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Roman Silver Military Ring with Inscription
Roman Silver Military Ring with Inscription
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Circa 2nd century A.D. With facetted hoop and rectangular plaque, legend 'DME / RGVR' (D(eo) ME/RCVRI(o) (RI in ligature): ‘To the god Mercury), in rustic capitals. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 217, for type. 10.59 grams, 25.88 mm overall, 21.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1 in.).

Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

The inscription is to be segmented 'D MERGVR for D[EO] MERGVR[IO]' meaning '(dedicated) to the god Mercury'. A common formula for Roman inscriptions in Britain.
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Roman Silver Military Ring with Inscription

Estimate £150 - £200
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£130

Starting Price £130
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