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 green glass drop shape vessel & a finely blown glass…

Roman Glass Vessel & Fine Blown Bottle (5cm)

A Roman green glass drop shape vessel & a finely blown glass bottle, height 5 cm

A Roman silver metal sword Chape, Nottingham, UK, 2nd century…

A Roman silver metal sword Chape, Nottingham, UK, 2nd century AD, diameter 4.5 cm

A Roman green glass drop shape vessel and a finely blown glass…

Roman Glass Vessel and Bottle, 5 cm Height

A Roman green glass drop shape vessel and a finely blown glass bottle, height 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 collection of Roman bronze belt pieces, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze belt pieces, 1st-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

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

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

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

Three Roman bronze & lead weights, 1st-4th century AD

Three Roman bronze & lead weights, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze pieces including a gaming pieces,…

A collection of Roman bronze pieces including a gaming pieces, a weight,

Two Roman bronze military metal strap ends, 2nd century AD,…

Two Roman bronze military metal strap ends, 2nd century AD, with leaf shape & incised detail, diameter 3-4.5 cm

An ancient Roman coin and another

Roman Coins: Timeless Treasures

An ancient Roman coin and another

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A collection of Roman terracotta fragments, including a Samian…

A collection of Roman terracotta fragments, including a Samian bowl, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze military mounts, north England,…

A collection of Roman bronze military mounts, north England, 1st-4th century AD

Two Roman bronze military phalera, one with a face the other a…

Two Roman bronze military phalera, one with a face the other a lion, 1st-3rd century AD

Four Roman lead sling projectiles, 3rd-4th century AD,…

Four Roman lead sling projectiles, 3rd-4th century AD, generally used by the military with slingshots, length 3.5-4 cm

Three Roman Socketed bronze arrow Points

Roman Bronze Socketed Arrow Points: A Trio of Ancient Artifacts

Three Roman Socketed bronze arrow Points

An N.D. Stubbs carriage clock of small form made from brass,…

Small N.D. Stubbs Carriage Clock with Leather Case

An N.D. Stubbs carriage clock of small form made from brass, with a Roman numeral face and leather case. Made in France. Includes key and carry case with opening window. Height 8 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 6 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

A Roman spearhead & a small axe, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman spearhead & a small axe, 1st-3rd century AD

A collection of Roman pieces including a dagger pommel, an iron…

A collection of Roman pieces including a dagger pommel, an iron key & a seal

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

A Roman bronze figure, possibly of Mercury, 1st-3rd century AD, on perspex stand, height 6.5 cm

Banco Di Roma replica Roman coin set, in 835 silver, cased with…

Banco Di Roma Roman Coin Set in 835 Silver

Banco Di Roma replica Roman coin set, in 835 silver, cased with certificate.

Banco Di Roma replica Roman coin set, in 835 silver, cased with…

Replica Roman Coin Set in 835 Silver with Certificate

Banco Di Roma replica Roman coin set, in 835 silver, cased with certificate.

Roman antiquity pottery lamp embossed decoration, length 8.5 cm.

Embossed Roman Pottery Lamp - 8.5 cm Length

Roman antiquity pottery lamp embossed decoration, length 8.5 cm.

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

A Roman terracotta head of an official, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman terracotta head of an official, 1st-3rd century AD, height 4.5 cm

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, flat body with…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, flat body with curved handle, length 11 cm

A collection of Roman bone & bronze hair pins, cosmetic spoons…

A collection of Roman bone & bronze hair pins, cosmetic spoons & Files

Banco Di Roma replica Roman coin set another in 835 silver,…

Replica Roman and Papal Coins in Silver Set

Banco Di Roma replica Roman coin set another in 835 silver, cased with certificate, other a replica ancient Papal States coin in silver.

A Museum copy of an antique Roman terracotta head, the model of…

Roman Terracotta Head Replica with Wooden Display Stand

A Museum copy of an antique Roman terracotta head, the model of a female head with coiffed hair tied with bands, upon a wooden display stand and bearing a lead disk, 'Hand made, Museum copy', height 17 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 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

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

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

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

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

A collection of Roman iron weapons & handles, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman iron weapons & handles, 1st-4th century AD

Three Roman terracotta/pottery pipes, 2nd-4th century AD

Three Roman terracotta/pottery pipes, 2nd-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze fragments including a spoon, chain,…

A collection of Roman bronze fragments including a spoon, chain, 1st-4th century AD

A Roman bronze bust of a Serapis God, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze bust of a Serapis God, 1st-3rd century AD, Serapis was often seen a sun God, length 35 cm

Roman terracotta lamp 40-80 A.D. (with old receipt)

Roman Terracotta Lamp (40-80 A.D.) with Receipt

Roman terracotta lamp 40-80 A.D. (with old receipt)

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

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

A collection of Roman bronze items including spoons, strap end,…

A collection of Roman bronze items including spoons, strap end, 2nd-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze statue pieces including a foot,…

A collection of Roman bronze statue pieces including a foot, hand, small axe, 1st-4th century AD, often votive objects placed in sacred springs to heal a foot, hand

