Ancient Roman Silver Ring Inscribed with Legio VI Victrix
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Ancient Roman silver finger ring with a D‑section hoop and sharp shoulders, the central bezel inscribed LEG VI VICTRIX and dating to circa 1st Century B.C. to 4th Century A.D., size USA 8 (GB Q, 1.9 cm inside diameter), weight 8.4 g, in excellent preservation but overcleaned, with provenance from a British private collection and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop and sharp shoulders with central bezel inscribed with the letters ‘LEG VI VICTRIX’ in capitals: "Victorious Sixth Legion". Exquisite.
Legio VI Victrix was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in 41 B.C. by the general Octavian (who, as Augustus, later became Rome's first emperor). It was the twin legion of VI Ferrata (Sixth Ironclad Legion). The legion saw action in Perusia in 41 B.C. , served against Sextus Pompeius and in 31 B.C. and fought in the Battle of Actium against Mark Antony. The legion also fought in Spain, Germany and Britain, where it stationed from 119 A.D. until the 4th century A.D.
Size: USA= 8 - GB= Q - 1.9 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 8.4 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century B.C /4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact. Excellently preserved, but overcleaned (much of patina lost)
Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop and sharp shoulders with central bezel inscribed with the letters ‘LEG VI VICTRIX’ in capitals: "Victorious Sixth Legion". Exquisite.
Legio VI Victrix was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in 41 B.C. by the general Octavian (who, as Augustus, later became Rome's first emperor). It was the twin legion of VI Ferrata (Sixth Ironclad Legion). The legion saw action in Perusia in 41 B.C. , served against Sextus Pompeius and in 31 B.C. and fought in the Battle of Actium against Mark Antony. The legion also fought in Spain, Germany and Britain, where it stationed from 119 A.D. until the 4th century A.D.
Size: USA= 8 - GB= Q - 1.9 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 8.4 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century B.C /4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact. Excellently preserved, but overcleaned (much of patina lost)
Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 1st Century B.C /4th Century A.D.
Name of object
Ring Inscribed with Legio VI Victrix
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2018
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellently preserved, but overcleaned (much of patina lost)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
