Roman Gemstone with Victory Coronation Scene with Hebrew Script. 2nd-3rd century A.D. A bifacial oval-shaped carnelian gemstone with bevelled edge, the obverse engraved with a scene composed of multiple figures standing on a ground line, crescent moon between two stars above, from left possibly the god Helios (or Serapis) being crowned by Victory, the central standing figure of Isis holding a cornucopia, fronted by an eagle holding a wreath in its beak, crowned by another winged Victory; partial inscription below; reverse bearing five lines of later inscribed text, in Hebrew script; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.11 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.). Acquired 1970-1999. Property of a late London Mayfair gentleman, by descent. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.