Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

Romano-British, bronze spatula handle, 2nd century AD, 5.2cm long by 1.3cm wide, moulded in the round with bust of Minerva wearing Corinthian style helmet, face with recessed oval eyes, slender neck, torso chevron-grooved to represent a garment; at the base is a slot for attachment of an iron blade. Very fine with olive-green patina £160-£200

Provenance: Found in Wiltshire (PAS WILT-9F0F01)