Silver plated?

[Squirrel322]

Dug a ring marked what looks like “sterling p”. Is the P for plated? Can’t find anywhere the base metal is exposed.

 

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[Retired Sarge]

I wonder if the P could be a Native American hallmark......

 

[Squirrel322]

The quality of this ring does not look like Native American craftsmanship.

 

[desertexplorer]

Generally speaking “sterling” marked silver is usually around 92.5 percent silver. The P could be the makers mark. I’m sure someone on here who is more knowledgeable then I am on silver will know for sure though.

 

[nkellam22]

Does look more like a makers mark

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I'm thinking your find is more than likely to be silver.

The 'deteriorated look' of your rings surface may simply be a reaction to fertilizers or other contaminants present in the soil?

Dave