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	Reference: RNA15 / Cat. No. Period: Roman Origin: Tunisia Date: 165 – 250 AD Description: On discus: winged Victoria r., her l. foot resting on support (helmet?), her r. hand holding a small circular shield mounted on a palm tree, the shield inscribed 'VIC AV' in two lines, bow and quiver(?) at r., three oval shields scattered at l. Manufacture: Mould made. Size (cm): L. 11.6 (eh), W. 9.7, H. 3.9 (eh) Condition: Repaired crack, handle restored. Notes: Cf. (subject) Deneauve, 914, 968 (shield inscribed VIC AVG FEL), 969; Hayes, 276; (mark) Deneauve, 958. Comments: The inscription on the shield is an abbreviated form of Victoria Augusti, announcing the victory of the emperor, and the objects scattered around represent the spoils. A depiction of Victoria in the act of inscribing a shield is included on Trajan's Column (completed 113 AD).
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