I know this is under the Ancient Coins Forum, but I managed to obtain a couple of ancient "things", not coins, that might be interesting to some of you? I love history, and these are certainly "historical", at least to me. I decided on the title, "Ancient Artifacts", and decided I would "Google" that title to make sure it fit. It basically stated something created by humans, of an historical nature, especially occurring before the end of the Roman Empire. Well, these do that. A Roman sling projectile made out of Lead. It's 0.75" wide by 1.25" long. And, as you can see, basically football shaped. The second item is a hand made Roman Nail used in building a Roman Fortress in 82 A.D. It's 2.375" long. I know they're not coins, but still interesting to me. Hope y'all find some interest, too.
Cool. I only wish to detect in faraway lands. Thanks for sharing! Now I have to re-look at my domestic finds here.
Cool! I started an artifacts megathread some time ago. Here is a Roman bronze bracelet that's actually a prize option in my giveaway, should you choose to enter.
I have a few items Large Bronze Age Brush-Decorated 'Teapot' 16th-14th century BC A squat terracotta vessel with broad base, rounded body, low rim with collar, short spout, the shoulder with band of brushed texturing. 1.5 kg, 20cm (8"). Mid-Eastern Large Apuleian Blackware Skyphos. Southern Italy, 4th century BC. Large black ware two handled wine cup with wide mouth. 4.25” high, 4” diameter 6.5” C. 4th century AD Roman redware terracotta bowl decorated with incised concentric circles to rim. 158mm outer diam A Roman pale green glass bottle, 1st - 2nd Century A.D. the piriform body with lightly indented bottom and long tubular neck with wide inward folded rim. H: 4 in. (10.8 cm).
I didn't realize that thread was there, or I would have posted there. I like the bracelet and wouldn't mind having it, but you forgot one detail, I'd have to "win" the giveaway to actually get it, lol. I know. Can't win if I don't enter. Thanks for the link.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing. I wonder what the Roman bottle would have been used for? Going to see if I can find out, when I've got time. Thanks again
Forget the coins, those are so neat. I have a few Roman items but my favorites are the 6 glass bottles from Ancient Rome.
Same here! Mine are in a large curio that allow me to enjoy them throughout the day. It's not a truly 'short' video, but if you'd like to see a video of (most of) my artifact collection, see this new thread I just posted: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/ancient-artifact-cabinet-and-a-few-fossils-meteorites.419097/
