ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 6 ¾ july-ring In addition to being more

In addition to being more decorative

8mm width band decorated in high relief with a beaded or nubbed pattern of a single large nub alternating with two smaller

Untouched as found with an original repair or resizing

Evidently the coil or overlapping form was used to avoid the closed circle form

though its significance

ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 6 ¾ july-ring In addition to being moreGilt bronze, size 6 3 4. Rounded face band, 1 4mm width tapering from the bottom. Stepped and expanded edge bezel with the center of pyramid form superficially imitating a gemstone and blatantly advertising the intentions of the wearer. Roman prostitutes were typically adolescents, largely slaves. Prostitution was practiced openly with brothels sometimes sharing doors with libraries. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored.