Roman Roundel with Animals
2nd-4th century AD. A lead-alloy roundel with a central image of bull's head within a pelletted border; a frieze of animals surrounding, comprising an advancing lion; a crouching ibex; a reclining gryphon with spread wings; an opposing leaping antelope and an advancing gryphon; pelletted border to the outer edge; the reverse with a raised circle and sgraffito. 73 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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2nd-4th century AD. A lead-alloy roundel with a central image of bull's head within a pelletted border; a frieze of animals surrounding, comprising an advancing lion; a crouching ibex; a reclining gryphon with spread wings; an opposing leaping antelope and an advancing gryphon; pelletted border to the outer edge; the reverse with a raised circle and sgraffito. 73 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition.