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2312 - Medieval Bronze Ring with 'BIVE IV DIVE'. Circa 1150-1500 A.D. Rectangular-section hoop with high borders flanking a slightly garbled inscription, possibly either in Anglo-French or Latin, reading '+BIVE IV DIVE+BIVE IV DIVE'. 2.12 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]
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Medieval Bronze Ring with 'BIVE IV DIVE'. Circa 1150-1500 A.D. Rectangular-section hoop with high borders flanking a slightly garbled inscription, possibly either in Anglo-French or Latin, reading '+BIVE IV DIVE+BIVE IV DIVE'. 2.12 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve] Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Mersham, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-3F4BA2. According to PAS, the 'IV' could be an uncommon medieval Anglo-French version of 'Je' or even 'en'; 'DIVE' could be 'diev', the French word for God. Thus, the second part of the repeating inscription could be 'in God'. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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