge-type lorica segmentata. The earlier Kalkriese-type used a more-squared sub-lobate hinge while the later Newstead-type used a much larger hinge.
Traces of iron from the armour plate can be seen on the reverse.
Early/mid-1st to mid-2nd century AD.
References:
Bishop, Lorica Segmentata I, fig. 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 10.1.
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, type Fiv, fig. 48, # 15, 20, 40, 43, etc.
Ar Arma!, Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, # 253.
Xantener Berichte 16, fig. 193, # 16, Serbia.
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Armour - Tie Loop for Corbridge- or Newstead-type Lorica SegmentataVertical fastener or Tie loop from Corbridge or Newstead-type Lorica Segmentata armour.
Mid-1st to mid-2nd century AD.
References:
Bishop, Lorica Segmentata I, fig. 5.6, 5.9, 5.10, 5.14, and 6.8.
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, type Gi, fig. 56, # 3-8, 12-15, + 19.
Xantener Berichte 16, fig. 193, # 18, Bugenae Serbia.
Feugère, Gaule Méridionale 19, fig. 21, # 206, circa 50-75 AD.SCMar 26, 2020
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Belt Plates - 2nd century AD - Rectangle with spindleThis belt plate is pictured elsewhere in this gallery.
However, this image shows type of axis or spindle that was often found in the gap-space in this type of belt plate.
Interestingly, the spindles were separate pieces and are often lost.
While the belt plate appears to be made of a copper-colored bronze, the spindle is made of brass / orichalcum. They would therefore have contrasted when new.
This spindle appears to be an unfinished product as some flashing was not trimmed from the side and it has some casting flaws that likely meant it was destined to be put back in the crucible.
The right hand image shows what they would have looked like together.
Mid- to late-2nd century.
(Antonine era, Marcomannic wars.)
References:
Similar rectangular plates with spindles can be seen in D'Amato and Sumner, page 100, from the Archaeological Museum of Constanta Romania on the Black Sea.SCMar 24, 2020
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Equine - Harness Strap Hook - large with three circlesThis hook device was attached to the end of a leather strap with three rivets.
It was likely used on the end of a horse harness strap and probably attached to a junction ring.
I know of no exact parallels though with the prominent circle designs it is similar to first century types.
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Equine - Harness Hanger - 1st century AD - Winged formRoman military equine/horse harness hanger.
This wide heart-shaped, or wing form, design was very common.
The small knob on the bottom appears to be gilded.
The hook that was once on the top is missing.
1st century AD, especially Claudian to Neronian era,
used until early 2nd century.
References:
JRMES 7, page 47, #2.
Ad Arma!, Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, # 439, 441, 454, 455.
(mid-1st century BC to mid-1st century AD)
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2005, page 120, # 2, mid-1st century AD, fort of the Batavian cavalry.
Bishop (1988), hanger Type 7b.
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Equine - Harness Junction Phalera - openwork with side loopsOpenwork (Roman opus interassile) equine/horse harness strap junction phalera.
This device was used to connect two straps. Hook-loops riveted to the ends of the leather straps passed through two external eyes.
Most of the internal decoration has broken off.
Mid-2nd to early 3rd century AD.
References:
Gazdac, Harness pieces from Dacia, pl. IV, # 6, from Potaissa, Romania.
(During this time Potaissa was a base camp for Legio VII Macedonica.)
Dura Europos report 7, page 69, fig. 34 and page 97, # 329.SCMar 24, 2020
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Equine - Harness Hanger - 1st/2nd century AD - Pelta shape with head design.Roman military equine/horse harness pelta-form hanger.
This hanger has a head moulded in the centre. Though described in Ad Arma! as a female head, the top knot, or peak of a Phrygian cap, makes it very likely that it is a head of the Goddess Cybele's consort Attis.
References:
The form:
Bishop, Cavalry Pendants, type 3c.
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 1986, page 215, #13-14, 2nd century, auxiliary fort of ala I Thracorum.
