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PENANNULAR RING
Unique ID: PAS-BED643
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A Bronze Age gold penannular ring. The object comprises two round-sectioned penannular rings joined together. The presence of solder could not be detected by analysis but this does not preclude the use of the technique. The flat-faced ends show slight central dimples.
Dimensions and metal content: Maximum diameter: 15mm; maximum width: 7mm, width of gap: 1mm; weight: 10.59g. X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate gold content of 79 per cent.
Notes:
this was given the Treasure reference of P&EE 96
Class: Composite
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Winchester Museums Service.
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2001T096
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1150 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 7 mm
Weight: 10.59 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th May 2001
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2001T096
Museum accession number: (P&EE 96)
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Exton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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