ROMANO-JEWISH BRONZE LEGIONARY RING

Ca. 100 AD. Unique Romano-Jewish bronze ring with a d-shaped hoop; shoulders inscribed with VES-PAS (Vespasian), and Legio VII (Seventh Legion), bezel depicting Start of David; Unique ring used by a Jewish soldier serving in the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Vespasian; Good wearable condition; 43x23mm; 3.5gr; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market