RARE COPPER VIKING WEDDING RING, 900-1050 AD, SIZE 11 10/10/2023 particularly those worn by women

particularly those worn by women

The bezel is cut with nine circle and dot motifs on smooth ground

slightly over size 9

serving as a signet which identified the owner and could be used to seal legal matters

1mm deeply rounded band flaring to the ridged shoulders

RARE COPPER VIKING WEDDING RING, 900-1050 AD, SIZE 11 10/10/2023 particularly those worn by womenBroad 5. 7mm width band, with low rounded face. Dark brown patina as found and now with an industrial sealant overall. Vikings were expert metallurgists. The use of pure copper is rare and suggests a supernatural significance as alloys were much more durable. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the grooms sword. Rare wearable size.