Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Ancient Roman bronze ring with a slender tapering hoop. The raised bezel is modelled as a finely detailed bust of Jupiter wearing a pileus. The features are rendered in a stylised manner, with prominent eyes, nose and mouth Outside diameter: ± 20,1 mm Inside diameter: ± 14,8 - 16,8 mm Good and solid wearable condition. Smooth and dark olive-green patina. Quality piece with finely detailed bust. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). -> JUPITER or JOVE (Zeus in Greek Mythology): principal deity of the Greeks and Romans. God of the heavens, sky and thunder and king of the gods. His identifying implement is the thunderbolt and his primary sacred animal is the eagle, which became one of the most common symbols of the Roman army (Aquila). The Romans believed that Jupiter granted them supremacy and he personified the divine authority of Rome's highest offices. The consuls swore their oaths of office in Jupiter's name and honoured him by sacrificing a white ox with gilded horns. Triumphal generals surrendered the tokens of their victory at the feet of Jupiter's statue in the Capitol.