Roman “headstud” brooch

Go back 40 years and Roman brooches of any type were quite rare. Over the intervening years detectorists have dug up thousands of them and they continue to surface very regularly.

Glyn’s find is an example of the headstud type. The fastening pin is missing (as usual) but the decoration is attractive and there is no sign of any corrosion. Overall, it is in really good condition.

The loop at the pin swivel end was used to attach a chain to. Brooches would be worn in pairs with the chain hanging between them. This one must have been made in Britain, as loops do not occur on brooches that were imported.

Valuation

Roman brooches are so common today that they have to be unusual and in very good condition to be of any real value in cash terms. Even though the preservation of this one is well above average my highest auction estimate would be £30 to £50. On a good day it might reach the upper figure but on a bad day it might not even sell for the lower figure.

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