Redzic, Viminacium, #593-594, Type XXv1, circa 50-150 AD.
An exact parallel with the head can be found in:
Ad Arma!, Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst) Switzerland, #577.
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Equine - Harness Hanger - 2nd/3rd century AD- Tri-lobed form with silver appliqué.Roman military equine/horse harness hanger.
This tri-lobbed hanger once had three stamped silver rondels affixed to the front with a lead solder.
Most of one silver rondel remains. It shows the draped and cuirassed bust of a young man with short hair, looking slightly to the right.
The portrait looks Severan and might be of Caracalla or Geta.
The lead solder is visible beneath and it and through a hole.
Traces of the lead solder remain where the other two rondels were attached.
Such a highly decorated hanger would likely be part of a special kit - either from an officer or a cavalry unit's parade team.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
An example with the same form but not trace of the rondels was found at Aquileia.
Maurizio Buora, Militaria in Aquileia, 2001, table 1, # 11, dated mid-2nd to mid-3rd c.
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Belt Strap End - 4th century - large Amphora type, hinged iiWhile this amphora-shaped strap end looks like the normal 4th century belt ends, it is very large and heavy.
It may be from something else such as a Balteus-like shoulder strap or simply from a very large belt.
The bottom knob appears to be a separate piece, either brass or gold-plated.
Likely 4th century.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, #945, Type XXIv1, circa 330-370s AD.
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Belt Plate - 2nd century AD - Enameled rectangleRoman military belt plate. This plate is large like first century plates but contains panels for enamel.
Some of the enamel remains can be seen in the close-up in the bottom right.
2nd century AD.
References:
Fischer, fig. 492, #2, Regensburg, Marcomannic Wars.
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Belt Plate - 2nd century AD - Hollow-rectangle styleRoman military belt plate.
This may have had a separate axis or spindle in the centre. note the indentation on the rear of the short ends.
Mid to late 2nd century AD.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, # 445-446, Type XVIIv5.
D'Amato and Sumner, fig. 100, Constanta Romania Archaeological Museum.
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Belt Plate - 2nd/3rd century - Large T formRoman military belt mount.
This oddly-shaped belt plate is a fairly rare form likely found only along the middle Danube.
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
Redzic, Viminacium, # 686-688, Type XXIIv1.
Militaria Sisciensia, #281-283.
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Equine - Harness Hanger - 2nd century AD - Heart formRoman military equine/horse harness hanger. Heart shaped.
2nd to 3rd century AD.
References:
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 1986, page 215, #3. 3rd century, fort of ala 1 Thracorum.
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Equine - Harness Hanger - 1st/2nd century AD- Elongated heart/leaf formRoman military equine/horse hanger. Heart/leaf shaped with end knob.
1st to 2nd century AD.
References:
Carnuntum, Legionsadler, #510, 1st century, Carnuntum auxiliary fort.
Carnuntum Jahrbuch 1986, page 215, # 3. 2nd century, fort of ala 1 Thracorum.
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Quintillus - PROVIDENT AVGQuintillus, PROVIDENT AVG
Rome mint
End of 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
PROVIDENT AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton and sceptre.
Digamma in the right field.
MER-RIC V 1: 1160
2.2 g; 19x20 mm; 6h.
This type was also struck at Rome for Claudius II, including with the digamma in the right field. This coin was struck on an oval flan.
From an Austrian uncleaned lot.
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Quintillus - PROVIDEN AVGQuintillus, PROVIDEN AVG
Siscia mint
September 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, from ¾ rear.
PROVIDEN AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton and sceptre.
T in right field.
MER-RIC V 1: 1232
3.4 g; 17.5x19 mm.; 1h.
The mint of Siscia fell to Aurelian in October 270, around a month before Quintillus was defeated and died at Aquileia. This type was also struck at Siscia for Claudius II including with the T in the right field. This coin was struck on a heavy flan.
From an Austrian uncleaned lot.
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Quintillus - TEMPORVM FELIQuintillus, TEMPORVM FELI
Siscia mint
October 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, from ¾ rear.
