{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-secundus-3rd-5th-c-ce-eu-57-us-8","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Numerius Secundus' (3rd-5th c. CE) EU 57\/US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis late Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Numerius Secundus,' was cast in one piece between the 3rd and 5th century CE, its oval bezel scattered with ring-and-dot punch motifs — the Kreisaugenpunze favoured by provincial workshops across the western Empire. The spread shoulders tapering into a slender D-section hoop mark it as a Henig Type VIII\/X signet, a form long carried by Roman citizens from Britain to the Rhineland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Roman Imperial, 3rd–5th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze (copper alloy)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with layered malachite green, tenorite black, and buff soil encrustation consistent with prolonged burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-192-B\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\u003eRing-and-dot punch motifs became a signature of late Roman provincial signet rings, replacing the figural intaglios of earlier centuries with a simpler, repeatable vocabulary of stamped circles. Such rings were worn by soldiers, officials, and merchants across the western provinces, pressed into wax or clay to mark ownership and identity. As an ancient Roman signet ring collector piece with a Henig Type VIII\/X form, 'Numerius Secundus' reflects the practical artistry of a workshop tradition that spanned Britain, Gaul, and the Rhineland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eWith its scattered ring-and-dot motifs, multi-layered patina, and documented European provenance, this is an antique ring with engraved iconography that remains quietly wearable. It will appeal to collectors drawn to historical rings with documented provenance and to those who prefer the honest surface of a genuine burial find.\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":61653175959882,"sku":"R-192-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0584.jpg?v=1776626155","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-numerius-secundus-3rd-5th-c-ce-eu-57-us-8","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}