Roman Gold Inscribed Bead Ring
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1st century AD or later. A substantial gold Roman style round-section U-shaped hoop with scrolled finials supporting a transverse-mounted banded agate bead with inscribed legends 'IVSTITIA' (justice) and 'ADSERIOR' (legal defender) in crude capitals. 49 grams, 53mm overall, 32.83 x 32.01mm internal diameter (2"). Acquired on the German art market in the 1990s. An Adserior was a legal representative who made a claim regarding the free or servile status of an individual.
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Very fine condition, usage wear.
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Roman Gold Inscribed Bead Ring
Estimate £3,000 - £4,000
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