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FINGER RING
Unique ID: LIN-5B0268
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
An incomplete silver posy ring of medieval date. The outer hoop is engraved with an inscription which reads: INGI.LLI.AIN.JUE. The black letter inscription is not sufficiently clear to attempt a transliteration or a translation of the sentence. Additionally the condition of the object, as broken, makes it difficult to get a clear reading. Each letter group is separated by a small engraved foliate motif. A small cast decorative motif of a flower, heart, flower is integrally cast into the hoop.
The ring dates to the 15th century.
See LEIC-66CD92, DEV-742F63 and LIN-3553F7 for rings of a similar date and design.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2014T564
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 9 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2014T564
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Saxilby with Ingleby (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK8877
Four figure Latitude: 53.28267985
Four figure longitude: -0.68155653
1:25K map: SK8877
1:10K map: SK87NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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