Roman Gold Ring with IHS and Fish Gemstone. 3rd-4th century A.D. Hollow-formed hoop with broad shoulders, shallow cell with inset jasper intaglio of a fish with cross potent above and 'IHC' retrograde below; possibly a marriage. 2.49 grams, 20.11 mm overall, 11.35 x 14.74 mm internal diameter. (3/4 in.).

From the E.M. collection, acquired in Washington DC, USA, in the 1960s. Shown to Sotheby’s, Bond Street, London, UK, in 1980, authenticated and described as Roman Christian, gifted to the present owner in 2004. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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