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FINGER RING
Unique ID: GLO-F90C56
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
silver gilt finger ring fragment with a D-shaped cross section. Inscribed on the inside are the letters AM. On the outside edge is embossed decoration consisting of a diamond and roundel linked by a band and interspersed by pellets. Only a small section of the finger ring remains, this has then been flattened.
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: 2012T383
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 13 mm
Width: 4 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.27 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011 - Monday 31st October 2011
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 48483
Treasure case number: 2012T383
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Fragment
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Forest of Dean (District)
To be known as: Dymock
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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