Roman iron ring with a red jasper gem. Artist: Unknown

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Roman iron finger-ring with a red jasper gem depicting the head of a beardless Hercules with lion's skin tied round his neck and the letters VS, 2nd century. Found in Malton, North Yorkshire. From the British Museum's collection.

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Size: 3072px × 4581px
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Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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