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Roman gold finger ring with intaglio
The ring is of flat section with an expanded bezel for the gemstone. The intaglio has a pale blue front and darker blue rear which is opaque. The engraving is of a horse facing left
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
99.3H
Find Information
Site Name: Tyn-y-waun Farm, Newton Moor
Collection Method: Metal detector
Date: 1997 / Nov / 10
Notes: from a ploughed field
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 27/1/1999
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 22 by 18
maximum width
(mm): 12
Weight
(g): 11.65
internal diameter
(mm): 19 by 14
Length
(mm): 9 (of intaglio)
Width
(mm): 6 (of intaglio)
Material
Gold
Nicolo
Categories
Roman & Medieval JewelleryComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.