Lot 359: ROMAN EMPIRE. Ca. 1st-2nd. Century AD. Bronze Phalera

ROMAN EMPIRE. Ca. 1st-2nd. Century AD. Bronze Phalera (130.28 gm; 90mm x 45 mm). Most likely a clothing / leather uniform center-piece of a high ranking officer. The large 4 pins on the back, on each side would go through a soft cloth or leather and hold the Phalera disk in place. Extremely high relief lion face with silver eyes. Wonderful original green patina. Excellent condition. Rare this nice. A phalera was a gold, silver, or bronze sculpted disk worn on the breastplate during parades by Roman soldiers who had been awarded it as a kind of medal. Roman military units could also be awarded phalera for distinguished conduct in action. These awards were often mounted on the staffs of the unit's standards.

• Offered By: Pars Coins
• Lot #: 359
• Listing #: 218091
• Closed: Monday, October 4, 2021 5:59:20 PM CT
• Estimate: $4,000