ROMAN GOLD LEGIONARY DISC WITH AN EAGLE

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A gold disc with a repousse eagle standing on rocky ground. The bird is depicted in profile, with its head turned to the side, a hooked beak and powerful talons. The layered wing and long tail feathers are detailed with chased hatching. A finely tooled border encircles the bird within the broad plain outer rim. For similar see: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1944.293. Size: 39mm x 39mm; Weight: 5.9g Provenance: Private central London collection; previously acquired on the UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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