Obviously we are going to see a lot more of this as poorly-curated ephemeral personal collections of what was once archaeological evidence are scattered (jumble sale find). "Can detectorists be archaeologists?" some simpleton asked....
Apparently it was a 'Theodosius I AE2. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor standing facing, head right, holding standard and globe. Mintmark ANTA' (Antioch, Syria).
Now, what happened to the rest of this individual's 'collection'? Where are all those artefacts now? Is this the way we should be treating the archaeological heritage?
Now, what happened to the rest of this individual's 'collection'? Where are all those artefacts now? Is this the way we should be treating the archaeological heritage?
1 comment:
hi Paul,you will be surprised what can turn up at these kind of sales.there are thousands of pieces out there.with the british army spread all over the middle east for the good part of 200 years many portable pieces were brought home.i myself have found pieces in provincial sales from deceased estates thrown into boxes with bits of old china ect.i have found greek and roman oil lamps,coins and even the odd miniature apulian vase.the sad thing is that any ligitimately found pieces will be tainted and linked with the recent looting.
kyri.
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