BEAUTIFUL ANCIENT ROMAN SILVER PIN WITH LEGIONARY EAGLE ON TOP, WIDESPREAD WINGS
Size - 11 cm
In ancient Rome, the eagle was known as the king of birds. It was a symbol of imperial power, and therefore represented courage, strength and immortality. The eagle remains one of the most famous animal symbols associated with ancient Rome today
Age: 200-400 AD
Provenance: Formerly acquired at the ancient art market in Vienna, Austria in 1994