Ca. 100 AD, Roman. Silver lunar amulet comprising a crescent moon with applied silver baubles and a wide suspension loop. In Roman mythology, Luna (the Moon) is sometimes viewed as a goddess in her own right, and sometimes appears as an epithet of more senior goddesses like Diana or Juno, meaning this item may be a sign of devotion to senior gods within the Roman pantheon. Excellent condition; on modern chain. wearable.Size: L:31mm / W:27mm ; 6.2g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.