Gold Poesy ring UPDATED!! Date CONFIRMED by The British Museum!!

[UPDATE- After exchanging emails with The British Museum for a second opinion, they were able to date the ring by the maker's mark "1G" The maker was John Greene I, active goldsmith 1630-1663. Here is the confirmation info for anyone interested.. (click on the photo to enlarge the mark) Also, if you look at the writing on the inscription of the ring in this link, it looks strikingly familiar]

UPDATE- After exchanging emails with The British Museum for a second opinion, they were able to date the ring by the maker's mark "1G"  The maker was John Greene I, active goldsmith 1630-1663.  Here is the confirmation info for anyone interested.. (click on the photo to enlarge the mark)  Also, if you look at the writing on the inscription of the ring in this link, it looks strikingly familiar  
  
http://www.britishmuseum.org/resear...2fmuseum_no__provenance_search.aspx


This started Saturday 5/22 at a CW campsite my partner and I had been hunting for the last month or so.. Up until that morning, nothing colonial had been found.  The 1640 copper was the first of these finds to be recovered and never thought I could find anything that would compare.  Then Monday, I obtained permission at the adjacent property and started out finding a few CW buttons and bullets.. About 2 hours into the hunt I got a signal bouncing between 68-72.  Five inches below was the 1666 Spanish Cob (potosi mint, pillars and waves.. the 66 of 1666 is upside down and can be seen on the side with the cross)..  No more than 2 hours later I was tired of wandering around and decided to head back to the area where the cob came from.  On my way, I got a weak mid 40's signal that was only hitting in one direction.  No more than 6 inches down was the posy ring.  Fast forward to Wednesday.. My partner (Sentinel) took me to one of his honey holes..  The first find was the 1773 VA halfpenny.  The signal was horrible, hitting mid 50's and iron in the opposite direction.  As the day was coming to an end, I got a signal that was in the range of a 3 ringer, maybe a couple numbers higher..  I was pretty happy to see a silver disc come out of the hole.   After walking over to show Josh what I thought was a Spanish milled reale, we soon realized that it was something much different.  It turned out to be a 1697 King William III shilling.  


Here are some new pics from last 3 hunts, showing the reverses as well.. and the pictures of the inscription, the halfpenny I left as seen in the last photo below






the god


of peace


our love


increase



the copper on the left side of the pic is a 1773 VA halfpenny which was the only year they were minted (in London) and roughly 600,000 total

Another Poesy ring

What's the inscription?

Another Poesy ring

What's the inscription?

same one from monday "the god of peace our love increase"

Another Poesy ring

What's the inscription?

same one from monday "the god of peace our love increase"

You mean you haven't changed it yet

Sorry mate....was that you

Another Poesy ring

What's the inscription?

same one from monday "the god of peace our love increase"

You mean you haven't changed it yet

Sorry mate....was that you

yes it was. i try to have a ton of fun on the forum and change my name frequently

Another Poesy ring

What's the inscription?

same one from monday "the god of peace our love increase"

You mean you haven't changed it yet

Sorry mate....was that you

yes it was. i try to have a ton of fun on the forum and change my name frequently

Hahahaha!

I was about to phone a helpline

Another Poesy ring

What's the inscription?

same one from monday "the god of peace our love increase"

You mean you haven't changed it yet

Sorry mate....was that you

yes it was. i try to have a ton of fun on the forum and change my name frequently

Hahahaha!

I was about to phone a helpline

sorry nowheels

Another Poesy ring

What's the inscription?

same one from monday "the god of peace our love increase"

You mean you haven't changed it yet

Sorry mate....was that you

yes it was. i try to have a ton of fun on the forum and change my name frequently

Hahahaha!

I was about to phone a helpline

sorry nowheels

That's ok rusty insect

Cool Digs!  HH and score some more!

        Nice OLD coins. You guys must be hunting where the Mayflower landed-LOL. WTG and HH, Quindy.

As a good friend, I was THRILLED to get phone calls from you.  Only trouble is--the sites you hunt, I can't ever get anything done.  As soon as I get done talking to you about one great find, you're calling me with another!   

Seriously though,  THREE 1600s coins in five days in the US is one HELLUVA week!   

That posy ring should be on the banner.  I have never heard of one being found in the US.


Cheers,


Buckles

Dang your on a roll, your going to get spoiled an every hunt is going to suck unless you find 1600's type coins... You are having a awesome year!!!!!!

Amazing 

I thought I was viewing a post by one of them there English people. I recently posted a comment on Americans never being lucky enough to find a posy ring, and then you show up. You made me, sniff, once again proud to be an American!
Carl

   Lots of goodies to dig up there!      

