Byzantine Empire Silver Monogram Ring Roman a frequent symbol of both

a frequent symbol of both martial prowess and divine guidance

This portrait changed slightly over the years as refinements were made to its detailing

using recycled shell casings to produce the coins

The clean geometry of the design

this signet ring features

Byzantine Empire Silver Monogram Ring Roman a frequent symbol of bothDate: c. 1100 A. D. Weight: 2. 4 grams Size: 5 (U. S.) J 1 2 (U. K.) History of the Artifact Minimalist yet fascinating Byzantine silver hoop ring featuring a singular M shaped monogram on the seal. A monogram is part text, part image. The letters of a name, title, word, or phrase are isolated, rearranged, and combined into a single graphic device. Monograms became a notable feature of late Roman aristocracy, but the Byzantines turned it into an