Roman Ring with Soll Invictus , Circa 2nd, 3rd Century AD

Solid silver flat band with Lage bezel, with pointed circlets; inserted gold plate bearing a facing bust of Sol Invictus wearing a radiate crown; 14.83 grams, max internal diameter 24mm, UK size O, US size 7 1/2 Fine condition, some iron deposits on the band. From the inventory of dealer base in Netherland. FOOTNOTES: Sol Invictus (Latin for: "Unconquered Sun") was a major divinity in Late Roman Religion. Sol Invictus was a patron of soldier and became part of official state religion in AD 274 under the Emperor Aurelian. The cult continued into the 5th century as St Augustine felt it necessary to preach against Sol to his Christian congregation. The connection between Sol and soldiers means that this item may well have belonged to a Roman legionary, who wore it a in hope of protection during military campaigns.

Weight: 9.09 g