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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D. Related: Babylonian tablet preserves student's ...
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A Stunning Late 2nd-Century Roman Gold Ring with a Carved Venus Victrix Gem and Carolingian Coins Found in French Brittany
Among the most remarkable finds is a Roman gold ring, dated between the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE. The ring was discovered along a stretch of a Roman-origin road, studied as part of the excavation.
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Roman Leather shield panel
It is thought that this panel was originally part of a Roman shield, as indicated by the curved edges and central indentation where a shield boss could have been originally placed. Shields would ...