3rd century AD and later. A bronze ring with plain hoop, flat bezel with later silver insert, engraved with Greek and Latin inscription 'IS X PIS' (= Jesus Christ) 'IN DIO' (Jesus Christ in God"). See Henkel, F., Die Romischen Fingerringe Der Rheinlande, Und Der Benachbarten Gebiete, Berlin, 1913, particularly table XLVI, no.1196. 7.93 grams, 21.93mm overall, 16.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (1"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. During the Late Empire and in early Middle Ages, Greek and Latin inscriptions were often added to ancient rings, and the tradition continued through to modern times. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price