The backdrop of a fatherland, bearing in relief the figure of MARS - or of an indigenous warrior deity syncretized with this Latin god - represented...

The backdrop of a fatherland, bearing in relief the figure of MARS - or of an indigenous warrior deity syncretized with this Latin god - represented as a legionary. The caption runs around, along the edge of the disc. The final formula, V (otum). S (olvit). L (ibens). M (erito), highlights clear votive objectives. However, the overall interpretation of the caption has not proved consensual. (...) The precious offering - of silver, with gold encrusted letters - was deposited in a shrine, or t...

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Europeana

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The backdrop of a fatherland, bearing in relief the figure of MARS - or of an indigenous warrior deity syncretized with this Latin god - represented...

Object Type

Ourivesaria

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