System1988 found this item about a Roman-era shield button bearing an image of Alexander. It was found in Denmark by metal detectorists.
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Metal button found in Denmark
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Re: Metal button found in Denmark
That's fascinating. At my first glance I thought "how on earth can they tell that's supposed to be Alexander?" But yes, you can clearly see the ram's horns and the wavy hair.Alexias wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:41 pm System1988 found this item about a Roman-era shield button bearing an image of Alexander. It was found in Denmark by metal detectorists.
https://greekreporter.com/2024/04/12/br ... e%20Great.
Great find!
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Re: Metal button found in Denmark
Thank you Alexias for posting this since i couldnt do it . But there is also another bronze head of Alexander -a new find-just so small - brilliant but i cant remember the publication.
As about the first item ,how surrealistic is the location of the find....Denmark !!!
As about the first item ,how surrealistic is the location of the find....Denmark !!!
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Re: Metal button found in Denmark
This article mentions a silver-gilt button depicting Alexander, also found in Denmark. Not sure if this is the one you mean! https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/69970