Rare Roman ring found on Cumbrian beach

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Could have put a picture on :g58:

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Says it was found in January last year Dave, so the BM may still be chewing over it.
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Donnydave wrote:
Could have put a picture on :g58:
There was an image of the ring Dave, at the top but you had to scroll over to see it :g50:
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Thanks for the article Phil :g50:
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Thanks for the piccy pete :g50:
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That's a top draw find.thanks for posting Phil. (and the piccy's Pete)

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dig-it-pete wrote:
Donnydave wrote:
Could have put a picture on :g58:
There was an image of the ring Dave, at the top but you had to scroll over to see it :g50:
Thanks I missed that :g50:

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PhilD wrote:Says it was found in January last year Dave, so the BM may still be chewing over it.
How do they know it is Roman :g43:

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It says it has been declared as treasure after being examined by experts at both Tullie House in Carlisle and the British Museum in London.

Also it belonged to an elite roman soldiers wife.

PAS say it has parallels with other roman rings found in context;

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