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FINGER RING

Unique ID: NMS-E9F975

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Description of find

Tiny gold Roman finger ring, probably for a child. Damaged along the edges. Faceted band divided into nine oval segments, each with a median arris. At seven of the constrictions between segments are two transverse engraved lines, presumably missing from the other two due to wear.

Additional Measurements

Internal diameter 11.5mm, external diameter 15mm,
Band width c. 4mm.
Weighing 1.4g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2007T507

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 43
Date to: AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 4 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 15th September 2007

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2007T507

Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Beeston with bittering

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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