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LOT 0365
Stuart Gold 'I Hope for the Best' Posy Ring
1600-1700 A.D.
3/4 in. (2.42 grams, 19.66 mm overall, 17.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
With carinated profile, running tendrils to outer face; inner face with legend in seriffed capitals 'x PAR x MELIO x SPERO' (I hope for the best).
Provenance
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Suffolk, UK, on 1st March 2020.
Declared as Treasure and disclaimed by the crown with Treasure reference no.2020 T424; and recorded by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with report no.SF-0DE329.
Accompanied by a copy of the report on find of Potential Treasure for HM Coroner.
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LOT 0365
Stuart Gold 'I Hope for the Best' Posy Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
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