Record ID: YORYM-9E61EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post-medieval half-guinea of Charles II (AD 1660-1685) dated to the period AD 1672-1684.  Second Bust. Crowned cruciform shields reverse. Mint of London. Spink 2013, p.332, no. 3348.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-DE9B29
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1950. The object is circular with a thick D-shaped section. No decoration or hallmarks are present and there are two nick marks to the edge. The metal has a shiny yellow patina and is in good condition. The ring is 25.4mm in diameter, 5.6mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 11.8g. The finger ring has been seen by curators at the British Museum who state that, due to the undiagnostic nature of the object it cannot be securely dated and, as such, would fall outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B31240
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T1129. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface appears undecorated though a series of irregularly sized and spaced grooves are present to either edge. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with a line of capitalised Roman text reading "TRVTHE SHALL DELYVER ML”. A cross pattee is present at the beginning of the inscription and each word is separated by a small, punched triangle. Traces of black niello remain within th…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C20FD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post-Medieval Crown of the Double Rose of Henry VIII (AD 1509 – 1547) and Katherine of Aragon (AD 1509 – 1536) dating to the period AD 1526 – 1533. Crowned shield reverse. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.111, no.1788.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7CD0D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T41. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The posy ring is circular, though now slightly distorted, with a D-shaped section. The outer surface bears moulded decoration comprising five rectangular panels of curvilinear scrollwork and one square panel with comma-like scrollwork. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with two lines of capitalised Roman text reading "BE TRV TIL DEATHE AND SO // SHAL I’. Each word I separated by a small cross. A vine-like scroll design is present afte…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-16B2DA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T911.  Description:  An incomplete gold signet finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1700. The finger ring is incomplete with the bottom of the hoop lost to worn breaks. The bezel is circular and flat with incised decoration to the upper surface. The decoration consists of a border of recessed pellets, within which are the reversed initials E and P divided by a looped floral sprig. The exterior circumference of the bezel bears a ring of raised pellets below which ovate sectioned shoulders extend to opposite side to form the incomplete…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skelton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-166966
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T910. Description:  A gold and enamel mourning finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1780 – 1845. The finger ring is circular with a simple D-section hoop. It has engraved decoration on the convex outer face forming a stylised skull bezel, flanked by foliate-style motifs. The skull features circular eyes, a triangular recessed nasal cavity, and an upper jaw and teeth denoted by straight lines. The lower jaw is not depicted. The ring is inscribed internally on the flat inner face with italic text which reads ‘In memory of W F’. a possib…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ingleby Greenhow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FE5DEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post-Medieval guinea of William and Mary dated to AD 1694. Crowned shield reverse. Mint of London. Spink (2013), p.351, no.3426.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-591F3E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T621. Description:  A complete gold mourning or memento mori finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1676. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with one engraved stylised skull in ¾ profile left. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading "In remb: of E B 19 Mar, 76.". A sponsor or makers mark is present which appears to include the letters IS. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.5mm; Width: 3.3mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 3.3g. Discussion: The inscription on…
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-BC1E78
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T419 Description:  A complete gold posy ring of post-medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a circular band which has a rectangular section. The ring is plain apart from an inscription on the inside of the hoop which reads “Keepe faith till death” in italics. The edges of the ring are quite sharp, suggesting it was not worn for long before being deposited. Dimensions: The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.75mm; an internal diameter of 16.66mm; is 3.35mm wide; 1.55mm thick; and weighs 4.39g. Discussion: Other po…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darley with Menwith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-407F5C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T852 A complete gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 - 1700. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section.  The outer surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with upper case Roman text reading ‘BE TRVE IN HART’ (be true in heart).  There is no visible makers’ mark. Dimensions: Diameter: 17mm; Width: 3mm; Thickness: 0.8mm; Weight: 1.6g. Discussion: Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring, those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering b…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Markington with Wallerthwaite', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BDD82E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T831 A complete gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1675 - 1750. The ring was originally circular in plan with a D-shaped section, but is now bent into an indented oval plan. The outer surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading ‘My love in this presented is’. There is no visible makers’ mark. Dimensions: Diameter: 15-18mm; Thickness: 4mm; Weight: 2.38g. Discussion: Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring, those with block c…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9980ED
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T775 A complete gold mourning or memento mori ring of Post-Medieval to Modern date. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading "Remember death EL". Dimensions: Diameter: 18mm; Width: 2.5mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 2.1g. Discussion: The posy on this ring expresses a desire that the wearer should “Remember Death EL.” Which suggests that this ring served to mourn a deceased individual and as a reminder of mort…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barlby with Osgodby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-994BCE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T774 A complete gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1650 - 1750. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The band is thin. The outer surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading ‘Love is the bond of peace’.  The inscription is heavily worn and a deep gouge obscures most of the word ‘bond’.  There is no visible makers’ mark. Dimensions: Diameter: 13mm; Width: 0.6mm; Weight: 0.9g. Discussion: The practice of giving rings engraved with motto…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ampleforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5CEDBD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T699 Description: A complete gold mourning or memento mori ring of Post-Medieval or modern date. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with one engraved stylised skull in ¾ profile left, with traces of black niello remaining in the incised lines. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading "Remember A.W.". Marks are present at the end of the text, but difficult to understand. They appear to feature an R and a U or a B and a U. Dimensions: Diameter: 22mm; Wi…
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Langton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-438136
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T830. Description: A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1700. The finger ring is circular with a sub-rectangular section and raised borders to either edge. Three circumferential beaded rings of raised pellets decorate the exterior surface of the hoop, two are present alongside each border and the third around the midpoint. Circumferential raised ridges flank the central beaded ring. Black enamel is retained within some of the recessed areas of the decoration. The interior of the hoop is incised with capitalised tex…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawnby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-435E2B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T829. Description: A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1700. The finger ring is circular with a sub-rectangular section. A slight circumferential recess with flanking raised borders is present around midpoint of the hoop. Either edge of the hoop also displays a slight raised border. The two resulting bands are decorated with moulded curvilinear foliate or scrollwork designs. The interior of the hoop is incised with capitalised French text reading ‘* PRENES * INGRE’ which translates as ‘Accept this willingly�…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 28th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawnby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A62700
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T606. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 – 1650. The posy ring is circular in plan with a thin D-shaped section. No join mark is evident and the exterior surface of the hoop is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with capitalised Roman text reading ‘* DESERVE x NO x BLAME’. Five transverse cut marks are present at the end of the legend. Dimensions: Diameter: c.16mm; Width: c.2mm; Finder was unable to provide thickness and weight. Discussion: Numerous posy rings ha…
Created on: Monday 17th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-2A5351
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T544. A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1720 - 1800. This finger ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The exterior surface of the hoop is decorated with a series of repeated transverse zig-zag grooves, some rubbed. The interior surface of the ring bears raised capitalised text reading "[. – raised dot] AS FAYTHFVL [. – raised dot] AS [. – incised dot] FRENDLY”. Two quatrefoil designs formed of inwardly pointing arrows are present between the end and start of the text. No makers mark is present. Patc…
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F06BF3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE: 2019 T953 A complete gold finger ring, of Post-Medieval date, dating to AD 1702. It is sub-annular in shape, with a D-shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The interior bears an inscription: it has a central pair of interlinking love hearts, to the left of which is are the letters "R:F" with a letter "J" above the central colon; to the right is the date "1702". A stamped maker's mark is present to the left of the inscription. The maker's mark is square in shape and bears a monogrammed letter R or K. Dimensions: Diameter (external): 20.7mm, diameter (i…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.