Roman Magical Gemstone
2nd century BC-1st century AD. An agate discoid gemstone with chamfered edge, intaglio anguiped to one face and legend 'NPKAI' to the reverse, '?X', 'TO?', 'NIK' and 'XEH' to the rim. 2.74 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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2nd century BC-1st century AD. An agate discoid gemstone with chamfered edge, intaglio anguiped to one face and legend 'NPKAI' to the reverse, '?X', 'TO?', 'NIK' and 'XEH' to the rim. 2.74 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent.
Condition Report: Fine condition.