Ancient Roman Bronze Bread-Stamps

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd - 4th Century AD. Great bronze bread-stamp. In the shape of an "S" with large handle with angled shoulder and top. On base in relief: FLOR.M.C, probably the name of the merchant. L: 2" (5.1 cm). An interesting stamp! Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York. #A11202: $575

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-5th Century AD. A large rectangular bread stamp with large circular handle, incised SEXANNI APRODISI within a linear border. An interesting stamp with thick patination. Handle repaired where it meets the base of the stamp. W: 2 1/4" (5.7 cm). Ex East Coast collection, ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York. Awesome display-piece! #RA5204: SOLD


A preserved loaf of bread discovered at Pompeii, with impression of a similar stamp (mid 1st century AD)


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Ancient Rome, 1st-5th century AD. Amazing large bronze bread stamp. Reads "MIAVILIXX HIAERONIS"
Incredible deep emerald-green patina. Thick and heavy. Remarkably well preserved and with excellent eye-appeal!
Measures 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) long. Small drop of red wax on back from an early museum collection (could eaily be removed if desired). Ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York. #RA2810: $845 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-5th century AD. Gorgeous bronze bread-stamp. Reads "AVRI V L(IS)VE(S). Lovely emerald-green patina, some original earthen encrustation. Remarkably well preserved--a beautiful piece! Measures 40 mm 1 1/2 inches) long. Ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York. #RA5204: SOLD