ROMAN RING C.2ND-4TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 4 ½ 1/2 Rounded rectangular bezel probably defaced

Rounded rectangular bezel probably defaced by the Saracens leaving a smooth polished surface

Professionally refurbished with the heavy 24karat gold overlay restored

Oval bezel originally with a motif

7mm deeply rounded band expanding dramatically to the depressed medial lenticular top or bezel

large size 12 1/4

ROMAN RING C.2ND-4TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 4 ½ 1/2 Rounded rectangular bezel probably defacedOval form classified as Henig type III (Ancient Rings, Polio, P. 60). 0. 6mm band swelling to the broad top which is mounted with an inscribed red and white stone, perhaps a segment of sea shell. As found with surface degradation to the metal.