Roman Silver Ring with Faunus Gemstone
2nd-early 3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with tapering shoulders, domed plaque with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio bust of a horned and bearded male, probably Faunus; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 353 for type. 14.12 grams, 25.18mm overall, 19.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980.
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
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2nd-early 3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with tapering shoulders, domed plaque with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio bust of a horned and bearded male, probably Faunus; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 353 for type. 14.12 grams, 25.18mm overall, 19.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980.
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
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