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FINGER RING
Unique ID: SUR-C00767
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
A gold posy ring. The ring is plain externally and bears the internal engraved inscription HOPE*IS* ME* HELPE
Notes:
The ring was found c1980-90 by Mr. James Hale (deceased) during the digging of footings for a building extension in Farnham.
Inscription:
HOPE*IS* ME* HELPE
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T504
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 7 mm
Weight: 5.4 g
Diameter: 20 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2012T504
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Waverley (District)
Parish or ward: Farnham (Civil Parish)
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