Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Portrait of Faustina II Circa 2nd century AD This charming gold ring features a thin hoop with a carinated profile that gradually expands to support a large bezel. The bezel, hammered out of the same piece as the ring, is engraved with the profile of a female head, facing right. The depiction includes a prominent nose, small lips, slightly pointed chin, rounded cheeks, and deep-set eyes, all under a finely coiffed hairstyle with the hair gathered into a back bun, possibly portraying Faustina II. Faustina II, also known as Annia Galeria Faustina Minor, was a prominent Roman empress who lived from approximately 130 AD to 175 AD. She was the daughter of Emperor Antoninus Pius and Empress Faustina the Elder, and she became the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's most respected rulers. Faustina II is renowned for her influential role in the Roman imperial family and her contributions to the social and political life of the empire. Dimensions: Diameter 19.96mm; US Size 10 1/4; UK Size U; weight 10.8g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.