Ryan Grenoble begins his article with a comical reference to The Lord of the Rings. Grenoble compares Michael Greenhorn, the man who discovered the ancient ring, to Frodo Baggins. According to Grenoble, Greenhorn's journey to find this mysterious and ancient ring "set him [Greenhorn] on a bizarre journey that even a Hobbit could respect." Grenoble describes Greenhorn as a "metal detector enthusiast" who came across this rare piece of jewelry in a field near Escrick, south of York, England, in 2009. Originally, researchers thought this ring dated bath to the tenth or eleventh century, however, now expert claim it is even older and could date back to the fifth or sixth century. Interestingly, historians are not positive of its origins. Some believe the ring could have belonged to a king while some believe it should be considered older and manufactured during the Roman period. This unique discovery has fueled historians' hopes in discovering more information about the past and this ring. Nonetheless, Greenhorn sold his discovery for $50,000 to the Yorkshire Museum, where more analysis will be conducted.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/29/escrick-ring-england_n_2979126.html?ir=Business#slide=1721269
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