Ave!
Brooch, Tubular-headed, ca. 2nd Cent. AD
Copper alloy; 33mm/26.5gm!
Con/ Missing pin, otherwise, As Fabricated; near unblemished green patina, cleaned and waxed.
Ref/ Hattatt 1228
Seller's Note/ This tubular-headed covered-spring fibula is rather remarkable not only due to it's size, weight and condition, but also for the serrations and large X engraved on the base. We've never seen, nor presented, one like this. Highly collectable!