TREMENDOUS!

Sweet coins.
Congrats
Dman

Wow!  Needless to say, you have a site that most of us can only dream about coming across.

Fantastic finds!

Dude...what's your address? I'm there.
Seriously, where's the invite?

realy nice finds

And on this side of the pond! Fantastic! A big congrats

As a good friend, I was THRILLED to get phone calls from you.  Only trouble is--the sites you hunt, I can't ever get anything done.  As soon as I get done talking to you about one great find, you're calling me with another!   

Seriously though,  THREE 1600s coins in five days in the US is one HELLUVA week!   

That posy ring should be on the banner.  I have never heard of one being found in the US.


Cheers,


Buckles

Thanks again for sharing the excitement you'd better call me tomorrow upon the recovery of every great find

very nice finds!!!!!   MR TUFF

I just can't get over this post.  I love that photo of the handfull of goodies.  1600's Copper, 1600s SILVER, and 1600s GOLD all in the same week!  You're on FIRE!!

 

Ok you didnt make it on the banner with the ring and cob, but this collection you have here should make it. You are on a killer site Jeff. Cant wait to see what you will turn up next.

Great finds that's one heck of a week

Very nice, well done on the digs.

Ok you didnt make it on the banner with the ring and cob, but this collection you have here should make it. You are on a killer site Jeff. Cant wait to see what you will turn up next.

Thanks Jesse

That posy ring should be on the banner.

There is some black magic about those posey rings. Interesting as they are with some gold of a motto in olde English, still they cannot make it to the banner    .

That posy ring should be on the banner.

There is some black magic about those posey rings. Interesting as they are with some gold of a motto in olde English, still they cannot make it to the banner    .

Mine did


http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,279633.html

    Great finds

Can’t find anything to say but WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fantastic finds man! I think I need to visit my relatives near Leesburg soon before you grab all the good stuff!  Congrats on a great haul of oldies!

Fantastic finds man! I think I need to visit my relatives near Leesburg soon before you grab all the good stuff!  Congrats on a great haul of oldies!

Oh there's plenty to be had up that way too.  Have fun while you're here.  Hope you can get into something good

enjoy the pic

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty  :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

    ,  Jeff ..I think that is the best  Va halfpenny ,ever dug   Wm .shilling is also a great one .. quite a picture of great stuff   CMDdawg  

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty  :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

awesome finds again, umr.
can't believe all the stuff your'e pulling out down there!
congrats!
dwayne

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

of course not, I seem to have a hard time joking with you US folk

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

Should have made the banner!

You got my vote by the way Jeff

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

Should have made the banner!

You got my vote by the way Jeff

thank you shaun

 I don't know about this websites banner, but you all sure carry the Banner of excellence for this Years finds.

                                            Nova Treasure

I don't know about this websites banner, but you all sure carry the Banner of excellence for this Years finds.

                                            Nova Treasure

Thank you nova, that's quite a compliment and much appreciated.

You the man!!

Awesome finds!! You all are on a roll!! I can't believe the definition of that 1640 cooper. Any chance to see the reverse side of those coins? You need to starting thinking about opening a museum!!

Keep it up!!
   Sneaky6

Mine did

Congrats on making an exception, Shaun 

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

of course not, I seem to have a hard time joking with you US folk

Americans don't get irony apparently, how ironic 

Awsome finds for sure 

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US. 

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

of course not, I seem to have a hard time joking with you US folk

Americans don't get irony apparently, how ironic 

"it's a dud heh"  ... and you both took me literally?

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US.  

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

of course not, I seem to have a hard time joking with you US folk

Americans don't get irony apparently, how ironic  

"it's a dud heh"   ... and you both took me literally?

Only because of the 'undecided' face, if a wink, smile or laugh I would have realised.

I maybe didn't say enough on the ring before, because I thought it spoke for itself.  I agree it should have made Banner, just like Robfinds should have made it but didn't.  Maybe people are more focussed on coins instead of artefacts  Personally I don't worry about it, I've had many that I would consider Banner worthy that never made it, & some which were not worthy & did made it.  Just best knowing your own mind on these & keep doing what your doing - it workss!

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US.  

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

of course not, I seem to have a hard time joking with you US folk

Americans don't get irony apparently, how ironic  

"it's a dud heh"   ... and you both took me literally?

Only because of the 'undecided' face, if a wink, smile or laugh I would have realised.

