Auction 160 – 3 - 8 September 2024
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 03.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: We, 04.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 05.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 06.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Su, 08.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 04.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 05.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 06.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Su, 08.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
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Description
4th century A.D. or later. Hand-forged with square-section spikes. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 5, Witham, 2002, p.79, fig.1. 8.74 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.).
Caltrops have been recovered from Roman sites where military action took place, and from medieval fortresses areas. Caltrops were used to slow down an enemy infantry attack, and were a deterrent to mounted soldiers.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
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Bidding
| Price realized | 110 GBP |
| Starting price | 5 GBP |
| Estimate | 20 GBP |
The auction is closed.
