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FINGER RING
Unique ID: SWYOR-6E38E4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy finger ring dating from the 3rd century (200 - 300 AD). It is probably a Henig type VIII, but also has similarities to type IX. The ring is keeled with a flat rectangular bezel, angled shoulders which are also flat and rectangular and a rounded back of the hoop. The back of the hoop is D shaped in section, but the faceted are is rectangular in section, but the inner face is circular in plan. There is no evidence of incised or other decoration. The ring has a rich green patina.
Class: Henig VIII
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
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
Thickness: 1.68 mm
Weight: 7.32 g
Diameter: 21.86 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th August 2011 - Saturday 6th August 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS Number 1580
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Clayton wit Frickley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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