A ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUÉ BUST OF ZEUS / JUPITER

A ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUÉ BUST OF ZEUS / JUPITER

Circa 1st–3rd century AD

Cast bronze bust of a bearded deity with long wavy hair, full curled beard and draped shoulders. Hollow reverse with remains of the original attachment tang. Height approx. 45mm, width 33 mm. Weight 57.7 g.

Dark green patina with areas of red cuprite, uncleaned and intact. Good very fine condition with natural earthen deposits.

Provenance: Ex private collection, West Palm Beach, Florida; acquired by present owner as classic_coins_inc.