Ca.200 AD. Wearable Roman Silver Intaglio Ring. Mercury is a major god in Roman religion and mythology, being one of the 12 Dii Consentes within the ancient Roman pantheon. He is the god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, messages, communication (including divination), travellers, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves; he also serves as the guide of souls to the underworld. He was considered the son of Maia, who was a daughter of the Titan Atlas, and Jupiter in Roman mythology. Good Condition; Inner diameter: 20mm; outer diameter: 27mm ring size UK V; US 10 3/4; 10.5gr; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990. All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity.