Ancient Resource: Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Rings For Sale

Rings were worn by ancient Greek and Roman senators and citizens. For the rich they conveyed status and wealth. For the plebians they held symbols of gods, animals, patterns and more. Some were engraved in inverse, and were used as signet rings to sign/seal important documents. Some represented military allegiance, bearing legionary eagles, chevrons, stars, and naval patterns. All of these rings were unearthed in Thrace, Macedonia, Eastern Europe, Britain, and Syria. Unsure of your ring size? See my handy method for accurately measuring your ring size yourself! Click any photo for a larger view

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Great silver ring with round bezel, engraved with an outer wreath. Nice decorations on band as well. About a US size 9. ex-Tom Cederlind estate. #JR2188: $350	Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century. Bronze ring with raised teardrop-shaped bezel engraved with deeply-cut linear design. Black patina. US size 6 1/4. Nicer than this washed-out photo! #JR2177: $125	Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Nice bronze ring with raised oval bezel with interesting design. Gorgeous smooth olive-green patina. US size 8 1/2. #JR2202: $150	Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Great silver ring with diamond-shaped bezel, engraved with an uncertain design, possibly a bird. US size 8 1/2. ex-Tom Cederlind estate. #JR2189: $350
Late Roman, c. 5th-9th century AD. Excellent bronze shield ring, engraved with linear devices, possibly spelling out "AVI" or similar at center. Great scalloped edges & base. Dark brassy patina. Size 8 1/2. #JR2187: $199	Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century. Bronze ring with a thick teardrop-shaped bezel engraved with a radiant cross. Light brassy/green patina. Nicer than this washed-out photo! US size 7 3/4. #JR2171: $175	Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring with the "Evil Eye" punched-dot protective motif. Dark brassy patina. US size 8. #JR2069: $150	Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Incredible bronze ring set with its original green glass inlay engraved with two crosses! Neat ridged edge. US size 5 1/4. #JR2173: $299
Late Medieval Europe, c. 14th-16th century AD. Small bronze ring, the bezel decorated with a dotted cross design, dots all around. US size 5. #78188: $125	Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Bronze ring with nice incised ornate cross. US size 8. Lovely bright brassy patina. #JR2151: $199	Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice large bronze ring. Incised cross design on the multi-angular teardrop-shaped bezel.Olive-green patina. US size 9.5. #29011: $125	Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Simple silver ring made of looped wire, made "adjustable" by being open at the terminals. US size 9 1/2. #JR2012: $199
Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 20.5 mm outside diameter; about a US size 5 1/2. Neat ridges along the outside. Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. #AC2032: $125	Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 21 mm outside diameter; about a US size 5 3/4. Deep reddish-brown patina. #AC2033: $99	Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 20 mm outside diameter; about a US size 7 3/4. Olive-green to brassy patina, light earthen deposits. #AC2034: $85	Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 19 mm outside diameter; about a US size 5 1/2. Deep brassy tone, light earthen deposits. #AC2035: $99

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite", struck c. 103-76 BC. Anchor / Wheel. Set into a great .925 silver swivel ring! Greek & Hebrew inscriptions around. ref: Hendin-1150. Excellent detail! Bezel diameter 16 mm (5/8"), US ring size 7.5. #JN2194: $299	The First Jewish Coin! Hasmonean Kings of Judaea. John Hyrcanus (Yehohanan), 135 - 104 BCE. Bronze lepton. Cornucopiae / early Hebrew inscription. Set into a stunning .925 silver Star of David ring! Coin with incredible detail. Bezel size 20 mm, ring US size 10 1/4. #JN2195: $350
Ancient Greece. Alexander III The Great of Macedon, 336-323 BC. Silver drachm, set into a stunning modern 2-tone gold and silver ring! Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress / AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre. Coin with excellent detail, bezel measures 19 mm, ring a US size 7 3/4. #CG2396: $750	Ancient Greece. Alexander III The Great of Macedon, 336-323 BC. Silver drachm, set into a stunning modern 2-tone gold and silver ring! Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress / AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre. Coin with excellent detail, the bezel measures 20 mm, ring a US size 11. #CG2401: $750
Roman, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Small bronze key-ring for a box or chest. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys on their fingers. Great olive-green patina. 30 mm (1 1/8") long, about a US size 3 1/2 (hard to size as the band was bent in antiquity). #JR2190: $125

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Ancient Rome, 2nd-4th century AD. Nice bronze ring with the "Five Wounds of Christ" around a central dot. Hidden within the "Evil Eye" motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. Size 7 1/2. #7391: $125 SOLD

Gorgeous Roman gold ring with flat bezel, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Of slender design, the oval bezel still awaiting an inscription. Ring size about 6 1/2. 20k-22k gold. Ex Henk Huffener collection, UK, acquired in the late 19th Century. #0211247: $750 SOLD

Roman bronze key ring, 1st-3rd century AD. Amazing, huge piece! Extremely deep-cut etails. Measures 30 mm. Around a US ring size 3 1/2. #6732x2: $199 SOLD

Ancient Roman bronze ring incised with a cross. 3rd-5th century AD. The cross is comprised of four bars, each with V-shaped ends. A nice border of incised lines around. Nicely shaped band with some linear incised detail at the shoulder. Beautiful olive-green patina. About a US ring size 7 1/4 to 7 1/2. #85790: $299 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Nice glossy green patina. US size 10. #22086: $175 SOLD

