Rare Roman Military 'Victory Seated' Bronze Mount
Copper alloy, 8.05 grams, 30.06 mm. Circa 1st-3rd century AD. Facing figure of Victory seated, with her wings spread to the sides and hands resting on the arms of her throne. There are two round securing pins on the reverse. She was the goddess of victory, daughter of Pallas and Styx and was often an attendant of Zeus or Athena; she was also presided over all contests, athletics and the military. A rare piece in extremely fine condition. Ex old English collection.