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Finder
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County
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Date Recorded
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Chris Chandler
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WILTSHIRE
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Tue November 7, 2006
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Recorded By
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Views
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Validated by
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Chris Chandler
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1892
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Chris Chandler
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Material
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Size (mm)
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Date
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Gold
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20mm
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12th - 13th Century
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Description:
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Medieval gold ring. Plain gold band inscribed with the words 'AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA' (Hail Mary full of grace). The style of lombardic lettering used suggests it dates to the late 12th - early 13th century.
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Keywords:
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Medieval Gold Finger Ring
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Object Type:
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Finger Ring
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Object Classification:
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Object Sub-classification:
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Object Description:
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Complete
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Object Inscription:
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+ AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA
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Period:
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Medieval
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Date Range:
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12th - 13th Century
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Primary Material:
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Gold
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Additional Material:
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Method of Manufacture:
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Surface Treatment:
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Condition:
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Weight (grams):
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20g
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Size (mm):
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20mm
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References:
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Comments:
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Record created by:
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Chris Chandler
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Record creation date:
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07 November 2006
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Findspot:
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Near Chippenham
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County:
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WILTSHIRE
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Recorded elsewhere:
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YES - PAS. Declared under the Treasure Act
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Finder:
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Chris Chandler
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Metal Detector Used:
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Explorer XS
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Record validated by:
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Chris Chandler
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Registered: September 2005