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Record ID: YORYM-9B7BCD
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy double-headed button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200.
The head is pointed ovate with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. The pointed terminal has a slight raised lenticular moulding which tapers into the point.
An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the boss and bends at 90 degrees where it widens into a second head. The orientation of the shank results in the heads being on different plains.
The lower head is rectangular with an incised border. One corner is lost to a worn break. The reverse is fla…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-FD9045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Probably LITITI A or derivative reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and sceptre. Unclear mint. cf. RIC V.5, no. 1088ff.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CB5AF8
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. Lewis Type 2; Simple Terret.
The terret ring comprises an ovate-sectioned basal strap bar flanked by semi-circular moulded collars. A D-sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars, tapering in diameter to the point opposite the strap bar.
A separate s-shaped hook formed of a rectangular sheet of copper-alloy is present around the terret.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The terret is 22.6mm long, 23.7mm wide, 5.7mm thick. The h…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Londesborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-B88E16
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T1115.
Description:
A complete though distorted copper-alloy stylus with silver wire decoration of Roman date, c.AD 43 – 200. Manning's Type I.
The object comprises a circular sectioned shaft which tapers to a rounded point at one end and a spatulate and waisted, or shouldered, ‘eraser’ at the other. Worn moulded decoration is present where the shaft extends into the point. Four short bands of flat silver plate are adhered to the mouldings.
The metal has a dark red/green patina and is worn. The object is 43.7mm long, 5.2mm wide, 3.2m…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-D4123C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Titus (AD 79-81) as caesar under Vespasian, dating to the period c.AD 77-78 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7D98AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint prototype.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3E438D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A7 (Fowler Type A1) with a plain, circular sectioned frame which expands towards the terminals. Both terminals are rounded knops.
The metal has a shiny brassy yellow patina and is in worn condition. The brooch is 20.2mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 1g.
Dr Anna Booth (2014, p.129) discusses the distribution of Type A brooches as focusing on Roman military sites followed by towns. Fewer than 50 have also been found at hillforts and Roman villas. Of those from hillforts the major…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AD66F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 318-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR on an altar. Unclear mint, probably Trier.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 22nd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AD5204
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy ribbed bracelet of Late Hallstatt - Late Iron Age date, c. 650-100 BC. The bracelet comprises twenty-one (21) complete conjoined pointed ovate knobs with transverse double banded ridges at the juncture between each knob. The section is an asymmetric ovate having a more distinct curve to the upper surface. Both terminals are in the form of half knobs.
The metal has a mid-green delaminated patina and is worn. The bracelet is 69.9mm in diameter, 11.9mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 66.2g.
A parallel from Roxby, South Humberside has been published by Kevin …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-37104C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy possible contemporary copy Roman nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Prototype of the mint of Trier.
Similar to RIC VII, p.223, no.586.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-362064
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T742.
Description: An incomplete silver-gilt dress hook of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. Read’s Class D, Type 6.
The object comprises a flat trefoil backplate with engrailed edges and two remaining hollow domed bosses to the upper surface. A third boss is lost to worn breaks. Each remaining boss has a trefoil of large annulets of twisted wire filigree. The four outermost annulets encircle a trefoil of filigree annulets set around a central granule. The two innermost annulets have lost their decoration though the application scars remain. A circ…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Thorngumbald', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-7C7D84
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Roman date, c.AD 50 - 150. Lewis Triple Projection Type.
Approximately one quarter of the object remains comprising a circular sectioned frame with worn break to one end and integral sub-triangular collar to the other. The basal bar which would have projected from the other side of the collar is lost to worn breaks. A single integral raised knop is present to the outer edge of the frame, close to the break.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The terret is 31.8mm long, 13.1mm in diameter at the collar, 3.9mm in diame…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7C0C13
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A8 (Fowler Type A3).
Approximately half of the brooch remains. The hoop is circular in section with a worn break to one end. To the other end, it expands into a rounded knop with a single raised moulded collar.
A pin loop remains looped around the frame though the pin proper is lost to a worn break.
The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The brooch is 31.6mm long, 4.6mm in diameter at the terminals and 2.5mm diameter at the frame. The brooch weighs 2.1g.
Dr Anna Booth (2014…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-27A4DE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 100-200; Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group C; Mackreth 2011, Hinged Trumpet Type 4, uncertain sub-class.
The head is ovate with a double lug hinge mechanism to the reverse. The axis bar is retained within the lugs but the pin no longer remains.
The front of the head is undecorated. A circular sectioned bow extends from the centre of the front of the head widening slightly to a circular acanthus moulding. The lower bow extends from the lower collar with a circular section and terminates in a rounded foot knop. The …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BCB111
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T661.
Description:
An incomplete possible silver finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Henig type II; Guiraud's type 2.
The hoop of the finger ring is ovate in form and section. An ovate recessed bezel is present to the widest part of the hoop and the shoulders taper away from the bezel. The bezel is empty.
Dimensions:
Length: 22.4mm; Width: 11.5mm; Thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 7.2g.
Discussion:
The finger ring fits into Guiraud's type 2 (Henig type II), which dates from the 1st to early 3rd centuries. These are a very common type of Roman fi…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7033C4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T506.
Description:
An incomplete silver-gilt dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1600. Read’s Class B, Type 3.
The main plate of the dress fitting is triangular with a twisted wire filigree border within which are three wire filigree circles. These would originally have housed raised bosses. Six large granules are present, set in the spaces between the circles and border.
To the reverse of the plate a circular sectioned piece of wire is present representing approximately half of the attachment sewing holes and the eye loop. Only …
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Lillings Ambo', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-B805BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy spiral ring of probable Bronze Age to Roman date, c.1500 BC – AD 300.
The object is formed of a circular sectioned rod of metal with cut ends. The ring has three coils. It is undecorated.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The ring is 15.9mm tall, 27.9mm in diameter, 3.5mm thick and weighs 17.7g.
Some rings of this type appear to be made from reused fragments of metal and a few are far too big to have been worn on the finger. It has therefore been suggested that they could have been used as hair ornaments or as harness…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B6486A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T456.
Description:
A complete silver ‘TOT’ type finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300.
The hoop is circular with an ovate section and expands to triangular shoulders which flank a wide square bezel. The bezel has a raised central circular panel incised with the letters ‘IOI’. The outer edges of the bezel, above and below the central panel, have a row of four integral raised pellets. The shoulders are decorated with two chevron motifs, widest at the bezel end and tapering to meet where the shoulders narrow to form the hoop …
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B62774
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T455.
Description:
A complete silver-gilt annular brooch of medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1400.
The frame is circular with a rectangular section and a constriction for the pin. A triangular pin remains looped around the frame by a rectangular sectioned closed loop. The shaft of the pin has a tapering rectangular section and an expanded collar is present at the junction between the loop and the shaft. The collar bears transverse groove decoration.
The front surface of the frame is decorated with a rocker arm design. The reverse is flat and undecorated…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-9575E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T449.
Description:
A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1500.
The finger ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with a heart framed by curvilinear vines and leaves acting as a bezel. The hoop is engraved with Jasper Melcior Baltazar in black-letter script. Each name is separated by a short curvilinear vine with leaves. The interior of the hoop is undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 21.6mm; Width: 3.5mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 3.48g.
Discussion:
The inscription names the three Magi (the …
Created on: Monday 8th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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