Historical Wonder: Ancient Roman Gold Ring
For many centuries this shape ring was typical and quite familiar. It is associated most often with ancient Rome and the Roman Empire as it has a round shank or bottom with sides that flare out and then cut at an angle to form a center “peak”. Examples can be seen in the tomes “Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom: Current Values” and in “Rings for the Finger” by G. F. Kunz.
Unearthed from the ground during an archaeological excavation, this 7th century ring can be worn on a daily basis. This (tested as) 22k yellow gold Roman beauty is solid gold (not hollow) thus sturdy and durable.
Condition: Very good for its age and having been excavated from the ground. Slight indentation to the gold in one area; evidence of wear commensurate to age and use with an allover even pattern of scratches; some patina is evident in a few dark patches.
Measurements: 5/16 of an inch (0.7 cm) wide at the top and has a weight of 6.5 grams.
Size: US 5-1/2 (UK K; Euro 16, 50.5 mm). It is recommended not to size this ring, but it can be done depending on the size needed.
Date & Origin: 7th century C.E. and is Roman or Byzantine in origin.
