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HOARD
Unique ID: WMID-7CD7F3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Description: A small hoard consisting of one coin and one finger ring, of probable 17th Century AD dating (AD 1603 to AD 1625).
Coin: A complete crown of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1621 to AD 1623, issued as part of the third coinage between AD 1619 and AD 1625. QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET reverse type depicting a square garnished shield. Mint of London. Thistle mintmark. North type 2120. Diameter: 37.0 mm. Thickness: 1.5 mm. Weight: 14.4 g.
Ring: A complete gold finger ring. D shaped section. No decoration or inscription on external or internal surfaces. Maker's mark present consisting of a square cartouche with a egg shaped figure inside it and an circular depression. External diameter: 19.6 mm. Internal diameter: 15.8 mm. Width: 3.8 mm. Thickness: 2.2 mm. Weight: 5.5 g.
Conclusion: It appears that this finger-ring and coin were deposited together and therefore qualify as Treasure as defined by the Treasure Act 1996. The finger-ring contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is probably over 300 years old as it was found together with a coin dating to the early 17th century. Single coins do not normally qualify as Treasure however this coin was found in association with an item of Treasure it therefore fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2014T112
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: 2
Weight: 19.6 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th January 2014
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2014T112
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: Kettering (District)
To be known as: Kettering area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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