4th century AD. A substantial silver ring comprising a D-section hoop with keeled shoulders, discoid cell with beaded wire collar, inset later carnelian cloison with intaglio profile bust of Minerva wearing crested Corinthian helmet, dress pin to the mantled shoulder. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 191 for type. 32.56 grams, 36.19mm overall, 22.46x18.26mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1 1/2"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.