TEMPORVM FELI, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
MER-RIC V 1: 1244
1.9 g; 16.5x18 mm.; 7h.
This coin was also struck at Siscia for Claudius II, including with the P in the right field. It was struck on a light weight, mis-shapen flan and is a poor/soft strike.
From an Austrian uncleaned lot.
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An Introduction to QuintillusThis Gallery displays my entire Quintillus collection.
I have long loved Quintillus as he is a fascinating Emperor.
Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus was reportedly a brother of Claudius II Gothicus who died of the plague in mid-August 270. It is uncertain how Quintillus came to power and how long he reigned. Eutropius says he was elected by the army and later approved by the Senate. Zonaras says he was chosen by the Senate. He is said to have ruled for either 17 days or 77 days. Given the volume of his coinage it is likely that the latter is true and 17 days is a copying error. When faced with the claims to the throne by Aurelian, Quintillus was either killed by his troops or died of suicide. In any event he died at Aquileia sometime in November 270.
When Quintillus came to power the mints in Gaul (Trier and Lugdunum) were already controlled by the Gallic usurpers as Antioch in the East was controlled by the Palmyrenes. That left him with the mints of Rome, Mediolanum, Siscia and Cyzicus. Alexandria also struck local tetradrachms for Quintillus. However, sometime in October the mints of Siscia and Cyzicus fell into the hands of Aurelian and ceased striking for Quintillus.
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Quintillus - IOVI CONSERVATORIQuintillus, IOVI CONCERVATORI
Cyzicus mint
September-October 270
IMP QVINTILLVS PF AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre and thunderbolt, eagle at feet to left.
MER-RIC V 1: 1270
3.5 g; 20x24 mm; 1h.
The mint of Cyzicus fell to Aurelian in October 270, around a month before Quintillus was defeated and died at Aquileia. This type was also struck at Cyzicus for Claudius II. This coin was struck on a rough and oval flan and is fairly heavy.
From a Bulgarian uncleaned lot.
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Quintillus - LAETITIA AVGQuintillus, LAETITIA CONSERVATORI
Siscia mint
September 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, from ¾ rear.
LAETITIA CONSERVATORI, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath ? and cornucopia.
MER-RIC V 1: 1218
2.2 g; 15 mm dia.; 2h.
The mint of Siscia fell to Aurelian in October 270, around a month before Quintillus was defeated and died at Aquileia. This type was also struck at Siscia for Claudius II. This coin was struck on a small flan.
From an Austrian collector who reportedly found it in a farmer’s field near Carnuntum.
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Quintillus - MARS VLTORQuintillus, MARS VLTOR
Siscia mint
September 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
MARS VLTOR, Mars, in armour and helmet, striding right, standing left, holding spear and shield.
MER-RIC V 1: Unlisted, should be before 1211
2.2 g; 15 mm dia.; 2h.
MER-RIC only lists this type with Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, from ¾ rear. MIR 47 lists one example for Quintillus with a backwards N in the right field (MIR 47: 100/13). It is impossible to tell from the photo provided whether the bust if from front or ¾ rear.
This coin was struck on an oval flan. The green spots are hard malachite and not bronze disease.
From an old Austrian collection sold at the Dorotheum.
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Quintillus - FIDES MILITVMQuintillus, FIDES MILITVM with E
Milan mint
End of 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding sceptre and vexillum.
E in right field.
MER-RIC V 1: 1152
2.2 g; 16x17.5 mm dia; 6h30.
This type is more common than the FIDES MILIT version. It was struck at Milan for Claudius II, including with the E in the right field. This coin was struck on an oval flan is is fairly worn.
From an Austrian uncleaned lot.
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Quintillus - FORTVNA REDVXQuintillus, FORTVNA REDVX with Z
Rome mint
August to November 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on wheel and cornucopia.
Z in right field.
MER-RIC V 1: 1165
2.6 g; 18x21.5 mm; 5h.
