*A Roman gold engraved ring. Male portrait.
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*A Roman gold engraved ring. Male portrait.
*A Roman gold engraved ring. Male portrait.
Date 2nd century A.D.
Period Roman imperial
Origin Temporary Import, London, consignment, TA
Medium gold
Dimension 1.9 x 1.4 cm (0³/₄ x 0¹/₂ inches)
With rounded hoop, flatten within expanding upwards and ending with an oval engraved bezel; the bearded male portrait facing right features Antoninus Pius (86-161). Wear marks.
Roman emperor from 138 A.D. to 161 A.D. Mild-mannered and capable, he was the fourth of the “five good emperors” who guided the empire through an 84-year period (96-180 A.D) of internal peace and prosperity. His family originated in Gaul, and his father and grandfathers had all been consuls.
Roman emperor from 138 A.D. to 161 A.D. Mild-mannered and capable, he was the fourth of the “five good emperors” who guided the empire through an 84-year period (96-180 A.D) of internal peace and prosperity. His family originated in Gaul, and his father and grandfathers had all been consuls.
Date: 2nd century A.D.
Period: Roman imperial
Origin: Temporary Import, London, consignment, TA
Medium: gold
Dimension: 1.9 x 1.4 cm (0³/₄ x 0¹/₂ inches)
Provenance: Formerly in a Swiss private collection, since the 1980s
Then by descent
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