http://finds.org.uk/news/theyworkforyou/finds/constituency/Ashton-under-Lyne/format/xml 2007-09-12 12:23:43 2011-03-15 22:02:35 LVPL-7CB667 FINGER RING 'Roman filigree gold ring. The hoop consists of a drawn strand of wire which has been twisted along its length, with a simple hook-and-loop catch formed by the wire terminals. The top of the ring is decorated with a thinner piece of wire formed into an applied quadruple spiral, the end of which has been twisted around one of the shoulders. Discussion. There are no exact parallels for this jewellery item. It has similarities with ear-rings and finger-rings with spiral decoration, a common Roman motif. Given the position of the decoration at the top of the hoop, it looks more likely to be finger ring, as otherwise the spiral motif would not be readily visible if hung from the ear. Date: c. 1st to 2nd centuries AD Ext. d.: 19.0mm Int. d.: 16.0 mm Wt.: 1.91g. Comment: this item is made substantially of gold so meets the requirements of Treasure as stipulated by the 1996 Treasure Act. Dr Richard Hobbs Curator, Romano-British Collections, Prehistory & Europe, The British Museum 28th March 2006' 'Roman filigree gold ring. The hoop consists of a drawn strand of wire which has been twisted along its length, with a simple hook-and-loop catch formed by the wire terminals. The top of the ring is decorated with a thinner piece of wire formed into an applied quadruple spiral, the end of which h... ROMAN 2007-09-12 12:23:43 GREATER MANCHESTER POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 1999-04-13 00:00:00 2011-02-24 13:14:58 LVPL630 COIN Elizabeth I sixpence Elizabeth I sixpence POST MEDIEVAL 1999-04-13 00:00:00 GREATER MANCHESTER POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 1999 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.