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Post-Medieval silver finger ring
Silver fede or fidelity ring.
The ring is very worn on outside but probably once gilt. The broad hoop has a plain outer surface, and a flattened D cross-section. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: I ˣ LIKE ˣ MY ˣ CHOYSE
The ring is dated to the 17th century.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2017.8H
Find Information
Site Name: St Nicholas and Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2012 / May / 04
Notes: Found on field sowed with maize about 6cm deep middle of field near A48'.
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 17/5/2017
Measurements
internal diameter / mm:19.7 (hoop)
diameter / mm
external diameter / mm:22.3 (hoop)
diameter / mm
width / mm:6.0 (hoop)
thickness / mm:1.0 (hoop)
weight / g:4.25
Techniques
engraved
Material
silver
Location
In store
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