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LOT 0879
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GBP (£) 60 - 80
EUR (€) 69 - 93
USD ($) 80 - 107
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
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ROMAN ROOF TILE WITH 'LEG XVI' LEGIONARY STAMP
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (497 grams, 15 cm).
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (497 grams, 15 cm).
Irregular terracotta fragment with stamped legend 'LEG XV[I]' in a rectangular frame. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
FOOTNOTES:
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.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
