Medieval Gold Snake Ring Inscribed 'PRVDENTIA'

14TH-16TH CENTURY AD

3/4" (1.53 grams, 19 mm overall, 16.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.0, Japan 12)).

A barrel-section finger ring with textured outer face, formed as a snake gripping its tail; inscribed to the inner face in capitals 'PRVDENTIA' (wisdom).

Provenance

Private UK collection, by descent from the vendor's father, who formed his collection in the 1970s-1980s. Part of this collection was previously sold at Bonhams' Antiquities sale 17855, 6 October 2010, Lot 199; and in TimeLine Auctions June 2011 sale.

CONDITION

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AUCTIONS:

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Live Auction

LOT 1513

Medieval Gold Snake Ring Inscribed 'PRVDENTIA'

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,452

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