06-17-2004, 07:42 AM
Hi Matt,<br>
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So it seems it’s not just me being dim, there really is a lack of info on this item. However, lack of evidence does not mean lack of existence. To me, this as an item of my kit that makes a certain amount of sense; an intaglio type ring would be useful to an Optio (or indeed higher ranks) for authenticating official communications. It also says that this is a man that has (or is on the road to having a certain amount of status. We know rings denoted status in Roman culture eg Citizens ring (anyone got good any info on this as well?).<br>
<br>
Several groups show Optio’s wearing a ring, but I don’t necessarily want to blindly follow their example. I prefer to find any source information and examine alternative interpretations.<br>
<br>
If there’s no evidence available for an Optio’s ring then I’m loathed to just stab in the dark, but I’d still like to incorporate it. DILEMA!!<br>
<br>
Thanks all the same.<br>
<br>
mummius<br>
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<br>
So it seems it’s not just me being dim, there really is a lack of info on this item. However, lack of evidence does not mean lack of existence. To me, this as an item of my kit that makes a certain amount of sense; an intaglio type ring would be useful to an Optio (or indeed higher ranks) for authenticating official communications. It also says that this is a man that has (or is on the road to having a certain amount of status. We know rings denoted status in Roman culture eg Citizens ring (anyone got good any info on this as well?).<br>
<br>
Several groups show Optio’s wearing a ring, but I don’t necessarily want to blindly follow their example. I prefer to find any source information and examine alternative interpretations.<br>
<br>
If there’s no evidence available for an Optio’s ring then I’m loathed to just stab in the dark, but I’d still like to incorporate it. DILEMA!!<br>
<br>
Thanks all the same.<br>
<br>
mummius<br>
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