Two gold-plated beautifuly decorated Roman helmets, with gems, pearls and glass paste ornaments and Latin and Greek inscriptions on the edges, 4th century AD.
They were discovered in 1955 by a woman in the field in Berkasovo, Srem region, northern Serbia.
One at the right has Greek inscription, and the one at the left Latin inscriptions at the edges saying – “VICIT (LIC)INIANA”.
They probably belonged to cavalry officers of emperor Licinius, who was defeated in Battle of Cibalae, against emperor Constantine I in 314 or 316 AD.
These pieces are considered to be amongst the most beautiful Roman helmets ever found.
Collection of Museum of Vojvodina in Novi Sad.
A total of 3 golden helmets were found in Berkasovo. AFAIK there is one more golden helmet in Hungry, and that’s it, so they are very unique. But maybe someone can correct me.
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Two gold-plated beautifuly decorated Roman helmets, with gems, pearls and glass paste ornaments and Latin and Greek inscriptions on the edges, 4th century AD.
They were discovered in 1955 by a woman in the field in Berkasovo, Srem region, northern Serbia.
One at the right has Greek inscription, and the one at the left Latin inscriptions at the edges saying – “VICIT (LIC)INIANA”.
They probably belonged to cavalry officers of emperor Licinius, who was defeated in Battle of Cibalae, against emperor Constantine I in 314 or 316 AD.
These pieces are considered to be amongst the most beautiful Roman helmets ever found.
Collection of Museum of Vojvodina in Novi Sad.
A total of 3 golden helmets were found in Berkasovo. AFAIK there is one more golden helmet in Hungry, and that’s it, so they are very unique. But maybe someone can correct me.
That shit is sutton hoo AF