1st-3rd century AD. A silver crescent pendant, lunula, with tapering lozenge-section arms and hammered terminals, applied suspension loop above. 3 grams, 22mm (1"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. A lunar pendant was worn by girls in ancient Rome as an apotropaic amulet for protection against evil forces. The equivalent pendant for boys was the bulla. [No Reserve]