Gold ring engraved with the name LUPATUS, 3rd / 4th century

An ancient gold ring engraved with the name LUPATUS.

Roman, 3rd / 4th century AD.

The ring is a size D 1/2 UK / 2 US.

Weighs 6.2 grams.

The name Lupatus is a derivative of the Latin ‘Lupus’, which translates as “wolf”.

The name is engraved on a gold plaque inset into the ring. The shoulders of the ring are pierced. A small but wearable ancient ring in fine condition. There are remnants of old glue to the left hand side of the plaque.