Roman Silver Legion II Flavia Seal Matrix

4th century AD. A silver seal matrix inlay or ring bezel with the bust of a draped and cuirassed emperor (Constantine or Constantius II), with the inscription 'SECVN' in front and 'DA.FL' behind (= Legio II Flavia"). See González, J.R., Historia de las legiones romanas, Almena, Madrid, 2003, pp.460-473. 2.34 grams, 11mm (1/2"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970; accompanied by a copy of an old catalogue listing. The seal matrix could refer to three different legions: the Legio II Flavia Constantia, created in 296/297 AD and documented until the 6th century AD, whose main seat was Cusae (Al-Qusiyya) in High Egypt; the Legio II Flavia Constantiniana, probably created by Constantine in 312 AD, stationed in Italy, Mauretania Tingitana, and Africa Proconsularis, remembered by the Notitia Dignitatum Occidentalis V,523, VII,149; the Legio II Flavia Virtutis, created in about 300 AD and stationed until the 5th century (ND Oc. V,250; VII,147) in Gaul and Africa. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.