{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-leonis-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-lion-crescent-intaglio-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Leonis' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 50 \/ US 5.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Leonis,' carries an intaglio of a striding lion beneath a crescent moon, framed by a raised oval bezel. Cast in one piece with a D-section hoop and parallel-grooved shoulders, it belongs to the standard provincial signet tradition of the Roman era. The dark tenorite patina and exposed golden-bronze at the wear points speak to centuries of quiet burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original, unaltered state with tenorite patina and earthen accretions; engraving clearly legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-273-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eIntegral bronze signets like 'Leonis' were carried across the Roman world as personal seals, pressed into wax to close letters and mark ownership. The lion paired with a crescent is one of the most enduring motifs of the Roman East, evoking celestial authority and often linked to astral or Mithraic cults. As an ancient Roman signet ring collector piece, it belongs to a well-documented typology recorded by Marshall (1907) and Henig (Type XII).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eLegible iconography, intact patina, and honest wear make 'Leonis' a wearable antique with genuine presence. It is an antique ring with engraved iconography that reads clearly on the finger and tells its story without embellishment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790664782154,"sku":"R-273-B","price":840.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-roman-fine-jewelry-1st-3rd-c-ce-bronze-9_20cba0a1-5da0-49ca-84e5-8cbf613e318f.jpg?v=1784789854","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-leonis-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-lion-crescent-intaglio-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}