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Description: | A Roman silver 'ToT' finger ring dating from 100 - 300 AD. It is a complete silver finger ring of Henig Type VIII. The bezel is circular, slightly raised from the hoop and is inscribed with the serrifed letters 'ToT'. The shoulders are triangular in plan with serrated edges and are decorated with a 'V' shaped incised groove. The hoop is thick and rectangular in cross-section. The letters 'ToT' are thought to be an abbreviation for the Celtic god-name Totatis. Rings inscribed with the letters ToT are well known from the East Midlands, especially in Lincolnshire.The object fulfils the Treasure Act (1996) in that it is more than 300 years old and has a precious metal content exceeding 10%. Similar examples include LIN-B2E964 and SWYOR-6429A2 (2009 T117).
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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