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Description: | Roman silver finger ring, probably of 3rd century AD dateThe finger ring is complete and is comparatively large with an internal diameter of 22.82mm (27.55mm external) and weighing 11.5g. The ring has a width of 9.63mm and is composed of ten concave panels or facets (4.1mm long) separated by rounded ribs. Each of the panels contains a stamped letter:V T E (rev.) R E (rev.) F E(rev.) L I XForming the inscription:Utere Felix Meaning 'Carry Fortune'There is the suggestion of a vertical column of five punched dots on the rib between the last 'E' of Utere and the 'F' of Felix.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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