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Post-Medieval gold finger ring
Gold posy ring with floral decoration and inscription
The hoop is of a flattened-D shape in cross-section, and the outer surface is cast with a repeating floral pattern of quatrefoils and other flowers. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: 'Such is my love', in italic script.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2015.34H
Find Information
Site Name: Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2013 / April / 19
Notes: Found on Private pasture land (with permission).Recovered at depth of approximately 15cm.
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 7/10/2015
Measurements
internal diameter / mm:15.7
diameter / mm
maximum width / mm:4 (band)
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:1 (band)
thickness / mm
weight / g:2.79
Material
gold
Techniques
cast
engraved
Location
In store
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