ROMAN SILVER RING WITH INSCRIPTION 'VTERE FEL'

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A silver ring with a faceted hoop, plain within and engraved on the exterior with the inscription 'VTERE FEL', an abbreviation of 'VTERE FELIX', meaning 'use it with happiness'. Each letter occupies a separate facet and is bordered by small punched dots. Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 4.7g Provenance: London private collection; Belgium acquisition; ex German collection, pre-2000.