{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-magnus-3rd-5th-c-ce-eu-54-us-7","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Magnus' (3rd-5th c. CE) EU 54\/US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis late Roman cast bronze signet ring, named 'Numerius Magnus,' dates to the 3rd–5th century CE and carries the quiet gravity of a provincial workshop piece. Its high conical pedestal and flat circular bezel rise from a slender D-section hoop, all cast as a single integral form — a hallmark of late Roman metalwork. The bezel face is now smooth, whether left blank for a future seal or softened by centuries of wear, giving the ring a meditative, unembellished presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late Roman to Early Byzantine, 3rd–5th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze (copper alloy)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched archaeological state; multi-layered patina of tenorite black, malachite green, and cuprite orange-tan with earth accretions\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-193-B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003ePedestal-bezel signet rings were widespread across the late Roman provinces, particularly in the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor, where provincial workshops produced them in quantity through the 3rd–5th centuries. Such rings served both as personal seals and as markers of status, with blank or heavily worn bezels well attested in the archaeological record. As an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, 'Numerius Magnus' speaks to the daily life of a citizen of the later Empire — pragmatic, durable, and quietly personal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eWith its strong architectural silhouette and richly varied patina, 'Numerius Magnus' is an original Roman ring for those drawn to form over ornament. It wears beautifully as a historical ring with documented provenance, and its unadorned bezel invites the imagination to fill the silence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61686346088778,"sku":"R-193-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0665.jpg?v=1776883643","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-magnus-3rd-5th-c-ce-eu-54-us-7","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}