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Roman Amethyst Gemstone of the Goddess Minerva Roman Amethyst Gemstone of the Goddess Minerva Roman Amethyst Gemstone of the Goddess Minerva
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LOT 0003

Roman Amethyst Gemstone of the Goddess Minerva

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

3/8 in. (0.48 grams, 11 mm).

Plano-convex in section with incuse bust of Minerva wearing a Corinthian-style crested helmet; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.

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LOT 0003

Roman Amethyst Gemstone of the Goddess Minerva

Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)

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