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LOT 0947
Roman Silver Ring with Red Jasper Gemstone with Greek Inscription
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (11.13 grams, 24.93 mm overall, 19.05 x 13.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).
Broad hoop and plaque with jasper bezel, octagonal in section with Greek legend to the upper face 'CTEΦANOY' (belonging to Stephen); supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
UK private collection since 1956.
Formed in the 1950s by Mr and Mrs S. Broukal, thence by descent.
Private collection, England.
Literature
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 286, 290, for type.
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LOT 0947
Roman Silver Ring with Red Jasper Gemstone with Greek Inscription
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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