Roman - Gold Ring with 'Standing Figure' Nicolo Intaglio Gemstone > Lot No. 655

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. A plain hoop, D-shaped with rounded shoulders, the bezel set with a pale blue Nicolo intaglio gemstone depicting a standing deity holding a transverse sceptre.

Measurements:
12.08 grams, 23.43 mm, 19.56 wide internal.

Condition:
Very fine. Rare.

Provenance:
Property of a gentleman.

Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500 (EUR 1,240 - 1,860; USD 1,580 - 2,370)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £900