Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1502. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ROMAN. Imperial. Gold Finger Ring. Late 3rd-4th century AD. Ornate hollow-work gold band decorated with heavy scoll-work and pelleted appliqué with carnelian gemstone, engraved with intaglio of Mercury standing right, holding caduceus and purse. 15mm in diameter (inner measurement). Good condition, traces of encrustation, minor portion of bezel missing.