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FINGER RING
Unique ID: NMS-FEEBD2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Medieval silver finger ring. Band slightly convex externally, flat internally, now distorted and very worn. Inscribed externally in Lombardic script + I h Є S V S, the letters evenly spaced around the circumference of the band. Width of band 3mm. Original external diameter circa 19mm. Weight 2.0g. Circa 14th century.
Inscription:
+ I h Є S V S
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T299
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 3 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012 - Saturday 31st March 2012
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 24047
Treasure case number: 2012T299
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Great Yarmouth (District)
To be known as: Ormesby St Margaret with Scratby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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