Collecting Roman antiquities is a popular and fascinating hobby that involves the acquisition and preservation of physical remains from the ancient Roman civilization. The study of Roman antiquities can provide insight into the culture, beliefs, and daily life of ancient Rome, and can be a rewarding experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Collectors of Roman antiquities often specialize in specific types of objects, such as pottery, coins, jewelry, or sculptures. The rarity, condition, and provenance of these objects can greatly impact their value and appeal to collectors. Collectors may acquire Roman antiquities through auction houses, antique dealers, or private sales, and often rely on their knowledge and expertise to authenticate and evaluate the objects they acquire.

One of the primary motivations for collecting Roman antiquities is the historical and cultural significance of these objects. Roman antiquities provide tangible links to the ancient world, and can offer insights into the beliefs, more...

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A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 2ndth century AD

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 2ndth century AD

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised line pattern, 2nd-4th…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised line pattern, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised incised line pattern,…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised incised line pattern, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, scroll handle, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, scroll handle, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised incised pattern, 2nd-4th…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised incised pattern, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised incised pattern, 2nd-4th…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, raised incised pattern, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman terracotta flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering body,…

A Roman terracotta flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering body, long neck, flat rim, height 11 cm

A Roman green glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering bod,…

A Roman green glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering bod, long neck, flared rim, height 15 cm

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, ovoid form with flared…

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, ovoid form with flared rim, lustre layer, height 6.5 cm

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering body with…

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering body with rolled rim, lustre layer, height 5 cm

Augustus Ludwig Brunkhorst of Adelaide, 9ct yellow gold mounted…

Augustus Ludwig Brunkhorst of Adelaide, 9ct yellow gold mounted photo locket, circa 1890s, stamped "A.L.B.", 4.8 cm high overall

A Roman period miniature glass bottle on stand, height 14 cm,…

A Roman period miniature glass bottle on stand, height 14 cm, with certificate of authenticity

A Roman stone Catapult ball, 2nd-4th century AD, stone catapult…

A Roman stone Catapult ball, 2nd-4th century AD, stone catapult ball from Judaea, possibly used at Massada but probably part of the Roman suppression of the Jewish revolt of 70-73 AD

A Roman amphora shaped brooch & a snake ring, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman amphora shaped brooch & a snake ring, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman bronze Imperial helmet fragment, 1st century AD, cheek…

A Roman bronze Imperial helmet fragment, 1st century AD, cheek piece from legionary helmet, found in Stormbroek, length 22 cm

A Roman large bronze calvary mount, 1st century AD, diameter 11…

A Roman large bronze calvary mount, 1st century AD, diameter 11 cm

A collection of Roman military javelin points, 2nd-4th century…

A collection of Roman military javelin points, 2nd-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze arrowheads including angled,…

A collection of Roman bronze arrowheads including angled, 1st-4th century AD, length 2-4 cm

A collection of Roman tweezers, small scoop, 2nd-4th century AD

A collection of Roman tweezers, small scoop, 2nd-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze military strap ends & mounts,…

A collection of Roman bronze military strap ends & mounts, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman bronze candle holder, chain detail, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman bronze candle holder, chain detail, 1st-3rd century AD

Two Roman military fragments, possibly from a Diploma, 1st-3rd…

Two Roman military fragments, possibly from a Diploma, 1st-3rd century AD, fragments from a diplomae, awarded to auxiliary soldiers after 25 years of service in the army, the diploma would have acted as a certificate of their freedom & citizenship.…

A collection of Roman fragments from military armour, 1st-3rd…

A collection of Roman fragments from military armour, 1st-3rd century AD, silvered cuirass plaque cavalry sporting armour worn over chain mail coat. From Bulgaria, eagle, Minerva head and shield representations

Three Roman spoons & a spatula, 1st-3rd century AD, length 5.…

Three Roman spoons & a spatula, 1st-3rd century AD, length 5.5-19 cm

A collection of Roman belt mounts, 1st-3rd century AD, three…

A collection of Roman belt mounts, 1st-3rd century AD, three "propeller" belt melts found in Eastern Europe, length 5-8 cm

