100-200 AD. Roman. Heavy silver with circular hoop, wide and ribbed band. The ridged bezel is decorated with a repeating engraved lituus motif. The lituus was a curved wand or staff used by Roman augurs (seers) and priests during religious rites, suggesting this gorgeous item originally belonged to a priest. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: D: 18.35mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q1/2; 11.4g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.