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FINGER RING
Unique ID: PAS-27F660
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Medieval finger ring, which survives in fragmentary form and is bent out of shape. It is inscribed with the words:
iaspar:baltasar ......
the names of two of the Magi. The name of the third magi, Melchior, is missing.
The ring fragment is silver, and dates from the late 15th or early 16th century.
Dimensions: length 46 mm, depth 6 mm.
Notes:
In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Inscription:
iaspar:baltasar ...
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2006T118
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1450
Date to: AD 1550
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 46 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2006
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2006 T118
Treasure case number: 2006T118
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Minterne Magna
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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