ANCIENT ROMAN KEY RING C.100-300 AD, SIZE 8 ½ 5 1/2 Size 9 1/4 with Cyrillic

Size 9 1/4 with Cyrillic inscription translating to “remembrance

Evidently a stylized representation of the Star of Bethlehem which was imaged as four sided at that time

Silver size 5 with 1

Size 8 1/2 with a rounded band flared to the shoulders

though this example evidently never had any decoration or symbolism

ANCIENT ROMAN KEY RING C.100-300 AD, SIZE 8 ½ 5 1/2 Size 9 1/4 with CyrillicBronze, size 8 1 2. Rounded face band, 5. 9mm width, with raised rectangular bezel with integral diminutive key bit. These rings were used to open jewelry boxes, the ownership of which was prestigious. As a result, many were made for show only and worn where no such box existed. This example was likely a prestige statement for a woman of fashion. As found condition with light surface texture and dark uniform patina. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate