Ancient Coins

Romano-British bronze figurine (2nd century AD), the goddess Venus, nude but wearing a diadem, hair swept back and tied in a bun, with ringlets hanging down onto her shoulders. She stands on her right foot which is straight, left leg is raised and bent at the knee and her right hand is touching her ankle, her left arm is bent at the elbow. This unusual posture suggests that she is leaning on one side while bathing her feet, her oversize hands and simple features suggest provincial workmanship, 105 mm high. Left hand and right foot are both missing, fine condition with a green patina £300-500

Originally found in Northumbria and has been displayed at a private Newcastle Museum