Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1463. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $453. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Bronze ring with busts of Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta. Roman, circa AD 209-211. Plain band with oval bezel decorated with three intaglio laureate, draped, and cuirassed busts: Septimius in center, Caracalla and Geta flanking. Ring size: 5 1/2 US, K British. Green patina, some deposits and minor surface damage. A rare and interesting dynastic ring.

From the D. Alighieri Collection.