The glass paste shows the god Serapis. Nice blue slightly opaque glass paste.

The fingerring dates to Late Roman times. It recalls the glory of the rich families of Rome. The elaborately ornamented ring holds an agate stone with beautiful coloured layers.

The only specimen currently offered on the international numismatic market known to us. The coin praises the city of Gangra-Germanikopolis as the "altar of gods" and the oldest city of all Paphlagonia.

Rome, 64 - 65 AD. The reverse shows the emperor with his second wife, Poppaea Sabina. Rare (R2).

Rome, 162-163 AD. AV: Bust of Marcus Aureius, RV: Salus standing left holding scepter and patera, to her feet altar with snake.

From a very old German collection. Probably manufactured in North Africa.

Perfectly preserved piece from a German collection.

Large, nicely preserved piece from a very old German collection.

Impressive, perfectly preserved piece from a very old German collection.

Perfectly preserved piece from a very old German collection.

Delicate piece from a very old German collection.

Perfectly preserved piece from a very old German collection.

Interesting piece from a German collection.

Small massive duck-shaped jug with lovely decorated handle showing an animal mask.

Exciting and very well preserved piece.

Very fine condition, 2nd century AD. Probably found in Trier area.

An almost identical oil lamp is exhibited in the Roman-Germanic Museum in Cologne

This uncommon glass object from Roman times consists of a household glass flask that has been set in a glass bowl. It is a mystery if it has been made for a practical purpose or if it is a trial piece of a glassblower.

Very fine condition, from an important London collection

Finely worked Roman ring stone from bright orange glass. An artwork in great detail from Roman times.

Historically interesting example of Roman military equipment. Whistles of this type have been used in the 1st to 2nd cent. AD. Their function is not fully understood, yet.

The so-called specillum is a surgical probe. It was standard issue for roman doctors. Similar probes are still in use today. 1st to 4th cent. AD.

Engraved gem of beautiful pink glass. The portrait head has dreadlocks and a strongly characterized face. Intaglio from Roman times.

Miniature work in a colourful glass paste changing from bright blue to an opaque light blue. The intaglio from Roman times exhibits the portrait head of a young woman.

Reverse showing cornucopiae, in field COS IIII. Almost extremely fine, Rome 76-77 AD

Rome, 43 BC. AV: Bust of Diana Nemorensis, RV: Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis facing, supporting on hands and shoulders beam with five cypress trees; the figure on the left holding poppy, the figure on the right holding lily. Attractive dark patina.

Mint moving with Antonius. 42 BC, the year which has seen the 2nd triumvirat and the death of Caesar's murderer Brutus. Great cabinet patina, very rare in this condition.

Historically interesting example of Roman military equipment. Whistles of this type have been used in the 1st to 2nd cent. AD. Their function is not fully understood, yet.

The so-called specillum was standard issue for roman doctors. Similar probes are still in use today. Very fine craftsmanship of an ancient surgical instrument.

The so-called specillum was standard issue for roman doctors. Similar probes are still in use today. Ancient surgical instruments made of silver are extremely rare.

The glass paste shows Hermes in travel garment. The motive is taken from older Greek gem stones. In Roman culture the god Hermes was known as Mercurius (Mercury).

Nice ancient intaglio made of beautiful greenish yellow glass. The quality work shows the portrait of a young military wearing a Corinthian helmet.

Nicely centered speciman, showing a very impressive portrait of a typical Roman aristocrat. RIC rare.

Workmanship of highest artistic quality. Detailed portrait of a young military wearing a Corinthian helmet. Roman Republican to early Roman Imperial. Made from beautiful violet glass imitating amethyst.

Quality ring stone from orange-brown glass. Showing a draped bust. Roman period. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient gems.

Dark glass paste with portrait head of a young woman. She is wearing a traditional headband. The hair is worn in locks falling in her neck. Dating from Roman Republic to Roman Imperial times. From the Professor Brosch collection of ancient engraved gems.