ROMAN/BYZANTINE RING C.200-600 AD, SIZE 9 04/02/2024 6mm at the bottom flaring

6mm at the bottom flaring to the shoulders

103 for a similar example with a pentagram centered

perhaps representing a raised hand which was a popular heraldic device

Large oval bezel inscribed with four ciphers among stipple dots

ROMAN/BYZANTINE RING C.200-600 AD, SIZE 9 04/02/2024 6mm at the bottom flaringGilt bronze, size 9 with 2. 1mm rounded face band flaring to the shoulders. Lozenge shaped bezel with bordered central figure, perhaps a crab. It also has elements found on the Zoroastrian fire altar rings. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p. 80. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.