2024-03-29T02:35:47+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results22169120finds-11578091157809PUBLIC-53105ACOINMEDIEVALA medieval gold Quarter Noble coin of Edward III (1312-1377). Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361). Spink 14952929135113614PUBLIC2024-02-16T00:00:00Z2024-03-28T08:57:41Z2024-03-28T13:20:15Z1.93PAS66053105001ABE190.5123142143925WiltshireSU076051.33904672-1.90089672bands.shops.handy10PUBLIC-5345B120713259174215Shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches.+EDWAR.R.ANGL.Z.FRANC.D.hY .Floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches.EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA.London26352940x17731Quarter nobleEdward III of EnglandEdward_III_of_EnglandGold10892CompleteGoodMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorReturned to finderPUBLIC-53105A_6605338b5800f.jpg1269908images/deancolmer/English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377Gold quarter-noble: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty (N 1141; 1146; 1162; 1189-1192)Certain12024-03-28T13:20:15.835Zfinds-11568191156819HAMP-D54512COINIRON AGEA complete uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region (Regini) dating c. 60-20 BC, 'Willlett's Nipple.' Obverse raised circular bead with four-pointed stars around. Reverse geometric pattern , feather or tree like motif to one end. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-429.Photos and details about the coin provided by club secretary.1616-50-454HAMPHayling Detectwith finder2024-03-22T09:50:09Z2024-03-22T10:08:18Z1.34PAS65FD54510011CC2.389.4411.111231422141421177651731017315HampshireEast HampshirePetersfieldSU752150.9835301-0.93293142bands.shops.handy10HAMP-D5490CGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteGoodIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderHAMP-D54512_65fd5833d012e.jpg1269105images/alrth0m/South EastCertain12024-03-22T10:08:18.078Zfinds-11559861155986ESS-8442D8FINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALA complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date c.1600-1800
Description: The hoop, once circular in plan, is now bent slightly and D-shaped in cross-section. The exteriror surface is plain while the interiror is engraved with an inscription. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case, italic and reads 'Hope is all my comfort’. There is a visible makers mark which is unidentifiable.
Measurements: length: 24.2mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 4.03g
Discussion: Posy (or posie) rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to late 18th centuries, most often in gold though silver and gilt-silver examples are known. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring, those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic over the course of the 17th century and into the 18th (Oman 1974). Yet, the earliest securely dated posy-ring in the British Museum is 1961,1202.75 (dated by mark to circa 1601-1611) and inscribed in italics.
A the maker's mark cannot be idenitified however, there is no evidence to allow the ring to be securely dated.
Conclusion: It is therefore not clear if this object was at least 300 years old at the time of discovery and, even though the object is made of more than 10% precious metals, does not constitute potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.Hope is all my comfort3636160018004ESSposy2024-03-18T13:39:57Z2024-03-21T15:58:16Z4.03PAS65F8442D00185D1.324.21231412141425196872000120033EssexUttlesfordThaxtedTL603151.954474190.32695911bands.shops.handy10ESS-8448DBGold10892CastCompleteGoodPOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finderESS-8442D8_65fc58ef0b095.jpg1269064images/lrogerson/EasternCertain12024-03-21T15:58:16.876Zfinds-11556131155613OXON-42B63ECOINIRON AGEA gold, Iron Age stater of the Catuvellauni, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Big Wheel' type of the Eastern (North Thames) region; dating to the period c. 60 - 20 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, outline crescents back-to-back at centre. Reverse: horse right, wing motif above, wheel below. ABC p. 124, no. 2442, BMC nos. 331-335, VA 1487.
