Rare, roman silver engraved seal. Male portrait, in profile to...

Rare, roman silver engraved seal. Male portrait, in profile to the left, surrounded by the inscription LEONTI-VIVAS. The effigy is characterized by a short hairflow and a drawn beard, both referable to the imperial models of the end of the 3rd century A.D. ((Massimino Daia, Costanzo Cloro, Massenzio). The inscription contains an auspicious meaning, addressed to Leontius. The metal setting was probably mounted into a ring, traces of which are still on the reverse. Excellent preservation. End of the 3rd- Beginning of the 4th century A.D. For a reference to the same inscription: Alföldi, M.R. - 1950 - Aranykincselet Brigetioból a III. Század végéröl, vol. 48-49, pp. 5-9.
diam. 9,5 x 3,5 mm