{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-sextus-3rd-4th-century-ce-numeral-bezel","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Sextus' (ca. 3rd–4th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman silver ring named 'Sextus', with linear bezel marks resembling the Roman numeral VI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eShallow linear marks occupy a small raised rectangular bezel. Their arrangement resembles VI; a fine crack is present at one shoulder, and the flat-section hoop remains complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eDating: ca. 3rd–4th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Toned silver surface with mid-grey patina and light earthen deposits; the incised marks softened by wear yet legible; a fine crack across one shoulder of the bezel, the hoop complete and sound\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CR-594-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in cleaned condition. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe flat band and small raised rectangular bezel give a short linear mark the centre of the design. Its numeral-like strokes are cut directly into the metal, providing the basis for comparison with Roman marked-bezel forms. The VI reading is plausible but remains qualified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small group of linear strokes gives the otherwise plain band its individual character.\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":63874979758410,"sku":"CR-594-S","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/three-quarter-view-of-roman-silver-ring-sextus-with-incised-numeral-marks-on-the-2.jpg?v=1791633653","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-silver-ring-sextus-3rd-4th-century-ce-numeral-bezel","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}