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Description: | A fragment of a Medieval silver finger-ring (c. 1200-c. 1350 AD). Treasure case no. 2011 T782.This fragment of hoop, now almost straightened, is rectangular in plan and cross-section. The outer face of the hoop has oblique grooves, possibly file marks. It is inscribed on the outer face: + (cross potent) with a letter to either side, G to the right, A to the left. The inner face is smooth and the breaks are old. There is no trace of gilding.The full inscription was probably: + A + G + L + A. The letters represent a Latinised version of a Hebrew phrase, Atha Gebri Leilan Adonai, meaning "Thou are mighty forever O Lord". During the Middle Ages these words were considered to be a powerful charm against fever.The find contains a minimum of 10% silver and predates 1711. It thus qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of precious metal content and age.18.4mm (length); 3.8mm (width); 1.0mm (thickness). Weight: 0.65g.
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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