Snake ring

[Chris21]

Can anybody tell me what they think this ring came from I found it in field,I think it is Viking but don't really know

 

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[CRUSADER]

I can tell from the edges that its not very old. Roman's had snake rings but they looked nothing like that.

 

[Chris21]

I come from the Isle of Man no Romans ever came here it was found very close to a Viking hoard

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet cant help with ID but thats really cool

 

[civilman1]

Might be a woman's hair bodkin??

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

I come from the Isle of Man no Romans ever came here it was found very close to a Viking hoard

The Vikings or settled Anglo-Sandinavian had nothing like this either. Sorry

PS. if you found a coke can next to the Viking hoard would that be Viking as well? Context is only important in sealed Archaeological layers.

PS. Just notice you're new - WELCOME to Tnet Look forward to your other finds.

 

[Qball]

If you think this ring is treasure then turn it over to your finds liaison officer to help identify it. Consult the portable antiquities scheme website for your officers contact information and read the treasure act for England and Wales.Ps welcome to Treasurenet

 

[CRUSADER]

If you think this ring is treasure then turn it over to your finds liaison officer to help identify it. Consult the portable antiquities scheme website for your officers contact information and read the treasure act for England and Wales.Ps welcome to Treasurenet

No real need under the terms of the Treasure Act, but if they want to know the offical answer, your right to point to the local FLO.