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FINGER RING
Unique ID: NLM-019052
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
Fragment of Roman silver finger-ring. Originally with a broad hoop elliptical in cross-section, the surviving fragment is of one expanding shoulder with lipped edges and a rounded and raised central moulding. There is a sharp carination to the flat rectangular bezel, of which only a small section remains. This appears to have the incised remains of an inscription, with the downstroke and part of the cross stroke of a serifed 'T' visible (the serifs in the form of distinctive double forks).
Although little of the inscription remains, it seems likely that originally the inscription read 'TOT', meaning that this is another example of a 'TOT' ring, thought to be a reference to the Celtic deity Toutatis. For a parallel to the lettering form see the find from Gosford Farm, Notts. (2007 T387) published in the Treasure Annual Report 2007, no. 122.In the light of its age and material, this object is to be considered as potential Treasure.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T150
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 40
Date to: Circa AD 400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 18.2 mm
Width: 11.4 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 2.73 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 29th October 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM16341
Treasure case number: 2011T150
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Stokeham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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