The coin has a diameter of 18.21mm, it is 2.63mm thick and it weighs 5.63 grams.Stater1616-60-204OXON2023-09-23T00:00:00Z2024-02-23T00:00:00ZOMS receipt 29412024-03-15T11:05:07Z2024-03-28T08:48:43Z5.63PAS65F42B63001EA018.212.63123142141421832882608253OxfordshireSouth OxfordshireChinnorSP740251.71186194-0.93035683bands.shops.handy8OXON-4344CC149810Crossed wreaths, outline crescents back to back at centreHorse Right, wing motif above wheels below66BRI LB13724421487.01Stater (gold)UninscribedGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderOXON-42B63E_65f42b8d87daf.jpg1268089images/tallen2/CatuvellauniNot defined (early uninscribed),BritishSouth EastCertain12024-03-28T08:48:43.762Zfinds-11545151154515KENT-9B9AE1COINIRON AGEA gold biface quarter stater of Eppillus of the Cantiaci, c.AD 1-15.
Description: This a 'Eppillus Wreath Cross' gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci tribe of the Kent region.
Obverse: Crossed wreaths, shallow crescents at centre, 'EPPI' in angles.
Reverse: Horse facing left, ring and three pellets above.
Measurements: Diameter: 11.17 mm; Thickness: 1.07 mm and Weight: 1.38 g.
Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 390 and VA 436. This coin is of the type of CCI-690227 and is the first of its kind recorded on the PAS from metal-detecting.161611514KENT2024-03-07T12:57:18Z2024-03-07T13:23:36Z1.38PAS65E9B9AE0010FD11.171.07123142141421182101844218650KentTunbridge WellsBidboroughTQ564451.173964190.23021434bands.shops.handy10KENT-9BAFF6311Crossed wreaths, shallow crescents at centre, 'EPPI' in anglesEPPIHorse facing left, ring and three pellets above390436.013Quarter stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderKENT-9B9AE1_65e9b9cab84db.jpg1266809images/isabelledigglekent/Eastern,BritishSouth EastCertain12024-03-07T13:23:36.908Zfinds-11543461154346WAW-888225COINIRON AGEAn Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 10, Corio Cor type. Obverse: COR on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, pelletal sun ring above, small animal below. cf ABC, p. 105, no. 2051; BMC no. 3134; VA no. 1039.1616-20104WAW2024-02-18T00:00:00Z2024-02-18T00:00:00Z2024-03-06T15:13:38Z2024-03-07T11:14:45Z1.12PAS65E8882200156F13.21.5123142141426299331333127WorcestershireWychavonHindlipSO895952.22908784-2.16246958bands.shops.handy10WAW-888B4BGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderWAW-888225_65e9a0e8b668a.jpg1266760images/vallnatt/West MidlandsCertain12024-03-07T11:14:45.94Zfinds-11542491154249SUSS-864B76COINIRON AGEAn Iron Age uninscribed Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani, 'Gallic War Uniface' type dating c.60-50 BC. Cf. ABC no: 16; VA 50-56. Mack 27.
Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right.
The flan is misshapen and roughly oval. The obverse is raised from where the die struck the reverse.
