2013-05-20T18:37:08+01:00http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/466853/format/qrcodehttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/466853/format/jsonhttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/466853/format/xmlhttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/466853/format/geojsonhttp://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/466853466853IOW-844608PAS4E984460001F39FINGER RING25.14.11.81IOW2011-5-151; Treasure case no. 2011 T6662011T666MEDIEVAL12001350A complete and misshapen Medieval silver-gilt finger-ring (c. 1200-c. 1350 AD). Treasure case no. 2011 T666.
The outer face of the hoop has ten panels all separated by three parallel transverse ribs. Each panel contains a single letter of the inscription:
+AVE MARIA G (Ave Maria Gracia)
The cross is in the form of a cross potent.
Diameter: 25.1mm; width of hoop: 4.1mm; thickness of hoop: 1.8mm. Weight: 2.45g.
The find contains a minimum of 10% silver and predates 1711. It thus qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of precious metal content and age.Gatcombe, Isle of Wight: silver-gilt finger-ring (Treasure: 2011 T666; (PAS: IOW-844608)
Date: c. 1200-c. 1350.
Discovery: Found by David Clark while metal-detecting in October 2011 and recorded by Frank Basford (Isle of Wight FLO).
Description: A complete and misshapen silver-gilt finger-ring. The outer face of the hoop has ten panels all separated by three parallel transverse ribs. Each panel contains a single letter of the inscription:
+AVE MARIA G (Ave Maria Gracia)
The cross is in the form of a cross potent.
Dimensions: 25.1mm (length); 4.1mm (width of hoop); 1.8mm (thickness of hoop). Weight: 2.45g.
Discussion:
Metal content: The find contains a minimum of 10% silver and predates 1711. It thus qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of precious metal content and age.
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