Late Roman to Early Byzantine Silver Marriage Ring with OMONOIA Inscription

4th-5th century AD

Late Roman to Early Byzantine Silver Marriage Ring with OMONOIA Inscription
Late Roman to Early Byzantine Silver Marriage Ring with OMONOIA Inscription
Late Roman to Early Byzantine Silver Marriage Ring with OMONOIA Inscription
Late Roman to Early Byzantine Silver Marriage Ring with OMONOIA Inscription
Late Roman to Early Byzantine Silver Marriage Ring with OMONOIA Inscription
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Article code:  23-0305
Late Roman to early Byzantine silver ring. The bezel is engraved with a standing figure holding a shield and a staff surmounted by a cross.

The abbreviated Greek inscription appears intended to render OMONOIA, meaning “concord”, “harmony” or “unity”. This term occurs on late Roman and Byzantine rings associated with marriage.

Outside diameter: ± 23,4 mm
Inside diameter: ± 20,4 x 19,3 mm
Bezel: ± 10,9 mm
Weight: ± 3,71 g

Condition: the ring is in good solid and wearable condition. Some signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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