100-200 AD. Roman. Bronze ring with round hoop and flattened, circular bezel bearing an incised eagle motif. An aquila (eagle) was a prominent symbol used in ancient Rome, especially as the standard of a Roman legion. A legionary known as an aquilifer, or eagle-bearer, carried this standard. Each legion carried one eagle. This ring likely belonged to either a legionary officer or standard-bearer. For more information on Roman rings, see: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. Good condition; Size: D: 16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M 1/2; 4.8g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.