Asta Bidspirit | A roman green chalcedony intaglio.

A roman green chalcedony intaglio. Military allegory. Inscriptions. 2nd century A.D. 9 x 12 x 4 mm On the main surface: the Hercules club, a palm branch and a sword (gladio). Below the palm branch a crescent moon. On the backside, two inscribed lines : HEL.I / XIII. F. Probably referred to a military emblema. The subject is deeply engraved and mirror polished. Vivid color of the stone. Rare.