This type was struck at Rome for Claudius II, including with the Z in the right field. It is struck on a very oval flan and appears to have slight signs of silvering.
From an old Austrian collection sold at the Dorotheum.
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Quintillus - ANNONA AVGQuintillus, ANNONA AVG
Rome mint
August to November 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
ANNONA AVG, Annona standing left, right foot on prow, holding grain ears and cornucopia.
MIR 47: 100/3 (cc)
2.6 g; 17x18 mm; 6h.
This type does not appear for Quintillus in either the original RIC V/1 or on the MER-RIC V1/2 Online site (though it has now been submitted). However, it does appear in Gobl’s MIR 47 (Moneta Imperii Romani Die Munzpragung des Kaisers AURELIANUS (270/275) which does include some of Quintillus’ coinage. The type was struck at Rome by Claudius throughout his reign (268-270) so its continuation under Quintillus is natural.
From a Spanish uncleaned lot.
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Quintillus - AETERNIT AVG with NQuintillus, AETERNIT AVG with N
Rome mint
August to November 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
AETERNIT AVG, Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding orb in left.
N in exergue.
MER-RIC V 1: 1183
2.6 g; 18x21.5 mm; 5h.
This type does not appear MIR but is found in the new MER-RIC Online. It is struck on a very oval flan and appears to have slight signs of silvering.
From an old Austrian collection sold at the Dorotheum.
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Quintillus - AETERNIT AVG with XQuintillus, AETERNIT AVG with X
Rome mint
August to November 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
AETERNIT AVG, Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding orb in left.
X in right field.
MER-RIC V 1: 1179
2.6 g; 20 mm dia.; 1h.
This type does not appear MIR but is found in the new MER-RIC Online. The reverse shows signs of significant now-stable bronze disease in the form of large dark red blisters.
From a British uncleaned lot.
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Quintillus - FELICITAS AVGQuintillus, FELICITAS AVG
Rome mint
August to November 270
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Unlisted.
2.6 g; 17x18 mm dia; 6h.
This type does not appear for Quintillus in either the original RIC V/1, the MER-RIC V1/2 Online site (though it has now been submitted), or Gobl’s MIR 47. However, enough of the reverse legend [-ELICI—S AV-] can be made out to be sure of the reading. The type was struck at Rome by Claudius throughout his reign (268-270) so its continuation under Quintillus is natural.
From an Austrian uncleaned lot.
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Quintillus - FIDES MILITQuintillus, FIDES MILIT
Milan mint
August to November 270
IMP QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, from ¾ rear.
FIDES MILIT, Fides standing left, holding two military standards.
S in exergue.
MER-RIC V 1: 1116
3.3 g; 18x20.5 mm; 1h.
This type was struck at Milan for Claudius II, including with the S in the exergue. The right field of the obverse was scratched in antiquity.
From an old Austrian collection sold at the Dorotheum.
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Holed coin - b - Roman - Constantius II - FTR FH COIN
“State”: Roman
Issuer: Constantius II
Mint: Rome
Date: September 352 – November 353
Obverse: DN CONSTAN – TIVS PF AVG, Diadem bust right.
Reverse: FE TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor spearing falling horseman, who clutches horse’s neck.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 3.3 g; 17x19 mm; 12h.
Ref:
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): centre
Type: small oval, possibly punched
From: likely obverse
Dimensions: 1.7 x 2.7 mm
NOTES
This very worn coin is holed in the centre where it was 2.0 mm thick. The hole is irregular and was likely punched. It was likely worn on a child’s bracelet or necklace along with a bulla. This Falling Horseman was struck at Rome, the mint mark RP or RS can be seen faintly. While no field mark is visible the horseman leaning forward over the horse's neck means that it is likely from the 4th series.
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Holed coin - b - Roman - Diocletian - Pre-reform RadiateCOIN
“State”: Roman
Issuer: Diocletian
Mint: Rome
Date: 285
Obverse: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Radiate bust right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter standing with sceptre and thunderbolt, XXI? In exergue.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 4.5 g (with ear-ring); 20.5x21.5 mm; 11h.
