Finn235 Posted October 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 26, 2023 I keep having this problem. I see something, it catches my interest, and then $300 later I've jumped in with both feet. I spotted a few lots of ancient rings that seemed to be selling for a very reasonable price, and well, here we are. I'll start off with my favorite few and post more as I'm able. I am still very much new to this, so any tips or useful online resources are very much appreciated! First up, a Greek or Roman intaglio ring depicting the bearded bust of a God left. Short beard makes me think this isn't Zeus/Jupiter, and lack of a modius rules out Serapis, so perhaps Asclepius? Next, a Roman or Greek bronze ring engraved XAPI, "grace" or "charm" A Byzantine monogram ring, KHTR? A sadly broken ring engraved in Aramaic or Phoenician and possibly depicting a seated figure left? Stay tuned for more! 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 26, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) Very attractive! I assume you're buying from a reputable dealer; fake ancient rings (and dealers in them) are at least as common as fake ancient coins. You should make sure to join the forum at https://ancientartifakes.net/smf/index.php if you haven't already, and browse the fake rings and sellers posts. Edited October 26, 2023 by DonnaML 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwerpen2306 Posted November 3, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 3, 2023 for the Byzantine ring, a first view : K-------H, upstairs : T and another sign, downstairs : Y(upsilon) P(rho) D(delta). The delta can be a lambda. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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