Small lead seal with inscription on one side. Possibly used to seal messages or some kind of Military product being transported throughout the Empire.  Three rows of clear letters reveal the following text:

VIC

TOR

XIII

Victor stands for Victorious or the goddess Victoria and XIII possibly stands for the 13th Legion "Gemina".  This Legion was recruited by Julius Caesar in 57 BC and was pivotal in helping Caesar win the civil war that ended the Republic. 

The 13th served with distinction during the Dacian wars(Bulgaria area) of the early 2nd Century under the reign of Trajan.  The Legion remained in that area until the Roman Empire collapsed in the 5th Century.

On the reverse is the bottom part of an Imperial Eagle.  Its tail feathers extend tot he left, while its muscular legs and talons are planted firmly at the base.  The neck extends upwards, however the head is off of the piece.  A circular pattern surrounds the outside, creating a border.

An ancient thick tan colored patina covers the entire piece.

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