Roman engagement ring from Viminacium
Roman engagement ring from Viminacium

Summary/Abstract: During the rescue investigation of the northwestern part of the legionary fort at Viminacium, a silver ring with a cameo was discovered. It was an engagement ring, with an inserted cameo with a specific representation of the so-called dextrarum iunctio motif, accompanied with an inscription - OMONI(A). The ring is peculiar because of the motif and the inscription on it, as well as because of the context of the find. Namely, it was found in the defensive ditch of the legionary fort of the VII Claudia legion. The find is dated to the second half of the III century, using coins and pottery from the same horizon.

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