Islamic Persia, c. 17th-18th century AD. Bronze ring set with a beautiful carnelian intaglio delicately engraved with beautiful Persian script. 31 mm tall, about a US size 8. ex-Southern California collection. #A110211x3: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 2nd-5th century AD. Bronze ring with a cross made up of the "Five Wounds of Christ" hidden within the "evil eye" protective motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. Size 6 1/2. #39861: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with an ornate cross. Two punched-dot decorative elements at top of band. Brassy/green patina. US size 5.25. #67772: $150 SOLD

Celtic, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Interesting bronze ring depicting a stylized eagle, probably copying a Roman motif. US size 5 1/2. #37105: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Fantastic bronze ring with red carnelian intaglio! Carved with a depiction of two Naval war galleries clashing in battle. About US size 7.25. Gorgeous stone, ring with olive-green patina. A great ring! #78185: $325 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Fantastic silver legionnaire's ring with intaglio depicting Victory. The ring with thick shoulder and well preserved metal, light orange jasper intaglio with incised image of Victory, holding a wreath and palm. Some encrustation and light weathering. About US size 5 1/2. Ex old English collection. A remarkable piece! #A11335: $575 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Nice bronze signet or seal ring. Engraved with a lion crouching left. Silvery olive-green patina. US size 5.5. #84008: $150 SOLD

Late Roman/Byzantine, 6th-9th cetury AD. Fantastic bronze ring engraved with an angel holding a tall cross! Magnificent! US size 8.25. #21043: $325 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-14th century AD. Nice bronze ring with diamond-shaped bezel, designs at top of band. US size 10. Golden-brown patina. #JR2007: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Nice silver wedding ring! Very nice. US size 9 3/4. #JR2017: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Magnificent gold ring, set with original red glass inlay. Absolutely gorgeous and wearable! US size 6 3/4. ex-Arte Primitivo. #JR2022: $1200 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Nice gold ring, set with original black/white stone intaglio depicting a running lion. Band cracked, but nicely preserved and could probably be made wearable by a good jeweler. US size 1 1/2. ex-Arte Primitivo. #JR2026: $450 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous bronze ring. Incised floral cross on the multi-angular teardrop-shaped bezel. Surfaces still have silvering from ancient times! US size 8.5. #25790: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Nice dark green patina. US size 7 3/4. #JR2013: $175 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-15th century AD. Bronze ring depicting a winged angel! Better than this photo allows. Nice detail, brown patina. US size 5. #JR2049: $99 SOLD

Medieval/Crusades Europe, 9th-13th century AD. Bronze ring with engraved cross with 4 circular terminals. US size 10. Better than photo! #JR2052: $165 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-5th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a small cross with radiate designs around. #JR2003: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring set with light blue glass inlay. About a US size 6. #JR2004: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-5th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a large radiate cross. US size 7 3/4. #JR2016: $150 SOLD

Byzantine Empire. Nice bronze ring with an olive branch. Olive-green patina, some earthen deposits. US size 9. #JR2014: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a radiate cross. US size 8. Nice blue-green patina. #JR2001: $150 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 8th-12th century AD. Beautiful bronze ring decorated with a shield design. Nice scalloped design on the edges and underside. US size 9. #JR2080: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Borgeous bronze ring with a stylized, radiant cross engraved upon the bezel. Band has interesting scalloped design. Lovely light blue-green patina. US size 9. #68044: $199 SOLD

Late Medieval Europe, late 1600's AD. Very interesting silver ring. Main bezel engraved with a cryptic monogram on one side of a vertical line and the number "61" likely indicating the year 1661 on the other. Two round "sub-bezels" each have strange letters, one resembling a backwards "N" and the other a greek "Pi". Low-grade silver but a very interesting piece. US size 6 1/2. #16731: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Lovely small gold child's ring, set with original orange glass or stone inlay. Lovely! 10 mm (3/8") inside diameter. ex-Arte Primitivo. #JR2023: $525 SOLD

Ancient Eastern Greek / Baktrian bronze ring, c. 900-600 BC. Thick green patina, earthen encrustation. Bezel at a bit of an angle with the band. About a US size 7.5. Bezel measures 22 mm across! #22777: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Beautiful small gold ring, set with original blue glass or stone inlay. Beautiful and wearable! US size 1 1/2. ex-Arte Primitivo. #JR2025: $750 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine/Medieval, c. 6th-9th century AD. Incredible bronze archer's ring. Nicely incised intricate details, imitating the visor of a Greek or Roman helmet. Glossy black patina, US size 10 1/2. #JR2083: $325 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine/Medieval, c. 6th-9th century AD. Fantastic bronze archer's ring engraved with a cross. Nicely incised details, imitating the visor of a Greek or Roman helmet. The front engraved with a crude cross, likely by its original owner. Nice olive-green patina. Big and chunky, US size 13 1/2. #JR2085: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 10th-15th century AD. Beautiful bronze ring with a diamond-shaped bezel. Possibly an early Medieval wedding band. US size 9 1/2. Gorgeous green patina, nice detail. #JR2100: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-4th century AD. Nice bronze "clasped-hands" friendship ring. About a US size 6 1/2, green to red patina. #JR2115: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a star or pentagram / pentacle surrounded by 5 dots. About a US size 8. Deep green patina. #JR2113: $199 SOLD

