Roman inscribed Aucissa bow brooch. Circa 43-70 CE. 51 mm. 9...

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Roman inscribed Aucissa bow brooch. Circa 43-70 CE. 51 mm. 9.12g. Formed of an arched bow that is decorated with ribs along its length and a raised beaded row between and a plain border on each side. The head of the bow is inscribed 'AVCISSA' in relief. 
The Aucissa brooch (so-called after a number that have been discovered with the maker's name on the head) was introduced with the army in 43 CE and is often known as the 'soldier's brooch' as it appears widely on military sites during the first phase (to 70 CE).