Ref: RIC V Rome 161
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): 4h
Type: round, punched
From: reverse
Dimensions: 2.3 mm
NOTES
This pre-reform radiate of Diocletian was holed and mounted on what is likely an ear-ring. It is fairly thin where punched (0.9 mm). The ear-ring is a loop of 1.9 mm diameter copper wire formed into a roughly 33 mm loop. One end Is flattened and rolled into a small loop which may have helped to attach it closed.
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Holed Coin - c - Roman Provincial - Viminacium - Trebonianus Gallus - SestertiusCOIN
“State”: Roman Provincial
Issuer: Trebonianus Gallus
Mint: Viminacium, Moesia
Date: 251/252 (year XIII)
Obverse: IMP C GALLVS P FELIX AVG, Laureate bust right.
Reverse: PMS COL VIM, Moesia standing left with bull to left and lion to right, AN XIII in exergue.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 9.9 g; 25.5 mm; 1h.
Ref: KA 5.12v1; Zh 84.
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): centre
Type: round, likely drilled
From: both sides, perhaps started from reverse
Dimensions: 2.0 mm at depth
NOTES
This coin is a rare example of one holed in the centre, which is also the thickest part – 3.5 mm on this example. The hole is quite messy. It is possible that it was punched from each side instead of being drilled. If so it might have been done when heated given the deformities. It is unlikely that this coin was used as a hanging pendant. It is possible that it was attached as decoration to something but, given recent research in Serbia, it was most likely strung onto a child’s bracelet or necklace, along with their bulla and other items of apotropaic (protective) or entertainment value.
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Holed Coin - c - Roman Provincial - Viminacium - Gordian III - DupondiusCOIN
“State”: Roman Provincial
Issuer: Gordian III
Mint: Viminacium, Moesia
Date: 241/242 (year III)
Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Radiate bust right.
Reverse: PMS COL VIM, Moesia standing left with bull to left and lion to right, AN III in exergue.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 7.3 g; 23 mm; 1h.
Ref: KA 1.29v1; Zh 10.
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): 4h
Type: round, drilled
From: both sides, perhaps started from reverse
Dimensions: 2.4 mm
NOTES
This coin is fairly thick – 2.0 mm where drilled. The drilling removed a bit of material on each side. The hole placement was careful enough to avoid damaging the design but does not provide for perfect alignment.
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Holed coin - b - Roman - Lucilla - DenariusCOIN
“State”: Roman
Issuer: Lucilla
Mint: Rome
Date: 164 –166
Obverse: LVCILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
Reverse: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left holding patera and cornucopia.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 3.0 g; 17x19.5 mm; 12h.
Ref: RIC 759; BMC 306.
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): 7h30
Type: round, drilled
From: obverse
Dimensions: 2.5 x 3.1 mm
NOTES
This coin has been drilled. Under magnification drill marks are visible inside the hole. The hole was carefully placed behind Lucilla’s neck and behind Concordia’s seat though neither design would have been perfectly aligned when the coin was hung as a pendant.
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Holed Coin - b - Roman - Lucius Verus - DenariusCOIN
“State”: Roman
Issuer: Lucius Verus
Mint: Rome
Date: December 164 – August 165
Obverse: L VERVS AVG – ARMENIACVS, laureate head right.
Reverse: TR P V IMP II COS II, Roma walking left holding victoriola and trophy.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 2.2 g; 16 mm; 5h.
Ref: RIC 537; BMC 381.
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): 7h30
Type: round, drilled
From: reverse
Dimensions: 2.0 mm
NOTES
This coin has been drilled. Under magnification drill marks are visible inside the hole. The drilling appears to have caused some material loss on the obverse and created a hairline crack from the hole to the edge. The hole was carefully placed behind Verus’ neck and in the crook of Roma’s arm though neither design would have been perfectly aligned when the coin was hung as a pendant.
