Medieval “Beast Heads” Silver Ring with Gold leaf. Rome traditionalist values adopted by the

traditionalist values adopted by the Vichy government

Syrian tetradrachms featured Greek inscriptions

These coins reflect both the unique culture of the Parthians and their political aspirations as heirs to earlier empires

often carried into battle as a sacred standard by Roman Legions

Medieval “Beast Heads” Silver Ring with Gold leaf. Rome traditionalist values adopted by theDate: c. 12th 13th Century Weight: 5. 21 grams Size: 8. 5 (U. S.) Q 1 2 (U. K.) History of the Artifact Dated to the High Middle Ages (12th 13th Centuries) this rings main feature its beast heads biting the shank of the ring are reminiscent of the infamous gargoyles found in contemporary Gothic architecture. Flanked by the beast heads, the ring forms an apex in the form of a domed rosette. The ring is silver but shows evident signs of gold leafing