Roman - Italica Legion - Clay Brick > Lot No. 669

Description:
Circa 2nd centry AD. A Roman ceramic brick stamped 'LEG I ITAL' in reverse, made by the Italica Legion at Olpia Oescus on the lower Danube (one of the Emperor Trajan's strategic bases prior to the second invasion of Dacia in 106 AD).

Measurements:
200mm wide x 195mm high.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
Cf. Speidel & Reynolds.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 190; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £110