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Mayadigger:
Ave!

Copper alloy; 32mm/9.8gm

With the pelta, I figure it's Roman, ca. 1st-2nd Century. The open scroll work reminds me of Roman belt plates ca. the same era.

I've never seen a brooch quite like this and cannot find anything similar in my paltry resources.

HELP!

SC:
It's a known type. Rotate 90 degrees and you cans ee that it is an axe head!

SC

Mayadigger:
Found it!

DOH! Like this? Fresh eyes see best.

Thanks Shawn!  +++ +++ +++

Mayadigger:
Ave!

Final photo after cleaning!

Virgil H:
Very pretty. Are those letters on the left hand picture shaft? Could be just part of the design.

Virgil

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