Record ID: IOW-1A8E52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Published
A pierced Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 328 to 329 (Reece period 16). VIRTVS CAESS reverse type depicting gateway with four turrets. Mint of Arles. Mintmark: S/F//TCONS[T] RIC VII, p. 269, no. 322. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left; CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Reverse: Gateway with four turrets; VIRTVS CAESS Diameter: 19.1mm. Weight: 2.21g. DA=12:12. The coin is pierced with a circular hole at six o' clock on the obverse and is 2.04mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Saturday 4th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1A6FB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Published
A contemporary copy of a Roman silver denarius of Caracalla dating to the period after AD 196 to198 (Reece period 10). SECVRITAS PERPETVA reverse type depicting Minerva standing left. Mint of Rome. This coin is a mule combining and obverse of AD 196 with a reverse from the period AD 196 to 198. RIC IV, p. 212, no. 6 for obverse and no. 2 for reverse. Obverse: Draped, bare-headed bust right; M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF Reverse: Minerva standing left resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand; SECVRITAS [PERPETVA] Diameter: 18.9mm. Weight: 2.33g. DA=12:12.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Saturday 4th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1A5CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman base-silver radiate of Philip I dating to the period AD 244 to 247 (Reece period 12). AEQVITAS AVGG reverse depicting Aequitas standing left. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, p. 71, no. 27b. Obverse: Radiate, draped bust right; IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Reverse: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae; AEQVITAS AVGG Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 2.92g. DA=12:12
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Saturday 4th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1A46C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, two standards. Mint of Trier. Mintmark: -//TRP RIC VII, p. 214, no. 521. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Reverse: Two soldiers, two standards; GLORIA EXERCITVS Diameter: 15.6mm. Weight: 2.24g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1A1E65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius dating to the period AD 177 to 178 (Reece period 8). IMP VIIII COS III PP SC reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left with scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 310, no. 1230. Obverse: Laureate head right; M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII Reverse: Aequitas standing left with scales and cornucopiae; [IMP VIIII COS III P P SC] Diameter: 30.9mm. Weight: 19.48g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Saturday 4th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-16EC94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: BEDFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy dupondius or as of Aelius Caesar (136-138) dating to AD 137. TR POT COS II S C reverse depicting Spes walking left holding flower and hem of robe. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 482, no. 1067. Dimensions: 26.5mm diameter, 3.3mm thick. Weight: 11.19g.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Dunstable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-16E031
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy possible divider of uncertain date. The artefact is broadly triangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The artefact expands from the survivng tip and old break towards the centre. At the widest point (11mm thick) the reverse of the artefact is concave and has a shallow recess (16.25mm in length). The artefact has a mid green patina which is pitted in places.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-1688E4
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast lead-alloy steelyard weight (AD 43-410). The suspension loop is missing. The weight is biconical in form and has the remains of an iron suspension loop at the apex. This weight is mostly covered with a buff patina. The visible iron is corroded. Height: 38.57mm; diameter: 34.93mm. Weight: 175.49g.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1674F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and clipped 15th-century silver medieval halfpenny possibly of Henry VI or Edward IV (1422 - 1483). This coin has been pierced at 4 o clock on the obverse.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-1654A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: ISLE OF WIGHT
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper-alloy disc brooch (c. AD 400-c. 600). The plate is circular and the pin is missing. At the front there is a central ring-and-dot motif with a hole at the centre and close to the border are three concentric grooves. Between these grooves and the central ring-and-dot there are four pairs of evenly spaced ring-and-dot motifs. Adjacent to the central ring-and-dot motif and between each pair of ring-and-dots there are small punched 'dots'. Similar 'dots are present on the border. At the flat rear there is a single sub-rectangular pin…
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Saturday 4th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1634B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly bent silver 14th-century medieval farthing of Edward I or Edward II, struck at London (1300 - 1317 AD; Class 10; Withers type 30)
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-163445
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven pieces of iron sheet metal, possibly all from the same object. The pieces were found in the same field as the Early Medieval finds SWYOR-1590A4 , SWYOR-14ED88 , SWYOR-14A685 , SWYOR-148980 , SWYOR-146DF7 , SWYOR-145073 , SWYOR-142DD2 , SWYOR-13FF91 , SWYOR-EB7AA1 and SWYOR-EB10D8 , so there is a possibility they too are Early Medieval. However, there is also modern iron from the field, so the date remains unknown. The largest piece of sheet iron is nearly 160mm long, 105mm wide and is about 4mm thick. It is an hour glass shape, but all the edges are broken. It is al…
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1633F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: BEDFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sestertius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235); P M TR P VII COS II P P S C (Pax running left) reverse; minted at Rome, AD 228. Ref.: RIC Vol. IV (part II), p. 109, no. 479. Dimensions: 28.9mm diameter, 4.8mm thick. Weight: 23.76g.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Dunstable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-161238
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn 13th-century Medieval silver penny of Edward I or Edward II, Classes 10a5 - 11a, Durham mint, possibly class 11a issued under bishop Bek (1303 - 1312 AD)
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-15F0B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn 13th-century silver medieval penny of Henry III, struck by Alein at Canterbury (Long voided cross class Vg - Vh; 1258 - 1275 AD).
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-15C6B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: BEDFORDSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). Dimensions: 33.7mm diameter, 4mm thick. Weight: 24.19g.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Dunstable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-15B7C7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded post-medieval cast copper-alloy uniface mount in the form of an acorn. On the upper face the acorn is moulded and the cup delineated from the nut by a transverse ridge flanked by grooves. The stalk bends to one side as with examples illustrated in Read (2001, 29, 37; refs. 331-334). The reverse features a pair of facing pointed lugs suggestive of a c. 17th-century date. On the obverse of this artefact it has a largely variable mid-green patina.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-1591B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and clipped 15th-century silver medieval penny possibly of Henry VI or Edward IV, Durham mint (1422 - 1483).
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-1590A4
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron sword guard probably from an Early Medieval sword. The guard would have fitted on the blade between the grip and the top of the blade. It is solid and is rectangular in section with convex sides. In plan it is a pointed oval. There is a slot through the centre of the guard for the blade of the sword. The slot is longer on one face. On the shorter face is it 36.9mm long and 3.9mm wide. Compare database record ESS-D45534 and BH-902F70 which date from AD 800 - 1000. A similar date is suggested for this example.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-156857
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: HAMPSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn 13th-century Medieval silver penny of Edward I, Classes 1 - 9, London mint (1279 - 1300 AD). This coin has suffered slight circumferential losses.
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.