Ancient Viking ring! 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia.
Most likely a hair ring, but very possibly a finger ring as well. Made from one long band of twisted bronze wire. Great blue-green patina with heavy earthen deposits. About a US size 6 1/2. 20 mm outside diameter, 25 mm long. #AM2026: $135 SOLD

Ancient Viking ring! 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia.
Most likely a hair ring, but very possibly a finger ring as well. Made from one long band of twisted bronze wire. Olive-green patina with heavy earthen deposits. About a US size 8. 22 mm outside diameter, 19 mm long. #AM2025: $135 SOLD

Late Roman, c. 4th-6th century AD. Excellent bronze ring with an ornate cross. Incised decorations on band. US size 8. Light green patina. #JR2150: $275 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 10th-14th century AD. Small bronze ring engraved witn an ornate cross. About a US size 5 1/4. Black patina. #JR2156: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Heavy bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. US size 8 3/4. Olive-green patina, light skuffs to edge of band. #JR2154: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Bronze Evil Eye protective ring. Punched-dot design to ward off evil and bad luck. US size About a US size 8. Nice green patina. #JR2110: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Great bronze signet ring. The bezel engraved with three wings around a central pellet. US size 8 1/2. Black patina. #JR2093: $175 SOLD

Ancient Eastern Greek / Baktrian bronze ring, c. 900-600 BC. Dark olive-green patina, earthen encrustation. About a US size 9 3/4. Bezel measures 19 mm (3/4") across! #JR2157: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Great bronze signet ring. The bezel engraved with a bird, likely a duck or swan, standing with head over shoulder. US size 6. Charming! #JR2121: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Great bronze signet ring. The bezel engraved with a standing person beside a deer. Perhaps a hunting scene. US size 8 1/2. #JR2122: $225 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Small bronze ring set with deep blue glass inlay. Ring with dark brassy tone. US size 4 1/2. #JR2084: $199 SOLD

Ancient Roman, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Great bronze ring, the bezel completely covered with enigmatic inscriptions in what appears to be Latin text. Nice decoration at top of band. Dark brassy tone. About US size 6 1/2. Very cool! #JR2208: $175 SOLD

Large Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 25 mm outside dia; about a US size 9. Olive-green patina. Danube River tribes. #CC2009: $125 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Large bronze ring with a simple cross scratched onto the bezel. Olive-green patina. US size 10 1/2. #JR2204: $125 SOLD

Late Roman Empire, 5th-8th century AD. Bronze ring with the "Five Wounds of Christ" hidden within the "evil eye" protective motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. Green to reddish patina. US size 8 1/2. #JR2182: $125 SOLD

Ancient Roman, c. 2nd-5th century AD. Bronze ring. A basic bronze band. US size 8 1/4. Olive-green patina. #JR2200: $99 SOLD

Ancient Celtic, c. 3rd-1st century BC. Fantastic bronze ring. Composed of one long piece of twisted-wire with two and two strands across the top. It is believed that this type was used as an ancient wedding ring! Diameter: 21 mm. About a US size 5 1/2, with gorgeous olive-green to coppery tone. #JR2216: $275 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with an interesting zig-zag wedge-shaped element surrounded by 4 palm fronds. Nice scalloped edges and decorated underside of the bezel. Olive-green patina. About a US size 7 3/4. #JR2165: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 2nd-5th century AD. Fantastic bronze key-ring! For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys to important boxes, etc on their fingers. Size 5 1/2, measures 28 mm top to bottom. Wearable! #1785: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Nice bronze signet or seal ring. Engraved with a lion crouching left. Nice olive-green patina. US size 8. #38470: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Green patina with earthen deposits. US size 8 1/2. #25497: $99 SOLD

Ancient Greece, 5th-3rd century BC. Fantastic bronze ring in the form of a snake with heads at both terminals. Very cool! US size 7.5. #17881: $225 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Bronze ring with stylized eagle engraved on bezel. Light olive-green patina. US size 8.25. #22358: $99 SOLD

Ancient Greece. Hellinistic, c. 3rd-1st century BC. Fantastic bronze ring. Overlapping band "adjustable" (in ancient times), bezel engraved with a facing serpent's head. Killer olive green patina. An excellent piece! US size 6 1/2. #20349: $250 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Excellent silver ring set with a black stone or glass inlay. Gorgeous tone. Band thick at top, tapers down to be very thin across the bottom. Likely belonged to someone of importance in ancient times. About a US size 6, weighs a hefty 13 grams! Ex-Coincraft, London. #72014: $375 SOLD

Crusades Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Fantastic bronze ring engraved with a Crusader cross. US size 9.5 with brassy/brown patina. Outstanding! #70317x2: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, 8th-11th century AD. Fantastic bronze ring with two crosses around a central star. US size 7.5. Great deep green patina. #39997x2: $250 SOLD

Roman bronze zoomorphic ring, 2nd-3rd century Ad. In the form of a fox chasing its tail! About a US size 12.5. #20413: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c.10th-12th century AD. Nice bronze ring with beautiful bright red glass 'stone'. Light dotted decorations on band. About US size 4.75. #22893: $150 SOLD

Roman bronze key ring, 1st-3rd century AD. An excellent example, near perfect state of preservation. Light green patina. 26 mm long. US ring size 5. #6751x2: $135 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-4th century AD. Large bronze ring engraved with a diamond design. Nice olive-green patina. US size 11.5. #28967: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with an ornate cross. About a US size 11. Brassy patina, decorated band. #JR2011: $150 SOLD

