16th-17th century A.D. A gold posy ringposed of a D-section hoop with exterior divided into three circumferential bands of square cells, likely once enamelled; inscribed 'MY x HART x YOV x HAVE' in serif capitals to the interior. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme, record ids. HAMP-5A6040 and SF-C57DAD, for similar rings and inscriptions. 0.89 grams,15.07 mm overall, 13.46 mm internal diameter ( approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2, Europe 1.78, Japan 1) (5/8 in.). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]