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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Jan 13, 2021, 07:24 PM

Title: Roman gem on display in Colchester found to be centuries older than thought
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jan 13, 2021, 07:24 PM
https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/colchester-castle-roman-gem-older-than-thought-6902438

presumably now 'non-Roman'?
Title: Re: Roman gem on display in Colchester found to be centuries older than thought
Post by: Duncan Head on Jan 13, 2021, 08:01 PM
Merely Republican rather than Imperial, I think.
Title: Re: Roman gem on display in Colchester found to be centuries older than thought
Post by: Imperial Dave on Jan 13, 2021, 08:17 PM
would be nice to work out if brought over in the 1st invasion, trade or an heirloom