Late Roman / Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Fantastic bronze ring engraved with a 7-pointed star. Nice design at top of band. Brassy olive-green patina. US size 7 1/4. #JR2028: $150 SOLD

Celtic England, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Fantastic bronze finger ring. Engraved with a stylized figure, likely a warrior or god. With an adjustable band! US size 6 1/2. Great blue-green patina. ex-UK collection. #JR2032x2: $299 SOLD

Late Roman Empire, c. 4th-6th century AD. Small bronze cross ring. Nicely engraved with an ornate, radiate cross design. US size 4. #JR2030: $125 SOLD

Crusades/ Knights Templar England. Beautiful enameled crusader ring dating to c. 1250 AD.Central cross with white and blue enamel inlays. Found near York England. Bottom end of the band is broken but still wearable with care. Would be about a US size 8 1/2. #JR2039: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with an ornate radiant "feathered" cross. US size 8 3/4. Gorgeous patina. #JR2005: $275 SOLD

Not ancient! Antique bronze ring, c. 1800-1900 AD. Depicting a helmeted god or goddess (Mars or Athena?). Made in Roman style but not ancient. US size 5 1/2. #JR2057: $99 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c.10th-12th Century AD. Nice bronze ring with tall bezel fit with a beautiful blue glass 'stone'. Stone has crack. About a US ring size 4 1/4, 32 mm tall. Intact with earthen encrustation. Found in the Holy Land. #0611246-1: $150 SOLD

Late Roman Empire, 5th-8th century AD. Bronze ring with the "Five Wounds of Christ" hidden within the "evil eye" protective motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. US size 8. #JR2020: $175 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 8th-12th century AD. Nice chunky bronze ring with a heart-shaped bezel with shield design. Nice design around edge and top of band. US size 8 1/2. #JR2081: $150 SOLD

Late Roman Empire, c. 5th-7th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with a cross. Nice brassy patina. US size 5 3/4. #JR2027: $125 SOLD

Medieval/Crusader Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Bronze ring with a cross on a diamond-shaped bezel. US size 7. #JR2079: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Marvelous bronze ring engraved with a bird, laurel branches around. US size 7 1/2. Silvery-grey patina. #JR2088: $250 SOLD

Celtic tribes, c. 3rd-1st century BC. Danube River region. Nice silver twisted-wire ring. About US size 8 3/4. #JR2063: $175 SOLD

Ancient Jewish/Hebrew, c. 14th century AD. Fantastic large bronze ring engraved with the Star of David! Wide 23 mm bezel, US size 11. Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. #JR2071: $275 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring set with deep blue/black glass inlay. US size 5 1/2. #JR2056: $175 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a cryptic monogram. Very interesting! Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. US size 7 1/2. ex-CNG. #JR2065: $150 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-16th century AD. Lovely bronze ring with sight green glass inlay. Nice brassy patina, much of the original bezel enclosure remains. US size 8.5. #22861: $125 SOLD

Roman, 1st-3rd century AD. Nice large silver ring. Depicts two clasped hands. An early "friendship" ring. Well worn in antiquity! US size 10. ex-Clayton Rose. #34853: $175 SOLD

Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 21 mm outside dia; US size 6 3/4. Light brown patina, light earthen deposits. #JR2074: $60 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Gorgeous gold ring, set with original carved carnelian stone intaglio depicting a standing eagle. Stunning and wearable! US size 7. ex-Arte Primitivo. #JR2024: $1200 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with a floral star/cross. Nicely decorated band. US size 7 1/4. Light grey/green patina. #JR2087: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring, the bezel engraved with a large "X". Possibly a Legionary ring for Legio X Gemina. About a US ring size 9. Great green patina. #JN2103: $225 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Fantastic bronze "signet" or seal-ring, the bezel engraved with a lion. About a US size 8 1/2. Grey patina, earthen deposits. #JR2099: $225 SOLD

Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 20 mm outside dia; US size 5 1/4. Nice light blue-green patina, some earthen deposits. Two interesting indentations on surface. #JR2073: $75 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze ring with a stylized cross. Interesting scalloped design under bezel. US ring size 6 1/2. Nice silvery-green patina. #JR2107: $199 SOLD

Roman, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Bronze key-ring. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys to important boxes, etc on their fingers. Deep-cut detail, great patina. 25 mm, US size 3 3/4. ex-Los Angeles, CA private collection. #JR2038x2: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a star or pentagram / pentacle surrounded by a circular border. US size 9. Glossy deep-green patina. #JR2152: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Heavy bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. US size 7 1/2. Dark glossy olive- green patina. #JR2129: $175 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Interesting silvered-bronze ring. The bezel engraved with a seated bird, Greek inscription around. Traces of silvering on the surfaces. US size 9 1/4. #JR2116: $150 SOLD

