S.P.Q.R.

A place where I'll post interesting findings while I research the history, culture, art, religion, language, and everyday life of my ancient Roman ancestors.
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Mar 11
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archaeology:

“The jewel dates from the first century, measures just 2.5 inches in  length and    depicts an emperor - probably Tiberius - wearing a laurel wreath.
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It is inscribed with the letters Ti CAESAR above the head and has a  precious    red stone below. There is a loop at the top, suggesting it may have  hung    from a necklace.
Experts believe it was made in Alexandria in Egypt and brought to the UK  with    some of the first Roman settlers.”
This is a very odd thing.
Roman jewel depicting emperor expected to sell for £50,000

archaeology:

“The jewel dates from the first century, measures just 2.5 inches in length and depicts an emperor - probably Tiberius - wearing a laurel wreath.

It is inscribed with the letters Ti CAESAR above the head and has a precious red stone below. There is a loop at the top, suggesting it may have hung from a necklace.

Experts believe it was made in Alexandria in Egypt and brought to the UK with some of the first Roman settlers.”

This is a very odd thing.

Roman jewel depicting emperor expected to sell for £50,000