I maybe didn't say enough on the ring before, because I thought it spoke for itself.  I agree it should have made Banner, just like Robfinds should have made it but didn't.  Maybe people are more focussed on coins instead of artefacts  Personally I don't worry about it, I've had many that I would consider Banner worthy that never made it, & many some which were not worthy & did made it.  Just best knowing your own mind on these & keep doing what your doing - it workss!

I know, I figured u'd pick up on it u seem sharp.. I voted for robfinds ring and too agree it should have made it.  Thanks Cru

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US.  

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

of course not, I seem to have a hard time joking with you US folk

Americans don't get irony apparently, how ironic  

"it's a dud heh"   ... and you both took me literally?

Only because of the 'undecided' face, if a wink, smile or laugh I would have realised.

I maybe didn't say enough on the ring before, because I thought it spoke for itself.  I agree it should have made Banner, just like Robfinds should have made it but didn't.  Maybe people are more focused on coins instead of artifacts  Personally I don't worry about it, I've had many that I would consider Banner worthy that never made it, & many some which were not worthy & did made it.  Just best knowing your own mind on these & keep doing what your doing - it works!

I know, I figured u'd pick up on it u seem sharp.. That aside, as I said earlier in the thread, this post has zero chance of making banner.  I did get angry about it at first because it is significant history that has been saved here, but I had to remind myself its far more significant than this website's banner.  I voted for robfinds ring and too agree it should have made it.  Thanks Cru

That's exactly correct . Significantly ,Historical &  Worthy !!!!! for those who appreciate these finds  . Respectfully , move on !  and get back out and find more great stuff for yourself  & others to admire  

I've never had a William shilling that good, an absolute beauty   :icon_thumleft:It wasn't long off the ship before being lost, judging by it's condition !!.

I was going to say similar, although Dad had a pretty good one & I have had the odd one pretty close, its still a rare find in the UK.  More chance of a 16th century hammered

Thanks, I think these are all pretty common finds here in the US.  

yeah, just like that tatty gold ring

it's a dud heh

of course not, I seem to have a hard time joking with you US folk

Americans don't get irony apparently, how ironic  

"it's a dud heh"   ... and you both took me literally?

Only because of the 'undecided' face, if a wink, smile or laugh I would have realised.

I maybe didn't say enough on the ring before, because I thought it spoke for itself.  I agree it should have made Banner, just like Robfinds should have made it but didn't.  Maybe people are more focused on coins instead of artifacts  Personally I don't worry about it, I've had many that I would consider Banner worthy that never made it, & many some which were not worthy & did made it.  Just best knowing your own mind on these & keep doing what your doing - it works!

I know, I figured u'd pick up on it u seem sharp.. That aside, as I said earlier in the thread, this post has zero chance of making banner.  I did get angry about it at first because it is significant history that has been saved here, but I had to remind myself its far more significant than this website's banner.  I voted for robfinds ring and too agree it should have made it.  Thanks Cru

That's exactly correct . Significantly ,Historical &  Worthy !!!!! for those who appreciate these finds  . Respectfully , move on !  and get back out and find more great stuff for yourself  & others to admire  

true true, good advice.. thanks dawg.  ur a good friend as always

Incredible finds beyond words hope you don't mind that i copied those pics to my Windows photo gallery to look at once in awhile they give everyone the inspiration to get out and hunt Great find  Dd60

Great finds, some people never dig 1800 coins, and to dig 1600.....thats amazing in the states, and great ring

Incredible finds beyond words hope you don't mind that i copied those pics to my Windows photo gallery to look at once in awhile they give everyone the inspiration to get out and hunt Great find  Dd60

Thanks for the compliment DD60, of course I don't mind at all.

Great finds, some people never dig 1800 coins, and to dig 1600.....thats amazing in the states, and great ring

Thanks Tn, it's been a fun ride

Didn't want to visit anyway

Jeff you guys are really kicking butt this year, congrats on your finds.

Didn't want to visit anyway

Jeff you guys are really kicking butt this year, congrats on your finds.

Haha, you know ur always welcome here.  Seriously.  PM me or email me at umrgolf2000@yahoo.com if you are serious.. and thank you

What's it take to make the banner nowadays?
Might show up one night when you least expect it.

What's it take to make the banner nowadays?
Might show up one night when you least expect it.

Votes I guess..  If you show up one night, we can go hit the local tavern, then the colonial tavern in the am.

You've had a great run my friend, a WONDERFUL Streak of luck!  These are exceptional pieces of history worthy of any museum in the land!!

You've had a great run my friend, a WONDERFUL Streak of luck!  These are exceptinal pieces of histoy worthy of any musuem in the land!!

Thanks ole buddy ole pal   That's a toast, and now passing the streak on to you

THE BANNER IS BROKEN !    MaineRelic

damn you been on fire lately! nice coinage! reeeaal nice!

