Bidspirit auction | Roman Silver Ring with 'VOT

Roman Silver Ring with 'VOT / HER' - 3rd-4th century AD A silver ring comprising a D-section hoop with ribbed outer face, discoid plaque with possibly later incised wreath and 'VOT / HER' text in seriffed capitals. 15.22 grams, 26.38mm overall, 18.99x14.66mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.06, Japan 6) (1”). Very fine condition. A large wearable size. Provenance From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Literature Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 229. Footnotes The abbreviation 'VOT HER' appears on a number of 2nd-3rd century rings, where it may stand for votum Herculi (devoted to Hercules). See Ruseva-Slokoska, 1991, item 177.