2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with expanding D-section hoop, tiered bezel with inset red jasper gemstone, intaglio motif of helmetted Minerva facing left. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 235.12.83 grams, 27.39mm overall, 19.22mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.