Late Roman to Medieval, c. 4th-9th century AD. Fantastic bronze ring engraved with a beautiful cross. About a US size 9. Olive-green patina with silvery sheen. #JR2153: $225 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring engraved with punched-dot "evil eye" motif to protect the wearer from harm and misfortune. Nice reddish-green patina. About a US size 9 1/4. #JR2162: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Glorious large bronze ring. Heavily decorated with incised rosette surrounded with todt, incised decorations at top of band. Deep olive-green patina. US size 10 1/2. #JR2161: $299 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-5th century AD. Excellent bronze ring engraved with punched-dot "evil eye" motif to protect the wearer from harm and misfortune. Heavily detailed bezel, with further decorations at tops of the band. Brassy patina. US size 9. #JR2168: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-4th century AD. Bronze bridle/horse harness ring. 29 mm, one side clearly worn from extensive use. Would be a US size 11.25 if worn on a finger. #AR2555: $99 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Beautiful silvered-bronze ring with a deep-cut palm design. Linear elements around and on band. Blue-green patina, traces of silvering in details. US size 7 1/4. #JR2096: $150 SOLD

Roman, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Large bronze door key-ring. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys on their fingers. Great olive-green patina. 39 mm (1 1/2") long, about a US size 7 3/4 - 8. Ex Bedford, England private collection. #AR2393: $175 SOLD

Roman, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Large and heavy bronze door key-ring. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys on their fingers. Deep-cut detail, great green patina. L: 40 mm (1 1/2"), US size 6 1/2. Bent at a 45-degree angle. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #AR2639: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Beautiful and very interesting bronze archer's ring. A simple band, with multiple knobs around the edge, worn down from use, used to catch the bow string in any position on the thumb. Large 30 mm (1 3/16") diameter, US size 14 1/4. Olive-green patina. #JR2180: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Great large bronze signet ring. The bezel engraved with a mythological, winged creature. About a US size 10 3/4. ex-Los Angeles, CA private collection. #JR2123: $175 SOLD

Roman Empire, c. 2nd-4th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with three registers of V-shaped designs. Light green patina. US size 6 3/4. #JR2203: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Brown patina. US size 9. #JR2195: $125 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Small bronze ring with an ornate cross around central circle. Olive-green patina. About US size 4.5. #JR2193: $125 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Bronze ring with diamond-shaped bezel, 2 small crosses at top of band. Well worn in antiquity! Olive-green patina. US size 9 1/2. #JR2201: $99 SOLD

Celtic, c. 3rd-1st century BC. Bronze twisted-wire ring. 24 mm (roughly US size 9.5), nice light gray patina. Nice! #22159x2: $175 SOLD

Ancient Celtic tribes, 1st-2nd century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with two stylized figures, one with upraised arm. Nice glossy olive-green patina. Light corrosion around edge of band. #2216x2: SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-4th century AD. Bronze ring with double-cross design. Big and chunky! Size 8 1/4. #499: $75 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Excellent bronze ring engraved with a double-cross on the bezel. Band decorated with chevron designs. Great light green/grey patina. US size 9 1/2. Very nice! #26557: $225 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c.10th-12th century AD. Nice bronze ring with beautiful light blue glass 'stone'. Light pitting, earthen deposits. US size 8.25. Found in the Holy Land. #22703: $135 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-5th century AD. Bronze ring. Raised bezel engraved with a floral device, crossed "X" engraved pattern on band. Black patina with light earthen deposits - nice contrast. US size 9. #25456: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif with an "X" or cross between them. Nice bezel, graceful, thin band. US size 9. #22967: $150 SOLD

Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Large bronze ring. Engraved with diamond-shaped chevron design. Nice brown patina. US size 12. #07231: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring set with blue glass inlay. Very nice. US size 4.25. #12526: $135 SOLD

Medieval/Crusades Europe. Excellent bronze ring engraved with a Crusader cross! Nice detail, better than photo. Highly desirable type! Olive green patina, nice light deposits give the cross contrast. US size 8.5. #25632: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Simple silver wedding ring! US size 7.75. Band is 3 mm (1/16") wide. Grey patina. #78182: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Great silver wedding ring! US size 9. Hammered band with rustic feel. Dark to light patina. #78183: $250 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Nice silver wedding ring! Great hammered band with slight ridge around the center. US size 9. #78181: $299 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze ring. Fine incised "thunderbolt cross" pattern on the teardrop-shaped bezel. Nice surfaces. US size 9. #64866: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Great bronze key-ring. Elaborate 8-point device on a decorated, extended shaft. 34 mm (1 5/8" and chunky! About a US ring size 5 1/2. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys to important boxes, etc on their fingers. Glossy green patina. #AR2053: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 2nd-5th century AD. Fantastic bronze key-ring! For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys to important boxes, etc on their fingers. US size 6 1/2, measures 31 mm top to bottom. Wearable! #272105x2: $250 SOLD

Crusader Europe, c. 12th-14th century AD. beautiful silver ring engraved with a Crusader cross. Found in Spain.US size 7 1/2. #JR2040: $250 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Fantastic bronze "signet" or seal-ring, the bezel engraved with a lion. Excellent detail, nice warm copper tone (terrible photo). US size 7 1/2. #JR2061: $225 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Large bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Excellent brassy-brown patina. US size 10 1/2. #JR2060: $199 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-11th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a cross with 5-wounds-of-Christ design. Soft green patina, earthen deposits. US size 6 1/2. ex-D Glover, UK. #JR2029: $175 SOLD

