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This talismanic gold ring was found at Cambuskenneth Abbey in Stirlingshire in 1766. It dates from the late 15th century.

The ring is engraved on the outside with double diagonal lines alternating with flowers and lettering in late 15th characters.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-380-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NJ 152
• Date: Late 15th century
  
• Material: Gold. Inscription: AH[or 4] \ M \ N \ IHC \ UC \
  Ring, talismanic
  
• Dimensions: 19 mm D
  
• What: Ring, talismanic
  
• Subject: Jewellery : finger rings (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Cambuskenneth Abbey
  Scotland, Stirlingshire, Cambuskenneth Abbey
  
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• Description: Talismanic gold ring engraved with double diagonal lines alternating with flowers and lettering in late 15th characters, found at Cambuskenneth Abbey, Stirlingshire, in 1766
  
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