Ave!
Just sharing for your edification. LOL!
Roman Signet ring with
Victory, ca. 1st-3rd Cent AD
Copper
alloy; 11.8gm, Ring size 8
Description/
Cast on a large and heavy bronze band, blue paste bezel, featuring winged
Victory, standing left, holding
wreath and
palm frond, and standing on a globe.
Ref/
Guiraud Type 2 = 1st Century BC - 3rd Century AD
Such images of
Victory were nearly always depicted on
Roman coins after successful battles...but exactly which battle is moot. As to who wore this ring is also moot but perhaps a
Roman legionary centurion, not rich,
nor poor, but
had enough
denarii to purchase, and wear, such an expensive ring. If
his ring was used as a personal signet to seal letters and documents....Well, your guess is as
good as ours! FYI- All that conjecturing above is moot, as well. Ha-ha!
Best to all,
Kevin