Measurements: diameter: 24.08mm, weight. 6.07g. 1616-60-504SUSS2024-03-06T12:42:31Z2024-03-12T15:23:54Z6.07PAS65E864B700161524.08123142141421262527442678East SussexWealdenEast Hoathly with HallandTQ491550.915235960.11823232bands.shops.handy10SUSS-8668A93710PlainNoneSinuous horse rightNone42716Stater (gold)UninscribedGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSUSS-864B76_65eb3f5a326bb.jpg1267065images/janeclark68s/AmbianiSouth EastCertain12024-03-12T15:23:54.965Zfinds-11540851154085NLM-73C607PENDANTEARLY MEDIEVALGold pendant. A folded and crumpled discoid plate, plain on the back which is the exposed part, but with a series of flattened twisted wire loops of length 3mm passing beneath larger bosses on its display side, the latter features perhaps formed as hemispherical half-beads equipped with channels to permit the passage of the strands. An outer order of conjoined loops is discerned, with an indeterminate continuation of similar motifs on the obscured part of the pendant. A more finely cabled border of thickness 1.1mm ran round the outer edge of the disc, though worn, and is interrupted, perhaps by the loss of a suspension loop which the proposed function would require. In view of the suspected age and material of the object it is to be submitted to the Treasure process, ref. 2024 T337. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 750-950
Length: 23.4mm, Height: 21.7mm, Thickness (overall as found): 6.2mm, Weight [with trapped soil): 6.18gmsThe use of spiral and peloidal motifs is part of a locally prevalent canon of Middle Saxon ornament for discoid pendants, but these are more finely executed and the detail is executed at a smaller scale in most cases. A reliquary NLM-C0C27C from the same parish bears a twisted ribbon decoration to produce a comparable peloidal effect on a three-dimensional object and is dated 650-950. Irish or Ottonian affinities have been proposed for that object. An assertively pagan Viking pendant featuring Odin and his attendant ravens was found nearer the find-spot for this object, with Swedish and other parallels cited, and may be of the same 10th-century date kindly proposed for this object from photographs by Dr Kevin Leahy.47472375095012024T3374NLM2024-02-25T00:00:00ZNLM564382024-03-05T15:38:08Z2024-03-27T09:49:25Z6.1821.7PAS65E73C600017146.223.41232331114143025623438025623North LincolnshireNorth LincolnshireRestricted AccessWinteringhamRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10NLM-73C8E7Gold10892CastUncertainFairEARLY MEDIEVALx41022MiddleLateEARLY MEDIEVALx41022x41022Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureNLM-73C607_65e73db3e2442.jpg1266384images/mforeman/Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12024-03-27T09:49:25.234Zfinds-11538031153803IOW-5EEBA0COINIRON AGEA white gold stater of the South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type, c.50 BC- AD 20 (Spink 365 - end date as of Spink 2003), unclear mint.
Worn on both faces. Possible clipping.
Obverse: Degraded head of Apollo right
Reverse: Disjointed and pelleted horse left 1616-50204IOW2024-03-04T15:54:34Z2024-03-13T15:20:28Z4.95PAS65E5EEBA00104F3171912312211254691161025469Isle of WightIsle of WightRestricted AccessIsle of WightRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10IOW-860974Gold10892Struck or hammeredIncompleteFairIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderIOW-5EEBA0_65e85e58450f7.jpg1266500images/lewisf/Certain12024-03-13T15:20:28.568Zfinds-11529501152950WMID-DEC2E2FINGER RINGMODERNA thin, plain, gold Post Medieval finger ring dating circa AD 1724 - 2000.
The ring is severely bent and mis-shapen, becoming sub-anular in plan, U-shaped in profile and D-shaped in cross-section. The surface of the ring is a uniform and even gold colour, with no decoration present. There is a surface break visible near one of the bend points.
Measurements:
Length: 16.3mm
Width: 11.4mm
Thickness of band: 1.4mm
Weight: 0.6g
Due to the undecorated nature of this band, it is challenging to date this ring with any certainty. Bands of a similar style have been recorded on the database; WMID-B8CD48 are LVPL-F848BA also undecorated, WMID-EE8C30 is also plain and has a similar weight. In those cases, the rings have no diagnostic features that can securely date this ring pre-1724. In addition, Judy Rudoe of The British Museum notes in the absence of any diagnostic dating features or an identifiable makers mark it cannot be securely dated to a pre-1723 date.
Owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the comments made by Judy Rudoe, the object cannot be dated at more than 300 years old and as such falls outside the stipulations of the Treasure Act.4141172420004WMID2024-02-09T00:00:00Z2024-02-27T14:05:34Z2024-02-28T09:26:46Z0.6PAS65DDEC2E00119B1.411.416.312314141426100491019710124WarwickshireNorth WarwickshireAnsleySP299152.51611849-1.5740801bands.shops.handy10WMID-DEC4AAGold10892CompleteMODERNMODERNMetal detectorReturned to finderWMID-DEC2E2_65ddf3b9d8252.jpg1265247images/israk/West MidlandsCertain12024-02-28T09:26:46.032Zfinds-11529071152907SUSS-DDDF53COINIRON AGEA complete Iron Age gold early uninscribed uniface quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini/Atrebates, dating to c.60-20 BC, Willet's Nipple type. A ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-432.