Four Roman bronze heads in the form of various Gods, attachment…

Four Roman bronze heads in the form of various Gods, attachment pins, 1st-4th century AD, includes the head of Attis, husband of Cybele famous for castration priest rites, flat discs possibly heads of Emperors, diameter 2 cm

A Roman bronze mirror, Celtic pattern, 2nd-4th century AD,…

A Roman bronze mirror, Celtic pattern, 2nd-4th century AD, ornate raised relief outer rim, central silver disc, once polished to be reflective, discovered in Eastern Europe, length 11 cm

A Roman bronze protective amulet, crescent moon, 2nd century AD,…

A Roman bronze protective amulet, crescent moon, 2nd century AD, length 7 cm

A collection of Roman bronze military belt & shoulder buckles

A collection of Roman bronze military belt & shoulder buckles

A collection of Roman mount buttons & military objects, 2nd-4th…

A collection of Roman mount buttons & military objects, 2nd-4th century AD, some fittings likely from military armour & attached with rivets

A Roman military buckle & pendant, leaf detail, 1st-2nd century…

A Roman military buckle & pendant, leaf detail, 1st-2nd century AD, length 6.5-7.5 cm

A collection of Roman bronze figures of birds of prey, 2nd-4th…

A collection of Roman bronze figures of birds of prey, 2nd-4th century AD, found together near Harlow, Essex, length 2.5-4 cm

A Roman bronze head of a bull, 1st-3rd century AD, possibly…

A Roman bronze head of a bull, 1st-3rd century AD, possibly used in Mythraic rites, length 2.5 cm

A Roman bronze oil lamp in the shape of a foot, 1st-3rd century…

A Roman bronze oil lamp in the shape of a foot, 1st-3rd century AD, length 9 cm

Two Roman bronze figures of a rabbit & dog, 1st-3rd century AD,…

Two Roman bronze figures of a rabbit & dog, 1st-3rd century AD, found in the Balkans, length 3-3.5 cm

A Roman military fire arrow, 3rd-4th century AD, found in…

A Roman military fire arrow, 3rd-4th century AD, found in Europe, length 12.5 cm

A Roman bronze figure of Mercury, 1st-3rd century AD, feet &…

A Roman bronze figure of Mercury, 1st-3rd century AD, feet & arms missing, possibly due as they were used for votive healing of those parts, height 7.5 cm

A Roman plumbatum head, 4th-5th century AD, unknown weapons,…

A Roman plumbatum head, 4th-5th century AD, unknown weapons, wooden shaft with arrow fletches but May be thrown underarm. A warrior May have carried 5 of them behind his shield. They have been found in towns and forts, length 13 cm

A pair of Roman chariot terret rings, 1st century AD, terret…

A pair of Roman chariot terret rings, 1st century AD, terret rings from a site on the outskirts of Munich, Germany, associated finds included belt mounts and spear heads, length 9.5 cm

A Roman bronze figure of a bull, Wiltshire, UK, 1st-2nd century…

A Roman bronze figure of a bull, Wiltshire, UK, 1st-2nd century AD, possibly used in Mythraic rites, found in Wiltshire, UK, length 6 cm

A Roman lead steelyard weight, bunch of grapes, 2nd-3rd century…

A Roman lead steelyard weight, bunch of grapes, 2nd-3rd century AD, height 6.5 cm

A Roman bronze figure of a springing panther, Norfolk, 2nd…

A Roman bronze figure of a springing panther, Norfolk, 2nd century AD, attributed to Bacuss whose chariot was drawn by panthers, found near Castor Street, Edmunds, Norfolk, on timber stand, height 8.5 cm (including stand)

A Roman bronze head of a bull, 2nd-4th century AD, possibly…

A Roman bronze head of a bull, 2nd-4th century AD, possibly used in Mythraic rites, height 5 cm

