4th century AD. A bronze seal ring comprising a substantial lentoid-section hoop, discoid bezel with incised border, profile bust of Maxentius with legend 'VIVAS FELIX' (live happily"). 9.19 grams, 25.08mm overall, 19.97mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius Augustus (circa 278 – 28 October 312) was Roman Emperor from 306 to 312 AD. He was the son of a former Emperor, Maximian, and the son-in-law of Galerius. His reign was blighted by civil war, and he was defeated at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312, where his army fled and he allegedly drowned in the River Tiber. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.