Roman Silver Ring Inscribed with C.UL.R. 3rd century A.D. A silver ring with ellipsoid double-concave hoop, expanding towards the conical shoulders, octagonal high bezel with circular plate inscribed with the Latin letters 'C.UL.R' possibly for Caius Ulpius Romanus. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 226, for type. 11.12 grams, 24.60 mm overall, 16.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (1 in.) German art market before 2000. With a European gentleman living in the UK. Property of a Surrey gentleman. The ring belongs to the same category of the one found in the treasure of Chaoushevo, in the Balkans. This type of massive ring is typical of the 3rd century A.D. in the area of Moesia Inferior and Thracia, and are often decorated with votive inscriptions.

Fine condition.