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Medieval gold finger ring

A gold iconographic ring. It has a flat, oblong bezel, engraved with the image of Mary holding the infant Jesus. The hoop is shaped as a twist or 'wreath' engraved with the black-letter legend +EN BO EN AN between sprigs.

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Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

2001.2H

Find Information

Site Name: Pencaemawr, Powys

Collection Method: metal detector

Notes: Found in a pasture field, just to the north of a footpath from Buckwell Farm. Reported to have been found at a depth of about 2-3 inches/9cms

Acquisition

Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 19/7/2001

Measurements

diameter / mm:19
height / mm:5.9
length / mm:12 [of bezel]
width / mm:6 [of bezel]
maximum thickness / mm:2.6 (bezel)

Material

gold

Location

St Fagans Life Is gallery : Roman and Medieval Jewellery

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Roman & Medieval Jewellery record verified by M. Redknap
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