240, Lot: 602. Estimate $100. Sold for $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

. Engraved gemstone. Roman, 1st-2nd centuries AD. A carnelian engraved gemstone depicting Mercury standing left, wearing petasos and chlamys; holding a long staff and caduceus. Diameter: 13 x 12 mm. Cf. Spier 312 (Ares, a similar composition but in finer style). Near EF.