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Description: | A silver Roman finger ring, Henig Type VIII. The ring bezel is circular and the shoulders are triangular, tapering to a complete circular hoop. The triangular shoulders have a deep groove running around the perimeter. Down the centre is a large oval panel decorated with upward pointing hatches. Within the panel at the top is a small circle with what resembles the letter 'T' set on its side below it. At the top either side of the oval cell is a further circle.The bezel is circular and raised from the backplate of the ring. The edge of the backplate either side of the bezel is wavey. The bezel bears the inscription 'TOT',which is an abbreviation for the Celtic god-name Totatis, one of the principal deities in Gaul. Many of these rings are known from the East Midlands, especially in Lincolnshire where the deity appears to have had a large following.This ring was sold on an internet auction house and was described as being from an old English collection; Ex. Marshall collection. Found Lincolnshire in the 1920's.
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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