Published Date:
31 July 2008
By Staff Copy
A RING found by treasure hunters in Dunnington could date back nearly 2,000 years, an inquest has heard.
The silver Roman ring had been unearthed by a man using a metal detector in a local field.
It was subsequently sent to the British Museum for examination.
Weighing 4.3 grams, it is made of silver and bears a palm branch motif – a symbol of victory during the Roman era.
Experts estimate it could date back to between 100 and 300AD.
York coroner Donald Coverdale classified the ring as treasure and said he hoped the Yorkshire Museum would take it.
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Last Updated:
30 July 2008 1:06 PM
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Source:
Pocklington Post
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Location:
Pocklington