A Roman bronze small bowl, turned groves, 1st-2nd century AD,…

A Roman bronze small bowl, turned groves, 1st-2nd century AD, rounded body, flared ring, flat pedestal base, diameter 6 cm

A Roman small bronze knife, Empress head finial, 1st-3rd…

A Roman small bronze knife, Empress head finial, 1st-3rd century AD, length 11 cm

Three Roman spearheads, Balkans, 1st-3rd century AD, found in…

Three Roman spearheads, Balkans, 1st-3rd century AD, found in the Balkans, length 6-9 cm

Four Roman dice including a sixes & fives bronze dice & three…

Four Roman dice including a sixes & fives bronze dice & three lead dice, 1st-4th century AD, sixes and fives bronze dice found in Dishforth, south of Catterick-Mike, Crude lead dice from site of Roman marching camp on the outskirts of Bath

A Roman bronze ring key, 3rd century AD, circular band with key…

A Roman bronze ring key, 3rd century AD, circular band with key shaped top

A Roman bronze stand, eagle foot, 1st century AD, height 6 cm

A Roman bronze stand, eagle foot, 1st century AD, height 6 cm

A Roman bronze, lead filled weight, lion & bull, 2nd-4th…

A Roman bronze, lead filled weight, lion & bull, 2nd-4th century AD, length 5.5 cm

A Roman bronze seal with leaf like detail, 3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze seal with leaf like detail, 3rd century AD, height 2.25 cm

A Roman bronze cup, 1st-2nd century, flat base, ridged detail,…

A Roman bronze cup, 1st-2nd century, flat base, ridged detail, diameter 5.5 cm

A Roman military pilium iron spear head, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman military pilium iron spear head, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman catapult bolt arrow, incised detail, 2nd-4th century AD,…

A Roman catapult bolt arrow, incised detail, 2nd-4th century AD, found in Eastern Europe, length 12.5 cm

A Roman bronze knife handle, form of a dog chasing a hare,…

A Roman bronze knife handle, form of a dog chasing a hare, 2nd-4th century AD, length 8 cm

A Roman bronze handle, iron blade dagger, ram's head finial,…

A Roman bronze handle, iron blade dagger, ram's head finial, 2nd-4th century AD, length 17 cm (blade)

A Roman bronze pilum, 2nd-3rd century AD, length 7 cm

A Roman bronze pilum, 2nd-3rd century AD, length 7 cm

A Roman/Celtic bronze spearhead, 1st century AD, found at St…

A Roman/Celtic bronze spearhead, 1st century AD, found at St Albans town centre while pipe laying, c.1960, length 17 cm

Two Roman bronze pendants, one with drops, 2nd-4th century AD,…

Two Roman bronze pendants, one with drops, 2nd-4th century AD, possible one phallic symbol

Two ancient brooches, one a triskele, Celtic influence the…

Two ancient brooches, one a triskele, Celtic influence the other Roman, later addition pin

A Roman intaglio seal ring, horse & rider motif, 1st-2nd…

A Roman intaglio seal ring, horse & rider motif, 1st-2nd century AD

A Roman bronze child's snake bracelet, England, 2nd-4th century…

A Roman bronze child's snake bracelet, England, 2nd-4th century AD

A Roman gold band ring, Sandal shape top, 2nd century AD

A Roman gold band ring, Sandal shape top, 2nd century AD

A Roman bronze military ring, corn motif, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman bronze military ring, corn motif, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman bronze snake head arm band, 2-4th century AD

A Roman bronze snake head arm band, 2-4th century AD

A Roman bronze bangle together with a bronze ring, 1st-2nd…

A Roman bronze bangle together with a bronze ring, 1st-2nd century AD, ring with key shape pattern

A Roman pale green glass amphora, 1st-3rd century AD, rounded…

A Roman pale green glass amphora, 1st-3rd century AD, rounded body, long neck, fine twist handle, height 6.5 cm

A Roman small glass bottle, 1st-3rd century AD, rounded ridge…

A Roman small glass bottle, 1st-3rd century AD, rounded ridge body, tapering neck, height 4.5 cm

