Roman Gold Ring with Bust of a Noble Lady. Mid 2nd century A.D. Broad hoop with cell to the plaque, inset cameo with profile female bust; possibly of the Empress Faustina the younger. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 187, for type. 3.83 grams, 19.98 mm overall, 17.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4 in.). Acquired from Notaras Coins & Antiquities, Suffolk, UK, before 2000. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue slip.