Late medieval finger ring, found at Loggerheads

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Date:1350 - 1500 (c.)

Description:This is a late medieval silver finger ring. The hoop is flat and engraved on the exterior with text interspersed with cross-hatching. The legend begins with a cross pattee and reads '+IESUS'. Following the last 'S' are several angled incised lines divided by cross-hatching. There is a narrow border of 1-2mm in depth above and below the text, formed of a continuous engraved line forming each border. The exterior of the hoop is worn and the inside of the hoop is plain.

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Donor ref:Nm.2022.40 (22/48907)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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