A Roman bronze perfume bottle with bird finial, 1st century AD,…

A Roman bronze perfume bottle with bird finial, 1st century AD, flat body, flared neck, flat rim, stopper with bird finial, tripod legs, height 8 cm

A Roman set of bronze nesting cup weights, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman set of bronze nesting cup weights, 1st-3rd century AD, diameter 2-3 cm

A Roman lead votary of Jupiter, 1st-3rd century AD, delicate…

A Roman lead votary of Jupiter, 1st-3rd century AD, delicate lead votary of Jupiter riding a horse. He was part of a triad (with Hermes and Atargatis) worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek and ceremoniously thrown into the spring at Ain Lejouj. Attached to…

A Roman bronze phallic pendant, 1st century AD, often worn by…

A Roman bronze phallic pendant, 1st century AD, often worn by the military for good luck, found in Lincolnshire

A Roman iron Caltrope, 1st-3rd century AD, spike for impeding…

A Roman iron Caltrope, 1st-3rd century AD, spike for impeding horses & men, damage to one end

A Roman plaque with etched Lettering, 2nd-3rd century AD,…

A Roman plaque with etched Lettering, 2nd-3rd century AD, inscribed "To the best and greatest Julius Rufus of the 2nd legion Augusta. Bow and vow willingly, deservedly" found near the Vindolanda Fort

Jewish Revolt, Roman Judiea, 66-70AD, three coins

Jewish Revolt, Roman Judiea, 66-70AD, three coins

Ancient British, King Verica, early 1st century & late Roman,…

Ancient British, King Verica, early 1st century & late Roman, 330-346AD, two coins

Vespasiun, 69-79AD, Trajan, 98-117AD & Faustina(Wife of…

Vespasiun, 69-79AD, Trajan, 98-117AD & Faustina(Wife of Antonius Pius, 138-161AD, three Denarius coins

Constantine the great, 306-337AD, two Denarius coins

Constantine the great, 306-337AD, two Denarius coins

Theodorius, 379-395AD, Gallienus, 253-268AD & Septimius Severus,…

Theodorius, 379-395AD, Gallienus, 253-268AD & Septimius Severus, 193-211AD, three Denarius

Constantius I, 293-360AD & Severus Alexander, 222-235AD, two…

Constantius I, 293-360AD & Severus Alexander, 222-235AD, two Dupondius coins

Geta, 209-212AD, Caracalla,198-212AD & Licinius I, 308-324AD,…

Geta, 209-212AD, Caracalla,198-212AD & Licinius I, 308-324AD, three Dupondius coins

Commodus, 180-192AD, Diocletian, 284-305AD, Lucius Verus,…

Commodus, 180-192AD, Diocletian, 284-305AD, Lucius Verus, 161-169AD, three bronze Dupondius coins

Nerua, 96-98AD, Domitian, 81-96AD & Philip II, 247-294AD, three…

Nerua, 96-98AD, Domitian, 81-96AD & Philip II, 247-294AD, three Dupondius coins

Julia Domna, 193-211AD & Faustina I, 141-161AD, two Dupondius…

Julia Domna, 193-211AD & Faustina I, 141-161AD, two Dupondius coins

Nero, 54-68AD & Claudius 41-54AD, two Dupondius coins

Nero, 54-68AD & Claudius 41-54AD, two Dupondius coins

Antoninus Pius, 138-161AD & Gordian III 238-244AD, two…

Antoninus Pius, 138-161AD & Gordian III 238-244AD, two Dupondius coins

Tiberius, 14-37 AD Dupondius coin & Augustus commemorative…

Tiberius, 14-37 AD Dupondius coin & Augustus commemorative issue coin, struck by Tiberius

Hadrian, AD117-138, three Dupondius coins

Hadrian, AD117-138, three Dupondius coins

Valentinian I,  AD364-375, a yellow gold Roman coin, Wt 5 grams

Valentinian I, AD364-375, a yellow gold Roman coin, Wt 5 grams