Don't post here much but nice week you had! Just saw your video on youtube

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

British Museum    Man ,you don't fool around !     The ring  is a stellar find , probably once in a lifetime ,unless you travel across the pond. You are fortunate    , there was an old settlement near my location that was a whaling village ,complete with a town hall ,numerous homes ,stores, a tavern etc. in the mid 1600's till 1790's . It was called, Portsmouth . Unfortunately,    it is now under the Delaware Bay, a half mile off the beach . I search the area after storms but only found a 1740 KG.   Great    that you have such a historical area to play around in . Jersey still has its share of  old stuff, but it takes much research  . Speaking of research ,I think it may go back to the Jamestown early colonial days ,maybe Smitty's ring .  CMDdawg

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

Wow British museum if anyone knows they will i hope that ring proves very old it will be a new page in the history books good luck and let us know what the museum says Dd60

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

British Museum    Man ,you don't fool around !     The ring  is a stellar find , probably once in a lifetime ,unless you travel across the pond. You are fortunate    , there was an old settlement south of my location that was a whaling village ,complete with a town hall ,numerous homes ,stores, a tavern etc. in the mid 1600's till 1790's . It was called, Portsmouth . Unfortunately,    it is now under the Delaware Bay, a half mile off the beach . I search the area after storms but only found a 1740 KG.   Great    that you have such a historical area to play around in . Jersey still has its share of  old stuff, but it takes much research  . Speaking of research ,I think it may go back to the Jamestown early colonial days ,maybe Smitty's ring .   CMDdawg

There one town next to mine i have not yet tried its just as old as this one i cant wait to get premission to hunt a few ports and fields .

Highlights from Greenport’s History

Early Settlement
Barnabus Horton led a small band of adventurers who crossed the Atlantic from England in 1640 and set foot in Southold, the township that now includes the Village of Greenport. Before the Revolutionary War, the village was referred to as Winter Harbor, and later Stirling, after George Washington’s General, Lord Sterling. The earliest records list property belonging to the Young family, west of Stirling Creek, where a busy wharf saw ships bound for South America and the Caribbean load and discharge their cargo during the Revolutionary War era. The name of the village was changed again to Greenhill and finally renamed Greenport when the village was incorporated as part of Southold Town in 1838.

Early Maritime Industry
Between 1795 and 1859 Greenport became a major whaling port with twenty-four whaling ships making a total of 103 voyages.

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

British Museum    Man ,you don't fool around !     The ring  is a stellar find , probably once in a lifetime ,unless you travel across the pond. You are fortunate    , there was an old settlement south of my location that was a whaling village ,complete with a town hall ,numerous homes ,stores, a tavern etc. in the mid 1600's till 1790's . It was called, Portsmouth . Unfortunately,    it is now under the Delaware Bay, a half mile off the beach . I search the area after storms but only found a 1740 KG.   Great    that you have such a historical area to play around in . Jersey still has its share of  old stuff, but it takes much research  . Speaking of research ,I think it may go back to the Jamestown early colonial days ,maybe Smitty's ring .   CMDdawg

Probably a once in a lifetime find over here too!

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

British Museum    Man ,you don't fool around !     The ring  is a stellar find , probably once in a lifetime ,unless you travel across the pond. You are fortunate    , there was an old settlement south of my location that was a whaling village ,complete with a town hall ,numerous homes ,stores, a tavern etc. in the mid 1600's till 1790's . It was called, Portsmouth . Unfortunately,    it is now under the Delaware Bay, a half mile off the beach . I search the area after storms but only found a 1740 KG.   Great    that you have such a historical area to play around in . Jersey still has its share of  old stuff, but it takes much research  . Speaking of research ,I think it may go back to the Jamestown early colonial days ,maybe Smitty's ring .   CMDdawg

Probably a once in a lifetime find over here too!

  Of course, there's many things not near as good that you'll only find once or not even at all. So saying it's once in a lifetime find is easily the truth, and it's probably a better than that indicates. 

  PS...  And a Cartwheel is a nonce in a lifetime find for you. 

Those are some GREAT finds... Hope to see more from you!!!

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

British Museum    Man ,you don't fool around !     The ring  is a stellar find , probably once in a lifetime ,unless you travel across the pond. You are fortunate    , there was an old settlement south of my location that was a whaling village ,complete with a town hall ,numerous homes ,stores, a tavern etc. in the mid 1600's till 1790's . It was called, Portsmouth . Unfortunately,    it is now under the Delaware Bay, a half mile off the beach . I search the area after storms but only found a 1740 KG.   Great    that you have such a historical area to play around in . Jersey still has its share of  old stuff, but it takes much research  . Speaking of research ,I think it may go back to the Jamestown early colonial days ,maybe Smitty's ring .   CMDdawg

Probably a once in a lifetime find over here too!

