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Here is a chance to acquire an affordable small lot of various ancient bronze items attributed to the ancient Celts and ancient Romans. The collection includes a bent fibula, as well as jewelry pendants and amulets. Perfect to be used as teaching aids, or to introduce a young collector the educational world of ancient artifacts. All have their original patinas still intact. The six-pointed star (hexagram) pendant is interesting as it predates the use of such symbol in Judaism. There's also a phallic amulet that was used for fertility and strength.
HISTORY
The Roman Empire was a unique association of peoples and places such as the Mediterranean World had never seen before. What had been a patchwork of Hellenistic monarchies, independent city-states, and Celtic tribes was miraculously united into one great political entity. At its peak rule, the Roman Empire stretched from Spain to Syria and England to Egypt. The Roman Republic was founded in 509 B.C. and in its earliest times, was ruled by kings and chieftains. In 27 B.C., the Empire was formally established with the title of "Augustus" given to its then ruler Octavian. From that point on, the emperor was referred to as "Augustus", his immediate heir "Caesar" and imperial wives were titled "Augusta".
Our modern world today benefits much from a host of technological innovations first given to us by the ancient Romans. From simple inventions such as blown glass and underground sewer systems to major concepts in engineering and the Roman calendar.
Much of the success of the Empire can be attributed to the protection afforded by its near invincible war machine, the Roman army. Many tactics and weapons were first pioneered by this massive military force and just the thought of having to challenge this entity thwarted many a foreign enemy. Those that were brave (or foolish) enough to go up against Rome's military were quickly made examples of to the rest of the world. The technology and strength of the Roman military was the guardian of this great society for some 500 years.