Dimensions: diameter: 11.55mm, thickness: 2.37mm, weight: 1.50g1616-60-204SUSS2023-11-26T00:00:00Z2024-02-27T13:04:53Z2024-02-29T16:02:04Z1.5PAS65DDDDF500130C11.552.371231422141421262527272896East SussexLewesLewesTQ390950.86380669-0.02621006bands.shops.handy10SUSS-046F61311Plain with raised nipple in fieldIndistinct pattern of lines , feather or tree like motif.5361229.01Quarter stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteGoodIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSUSS-DDDF53_65dfb04f70fa2.jpg1265545images/finlarkin/Eastern,BritishSouth EastCertain12024-02-29T16:02:04.525Zfinds-11527421152742LEIC-CF0DB4COINMEDIEVALA Medieval gold quarter noble of Richard II (1377 - 1399), dating to c.AD 1377 - 1399. Pellet in centre of reverse. Part of the coins edge is folded slightly.
North (1991) Volume 2, p 62 no 1319
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Weight: 1.4 g2929137713994LEIC2024-02-25T00:00:00Z2024-02-25T00:00:00Z2024-02-26T20:13:15Z2024-02-28T10:14:35Z1.4PAS65DCF0DB0013DD1231422141421177651764317653HampshireBasingstoke and DeaneSteventonSU544751.21965174-1.22817906bands.shops.handy10LEIC-CF0ED620813259195416Quartered shield within double-bordered rose window.RICARDxDIxGRAxR[EX AnGLCross fleury with pellet in centre and a trefoil in each angle within eight arched tressure.EXALTABITVRxInxG[LORIA]London26352940x17731Quarter nobleRichard II of EnglandRichard_II_of_EnglandGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteGoodMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorReturned to finderLEIC-CF0DB4_65ddf4a92f6ae.jpg1265250images/meggard1/English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489Gold quarter-noble: Richard II (N 1317-1319)South EastCertain12024-02-28T10:14:35.138Zfinds-11526791152679NMGW-CA2048COINIRON AGEAn Iron Age gold Continental Gallo-Belgic quarter stater (1.64g ; 9.7mm), dating to c.125 - 50 BC (Sills Class Ca2). Obverse: Animal or boat. Reverse: Waved line or tree-like object. Sills 2003: 232 and Fig 76.1616-125-504NMGWNMWPA 2024.17.12024-02-26T14:36:52Z2024-03-04T12:31:49Z1.64PAS65DCA20400187A9.7123142141427439251702943925WiltshireWiltshirePotterneST995751.31211212-2.01573252bands.shops.handy10NMGW-CA8757911Animal or boat.Waved line or tree-like object.59Quarter stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderNMGW-CA2048_65e5c28298373.jpg1266047images/gwhatley/UninscribedGallo-Belgic,ContinentalSouth WestCertain12024-03-04T12:45:54.846Zfinds-11525531152553SWYOR-C73EE1COINPOST MEDIEVALA bent gold post-medieval coin; a Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating from AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, number 2090.
