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Description: | A Roman silver finger-ring of Henig's Type II, complete and in good condition, set with a small oval carnelian intaglio with lightly convex surface. The gem is simply engraved with a male figure standing to front and facing left, possibly Sol or Mercury.Cf. Henig 1978, no. 32 - interestingly from Dragonby, Lincs. Date: 1st to 2nd century AD. Dimensions: external, 24.3 x 21.3 mm; internal, 18.5 x 14.9 mm; gem, 8.2 x 6.3 mm. Weight: 6.0 g. In age and precious metal content the object qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the 1996 Treasure Act.Ralph Jackson
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