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Post-Medieval silver finger ring
Silver gilt posy ring in the form of a broad band with single beaded edges. The inner face is engraves with legend 'LEVE+TO+DYE' in Roman capitals, with crosslets between words and a trefoil at the end. The ring is fractured across the band at one point, and wear has removed gilding except where protected by recesses.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2009.14H
Find Information
Site Name: Penllyn, Cowbridge
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2007/ May
Notes: While metal detecting on pasture farm land. The ring was at a depth of about 15 cm. No other medieval finds have been reported from the vicinity of the findspot.
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act)
Measurements
weight / g:15
internal diameter / mm:18.6
diameter / mm
Material
silver
gilt
Techniques
gilded
Location
In store
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