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FINGER RING
Unique ID: BERK-ED8A63
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A probably Roman silver finger-ring. This is a fragment and includes the bezel and approximately 45 percent of the hoop. The bezel comprises a slightly raised rectangular section (length 8.6mm; width 7.24mm). The front of the bezel has a small pattern cut in negative relief, possibly representing a bird in profile. Alternatively this may not be a pattern, merely damage. The hoop on either side of the bezel has been moulded to form a beaded section 10.26mm long. The reverse is plain and the hoop has a D-shaped section. Dimensions: approximate diameter 23.13mm; Weight 3.94g
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Delivered to British Museum for curators report
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2005T470
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.94 g
Diameter: 23.13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd October 2005
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2005T.470
Treasure case number: 2005T470
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Englefield
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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