Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A ROMAN GOLD RING. BEARDED MALE PORTRAIT.
A ROMAN GOLD RING. BEARDED MALE PORTRAIT.
2nd century A.D.
Bezel 14x19 mm; int. Size 17x18 mm; 23,86 gr
With rounded hoop, flatten within expanding upwards and ending with an oval engraved bezel; the bearded male portrait facing right features Antoninus Pius (86-161). Wear marks. Roman emperor from A.D. 138 to 161. Mild-mannered and capable, he was the fourth of the “five good emperors” who guided the empire through an 84-year period (96–180) of internal peace and prosperity. His family originated in Gaul, and his father and grandfathers had all been consuls.
Provenance: This lot is sold under temporary import status.