A Roman ring inscribed FIDEM, 4th centurySolid gold finger ring with an oval opening. On the bezel the finely engraved word FIDEM (= loyalty): In a private context it can express, for example, the promise of marital fidelity, but in a public context it can also express loyalty to the ruler. Therefore, corresponding rings also served as gifts from the ruler to deserving officials and soldiers. Inner diameter 1.6 - 2.0 cm. Weight 11.2 g. Provenance: South German private collection.Condition: II +