Measurements are; diameter 20.9m, thickness in its bent state 2.7mm and weight 2.46g. The metal is 0.4mm thick.3636160516064SWYOR2023-09-16T00:00:00Z2023-09-16T00:00:00ZPAS form number 42732024-02-26T11:20:14Z2024-03-09T09:09:54Z2.46PAS65DC73EE00112220.92.7123142141423594256805542LincolnshireNorth KestevenSleafordTF044452.98325975-0.45235558bands.shops.handy10SWYOR-C743622231405537322417First crowned bust rightIACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REXSquare topped royal shield with crown above and I R flanking crown.HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVSrose1The Tower of London 26346668x34500Britain crownJames I of EnglandJames_I_of_EnglandGold10892Struck or hammeredCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finderSWYOR-C73EE1_65e89869013eb.jpg1266651images/ikw1945/English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660Britain crown: James I, 1604-1619 (N 2090 - 2092)East MidlandsCertain12024-03-09T09:09:54.776Zfinds-11521301152130SUR-73B83ECOINIRON AGEAn uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater (1.75g, 13.3mm) of Gallo-Belgic imported type attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the early 2nd to early 1st century BC. Right facing type. Obverse: flamboyant wreathed head, right. Reverse: horse, right. As ABC 28; Allen no. Aa2; VA 15-17. 1616-200-504SUR2024-02-16T00:00:00Z2024-02-22T12:18:11Z2024-02-22T15:45:16Z1.75PAS65D73B83001F3013.31123142141421139654160413893SurreyReigate and BansteadMersthamTQ285451.27078475-0.1665174bands.shops.handy10SUR-73C02711Flamboyant wreathed head, right.Horse, right.42811Quarter stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSUR-73B83E_65d76bfb0e14b.jpg1264603images/smaslin/AmbianiSouth EastCertain12024-02-22T15:45:16.448Zfinds-11521101152110KENT-731554INGOTBRONZE AGEA fragment of gold, likely hack gold from a penannular bracelet of Bronze Age date, possibly c.1100-850 BC.
Description: The object is broadly 'axe-shaped' with a sub-circular terminal that tapers to a flat rectangular cross section. This was likely achieved by cutting and hammering. The tapered end has been cut, indicated by a bright rugged cut. The terminal also appears to have been cut from a larger object and then hammered smooth. The gold has a rich, bright yellow colour.
Measurements: Length: 14.77 mm; Width: 7.03 mm; Thickness: 6.43 - 2.37 mm and Weight: 6.5 g.
Discussion: Gold ingots generally fall into three main date ranges: Bronze Age, Early Medieval and Modern. While gold ingots are often dated to the Early Medieval period, in association with the Viking bullion economy, this piece is not diagnostic of the other examples on this database (see BERK-842965, HAMP-3C8EAE and GLO-64767B). This example also weighs 6.5 g which does not conform to the Anglo-Scandinavian örtugar - mark weight system (as outlined in Kruse, 1988 and in Haldeny & Kershaw, 2014). Additionally, the ingot does not appear to be Modern, due to the high purity of the gold content. Thus, it suggests that this could be Bronze Age, as will be discussed below. The surrounding area has mainly produced Post-Medieval finds, with no Bronze Age or Early Medieval activity recorded on the PAS or the Kent Historic Environment Record. However, 3 km from the ingot findspot was KENT-8C3793, a gold torc fragment dating to the Iron Age which may suggest more local prehistoric activity that previously thought.
The shape of the ingot is strikingly similar to a number of Bronze Age dated examples. Most notably is the hack gold present in the Middle Bronze Age Fittleworth Hoard, dated from 1400-1100 BC, currently in the collection of the British Museum. The record IOW-9F0C84 (and the addenda IOW-21EDC1) shows Late Bronze Age (c.1150-800 BC) hack gold in association with penannular rings that display the characteristic oblique ‘V’ shape seen on this example. These examples suggest that the hack gold is a fragment of a penannular bracelet; other database examples of a similar form are also identified as bracelet fragments as are the objects alongside the hack gold in the Fittleworth Hoard. IOW-50D55F is a Late Bronze Age penannular bracelet that has been ‘snipped’ and modified to become hack gold. CORN-705C14, SWYOR-DDC942, Green (1983) and Eogan (1994) also discuss bracelet fragments that are reminiscent of hack gold.
Other isolated fragments posited as Bronze Age, such as BH-E08E66, SOM-E5EF83 and NMS-E6AF84, have been deemed Not Treasure on the balance of probability due to the lack of diagnostic indicators. However, it is argued above that this object is diagnostic enough to be considered Bronze Age and, as such, Treasure.
