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Roman intaglio (Minerva with Victoriola)
Complete. Minerva standing front and facing left. She wears a crested helmet and (?) a peplos, and the aegis. In her left hand she holds a spear and shield; in her right a victoriola with a wreath and palm. With very heavy wear to the crown.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
67.264A
Find Information
Site Name: Museum Street, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1967
Notes: from the site of the frigidarium at the baths
Acquisition
donation, 6/8/1981
Measurements
length / mm:14
width / mm:10.9
thickness / mm:4.5
Material
Cornelian
Location
Caerleon: Case 13 Gemstones
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