Gold, 6.00 grams, 25.98 mm. Internal 20.58 mm [UK size V 1/2; US size 10 3/4; Europe 24.40]. Circa early 3rd century AD. A large stunning man's ring with a wide curving hollow shank that widens at the shoulders and forms the wide bezel. In the centre is set a beautifully detailed repoussé disc that depicts a male bust, possible the emperor Geta [Autumn AD 209-26th December 211]; the bust is enclosed by a double twisted rope style border. Ref: Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings 1930 by C. C. Oman, plate 5. Extremely fine wearable condition. Ex European collection. This item is accompanied by an XRF ancient metal test certificate from Oxford X-ray Fluorescence Ltd.