LATE ROMAN SILVER LEGIONARY BAND WITH INSCRIPTION

Ca. AD 400.
An open silver band with a polygonal profile featuring letters inscribed on each facet. Silver rings were reserved in the Roman army to differentiate the ranks of the Centurion, Tribune or Legate, all positions below these levels of the chain of command were only permitted to wear bronze rings. The bezels or bands of such jewellery were typically engraved with inscriptions or symbols relating to the wearer's legion.
Size: D:20.37mm / US: 10 5/8 / UK: V; Weight: 3g
Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.