Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Roman, Roman, Bronze brooches (2), 3rd century AD, crossbow early prototype with pin, 5.3cm long by 2.9cm wide (cf. Hattatt 1673); gilded oval with punched cross decoration, set with a conical black glass centre boss, back is tinned, 3.3cm by 2.8cm (cf. Hattatt 1647) [2]. Both very fine £80-£100

From a UK collection; both found in England