Album Roman Coins and Artefacts from Alan H

Roman Sword

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:30:43 +0000

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Sword with inlaid figure of Mars.Found near the south east angle tower of the Roman fort of Arbeia.

Roman Shield Boss

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:30:40 +0000

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Copper alloy shield boss. Decorated with motifs which include the four seasons, one in each corner; an eagle clutching an olive branch, with military standards at each side; Mars, god of war, above the boss; and a bull below. The bull was the emblem of the 8th legion Augusta and an inscription, LEG VIII AVG, shows that the shield belonged to a soldier in that legion.

Shield boss of Junius Dubitatus, early 2nd century AD.
Found near the mouth of the River Tyne in 1867.

This is the bronze centre panel from a wooden legionary shield of curved rectangular shape. It has been decorated with punched and incised designs that are enhanced by the application of a tinned surface to the background. The effect would have been of golden-coloured figures on a silver-coloured background.

The motifs include the four seasons (one in each corner); an eagle clutching an olive branch (on the central circular boss), with military standards at each side; Mars, god of war, above the boss; and a bull below. The bull was the emblem of the 8th legion Augusta. A detachment of that legion served in Britain under the emperor Hadrian (reigned AD 117-38). The inscription above the standards, LEG VIII AVG, shows that the shield belonged to a soldier in that legion. In fact, we know his name because he marked it on the left edge of the panel with a pointed tool: IVL MAGNI IVNI DVBITATI, which translates as 'the property of Junius Dubitatus, of Julius Magnus' century'.

Silver Coins

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:37 +0000

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After the Romans left Scotland they determined to keep the frontier and their territory south of Hadrian's Wall secure. This huge hoard of silver coins, equivalent to more than ten year's pay for a normal soldier, was given as a bribe or gift to a powerful chieftain to encourage him to keep the peace in the years immediately after the Romans abandoned their occupation of Scotland.
In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Statue Leg

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:06 +0000

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From a larger than life Roman statue.
In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Medal Backing Plates

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:19 +0000

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Inscribed with the owner's name.
DOMIITI ATTICI, 'Dometius Atticus'.
In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Wine Strainer

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:07 +0000

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From the Helmsdale Hoard.
In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Roman Cavalry Helmet

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:12 +0000

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In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Roman Cavalry Helmet

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:13 +0000

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In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Roman Ballistics

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:14 +0000

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1: Catapult spring washer and rachet (centre left).
2, 3: Iron bolts which were fired from mechanised catapults (top left).
4: Lead hand-held slingshot projectiles (centre right).
5: Clay hand-held slingshot projectiles (top right).
6: Stone balls for use with mechanised slingshot machines (bottom).
7: Caltrop - devices such as these were scattered over the ground to cripple enemy horses (centre).
In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Roman Scale Armour

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:58:25 +0000

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The lorica squamata is a type of scale armour used by the ancient Roman military during the Roman Republic and at later periods. It was made from small metal scales sewn to a fabric backing.
In the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Shield Boss

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:07:16 +0000

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Bronze decorated shield boss, provenance unknown.
75-125 AD.
At the Great North Museum, Newcastle. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Cavalry Helmet and Face Mask

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:07:00 +0000

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Bronze Roman cavalry helmet and face mask.
Luxembourg, 70-110 AD.
At the Great North Museum, Newcastle. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Face Mask

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:14:35 +0000

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Face mask from parade helmet. The hairstyle shows that this face mask is a woman. She may be a goddess or an Amazon.
200-250 AD.
From the Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins.
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Breastplate

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:14:29 +0000

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Pairs of small breastplates were used to fasten suits of ring or scale mail body armour. This one is decorated with the goddess Victory, a lion and a snake.
160-230 AD.
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Breastplate

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:14:24 +0000

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Pairs of small breastplates were used to fasten suits of ring or scale mail body armour. This one is decorated with an eagle, a sea-panther and Victory holding a wreath and palm leaf.
160-230 AD.
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Helmet Cheek Piece

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:14:12 +0000

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The design on this is of a horse and rider, possibly one of the heavenly twins, Castor and Pollux.
Copper-alloy sheet over an iron base.
75-125 AD.
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Dagger and Scabbard

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:13:51 +0000

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A complete dagger with its iron scabbard, which is decorated with copper-alloy plates.
160-200 AD.
From the Land Niederösterreich Archäologischer Park, Carnutum.
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Bone Sword Handle

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:13:41 +0000

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60-110 AD.
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Iron Swords (Spathae)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:13:35 +0000

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Left - complete blade from Newstead Roman Fort, Scotland. 80-100 AD (from the National Museums of Scotland).
Right - a rare example where the complete bone handle assembly has survived. 60-110 AD (from the Land Niederösterreich Archäologischer Park, Carnutum.)
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.

Copper Alloy Helmet

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan H) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:13:25 +0000

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The helmet is decorated with wreaths and a band of captured weapons and armour, with sphinxes on the cheek pieces.
75-150 AD.
From the Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins.
At Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend. Part of the Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition.