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Ancient Roman gold ring with helmet intaglio, circa 3rd century AD.

Yellow Gold

£6,300

Ancient Roman gold ring with helmet intaglio. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio finely engraved with a helmet in a closed back collet setting, encircled by a fine wirework border, all to a slim flat shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 2.4g in weight, circa 3rd century AD.
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Reference Number 27607
Ring size: J The majority of items can be re-sized free of charge.
Period Ancient Roman
TOTAL / RING Weight 2.4 grams
Metal Yellow Gold
This ring is in fine condition, commensurate with its age.
In ancient Rome the helmet was an enduring emblem of Roman military prowess, discipline, and protection. The 3rd century AD was the late imperial period and was marked by heightened militarization and external threats. It saw an increasing emphasis on the soldier-emperor archetype, making such rings potent symbols of loyalty and status. Given the smaller size of this ring, it is possible that it would have been worn by the wife or daughter of a Roman soldier as a memento whilst he was away from home.
Ancient Roman gold ring with helmet intaglio, circa 3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman gold ring with helmet intaglio. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio finely engraved with a helmet in a closed back collet setting, encircled by a fine wirework border, all to a slim flat shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 2.4g in weight, circa 3rd century AD.
27607
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Yellow Gold
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6300.00
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