Roman Gold Ring: Chalcedony Intaglio of Athena

An ancient Roman gold finger ring with a chalcedony gem intaglio image of Athena (Minerva) standing draped, wearing a Corinthian helmet, with a shield and spear in her right hand, an owl seated upon her right forearm, and holding a phiale in her left.

Ca. 2nd - 3rd Century AD.
Diameter: 3/4 in. (2.2 cm).
Weight: 7.4 gm.
Size: 3 1/2.

Formerly in a German private collection since the 1990's.