Roman - Two Bronze Inscribed Aucissa Brooches > Lot No. 711

Description:
1st century AD. Two brooches of Aucissa type, the square head-panels bearing cast lettering; the first showing the letter M within a fan-shaped cartouche; the second showing INM within a rectangular cartouche.

Measurements:
9.30 grams, 61 mm; 8 grams, 56 mm.

Condition:
Fine and undamaged. Extremely rare.

References:
Hattatt, R. A Visual Catalogue, 834 (similar).

Estimate: £120 - 180 (EUR 150 - 220; USD 190 - 280)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH