Record ID: YORYM-F2A7AD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURE CASE : 2018 T469. Description: A silver finger-ring. The hoop has a D shaped section, which widens towards the shoulders. The shoulders are concave or "hunched" with two shallow impressions on either side. The bezel is sub-rectangular with an oval setting, which is now empty. Dimensions: Width: 25mm Height: 20mm Weight: 5g Discussion: 2017 T97 (ESS-0BB442) has a similar shape, although with a deeper bezel and has been dated c. AD 200-300. See ESS-936CB3 for a copper-alloy example, also dated c. AD 200-300. Conclusion: The obj…
Created on: Friday 6th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fishergate', grid reference and parish protected.