Late Roman-Medieval, c. 6th-11th century AD. Bronze ring with a radiant cross, ornate design at top of band. Glossy deep copper patina. US size 6 1/4. #JR2043: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring set with reddish glass inlay. US size 7. #JR2019: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring set with blue glass inlay. US size 4 1/2. #JR2042: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-5th century AD. Bronze Evil Eye protective ring. Punched-dot design to ward off evil and bad luck. US size 7 1/2, beautiful green patina. #JR2037: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-5th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a radiate cross. US size 9. #JR2031: $99 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. US size 7.5. Olive-green patina. #22941: $115 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-15th century AD. Large bronze ring, the bezel with central circular design surrounded by floral detail. US size 10 1/2. #JR2062: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring set with blue glass inlay. About US size 5 1/2. #JR2009: $225 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 13th-16th century AD. Bronze ring. Broad, flat bezel with scalloped edge, very neat scalloped design beneath bezel (not shown). US size 7 1/2. #JR2050: $175 SOLD

Late Roman to Medieval, 4th-9th century AD. Bronze ring with ornate cross, design around and at top of band. US size 7 1/4. Olive-green patina. #JR2086: $225 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Large bezel, glossy green patina, some of the punches worn right through. US size 7.75. #22395: $125 SOLD

Late Roman to Medieval, 4th-9th century AD. Nice bronze shield ring engraves with a radiate cross. About a US size 7. Nice olive-green patina. #JR2090: $200 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 4th-9th century AD. Fabulous bronze ring engraved with a Dove. Nice incised decorations on band, olive-green patina. Intact with some rough areas. About a US size 10. #JR2118: $299 SOLD

Late Roman to Medieval, 4th-9th century AD. Bronze ring with ornate cross, design around and at top of band. About US size 8 1/2. Band slightly bent. #JR2041: $225 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 8th-12th century AD. Nice chunky bronze ring with a heart-shaped bezelengraved with a cross design. DEcorative elements around edge and top of band. About a US size 8 1/2. Glossy dark green to red patina. #JR2127: $199 SOLD

Byzantine, 8th-12th century AD. Base-silver ring with an ornate floral cross on bezel. US size 8 3/4. Nice smooth grey patina. Terrible photo. #JR2143: $199 SOLD

Late Roman / Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-10th century AD. Lovely bronze ring engraved with a cross with punched-dot terminals. About a US ring size 8 1/2. Nice olive-green patina. #JR2097: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2st-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with 2 gods, one likely Fortuna (Fortune) holding scales. US size 9 3/4, nice bright brassy patina, scalloped design under bezel. #JR2119: $425 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Large silver ring with ornately-decorated heart-shaped bezel. About a US size 11 1/2. ex-Rosenheim, Germany collection. Nice! #JR2112: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze ring with a wide bezel engraved with an ornate "haloed" cross design. US size 9 1/2. #JR2135: $250 SOLD

Ancient Roman Jerusalem, c. 1st century AD. Incredible bronze ring depicting a Roman bust, likely that of an emperor! Us size 5 1/2 to 6 with black patina and earthen highlights. Found near Jerusalem! #JR2132: $350 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Nice silver ring with diamond-spahed bezel. Band round with nice etched design. US size 5 1/2. #JR2010: $299 SOLD

Late Roman to Medieval, c. 4th-9th century AD. "Shield" type bronze ring engraved with incised waves. Likely a naval or seafarer's ring. US size 9 1/4. #JR2160: $150 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Gorgeous bronze ring, the bezel engraved with two hearts. Nice scalloped edges and decorated underside of the bezel. About a US size 8 1/2. Beautiful olive-green patina. #JR2158: $299 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring set with blue glass inlay. US size 5 1/2. #JR2141: $199 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-14th century AD. Nice bronze ring with heavily decorated square bezel, incised designs at top of band. US size 9 1/2. Dark brown patina. #JR2125: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Excellent bronze signet ring, engraved with a Hippocamp! Nice detail, lovely dark brassy tone. US size 9 1/4. #JR2194: $325 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Brown patina. US size 7 3/4. #JR2170: $175 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Nice large bronze ring. Ornate designs across bezel and band. Olive-green patina. US size 10. #JR2197: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze ring with a teardrop-shaped bezel engraved with stylized palm frond design. Smooth green patina. US size 7 3/4. #JR2196: $150 SOLD

Ancient Roman, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Neat bronze ring, the bezel engraved with multiple layers of chevron-shaped, diagonal and zig-zag designs. Brown patina. US size 9. #JR2198: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Bronze ring set with light blue glass inlay. Ring with coppery tone. Band bent in antiquity. About US size 5 1/4. #JR2199: $99 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Excellent bronze ring engraved with a radiant cross. About US size 8. Beautiful! #JR2192: $175 SOLD

Dark Ages, c. 6th-9th century AD. Great bronze ring. A rudimentary "seal" ring with deep-cut grooves on bezel, and at top of band. Black to brassy patina. US size 8 1/2. Very cool! #JR2206: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-6th century AD. Large silver wedding ring! Great hammered band with dotted design around the center. US size 14 1/2. #JR2018: $299 SOLD

Late Roman to Medieval, c. 5th-9th century AD. Nice and large silver ring in the form of an archer's ring. With a slight pointed tip on the end, this indicated where an archer would pull against the string on his bow. Likely was not used for this purpose, as silver is a softer and more precious metal than what would be normally used for this. Quite large... US size 12 1/2 to 13. #JR2178: $199 SOLD

Ottoman Empire. 14th-17th century AD. Large and impressive silver ring. Heavily engraved bezel with traces of original green inlay. US size 9 3/4, weighs a massive 10.9 grams! Stunning and wearable! ex-Los Angeles, CA private collection. #JR2159: $299 SOLD