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Holed Coin - e - Islamic Ottoman - Mahmud IICOIN
“State”: Islamic, Ottoman Empire
Issuer: Mahmud II, 6 kurush coin
Mint: Constantinople / Qustantiniya
Date: 1808 (AH 1223)
Obverse: Tughra surrounded by four flowers.
Reverse: Name of Sultan over date, surrounded by 5 flowers.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 6.0 g; 33 mm; 12h.
Ref: MCIW: 1308
HOLE(S)
#: two
Location (obverse): 4h
Type: small round, punched
From: obverse
Dimensions: 2 mm and 1.2 mm
NOTES
This large but thin (0.9 mm) silver coin is pierced with two holes. It is unclear if they were done at the same time or if the larger replaced the smaller which has a partially torn edge. The coin is quite worn. Such coins were worn by women in the idle East until quite recently. This coin was purchased in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
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Holed Coin - c - Roman Provincial - Caesarea Maritima - Severus AlexanderCOIN
“State”: Roman Provincial
Issuer: Severus Alexander
Mint: Caesarea Maritima, Palaestina.
Date: circa 222 - 235
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Reverse: Eagle, holding wreath with SPQR, in upraised wings.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 7.7 g; 23x24 mm; 12h.
Ref: Kadman 97; Rosenberger 87/99.
HOLE(S)
#: none
Location (obverse): 12h
Type: possibly square punch
From: obverse
Dimensions: 2 x 2 mm
NOTES
This coin has chip and tear damage. It is possible, but not certain, that the damage derived from the use of a square punch in an attempt to make a hole. The crack appears to originate in a square mark that goes most of the way through the coin. The nearby edge of the coin is bent as if from a blow from the obverse. I believe that this is a failed attempt to hole a coin.
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Holed Coin - c - Roman Provincial - Anazarbus - ValerianCOIN
“State”: Roman Provincial
Issuer: Valerian
Mint: Anazarbus, Cilicia
Date: 253/254 (year 272)
Obverse: AVT KP ?? OVALERIANOC (in Greek), Radiate bust right.
Reverse: ANAZAR MITRO (in Greek), Male (river god ?) seated on rock, holding fish skimmer. G G T (in Greek) in left field, AMK in right, BOC below.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 16.3 g; 30 mm; 11h.
Ref: SNG Levante 1513; SNG France 2140; Ziegler 839.1.
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): 11h
Type: round-ish, possibly drilled, currently plugged
From: obverse
Dimensions: approx. 3 x 4 mm
NOTES
The clear hole in this large coin is plugged with what appears to be lead. Though it has not been tested it ranges from tan to dark grey and shows a dull grey metallic where it was poked with a small steel pin-head. Given that the tan appears to be soil staining it was likely plugged in antiquity. The hole is not well placed to display either side though it is placed to miss the designs.
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Holed Coin - d - Byzantine - Justinian I - 40 NummiCOIN
“State”: Byzantine
Issuer: Justinian I
Mint: Cyzicus
Date: 541/542 (Year 15)
Obverse: DNIVSTINI – ANVSPPAVG. Facing bust, cross to each side of head.
Reverse: Large M, cross above, B below. ANNO XU to sides.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 20.2 g; 42x43 mm; 7h.
Ref: MIBE 120b
HOLE(S)
#: 1
Location (obverse): 12h
Type: round, drilled
From: reverse
Dimensions: 4.6 mm hole
NOTES
This large, but relatively thin coin was clearly carefully holed to ensure that the Emperor’s portrait hung properly. It was likely used as a pendant of some sort. There are faint traces of drilling on the inside of the hole, which goes through 2.1 mm of metal.
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Holed Coin - f - Medieval - Hungary - Bela III & Stephen IIICOIN
“State”: Medieval Hungary
Issuer: Bela III & Stephan III
Mint: Budapest ??
Date: 1172 - 1196
Obverse: BELA REX REX STS, Bela and Stephan seated facing on thrones.
Reverse: MARIA SANCTA, Virgin seated facing.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 2.1 g; 22 mm; 8h.
