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FINGER RING
Unique ID: DENO-00FD99
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Treasure Case 2017 T1133: Medieval Finger Ring
Description:
A gold medieval 'stirrup-shaped' finger ring with a blue stone setting (AD c.1200-c.1300).
The hoop of the ring is is broadly circular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section (flat on the inside edge). The bezel and shoulders are broadly triangular in shape with bevelled inner edged. The seeing is a hexagonal blue stone, possibly a sapphire, facetted on the sides and cabochon on top.
Overall, the ring measures 29.4 mm in length from top of the bezel to the back of the hoop, has an external diameter of 23.1 mm and a hoop width of 5.0 mm. The hoop's thickness is 1.2 mm at the back and 1.6 at the sides. The bezel is 8.8 mm thick. The setting measures 5.4 mm long and 3.7 mm wide. It weighs 9.79 g.
Dimensions:
Length: 29.4mm
Diameter: 23.1mm
Width: 5.0mm
Weight: 9.79g
Discussion:
Similar items have been reported under the Treasure Act 1996 and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. A similar but smaller example from Kelham Hills, Nottinghamshire is 2015 T532 (DENO-E5352D).
The object is over 300 years old and is made up of more than 10% silver. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.
Author:
Alastair Willis, Finds Liaison Officer for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Date: 18/01/2018
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2017T1133
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 29.4 mm
Width: 5 mm
Weight: 9.79 g
Diameter: 23.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E8298
Treasure case number: 2017T1133
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Secondary material: Gem
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with other or unknown
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: Amber Valley (District)
To be known as: Alfreton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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