Roman, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Small bronze key-ring for a box or chest. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys on their fingers. Great olive-green patina. 27 mm (1 1/16") long, about a US size 2 1/2. Still wearable. Excellent state of preservation! ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #JR2214: $175 SOLD

Medieval Islamic/Arabic, c. 11th-12th century AD. Beautiful bronze ring with rows of crescents and lines. Interesting design, lovely light blue-green patina with some earthen deposits in the details. Very nice! US size 6. #16726: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome. 2nd-3rd century AD. Bronze signet (seal) ring. Depicts a deer standing left. Surface worn through with use! Size 10. #16: $50 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous bronze ring. Fine incised pattern on the multi-angular teardrop-shaped bezel. Surfaces still have silvering from ancient times! US size 8. #22806: $150 SOLD

Ottoman Empire. 14th-17th century AD. Bronze ring. Wonderful hand-engraved bezel with lots of detail, "scalloped" design around the edges, beautiful glossy green patina. US size 8.5. #1711x2: $199 SOLD

Ancient Viking ring! 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia. Most likely a hair ring, but very possibly a finger ring as well. Made of multiple bands of twisted bronze wire. Around US size 9-10. 24 mm (1 inch) diameter. Olive-green patina. #25709x2: $199 SOLD

Late Medieval Europe, c. 14th-17th century AD. Large bronze ring. Massive bezel engraved with a Latin cross, diagonal hatched patterns around. US size 10. Large, chunky piece. #23354: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-4th century AD. Large bronze ring engraved with a radiant cross, etched design at top of band. Nice olive-green patina. US size 10. #28975: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 4th-5th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a cross within a radiant border. Decorative elements at top of band. US size 9.5. Nice green patina, earthen deposits. #24195: $199 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 9th-12th century AD. Bronze ring with central diamond design. US size 9.5. Glossy brown patina. #78187: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 2nd-5th century AD. Bronze ring with a cross made up of the "evil eye" protective motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. US size 7.25. #81346: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-4th century AD. Nice bronze "clasped-hands" friendship ring. US size 8.5. Golden-brown patina. #78184: $199 SOLD

Great Roman bronze key ring, 1st-3rd century AD. Sharp detail with extra "grip" details on band, lovely reddish-brown patina. 28 mm long, ring US size 3.75. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys to important boxes, etc on their fingers. #78190x2: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome. 3rd-5th century AD. Silver ring. Ornate band and engraved bezel (worn smooth). Size 9 1/4. Interesting form. #9721: $140 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Bronze ring with stylized eagle engraved on bezel. Light olive-green patina. US size 8.25. #22358: $99 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 4th-6th century AD. Bronze ring with "Five Wounds of Christ" hidden within the "evil eye" protective motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. US size 7. Amazing glossy green patina. Band a bit weak in places. #22985: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Fantastic bronze ring heavily engraved with an elaborate shield and star design. Excellent glossy green patina. US size 7 1/2. A gem! #JR2021: $325 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-15th century AD. Beautiful bronze ring. Inticrately-detailed filigree bezel. Light damage to 2 loops. US size 9 1/4. #JR2047: $125 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Large bezel, great green patina. US size 8. #22157: $175 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-14th century AD. Beautiful bronze ring with circular floral bezel and intricately decorated band. US silze 7 1/2. #JR2036: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 4th-6th century AD. Bronze ring with "Five Wounds of Christ" hidden within the "evil eye" protective motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. Dots at top of band as well. US size 9. Great green patina. #JR2045: $199 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, 10th-early 11th century AD. Large bronze ring engraved with an eagle, wings spread. Olive-green patina, well-worn! US size 10. #JR2002: $99 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-6th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with waves, scalloped edges and base of bezel (see photo). Lovely brassy patina. Likely a naval or seafarer's wife's ring. US size 4 1/2. #JR2048: $125 SOLD

Roman bronze key ring, 1st-3rd century AD. Great condition with light green patina, a couple small scuffed areas of bronze showing throuth. 27 mm long, ring US size 5.5. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys to important boxes, etc on their fingers. #78189: $125 SOLD

Ancient Eastern Greek / Baktrian bronze ring, c. 900-600 BC. A gorgeous piece with very wide bezel made of concentric circles of bronze wire, a raised cross across it. Solid band, very wearable! US size 7.75-8. Fantastic ring! #22630: $250 SOLD

Crusader/Medieval Europe, c. 13th-14th century AD. Great silver ring, the mounted oval bezel decorated with a radiate cross. US size 8 1/4. #JR2064: $250 SOLD

Late Roman/Byzantine, c. 6th-9th century AD. Bronze ring with hashed-lines around central ribbed pole "backbone" design. US size 9 1/2. #JR2058: $75 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Magnificent bronze ring engraved with an angel! Intricately-stippled band. Glossy green patina, light earthen deposits. US size 10. ex-CNG. #JR2066: $425 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Nice bronze ring engraved with a star, chevron designs around. Beautiful glossy patina. US size 8 1/2. #JR2070: $175 SOLD

Crusader France, c. 13th century AD. Fantastic large "Knights Templar" bronze ring. Features a Crusader cross with four pellets. May very well have belonged to a member of the Knights Templar in France at the time. Ex-French collection. US ring size 10 1/2. #JR2094: $299 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Bronze ring with the 5 Wounds of Christ in the form of a cross. Hidden within the "Evil Eye" protective motif of mainstream Rome. US size 8 1/2. Earthen-green patina. #JR2089: $225 SOLD

