Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 2235. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ROMAN. Imperial. Agate Inatglio. 1st-2nd centuries AD. Ovoid moss-green agate gemstone, engraved with intaglio of Minerva standing left, holding Victory and spear; shield at feet. Overall dimension: 17x12mm. Choice condition, traces of encrustation in design.

From Collection C.G. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 46 (24 June 1998), lot 2053.