Treasure Conclusion: It is therefore clear that this object dates to before 1724 and as the object is made of more than 10% precious metals, it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.1313-1100-85012024T2174KENT2024-02-22T11:34:45Z2024-03-28T13:25:17Z6.5PAS65D731550014B16.437.0314.7712323412141421182101845318593KentSevenoaksChiddingstoneTQ514851.211247420.16042484bands.shops.handy10KENT-067AD6Gold10892CastCompleteGoodBRONZE AGEx13712BRONZE AGEx13712x13712Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureKENT-731554_65e09a781d2d2.jpg1265640images/isabelledigglekent/South EastCertain12024-03-28T13:25:17.361Zfinds-11520991152099DENO-72B46CCOINIRON AGEA complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi). Kite type dating to the period c. 20 BC - AD 10. Reverse shows lunate horse left, kite containing four pellets above with pellets and annulet below. Obverse is very worn, possible crescents and cloak. ABC 1761. (VA 825-1).
Diameter 17 mm, thickness 2.5 mm and weight 5.7 g.1616-20104DENODerby E96362024-02-22T11:08:54Z2024-03-08T11:16:03ZPAS65D72B46001CFD172.51231421141423812781218122NottinghamshireBassetlawBabworthSK678253.33068161-0.99541826bands.shops.handy10DENO-72D513310Possible cloak and crescents[...]Lunate horse, kite above with four pellets within and annulets below[...]211761825.0112Stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteFairIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderDENO-72B46C_65eaf34d7f3b6.jpg1266979images/meghank/CorieltaviEastern,BritishEast MidlandsCertain12024-03-08T11:16:03.636Zfinds-11520831152083NMGW-7222BEFINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALDescription & identification
The reported object is a decorative gold posy ring. The ring consists of a thin gold band, D-shaped in section, with a tightly set repeating pattern of tooled S-shaped indentations on the external surface, possibly for enamel, although none appears to have survived. The internal surface in engraved with an inscription which reads ‘Though absent yet constant’ in italic letters in sentence case. The ring profile is slightly misshapen.
Measurements
External diameter: 19.5 x 18.7 mm
Internal diameter: 17.5 x 16.5 mm
Depth: 2.4 mm
Band thickness: 0.7mm
Weight: 1.7 g
To judge from its colour and weight (1.7g), and visual comparison with other gold rings in the collections of the Department of History & Archaeology, the item is gold (over 10%).
Summary and conclusion
The dating of this ring is largely reliant on the inscription and lettering style. One other recorded example of the motto, albeit of the variant spelling Tho absent yet constant is noted on a gold ring in the collections of the British Museum (1961,1202.71). This ring is attributed a seventeenth- to eighteenth-century date.
Gold posy rings with similar sentiments, recorded in the collections of the British Museum collections include ‘Constant to thee Ile ever be’ (Dalton, 1912. No. 1138) and ‘Be trew and constant’ (ibid no. 1128). Both examples, with italic inscriptions are of late seventeenth-early eighteenth century.
The style of lettering is consistent with posy rings of seventeenth- and early eighteenth-century date. Similar letter forms, including an elongated S’, and ascenders curving to the right are noted on a gold ring from Pennard Community, Swansea (Redknap, 2011) and a gold and enamel decorative posy ring from near Rowton Castle, Shropshire (HESH-3D32A6). Both examples date to the late seventeenth- to early eighteenth century.
Posy rings with decorative outer bands are a well-known type, often with elaborate engraved designs, such as the enamelled gold ring from Westow, North Yorkshire (YORYM-72B6A0) where traces of enamel remain in the recessed decoration. Posy rings with a rope or twist effect on the external band surface are recorded from near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (SF-60FD53), Shilton, West Oxfordshire (BERK-7B2937) and Framfield, East Sussex (SUSS-A39AF5).
Recommendation
On the balance of probability this object is over 300 years old and as an object which has at least 10 per cent by weight precious metal, it is Treasure under Section 1(1)(a)(ii) of the Treasure Act 1996 (see Treasure Act 1996: Code of Practice (3rd Revision) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), Section B, paragraph 1).
