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Record ID: DEV-215EAC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval gold finger ring with a “posy” inscription on the outer side. Rectangular in cross section. Broad flat band with double raised borders above and below the inscription: + LOVE x AND x LYVE in Roman capitals. Slightly squashed with an indent on one side and some small scratches.
Dimensions: The ring is 21.6 mm in external diameter, 6.4 mm wide, 1.1 mm thick and weighs 3.57 g.
Discussion: In general Roman capitals began to be used in posy ring from the middle of the 16th century to the second quarter of the 17th century, when they were replaced by Italics (O…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Shute CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-1FD66A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold coin fragment; probably a couronne of Philip IV of Spain, as ruler of the Spanish Netherlands (AD 1621-65); the earliest issue of this coin was dated 1622 (Brussels) and the latest 1657 (Antwerp). Less than an eighth of the coin survives. The coin fragment is 12.4mm long, 7.6mm wide and 0.6mm thick. 0.39g. The diameter could have been about 30mm. Reference Van Gelder & Hoc, Les monnaies Pays-Bas bourguignons et espanols, 1434-1715, no. 326.
Obverse: Possible shield with a castle in the third quarter
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Reverse: Possible triple stranded cross …
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
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