3rd century AD. A slender bronze finger ring with ellipsoid bezel, inset agate gemstone with intaglio profile bust of Minerva wearing a crested helmet. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 266.1.28 grams, 19.17mm overall, 16.52mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). From a Dutch private collection; formerly in a European collection, acquired before 1980.[No Reserve]