Bidspirit Auktion | ROMAN LEGIONARY GOLD PIN WITH

ROMAN LEGIONARY GOLD PIN WITH EAGLE - Ca. 300 - 100 BC A Roman gold pin with a long tapered body and an acanthus leaf decoration at the top. The head of the pin has a circular stone, on top of which sits a gold eagle. This eagle is depicted with extreme attention to detail, with its wings closed behind its back. There is a splendid ruby in the shape of an inverted teardrop set in the eagle's breast. Size: 120mm x 20mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: Property of a London collector, acquired in London from Mr A. B. in 2019; Ex. Old private American collection, since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.