Huge and heavy Roman bronze ring, 4th-6th century AD. Thick bezel detailed with incised rows of pseudo-script. Thick band, nice patina. Beautiful! Size 7 1/2-8 #271104: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-4th century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Large bezel, glossy olive-green patina. US size 10 1/2. #JR2106: $199 SOLD

Late Roman/Medieval, c. 4th-9th century AD. Lovely silver ring, likely a wedding band. Incised decoration on bezel & top of band. US size 8 1/4. #JR2054: $250 SOLD

Very large Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 33 mm outside dia; about a US size 14 1/2. #JR2072: $135 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-5th century AD. Bronze ring with rounded diamond-shaped bezel. About a US size 6 1/2. #JR2131: $65 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-5th century AD. Small bronze ring with simple 3-part raised bezel. About a US size 3 1/2. #JR2130: $45 SOLD

Late Roman Empire, 5th-8th century AD. Bronze ring with the "Five Wounds of Christ" hidden within the "evil eye" protective motif acceptable to mainstream Rome at the time. About a US size 5. #JR2104: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze key-ring. Simple design, device extended at a 90-degree angle from the end of the shaft. 39 mm (1 1/4") long, about a US ring size 6. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys to important boxes, etc on their fingers. Reddish-brown patina. #AR2054x2: $99 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Magnificent bronze "signet" or seal-ring, the bezel engraved with a dual depiction: a lion when faced one way, a hare (rabbit) the other! About a US size 10 1/4. Reddish-green patina. The only one like this I have ever come across, ingenious in design! #JR2108: $399 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st-2nd century AD. Beautiful small bronze ding engraved with a palm frond. US ring size 3 1/2 to 4 with nice brassy patina. #JR2117: $199 SOLD

Ancient Roma, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Large bronze ring with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design hidden within the "evil eye" protective motif. Glossy black patina. US size 11. #JR2128: $199 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-5th century AD. Bronze ring with punched-dot "Evil Eye" protective motif to protect the wearer from evil and harm. Glossy green patina. US size 8. #JR2136: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Heavy bronze ring with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. Black patina. Us size 9 1/2. #JR2137: $225 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Great bronze ring engraved with an enigmatic "#" on the bezel and "Xs" at top of band. Beautiful chocolate-brown patina. US size 7 1/2. ex-Los Angeles, CA private collection. #JR2164: $125 SOLD

Ancient Roman Legionnaire's Brass Knuckles! Ancient Rome, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Also called a "punch-ring", it is a spiked/knobbed bronze ring worn to intensify a punch during hand-to-hand combat. Very rare and extremely well-preserved. Can still be worn! About a US size 7 1/2 to 8. ex-Bedford, England private collection. #AR2328: $425 SOLD

Ottoman Empire. 14th-17th century AD. Bronze ring. Nice hand-engraved bezel, lovely olive-green glossy patina. Roughly a US
size 6.25 but the band was a bit bent in antiquity. #1792: $150 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Great bronze "skield" ring. The wide round bezel with raised center, incised designs around. US size 7 1/2. Blue-green patina. Nice! #JR2145: $199 SOLD

Large Celtic bronze ring-money, 5th-1st cent BC. Measures 25 mm outside dia; about a US size 9. Olive-green patina. Currency used by the Celtic tribes of Europe as trade and jewelry. Excavated near Celtic settlements in Eastern Europe, near the Black Sea and Danube River. #CC2009: $125

Roman, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Small bronze key-ring for a box or chest. For lack of pockets in their togas, the ancients often wore keys on their fingers. Nice olive-green patina. 24 mm (15/16") long, about a US size 2 (hard to size as the band was bent in antiquity). #JR2191: $125 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with an ornate "Latin" cross. Bezel well worn from use in antiquity! Olive-green patina. About a US size 9. #JR2183: $125 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Large bronze ring engraved with a "haloed" cross design. Band damaged in antiquity. Dark brassy patina. About US size 8 3/4. #JR2185: $99 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Excellent bronze ring engraved with a star or pentagram / pentacle surrounded by a circular border, dotted design, stars at top of band. About US size 7 1/2. Gorgeous! #JR2179: $275 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 1st century AD. Neat bronze ring which was once set with a stone or jewel. Could be (carefully) re-used for this purpose! Brassy to green patina. US size 6 1/2. #JR2205: $150 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with a star or pentagram / pentacle surrounded by a circular border, dotted design throughout, stars at top of band. US size 9. Olive-green patina. #JR2172: $225 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Large bronze ring engraved with a "haloed" cross design. Well worn from use! Glossy green patina. About a US size 12 1/2. #JR2142: $175 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 3rd-5th century AD. Beautiful bronze ring set with blue glass inlay. US size 7 1/4. #JR2139: $225 SOLD

Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-4th century AD. Simple bronze ring. US size 6. Brassy patina. Ex Bedford, England private collection. #AR2392: $99 SOLD

Late Roman to Byzantine, c. 5th-9th century AD. Bronze ring engraved with an etched cross, chevron designs at top of band. Brassy patina. US size 9. #JR2166: $150 SOLD

Holy Land. Roman period, c. 1st century BC-1st century AD. Heavy bronze ring with olive-green patina, thick earthen deposits. 25 mm dia (about US size 6). #JR2155: $99 SOLD