CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 1st to 3rd centuries AD
- Reference:
- cf. Hattatt ABVC 1450; 16a; 271; 833
- Size:
- 39.5mm to 65mm
- Province:
- Roman Empire
- Grade:
- attractive patinas, each fibula missing its original pin as is typical
- Provenance:
- ex Ancient Treasures (2006)
- Information:
- Price is per fibula. A fibula will be randomly selected from the selection illustrated.
A fibula is a brooch or pin used in antiquity to fasten garments, similar to today's safety-pin. There were many different styles and types used over the centuries. Four of the five in this group correspond to types dated to the 1st century AD and found in various parts of the Roman Empire: Augen; aucissa; dolphin or langton down. The fifth (P-shape bow) is dated to the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD.
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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