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A heavy Roman gold ring with a bust of Minerva on a nicolo intaglio, 3rd century, Massive ring with nicolo intaglio on an oval face, depicting a bust of Minerva wearing a helmet. The narrow shank distinctly widens towards the flared shoulders with a pronounced curve. Minimal ancient scratches and dents. Otherwise intact. Maximum width 26 mm, inner width 18 mm. Intaglio size 10 x 12 mm. Weight g. Provenance: South German private collection, acquired in the 1990s. Roman Empire, ancient world, ancient times, historic, historical ancient world, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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