A Roman bottom tier of an altar, Colchester, England, 3rd…

A Roman bottom tier of an altar, Colchester, England, 3rd century AD, square shaped with incised detail, 3 x 3 x 3 cm

A Roman diorite stone bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, carved rounded…

A Roman diorite stone bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, carved rounded bowl with large flat flared rim, May have been used for ceremonial oil, diameter 6 cm. Provenance: purchased time machine Co, New York, USA, 2003

A Roman bronze Ligula spoon, 3rd century AD, eating spoon,…

A Roman bronze Ligula spoon, 3rd century AD, eating spoon, small bowl with knopped terminal, length 15 cm

Ancient Roman coin Postumus, (AD 259-269) antoninianus, Obv.…

Postumus Roman Coin with Hercules and Olive Branch

Ancient Roman coin Postumus, (AD 259-269) antoninianus, Obv. Radiate draped cuirassed bust of Postumus, Rev. Hercules standing left, olive branch in right hand, club and lion skin in left, wt. 3.4g.

Ancient Roman coin Tacitus (AD 275-276), antoninianus, Obv.…

Roman coin of Tacitus depicting Virtus holding spear

Ancient Roman coin Tacitus (AD 275-276), antoninianus, Obv. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus, Rev. Virtus standing to left holding spear and leaning on shield, wt. 3.6g.

Three bronze Roman items - ring key, belt buckle and fibula…

Bronze Roman Artifacts from Dr. John Raven's Collection

Three bronze Roman items - ring key, belt buckle and fibula (garment pin). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

Hadrian, AD117-138, three Dupondius coins

Hadrian, AD117-138, three Dupondius coins

A collection of Roman bronze letters, possibly part of a

A collection of Roman bronze letters, possibly part of a "Felix utere" belt, 3rd century AD, height 2.5 cm

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

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

Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp Knopped handle. Medallion…

Roman Christian Symbol Oil Lamp

Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp Knopped handle. Medallion ordinated by Christian symbols. Possibly 3rd C. AD. Certificate of authenticity available. Length 9 cm

An ancient Roman pottery fragment featuring a face on a perspex…

Roman Pottery Face Fragment on Perspex Stand

An ancient Roman pottery fragment featuring a face on a perspex stand, with certification, height 4.5 cm (fragment), height 8 cm (inc stand)

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, five spouts,…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, five spouts, rounded bowl, length 10 cm

Six Roman pelta shaped metal belt fittings, 2nd century, with…

Six Roman pelta shaped metal belt fittings, 2nd century, with carved filigree style detailing, diameter 2-3 cm

Two small Roman terracotta lamps

Roman Terracotta Lamps Pair

Two small Roman terracotta lamps

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

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

Terracotta Roman half head on a wooden stand. 24 cm high…

Terracotta Roman Half Head on Wooden Stand - 24cm High

Terracotta Roman half head on a wooden stand. 24 cm high including the stand.

Carved Roman stone head 12 cm high

Roman Stone Head: Carved Miniature Masterpiece

Carved Roman stone head 12 cm high

Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp. Pale buff colour with…

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp from Alexandria, 2nd/3rd Century AD

Ancient Roman terracotta oil lamp. Pale buff colour with impressed design. Large feeding hole & smaller wick hole. Small lug handle. Certificate of authenticity available & indicates origin as 2nd/3rd century AD & found in a catacomb in Alexandria, Egypt…

An Roman pale glass bottle with blue lustre detail, rounded…

Roman Blue Lustre Glass Bottle on Stand

An Roman pale glass bottle with blue lustre detail, rounded long body with a short neck & collared lip, on perpex stand, with certificate, height 7.5 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 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

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

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

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

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

A collection of Roman arrow heads, Haltwhistle, UK, 1st-4th…

A collection of Roman arrow heads, Haltwhistle, UK, 1st-4th century AD, length 8-12 cm

A collection of Roman bronze rings, canterbury, 1st-4th century…

A collection of Roman bronze rings, canterbury, 1st-4th century AD

A Roman green glass drinking cup, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded…

A Roman green glass drinking cup, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded body, flaired rim

A Roman silver denarius Julius Caesar/Aeneas c.47-46BC

Julius Caesar's Silver Denarius with Aeneas, 47-46BC

A Roman silver denarius Julius Caesar/Aeneas c.47-46BC

Ancient Roman coin Constantine 1 (AD 307-337), follis, Obv.…

Ancient Roman Coin of Constantine I, Follis (AD 307-337)

Ancient Roman coin Constantine 1 (AD 307-337), follis, Obv. Laurate and cuirassed bust of Constantine 1, to right, Rev. 2 soldiers each with spear and standard, wt. 2.5g.

A Roman amphora, 20 cm high

Small Roman Amphora: A Miniature Artifact

A Roman amphora, 20 cm high

Marcel Verte, (1960) 'Virgil's Ecologues' signed by the…

Illustrated Ecologues of Virgil

Marcel Verte, (1960) 'Virgil's Ecologues' signed by the Hungarian artist, delicately illustrated, numbered limited edition of the ancient Roman epic poem. Slipcased hardback with gilt spine