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Estimate
GBP (£) 800 - 1,000
EUR (€) 930 - 1,170
USD ($) 1,010 - 1,260
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
CIRCA 1600-1750 A.D.
3/4 in. (4.42 grams, 19.65 mm overall, 16.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
Substantial gold hoop with lightly incised inscription to the inner face in an italic hand: 'Keepe faith till death'.
PROVENANCE:
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Darley with Menwith, North Yorkshire, UK, on Monday 7th March 2022 by Wesley Biddles.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-BC1E78.
Accompanied by a copy of the report for H M Coroner on a find of potential treasure with Treasure reference no.d2022 T419.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum on behalf of the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, informing that the Crown's interest in this find has been disclaimed.
