This large longsword, described as Victorian or older in style but likely of modern origin, features a substantial 36 1/2 inch blade with a 6 1/4 inch fuller. One side of the ricasso is marked with a distinctive emblem of a hand holding an extended sword by the blade, while the opposite ricasso is fitted with an attached coin appearing to be an ancient Roman copper coin. The sword is mounted with an 8 1/4 inch guard, copper-wrapped handle, and a globular pommel with four raised sections, all decorated with foliate ornament. The sword measures approximately 44 inches overall and weighs approximately 2.45 pounds.
Large decorative longswords of this type draw heavily from European medieval and Renaissance sword traditions, often blending historical design language with later romantic, Victorian, or modern revival craftsmanship. Features such as foliate decoration, symbolic maker-style marks, and embedded ancient-style coins were intended to evoke antiquity, chivalry, and the prestige of old European arms. While the piece is likely of modern origin, its scale, ornament, and unusual coin detail give it strong display presence.
With its long blade, unique ricasso mark, embedded ancient-style coin, copper-wrapped grip, foliate decoration, and commanding size, this sword is a visually striking decorative weapon. It is well suited for collectors seeking an imposing display sword with historicist European styling and unusual detail.
