Roman Gold Ring with Intaglio, Circa 2nd, 3rd Century AD

A solid gold ring with hoop enlarging to the shoulders – holding encased ellipsoid carnelian intaglio with the image of Fortuna / Tyche with mural crown ; 3 grams, 18.9mm overall, 17.7 mm max internal diameter. Private collection, Germany, 1990s. Acquired from the collection of EU gentleman. FOOTNOTE: In Greek mythology, Tyche is the goddess and personification of good luck, chance, and fortune. Tyche’s popularity grew after the Classical period when many cities and officials across the Greek world and the Mediterranean adopted her as their patron deity and sacrifices were made at her shrines. Her popularity endured for hundreds of years.Tyche was represented in many forms of art and was instantly recognisable by her mural crown and the rudder and cornucopia she held. Various writers describe her as ‘all-powerful’ and ‘wise’. Her Roman counterpart is the goddess, Fortuna.

Weight: 3 g