As many visitors over time have asked for figures and other things Roman, I decided to create this little online shop.
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A set of five packaged, finely reproduced metal Roman figures each of which stands approximately 4cm (1.57 inches) high with an antique pewter finish, comprising a gladiator, praetorian, legionary, standard bearer and centurion.
US$ 3.60 (ca. UK£ 2.00) for the whole set
'Military Masters' Figures
A series of highly detailed figures which stand approximately 6cm (2.36 inches) high and are made from English lead-free pewter. Each figure comes boxed and is supplied with historical information.
Infantryman, Legion II Adiutrix
This infantryman carries an oval shield. His helmet is crested with a horsehair plume and carries a short sword.
US$ 3.60 (ca. UK£ 2.00)
Standard Bearer
The standard bearer carried his standard and a small round shield on his back. He wears armour plates on his kilt and on his upper arms and wears a groin guard.
US$ 3.60 (ca. UK£ 2.00)
Centurion, Legion II Augusta
The Legion II Augusta was established at Caerleon in Britain in the first century AD. The centurion has a plume on his helmet and carries a sword and dagger as his weapons. Note also the greaves (shin guards) which also signify his rank.
US$ 3.60 (ca. UK£ 2.00)
Centurion, Legion XX Valeria
The Legion XX Valeria was based at Chester in Britain during the 1st century AD. His helmet has the typical crest running across it from side to side. He wears chain mail armour and carries greaves (shin guards) which further signify his rank.
US$ 3.60 (ca. UK£ 2.00)
Julius Caesar
US$ 3.60 (ca. UK£ 2.00)
Gladiator
A figure of a 'Retiarius', a gladiator who was armed with a net, trident and dagger
Very detailed, delicately painted figures.
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Painted Figures
Cavalry Figures
These four detailed reproduction Roman Cavalry Figures stand approximately 4cm (1.57 inches) high and are manufactured from lead-free pewter. Each figure comes packaged with historical information.
Cavalry Officer
This cavalry officer wears a Gallic style helmet and scale armour. His sword would be double bladed and had a hilt made of ivory.
US$ 2.70 (ca. UK£ 1.50)
Cavalryman on Parade
Cavalry units often indulged in lavish displays of their riding and fighting skills. Ornate equipment was worn on these occasions and for parades. This cavalry man wears a typical parade uniform.
Temporarily out of Stock!
US$ 2.70 (ca. UK£ 1.50)
Praetorian Commander
The squadron commander is holding a hexagonal shield with scorpions emblazoned on it and wears a chain mail shirt over his tunic. He also carries three short throwing spears.
US$ 2.70(ca. UK£ 1.50)
Praetorian Flagbearer
This cavalryman wore a bronze helmet with a scorpion embossed onto each cheek guard. He is carrying a vexilla flag. The scorpion identifies him as being from the praetorian cavalry.
This highly detailed miniature is of a legionary centurion helmet of the time of emperor Vespasian. The helmet's crest would have been of horsehair.
It is the size of a thimble and comes supplied boxed with brief historical notes.
$ 4.50 (ca. UK£ 2.50)
The Roman ruler shows measurements and a guide to Roman numerals. The ruler is just over 30cm (12 inches) long and shows measurements in centimetres and inches. - US$ 1.80 (ca. UK£ 1.00)
This single coin pack contains a Denarius of Hadrian. The pack gives a brief summary of Hadrian's reign.
US$ 1.80 (ca. UK£ 1.00)
A Follis of Constantine
This single coin pack contains a Follis of Constantine. The pack gives a brief summary of Constantine's reign.
US$ 1.80 (ca. UK£ 1.00)
The Invasion of Britain
This pack contains a Denarius of Caesar and a Gold Stater of Catuvellauni. The pack describes how Caesar made two unsuccessful military expeditions to Britain and how the Celts resisted.
US$ 2.70 (ca. UK£ 1.50)
The Romans in Britain
This pack contains a Denarius of Vespasian 69-79 AD and an Aureus of Domitian 81-96 AD. This describes how Vespasian and his son Domitian helped conquer Britain.
US$ 2.70 (ca. UK£ 1.50)
Military Campaigns & Rebellion in Britain
This pack contains a Sesertius of Nero 54-68 AD and a Denarius of Titus 79-81 AD. The packs information describes the rebellion led by Boudicca and how it was crushed.
US$ 2.70 (ca. UK£ 1.50)
The Roman Occupation of Britain
This pack contains a Dupondius of Hadrian, an Aureus of Claudius and an As of Claudius. The pack describes the Roman occupation and the cities and roads the built.
US$3.60 (ca. UK£ 2.00)
Roman Coin Collection
This pack contains an Aureus of Claudius 41-45 AD, a Denarius of Augustus 27BC-14AD, a Sesertius of Faustina I, a Dupondius of Nero 54-68 AD and an As of Antoninus Pius 138-161 AD. The pack describes how money was made by striking discs between two dies, how information was sent on coins and what could have been purchased with Roman money.
Roman Centurion Helmet Key Ring
This highly detailed miniature is of a legionary centurion helmet of the time of emperor Vespasian. The helmet's crest would have been of horsehair. It is the size of a thimble and comes attached to a key ring.
$ 4.50 (ca. UK£ 2.50)
Sesertius Key Ring
A replica sestertius, attached to a key ring.
US$ 1.80 (ca. UK£ 1.00)
The snake ring design was popular with the Romans during the first century AD. Jewellery was made from a range of metals including gold, silver and copper allows with the finer items being imported. - $ 1.80 (ca. UK£ 1.00)