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« Last post by Mayadigger on Yesterday at 03:57:42 pm »
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