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LOT 1406

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

MEDALLION FEATURING A ROMAN SOLDIER DRAGGING A BARBARIAN
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (264 grams, 96 mm wide).

A copper-alloy medallion: obverse depicting a Roman soldier standing on laurel leaves, dragging a barbarian, 'SVVS[ ] SAL S[ ]' legend around; reverse showing bearded male head in profile left, with detailing to hair and face. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.

CONDITION
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