ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 9

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Gilt bronze, size 9. Rounded face band, 1.7mm width expanding to the shoulders. Large bezel of truncated pyramid form superficially imitating a gemstone and blatantly advertising the intentions of the wearer. Roman prostitutes were typically adolescents, largely slaves. Prostitution was practiced openly with brothels sometimes sharing doors with libraries. Surface textured from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.

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ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 9

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Genuine Ancient Jewelry for Modern Wear

Feb 19, 2026 12:00 PM EST

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ANCIENT ROMAN WOMAN'S PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY: These small globular pendants were popular among common women in ancient Rome, sometimes described as prostitute's pendants, a view that is widely published on the internet. This example is large for

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MEDIEVAL LADIES RING, 10TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 4 ¾

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CELTIC VOTIVE FIGURE, C.2ND-1ST CENTURY BC: Danubian Tribes, Bronze votive figure of a horseman, with well modeled head and face. Upper body and raised right arm scored to indicate a pelt or robe. The right arm raised and the left downturned.

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