CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- circa 2nd century AD
- Reference:
- cf. Hattatt ABVC 1138-1141
- Size:
- 39.5mm to 65mm
- Province:
- Roman Empire
- Grade:
- attractive patinas, each fibula missing its original pin as is typical
A fibula is a brooch or pin used in antiquity to fasten garments, similar to today's safety-pin. There were many different types. This was most likely a skeuomorphic plate broach. The club likely represents the club of Hercules.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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