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Post-Medieval gold finger ring
Post-medieval gold posy ring
The hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The outer surface is cast with a repeating pattern of ovals chased for translucent green enamel between narrow beaded collars covered in opaque white enamel; most of this enamel is now missing. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text, in italic script:
Where this I give I wish to Live
The inscription is followed by a Roman capital letter B maker's mark on a shield-shaped punch.
The ring has been reduced on circumference and consequently the first letter of the inscription is incomplete.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.13H
Find Information
Site Name: St Hilary, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2004 / August / 02
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act), 28/3/2007
Measurements
internal diameter / mm:16 x 18
diameter / mm
maximum width / mm:2.5 (band)
width / mm
weight / g:1.206
Techniques
enamelled
Material
gold
Location
In store
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