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This collection includes an original high quality ancient Roman signet ring dating back at least 1,600 years, plus three different ancient Roman bronze coins dating from the early fourth century AD. The coins bear effigies of and date back to the reigns of the emperors Constantine I (307-337 AD), Licinius I (308-324 AD), and Constantine II (337-340 AD).
Signet Ring 100 BC-400 AD
Finger rings were commonly worn by men, women and children during ancient Roman times. While gold and silver were worn by the wealthy, the ordinary citizens of ancient Rome wore rings made of brass or bronze.
Apart from personal adornment, early signet rings were also functional. They were used as a form of personal identification much like a signature would be used today. Lead or wax would be melted and dripped onto a surface and the signet ring impressed onto it. As literacy spread throughout the Empire, this functional duty diminished in importance except for ceremonial purposes, however, the signet ring continued in use as personal adornment.
Ancient Roman Bronze Coins: Constantine I (307-337), Licinius I (308-324), Constantine II (337-340)
These coins are the original money that circulated widely throughout the ancient Roman Empire more than 1,600 years ago. Most coins from this era bear effigies of the emperor, plus images of gods, deities, military triumphs, or historic events. The coins are in excellent condition for surviving examples from this era.
Includes:
• Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring
• (3) Ancient Roman Bronze Coins