Own a magnificent and complete example of Viking Age wealth! This is not jewelry. This ring was crafted to a specific weight standard to function as portable bullion wealth in the vast Viking trade networks that stretched from the Baltic to the Black and Caspian Seas. While often “hacked” into pieces (Hacksilber) to make change, this example is a rare, complete, and intact ring, making it a superior and highly desirable specimen. ICONIC VIKING ARTEFACT: This ring embodies the economic power of the Viking Rus’. It is the kind of wealth that funded raids, established trade routes, and built kingdoms. This is a centerpiece-class item. SOLID silver & SUBSTANTIAL: Forged from high-purity silver, this ring has a wonderful, warm patina that has survived over a millennium. It has a palpable heft and presence, speaking to its immense value in the ancient world. COMPLETE AND UNCUT: Finding such rings intact is exceptionally uncommon. Most were cut into fragments for trade. This ring’s completeness significantly enhances its value, rarity, and visual appeal to the serious collector. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Viking Rus’, from whom Russia gets its name, were renowned for their trade along the river systems of Eastern Europe. MUSEUM-QUALITY CENTERPIECE: This is a premier-grade artifact that will be the highlight of any advanced collection focused on the Viking Age, ancient economics, or world bullion. The Viking Rus’ operated a bullion economy where value was measured on a scale. Rings like this were a efficient way to store and transport wealth. They could be worn on a belt or necklace for security and easily tested for purity and weight in any market from Scandinavia to Constantinople.