Bidspirit auction | Roman Medusa Phalera

Roman Medusa Phalera - 1st century AD A substantial bronze fitting, possibly a military phalera, with the head of Medusa in high-relief, flowing hair framing the face, wings to the crown with two snake heads below, tails tied in a bow below the chin; three piercings to the rim for attachment. 165 grams, 83mm (3 1/4”). Very fine condition. Provenance From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980.