Artifact Colonial

Silver Spanish ring

Possibly 16th-17th century

Silver Spanish ring with ornate flower design from the swamp
Silver Spanish ring — Possibly 16th-17th century
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Swamp
Discovered Season 7 (2019-20)
Date Range 1500 AD – 1699 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Ornate flower design; determined by gemologist Charles Lewton-Brain to be possibly Spanish silver

Historical Context

Gary Drayton & Rick Lagina

Where It Was Found

Found at Swamp.

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