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LOT 0705
Roman Silver Ring with Standing Figure
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.86 grams, 17.85 mm overall, 16.54 x 13.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).
Flat-section hoop and discoid bezel, incuse noched border enclosing a standing figure (perhaps Victory) holding a staff with a second staff to its rear, flanked by laurel leaves; chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A69.
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