CV Roman Bronze Ring DETAILED SOLDIERS CROSS size 10 Start Price USD 75.00 Current Price USD 75.00 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price USD 125.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Friday, October 10, 2008 Location Antiquities Corner, USA See more about 'CV Roman Bronze Ring DETAILED SOLDIERS CROSS size 10' Description chrisvnh Store ROMAN BRONZE RING Sparkling "Flower Cross" Design with Crisp Engravings Antiquities Corner is proud to present this fine historical artifact for your collecting pleasure. These artifacts were originally designed to be enjoyed by their owners and I have tried to return these treasures to a state which will both charm and enchant their new owners and show the skill and craftsmanship of old. This is a TERRIFIC ring!This ring was found at a Roman Battlefield site in the Balkans and dates from 300 - 500 A.D.This ring features a thick, 16mm round bezel with some SUPER decorations. The bezel has a well done design that shows us a central design of a well done "Floral Cross", much like the designs that we see on other Late Empire pieces. It is amazing how deep the four arms of the cross are and how mirrorlike the open areas between them are. For contrast, there are a couple of casting flaws that make the engravings really stand out.The band is of the 1/2 round variety. There are some interesting decorations on the shoulders of this ring which make it stand out a little from it's more common cousins. This decoration is a well executed tear drop "bullet" escutcheon with some deep, crisp serrations. This style is made to EXACTLY resemble the classic Legion style rings made in Rome itself. The color and condition of this ring is excellent because this ring was cast from an alloy which lends it that unmistakable bright gold color.It was common practice for Roman Legionaries to carry pieces of "liberated" jewelry in their purses for use as hard currency when on campaign. They would use them as money for their favorite off-duty activities, namely, wine, women and gambling.This is a simple yet elegant ring that will complement any wardrobe nicely. The pictures above and below show two more views. The picture above shows you the Legionary "Bullet" escutcheon decorations on the shoulders of this ring. Above is a picture of the group of rings that I am offering tonight.Use the "Buy It Now" feature to be sure that this GEM ends up in YOUR collection! ________________________________________________________________This ring is quite wearable This ring has a Wonderful Golden color to it with faint patina traces remainingThis ring is not perfectly round but seems to fit right around a size 10 American ________________________________________________________________ This ring is a TRUE GEM and would make a wonderful addition to any collection or as a piece of wearable ANCIENT ART!We will include a Certificate of Authenticity with each ring Be sure to check out ALL of our other auctions for more nice pieces of Ancient Jewelry.Please note that we have gone to private auction to protect our buyers from people who have been harvesting the email addresses of our buyers and sending them emails with false offers or other misleading information. We are not associated with any other person and respect your privacy and never give or sell the email addresses of our buyers. This sale is in US $ and payment is accepted via paypal, money order or check. Item to be paid for within 10 days of sale.No returns unless itemarrives not as described in listing. Buyer to pay $6.00for U.S.P.S.Priority Mail & confirmed delivery withinthe U.S. International Buyers please e-mail us forshipping costs to destinations outside the U.S. Pleaseemail us for insurance costs if desired as we are notresponsible for damage or loss after items are shippedItems will be shipped when check or M.O. clears unless winning bidder has 10 or more positive feedbacks in which case item willbe shipped ASAP Please CLICK HERE and visit our "About ME" page for importantannouncements and updates at Acorn GamesGood Luck and HAPPY BIDDING!.Thank You.You can get more info about this item byclicking on our logo below Click below to... View my other auctions click here to send me an email Place a Bid!