A unique gold fibula from the Roman Empire was attempted to be sold at auction.

A rare artifact, possessing exceptional historical and cultural significance, was attempted to be sold by a resident of Odessa through an online auction. The attempt at illegal sale was reported by a specialist from the National Museum of History of Ukraine, prompting law enforcement to conduct operational activities.

This information was conveyed by UNN citing the Office of the Prosecutor General.

Law enforcement prevented the sale of a rare artifact from the 1st-2nd century. The item in question is a unique fibula from the 1st-2nd century, characteristic of the Germanic cultures of Central Europe and associated with the Marcomannic Wars of the Roman Empire. A representative from the National Museum of History of Ukraine discovered that a resident of Odessa was attempting to sell the artifact on an internet auction. He reported this to the prosecutor's office:

During operational activities, law enforcement identified the seller and seized the fibula.

According to the prosecutor's office report, an art expertise has been appointed to confirm the authenticity and value of the fibula.

After the completion of the expertise, the valuable artifact will be transferred to the collections of the National Museum of History of Ukraine for further storage and study.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing within the framework of criminal proceedings regarding the illegal appropriation of found or someone else's property that accidentally came into the possession of an individual (part 1 of Article 193 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

Reminder,

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