Unique cameo showing Septimius Severus and his wife
Roman cameo depicting the busts of Emperor Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. The object is made of sardonyx and gold and dates back to the beginning of the 3rd century CE.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
Completely made of gold Roman ring
Completely made of the gold Roman ring. Dated to the 3rd century CE.
Late Roman gemstone ring
Late Roman gemstone ring. Dated to the 4th century CE; weighs about 5 grams.
Discovery of bust of Lucius Caesar
The bust of Lucius Caesar (grandson of Octavian Augustus), which is housed in the Archaeological Museum in Cuenca (central Spain). The object was found during excavations in the forum of the ancient city of Ercavica.
Realistic Roman bust of mature man
Realistic Roman bust of a mature man, dated 1st century CE. Object carved in marble; is in the collection of The Getty Museum (USA).
Roman piggy bank in shape of homeless girl
Roman piggy bank, made of bronze, in the shape of a homeless girl reaching for coins. Dated 25-50 CE.
Coin of Gaius Mamilius Limetano
Roman coin minted to honour the Mamilius gens, by Gaius Mamilius Limetano. The object is dated to the beginning of the 1st century BCE. The reverse of the coin shows the image of Odysseus, whom the family members considered their former ancestor.
Fantastically preserved item of Roman legionary
A fantastically preserved item of clothing of a Roman legionary. This item was attached to a black glass necklace. The object is dated to the 1st century CE.
