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LOT 1026
Roman Orange Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 1/8 in. (9.15 grams, 38.5 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of oblate and other types with irregular annular pendant centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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Opening Bid: £1,250
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The Legio XVI Gallica ("Gallic Sixteenth Legion") was raised by Octavian in 41/40 BC. having surrendered during the Batavian revolt under Julius Civilis (AD 70, it was disbanded but Vespasian later recruited a new legion, the XVI Flavia Firma.
