Amateur detectorist uncovers remarkable Roman gold ring in Somerset
An amateur metal detectorist in Somerset uncovered a 48-gram gold Roman ring dating to around 297 AD, engraved with the goddess Victory on a two-horse chariot. The ring likely belonged to a wealthy Roman resident and will be displayed at The Museum of Somerset after acquisition by the South West Heritage Trust, which paid about £78,010 for the ring and coins found in the same field. The finder, Kevin Minto, shared his reward with a friend and used part of it to pay off his mortgage. Under UK law, treasure must be reported and the acquisition is overseen by the British Museum. The find highlights South Somerset’s Roman-era wealth and trade along routes like the Fosse Way.
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