X-ray fluorescence tested ancient Roman Yellow gold Ring
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Description from the seller
Ca. AD 198–220. A red carnelian intaglio engraved with a male bust facing left, probably representing Emperor Caracalla. His hair is shown in short, thick locks combed back, with a trimmed beard and sideburns. His facial features are sharply defined: prominent brow, straight nose, large sunken eyes with a marked eyelid, and tightly closed lips over a square chin. Set in an oval bezel, the intaglio is mounted in a gold ring with a D-shaped hoop that broadens at the shoulders and gradually tapers towards the back.
For a similar example, see: Bagot J., Hephaestus’ Legacy: A Monument to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, no. 337.
Size: D: 14.07 mm / US: 27/8 / UK: F
Weight: 5.38 g
Provenance: Private London collection; formerly part of a private South German collection, acquired in the 1980s–early 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, specialist in ancient jewellery.
XRF analysis confirms high-purity gold (94.39% Au), consistent with Roman imperial jewellery.
Cod. 5081189.251350
Ca. 198-220 d. C. Un intaglio de cornalina roja grabado con un busto masculino mirando hacia la izquierda, probablemente representando al emperador Caracalla. Su cabello está representado en mechones cortos y gruesos peinados hacia atrás, con barba recortada y patillas. Sus rasgos faciales están nítidamente definidos: ceja prominente, nariz recta, ojos grandes y hundidos con un párpado marcado, y labios bien cerrados sobre una barbilla cuadrada. Engastado en un bisel ovalado, el intaglio está montado en un anillo de oro con un aro en forma de D que se ensancha en los hombros y se estrecha gradualmente hacia la espalda. Para un ejemplar similar, véase: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: Un monumento a una colección privada de anillos y glípticos antiguos, n.º 337. Tamaño: D: 14,07 mm / EE. UU.: 27/8 / RU: F; Peso: 5,38 g
Procedencia: Colección privada de Londres; Anteriormente perteneciente a una colección privada del sur de Alemania, entre los años 80 y principios de los 90. Este artículo ha sido revisado por el Registro de Pérdidas de Arte. Revisado por Sami Fortune, especialista en joyería antigua.
El análisis XRF confirma oro de alta pureza (94,39 % Au), coherente con la joyería imperial romana.
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At Severus Numismatics, our passion is collecting stories in the form of coins and archaeological pieces. As passionate collectors and history enthusiasts, we have assembled an extraordinary collection of coins spanning continents and eras.
Our online store is more than a place to acquire valuable pieces: it is a gateway to the past that allows numismatics enthusiasts to explore the legacy of civilizations through the treasures they minted. Our team is here to guide you on your journey through the fascinating history of humanity, reflected in the metal of our coins and archaeological pieces.
Translated by Google TranslateCa. AD 198–220. A red carnelian intaglio engraved with a male bust facing left, probably representing Emperor Caracalla. His hair is shown in short, thick locks combed back, with a trimmed beard and sideburns. His facial features are sharply defined: prominent brow, straight nose, large sunken eyes with a marked eyelid, and tightly closed lips over a square chin. Set in an oval bezel, the intaglio is mounted in a gold ring with a D-shaped hoop that broadens at the shoulders and gradually tapers towards the back.
For a similar example, see: Bagot J., Hephaestus’ Legacy: A Monument to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, no. 337.
Size: D: 14.07 mm / US: 27/8 / UK: F
Weight: 5.38 g
Provenance: Private London collection; formerly part of a private South German collection, acquired in the 1980s–early 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, specialist in ancient jewellery.
XRF analysis confirms high-purity gold (94.39% Au), consistent with Roman imperial jewellery.
Cod. 5081189.251350
Ca. 198-220 d. C. Un intaglio de cornalina roja grabado con un busto masculino mirando hacia la izquierda, probablemente representando al emperador Caracalla. Su cabello está representado en mechones cortos y gruesos peinados hacia atrás, con barba recortada y patillas. Sus rasgos faciales están nítidamente definidos: ceja prominente, nariz recta, ojos grandes y hundidos con un párpado marcado, y labios bien cerrados sobre una barbilla cuadrada. Engastado en un bisel ovalado, el intaglio está montado en un anillo de oro con un aro en forma de D que se ensancha en los hombros y se estrecha gradualmente hacia la espalda. Para un ejemplar similar, véase: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: Un monumento a una colección privada de anillos y glípticos antiguos, n.º 337. Tamaño: D: 14,07 mm / EE. UU.: 27/8 / RU: F; Peso: 5,38 g
Procedencia: Colección privada de Londres; Anteriormente perteneciente a una colección privada del sur de Alemania, entre los años 80 y principios de los 90. Este artículo ha sido revisado por el Registro de Pérdidas de Arte. Revisado por Sami Fortune, especialista en joyería antigua.
El análisis XRF confirma oro de alta pureza (94,39 % Au), coherente con la joyería imperial romana.
#goldmania
Seller's Story
At Severus Numismatics, our passion is collecting stories in the form of coins and archaeological pieces. As passionate collectors and history enthusiasts, we have assembled an extraordinary collection of coins spanning continents and eras.
Our online store is more than a place to acquire valuable pieces: it is a gateway to the past that allows numismatics enthusiasts to explore the legacy of civilizations through the treasures they minted. Our team is here to guide you on your journey through the fascinating history of humanity, reflected in the metal of our coins and archaeological pieces.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
X-ray fluorescence tested ancient Roman
Metal
Yellow gold
Century/timeframe
198-220 d. C.
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
5.38 g
Year acquired
2025
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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