Roman Bronze Mercury Bust Mount > Lot No. 0666

Description:
A cast bronze mount depicting the bust of Mercury, youthful with curled hair beneath the petasos winged broad-brimmed hat; to the reverse a thick fixing spigot.

Culture/Period:
Circa 1st-3rd century AD

Measurements:
Bronze, 75 grams, 53 mm

Size :
2"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
Tucker collection, Buckinghamshire, UK; formed in the 1980's.

Estimate: £80 - 120 (EUR 100 - 150; USD 130 - 190)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £75