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Description: | Fragment of Roman silver finger-ring. Originally with a broad hoop elliptical in cross-section, the surviving fragment is of one expanding shoulder with lipped edges and a rounded and raised central moulding. There is a sharp carination to the flat rectangular bezel, of which only a small section remains. This appears to have the incised remains of an inscription, with the downstroke and part of the cross stroke of a serifed 'T' visible (the serifs in the form of distinctive double forks). Although little of the inscription remains, it seems likely that originally the inscription read 'TOT', meaning that this is another example of a 'TOT' ring, thought to be a reference to the Celtic deity Toutatis. For a parallel to the lettering form see the find from Gosford Farm, Notts. (2007 T387) published in the Treasure Annual Report 2007, no. 122.In the light of its age and material, this object is to be considered as potential Treasure.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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