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Unique ID: ESS-745A21
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
Treasure case: 2011 T529 Findspot: 'Redbridge Area', Greater London
Date: 16th - 17th Century
Description: Post-Medieval gold finger-ring, squashed. Exterior decorated... Inscription on inner band, retaining black enamel. Inscription reads: SIS MEMOR A MEI. The latin inscription translates literally to 'be remembering of me', ie. remember me (memora is female version, so this ring would have been given to a woman).
Dimensions: Diameter: 18.69mm (at widest point) Thickness: 0.60mm Band Width: 3.06mm Weight: 1.1g
Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Disposition: To be determined
Report by: Judy Rudoe The British Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T529
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 18.96 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st May 2011 - Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Treasure case number: 2011T529
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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