  Of course, there's many things not near as good that you'll only find once or not even at all. So saying it's once in a lifetime find is easily the truth, and it's probably a better than that indicates. 

  PS...  And a Cartwheel is a nonce in a lifetime find for you. 

And to think I resisted the urge to comment on Stefen's potato post

I thought I was viewing a post by one of them there English people. I recently posted a comment on Americans never being lucky enough to find a posy ring, and then you show up. You made me, sniff, once again proud to be an American!
Carl

      I wholeheartedly agree   

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

British Museum    Man ,you don't fool around !     The ring  is a stellar find , probably once in a lifetime ,unless you travel across the pond. You are fortunate    , there was an old settlement south of my location that was a whaling village ,complete with a town hall ,numerous homes ,stores, a tavern etc. in the mid 1600's till 1790's . It was called, Portsmouth . Unfortunately,    it is now under the Delaware Bay, a half mile off the beach . I search the area after storms but only found a 1740 KG.   Great    that you have such a historical area to play around in . Jersey still has its share of  old stuff, but it takes much research  . Speaking of research ,I think it may go back to the Jamestown early colonial days ,maybe Smitty's ring .  CMDdawg

Probably a once in a lifetime find over here too!

Thank you Shaun.. I'm told by the director of antiquities, this is indeed the find of a lifetime.. As far as the date, two people in the department agreed roughly 1680-1710 .  Was 95% sure it was colonial before, just wanted to see what they thought

Most respectable finds , all back to back . The ring is  beyond, fantastic / coins , fantastic .  Most can only dream of finds like these & can only be accomplished by hard work and effort , above and beyond the norm.  Thanks for  this thread & for being a friend  J       dawg

Thank you Dawg, emailed some photos of the ring to a British museum and so far after a few emails they believe the ring is 17th century and seem to be shocked at where it was recovered, so the 1705-1712 date is close but it might be a bit older (they are still researching though)

British Museum    Man ,you don't fool around !     The ring  is a stellar find , probably once in a lifetime ,unless you travel across the pond. You are fortunate    , there was an old settlement south of my location that was a whaling village ,complete with a town hall ,numerous homes ,stores, a tavern etc. in the mid 1600's till 1790's . It was called, Portsmouth . Unfortunately,    it is now under the Delaware Bay, a half mile off the beach . I search the area after storms but only found a 1740 KG.   Great    that you have such a historical area to play around in . Jersey still has its share of  old stuff, but it takes much research  . Speaking of research ,I think it may go back to the Jamestown early colonial days ,maybe Smitty's ring .  CMDdawg

Probably a once in a lifetime find over here too!

Thank you Shaun.. I'm told by the director of antiquities, this is indeed the find of a lifetime.. As far as the date, two people in the department agreed roughly 1680-1710 .  Was 95% sure it was colonial before, just wanted to see what they thought

Scratch that 

Yes, that is one beautiful and rare piece of history!  Its earlier than we first thought also...by about 50 years.....that thing was probably in the ground for a good hundred years before the Revolutionary War! Awesome Digs  

Well done mate . Nice update and even better find.

hammered

That belongs to the Queen then

That belongs to the Queen then

Who? Freddy? .

hammered

Nice! That banner is rolling like a freight train lately! Must be Spring!

Congrats on the Banner!!! took confirmation to put it over the top   , 350 + year  old , 24 kt poesy ring , finally gets up there  

That is a great confirmation from the British Museum it even makes the Poesy ring more special Great find  Dd60

Simply amazing!! Breathtaking.

Congrats on the ring.   Nice coins also.
Dman

Its about time this got on the banner !!   

Great hunting !!   

Keep @ it and HH !!   

Sorry i thought that i posted on this but scrolling through i didn't see it , congrats on the banner great find!!!  HH CHUG!!!   

Congrats golf thats a awsome find 

Good to get a firm date & the banner at last

There you go Jeff. Up on top where you belong and a confirmed date. Congrats buddy.

That Is One Amazing Ring!!
Congrats!!

amazing finds 

that is simply stunning !!
Congrats on the banner !!

Holy moly what a hunt!

Those are absolutely the most amazing finds Golf!!!! Do you have any idea
what the ring is valued at ? It has to be worth far more than the current gold
value just for the fact that it can be traced back to the 1600's and the jeweler who made it 

Absolutely awesome man !!