Ref: Huszar 72; Unger 114.
HOLE(S)
#: 1
Location (obverse): 6h
Type: oval, likely punched
From: possibly from reverse
Dimensions: 2 x 3.5 mm
NOTES
This coin type imitates a 6th century Byzantine follis of Justin II and Sophia. Though the coin is very thin (0.6 mm) the hole has sharp edges and is therefore likely intentional and not a casting flaw. It was likely meant as a pendant. The hole is placed carefully between the feet of the seated Kings. The obverse would therefore show the Kings upside down, or right side up if the wearer looked down. On the reverse the hole is just to the side of the Virgin’s head. This may have been the side intended to be viewed.
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Holed Coin - c - Roman Provincial - Petra - HadrianCOIN
“State”: Roman Provincial
Issuer: Hadrian
Mint: Petra, Arabia
Date: circa 135 - 136
Obverse: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: PETRA MITROPOLIC (in Greek), Tyche seated left on rock, holding trophy.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 7.8 g; 24x26 mm; 6h.
Ref: Sofaer 3; Spijkerman 2.
HOLE(S)
#: 1
Location (obverse): 8h30
Type: round, drilled
From: likely from obverse
Dimensions: 2.1 mm
NOTES
This coin is chipped as well as holed. The reverse shows what is either a pit or a second, unfinished hole. The coin is heavily worn. The hole shows significant signs of wear that indicate it was worn as a pendant and that neither face aligned very well. Given the location of hole – near the centre of the coin – it may have been holed after it was chipped.
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Holed Coin - c - Roman Provincial - Bostra - Julia MamaeaCOIN
“State”: Roman Provincial
Issuer: Severus Alexander / Julia Mamaea
Mint: Bostra, Arabia
Date: circa 222 - 235
Obverse: Bust of Julia Mamaea right.
Reverse: Bust of Zeus-Ammon left.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 3.6 g; 21x23 mm; 5h.
Ref: Spijkerman 52.
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): 2h
Type: oval, possibly punched
From: uncertain
Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.4 mm
NOTES
This coins looks like it was cast and not struck. The crack at 10h30 (obv) is likely a casting flaw. It is not absolutely certain whether this coin was intentionally holed or if the hole is the result of a casting flaw. The edges of the hole are sharp enough that it was likely holed via a punch and used as a pendant of some sort.
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Holed Coin - a - Greek - Cranon / KrannonCOIN
“State”: Greek
Issuer: n/a
Mint: Cranon or Krannon, Thessaly
Date: circa 300 – 191 BC
Obverse: Poseidon’s head right.
Reverse: Horseman galloping right, arm raised, chlamys behind.
Weight/Diameter/Die Axis: 3.5 g; 17 mm; 12h.
Ref: BMC-7
HOLE(S)
#: one
Location (obverse): 7h
Type: square, punched
From: reverse
Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.8 mm
NOTES
This coin was holed with a square punch. The metal is 2.0 mm think where it was punched. The area around the hole on the reverse is slightly indented and there is what appears to be a small chip missing from near the hole on the obverse. The hole is not well placed to display either side though it is placed to miss the designs.
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Hadrian RIC-0881(A1) As SalusRome mint, AD 126 - 127, Group 6.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right. (A1)
COS III, S-C, Salus standing right, holding snake in right hand and feeding it from patera held in left.
12.2 g; 25.5x28 mm; 6h.
This coin was dedicated to Hadrian's well-being and health. RIC notes a reference in the history of Cassius Dio, otherwise undated, to an injury - a broken collar-bone - during a hunting expedition. RIC notes a suggestion by Birley that the many Salus types struck around this time might mean that the injury can likely be dated to AD 126 - 127. Unlike the more common images of Salus feeding snake which has wrapped itself around an altar, this design strikes me as appearing somewhat desperate - it almost looks as if instead of waiting for the snake to feed it has been picked up and presented directly with food. You can lead a snake to the patera........
RIC II/3 881; Str. 613; BMC 1341.
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