10-24-2006, 01:07 PM
I have read of Roman legionary rings, which soldiers would wear. I have tried researching and poking around on this subject, but haven't really found much of a definitive answer. Did the Romans have a type of bronze that was worn by legionaries? If so, what was its design? I have seen many suggestions, here are some:
-The rays of Sol because of his connection to legionaries.
-An eagle because it is the symbol of Rome and shows strength (just sorta guessing on that one's description :lol: )
There are countless others, but those are the main ones I see. I personally own a ring which some collectors have said could be a legionary ring. It is fairly thin, bronze, and has patterns of X's all over. One collector even went on to suggest that maybe it was from Caesar's 10th Legion?? Link to picture: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/galler ... =591&pos=3 (I would post just the pic but I am not at my home computer).
I would like any info into this subject of legionary rings.
Thanks,
Andrew
P.S. If it is known of any rings fond of other things, like sailors or something, I would also love info on that.
-The rays of Sol because of his connection to legionaries.
-An eagle because it is the symbol of Rome and shows strength (just sorta guessing on that one's description :lol: )
There are countless others, but those are the main ones I see. I personally own a ring which some collectors have said could be a legionary ring. It is fairly thin, bronze, and has patterns of X's all over. One collector even went on to suggest that maybe it was from Caesar's 10th Legion?? Link to picture: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/galler ... =591&pos=3 (I would post just the pic but I am not at my home computer).
I would like any info into this subject of legionary rings.
Thanks,
Andrew
P.S. If it is known of any rings fond of other things, like sailors or something, I would also love info on that.
Andrew James Beaton
Looking for ancient coins of Gallienus, Postumus, Victorinus, Tetricus I and II, and the Severan Era!
Looking for ancient coins of Gallienus, Postumus, Victorinus, Tetricus I and II, and the Severan Era!