Roman Bronze Ring with Bird
3rd-4th century A.D. Large disc bezel with standing bird and cross(?) within a ring, flanking discs with saltire in a ring. 2.87 grams, 23.05 mm overall, 20.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1 in.). Ex Garcia collection, France, 1990s. The bird probably represents the dove symbolising the Holy Spirit. [No Reserve]
Price realized | 85 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 60 GBP |