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FINGER RING
Unique ID: BH-C3A8E7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
CURATOR'S REPORT
Description of Object
Fragment of Roman silver finger ring of 'keeled' type. Probably 3rd century in date.
Only one shoulder, part of the hoop and the bezel survive. The shoulder is decorated with incised lines which run out to the edge, and the bezel consists of an octagonal moulding. This is inscribed 'DEO TOTA'. The shoulder is inscribed 'FELIX'.
Discussion
The legend on the bezel refers to the Celtic deity Toutatis. The missing shoulder would have almost certainly have had the inscription 'VTERE', which, when combined with 'FELIX' translates as 'use (this ring) happily.' 'TOT' rings are relatively common Roman finds.
Notes:
Acquired by Luton Museum.
Inscription:
DEA TOTA /FELIX
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Luton Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T357
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 200
Date to: Circa AD 300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 11.1 mm
Width: 19.5 mm
Weight: 2.98 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th September 2005
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Treasure number 2007 T 357
Treasure case number: 2007T357
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Hockliffe
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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