Gold ring engraved with a skull is one of nine treasures found in Wales
A 'Memento Mori' gold ring engraved with a skull is one of nine stunning medieval and post-medieval objects found in Wales. The ring, found in Carreghofa Community, Powys, would have been kept as a reminder of the inevitability of death. 'Memento Mori' is a Latin term that literally means 'remember you must die'. Among the other priceless objects are three gold and silver coin hoards and the first 'Anglo-Saxon style' double-hooked fastener to be identified in Wales. All the nine finds were discovered by metal detectorists in Powys and Vale of Glamorgan and have been declared treasure b...
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