Code: 12742
This is an ancient Roman silver amulet, dating to the 2nd - 3rd century A.D. The amulet depicts a profile head of Mercury wearing a winged petasos, and having his cloak over his shoulder. Such an amulet would have been worn to bring swiftness in travel and trade, with Mercury being patronised as the god of commerce and travel. This wonderful item was a metal detector found in Godmanchester, England, and has been in a private collection for many years. The amulet has a runic symbol cut on the back, adding more mystery
OBJECT: Amulet
CULTURE: Roman
DATE: c. 2nd - 3rd century AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 16mm x 14mm x 3mm
WEIGHT: 3.52 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. private collection, Nottingham. Originally found in Godmanchester UK
