{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numeria-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-rectangular-bezel-monogram-imperial-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Numeria' (1st-3rd c. CE) EU 58\/US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Roman copper-alloy signet ring, named 'Numeria,' was cast during the Imperial period, most likely between the 1st and 3rd century CE. Its flat rectangular bezel bears the faint traces of an incised monogram or device, worn soft by centuries beneath the earth, while the sloping shoulders taper gracefully into a D-section hoop — the canonical silhouette of a Roman personal seal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman Imperial, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze (copper alloy)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8,5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched ancient surface with tenorite black patina and calcareous beige encrustation; slight out-of-round from burial pressure\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-188-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\u003eFlat-bezeled signet rings of this type were widespread across the Roman Empire, serving as personal seals to close letters, mark property, and affirm identity. The faint incised strokes on 'Numeria's' bezel likely once formed a two- or three-letter monogram — a private cipher belonging to its Roman owner. Comparable pieces are held in the Finnish Heritage Agency and Swedish national collections, placing this ancient Roman signet ring firmly within a well-documented tradition of wearable medieval and classical jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Numeria' is an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece with a quiet, archaeological presence — its patina undisturbed, its small size hinting at a woman or youth who once wore it. A historical ring with documented provenance, it rewards the collector who values honest survival over polish.\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":61653163475274,"sku":"R-188-B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0560.jpg?v=1776625784","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/roman-bronze-ring-numeria-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-rectangular-bezel-monogram-imperial-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}