Roman Bronze Ring with Scorpion and EI

拍品描述

1st-2nd century A.D. Featuring a flat-section hoop and a bezel with a scorpion with a raised tail and the letters 'EI'. 2.23 grams, 19.41 mm overall, 16.06 x 13.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (3/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. It is possible that the ring was carried by a Pretorian guardsman, as the scorpion was one of their emblems. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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