Bronze Inscribed Ring

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Roman or greek bronze ring with inscription

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Date Acquired  2006
Location Discovered Balkans
Material  Bronze/Copper Alloy
Dimensions 2.0cm long x 2.1cm wide
Roman Empire/Byzantine 1st to 3rd Century AD
Description  

A bronze finger ring with two crescent shaped pieces side by side on the bezel with a groove down the middle which tapers into a partially split band.  This ring is a fairly small size and is most likely a modern US size 5-6.

These two crescent shapes have inscribed text on them, most likely in Greek/ Early Latin.(1)

I X V

I P V

It is unknown what this stands for however it appears to be a mix of numbers and letters.  IP is a known abbreviation for "I(m)P(erator)" a title for the emperor, however only a skilled Latin reader can properly ascertain what it truly stands for.

Anyone with some insight into this would be appreciated.

 

 

 

 

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(1) References to text style: SEAR, David; Greek Coins and their Values Volume I, page 1

**Note on background. A Fresco from the ancient Roman City of Pompeii. The interior walls of a wealthy Roman's Estate 79AD. Picture taken July 2005.