Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 29, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 1086:
Roman Beneficiarius Insignia Mount
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Start price:
£
6
Estimated price:
$100 - $140
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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2nd-3rd century AD
A substantial bronze military mount or belt stiffener comprising a D-section tapering bar with one ribbed finial, the other heart-shaped, two lateral D-shaped flanges each with circular void, flanked by lateral bars with two voids and tendril detailing; three attachment lugs to the reverse. 18.7 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired on the UK art market.
Literature
See Webster, G. The Roman Imperial Army of the First and Second Centuries, Oklahoma, 1998, p.139 for discussion.
Footnotes
The Beneficiarius was a specially-commissioned soldier whose duties would include undertaking a specific role such as military police. The insignia included a disc with spikes and two circular holes, shown on a military altar.
