Roman Crossbow brooch (4th century BC)

ROMAN Crossbow brooch (4th century BC) in great conditions ! 58 g.!

With three faceted knops to the crossbar, the upper one with beaded collar, and pierced moulding to the upper face, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, trapezoidal foot with ring-and-dot motifs and integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 4

56 grams

88 mm

Literature : Cf Mackreth, D.F., Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford 2011, vol.2, pl.140, item 12576