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FINGER RING
Unique ID: GLO-195C52
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Small gold ring with a d-shaped hoop. Inscribed on the inside "Thy light is my delight". There are very small traces of black enamelling present within the lettering. The style of the lettering is consistent with 17th century rings of this type. Posy rings were also used as love tokens, with the inscription remaining secret to all but the wearer.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T333
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 4th May 2007
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 48502
Other reference: 2007 T333
Treasure case number: 2007T333
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Forest of Dean (District)
To be known as: Westbury On Severn
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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