Expression of interest
Oriel Ynys Môn has indicated that they wish to acquire this object should it be declared treasure.
References
posy ring | British Museum 1961,1202.71
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Wood, E (2017) SUSS-A39AF5: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/855218‘Though absent yet constant’3629231600179912022TW033NMGW2021-12-12T00:00:00ZNational Museum Wales2024-02-22T10:30:03Z2024-02-22T10:47:53Z1.7PAS65D7222B001F4319.50.72.4123549171141424254822088125482Isle of AngleseyIsle of AngleseyRestricted AccessLlanddyfnan CommunityRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10NMGW-7239CBGold10892CurvilinearIncised or engraved or chasedCompleteFairPOST MEDIEVALx41047MiddleLateMEDIEVALx14221x41047Metal detectorAcquired by museum after being declared TreasureNMGW-7222BE_65d72589f21a1.jpg1264516images/estherljones/WalesCertain12024-02-22T10:47:53.38Zfinds-11517831151783KENT-4DB68CCOINIRON AGEA gold uniface quarter stater of the Cantiaci, c. 50-20 BC.
Description: This a 'Caesar's Trophy' gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci tribe, an early uninscribed 'P' trophy type.
Obverse: Plain.
Reverse: “Caesar’s Trophy” stylised Roman trophy, below which is a crescent flanked by two annulets.
Measurements: Diameter: 11 mm; Thickness: 2 mm and Weight: 1.27 g.
Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 192 and VA 145.011616-50-204KENT2024-02-20T17:03:36Z2024-02-20T17:11:07Z1.27PAS65D4DB68001D28112123142141421182101796917977KentDoverRippleTR344851.183306961.34691455bands.shops.handy10KENT-4DCE37311Plain.“Caesar’s Trophy” stylised Roman trophy, below which is a crescent flanked by two annulets.192145.01Quarter stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderKENT-4DB68C_65d4db91f1bb3.jpg1264262images/isabelledigglekent/Eastern,BritishSouth EastCertain12024-02-20T17:11:07.924Zfinds-11516351151635NLM-49DFF2RELIQUARYMEDIEVALGold reliquary. A hollow oval biconvex locket with its plain flat back formed by a plain hinged plate with a slightly projecting outer edge opposite paired hinges, and with four pairs of collets [each collet of diameter 2.8mm and height 3.2mm with wall thickness of 0.7mm, and with each pair of collets sharing a single heart-shaped base plate] symmetrically distributed round its edges, and with its crest occupied by a rounded oval or D-shaped orange-red translucent polished stone – possibly a garnet [of visible length 9.6mm and width 6.7mm] - whose smooth face protrudes slightly from its setting. There is a small crack at one end of the stone. A tiny detached reddish stone of diameter 1.5mm is deemed to have come from one of the collets, and another similar greenish stone may be another. The form is apparently dictated by that of the stone and has the advantage of bringing the cross-like configuration of collet-pairs into greater prominence. The finder kindly suggests the object to be a ring bezel, an object class with which it may share various features. However, the construction is remarkably light and undamaged for it to have served as such. The suspected age and material commend this object to consideration under the Treasure process, ref. 2024 T335. Suggested date: Medieval, 1300-1400
Length: 24.8mm, Width: 21.8mm, Height/Thickness: 9.5mm, Weight [without tiny stones]: 3.57gms29291300140012024T3354NLM2024-02-13T00:00:00ZNLM562072024-02-20T12:41:35Z2024-03-27T09:44:23Z3.57PAS65D49DFF0012979.521.824.8123302321214143025623427625623North LincolnshireNorth LincolnshireRestricted AccessBroughton Night Soil FieldRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy6NLM-49E154Gold10892Gem110194CastIncompleteGoodMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureNLM-49DFF2_65d4a050ac2a8.jpg1264127images/mforeman/Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12024-03-27T09:44:23.556Z