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Record ID: NMS-15F0B3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper-alloy handle from a knife dating to circa AD 1600-1650. Cast in two pieces, the extant element consists of a moulded male figure wearing a hat and playing a bagpipe. The figure surmounts a rectangular-sectioned socket which terminates in an old break. Both faces of the socket are decorated with a foliate design which is now heavily barded. A similar more complete example is recorded under NMS-03A28B highlighting that the foliate design on the socket faces would have been inlaid with enamel. Other examples recorded on the database include  B…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0ED423
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded post Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by John James of Crewkerne, Somerset and dated AD 1666. As Williamson (1891), p. 978, Somerset no. 110. Diameter: 14.6mm. Weight: 0.36g
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-B20B84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper one duit of the Province of Zeeland (Sealand) of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Dated 168 (5) on the coin. Minted in the Netherlands. The coin is bent along the left edge inwards towards the obverse. Obverse inscription ZEE LAN DIA /168(5). Reverse Dutch Maiden. The diameter of the coin is 19.48mm, it is 1.18mm thick and it weighs 1.45 grams There is not an identical example on the portable antiquities database but the Dutch numismatic data at 1 Duit - Province of Zeeland – Numista indicates that t…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-367F93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper coin, probably a 1 Pice coin of the United East India Company dating to the early 19th century. The flan is circular and thick and bears the device of the United East India Company - an E to the right, I to the left, V above, C below, all enclosed within a heart-shaped border with a cross in saltire separating the letters. The reverse is very worn and depicts weighing scales/balance with the numbers 18 above.  Measurements: diameter: 21.61mm; thickness: 3.5mm and weight: 9.66g. These coins are handstruck and no two coins are identical. The Unit…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-66D556
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn complete Roman dupondius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 103-111 (Reece period 5) . [S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C] reverse type depicting a trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass and shields. Cf. RIC II Trajan 586 or 587.
Created on: Sunday 30th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: SF-3DD27E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-96. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-EA242D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete perforated Roman Coin. A worn and Roman copper alloy radiate which has been pierced in the centre. The obverse and reverse details are very worn and hard to decipher, apart from a radiate crown, and possibly an alter reverse. There is an inscription on the reverse but it is very worn and illegible. Possibly struck AD260-296.  The coin measures 14.39mm diameter with a perforation measuring 4.62mm. 
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th July 2023
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Record ID: NLM-CB8D75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Base metal core of an Iron Age coin, possibly of the Corieltauvi [as the local tribe] but retaining no discernible detail on its spalled sides. Suggested date: Late Iron Age, 50-20 BC Diameter (long axis): 19.5mm, Weight: 2.43gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: SF-45080C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval English jetton issued during the reigns of Edward II to III, dating to the period AD 1321-43. Class XV. Obv: Bust (Class 15) in circle: border, pellets Rev: Long cross moline, three pellets in each quarter: border, pellets Mitchiner 1988, 103, no.142
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-90DE8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper Irish farthing token of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to 1625-1644. Obverse: Crown with two sceptres. Legend: [...] MAG [...] Reverse: Crowned harp. Legend: [...]
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: DENO-E15A3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of uncertain ruler dating to c. AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type, mint and die axis. The coin is worn and moderately corroded. Diameter: 13.96 mm and weight: 0.86 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E14B18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus possibly of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to 330-335 (Reece period 17). Possibly GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Diameter: 14.14 mm and weight: 1.13 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E13CFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of uncertain ruler dating to c. AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type, mint and die axis. The coin is moderately worn and corroded. Diameter: 16.11 mm and weight: 1.4 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-502EB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate of Tetricus I or II, dating to the period AD 271 - 274 (Reece period 13). Reverse uncertain, possible standing figure. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: DENO-50165F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of probably Magnentius or Decentius (AD 350 - 353) dating to AD 350 - 353 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting two victories holding an inscribed shield. Uncertain mint. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
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Record ID: DENO-4F8352
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD 306 - 361), dating to the period AD 330 - 331 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting a Victory on the prow of a boat with sceptre and shield. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: DENO-4F6D81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337), dating to the period AD 310 - 312 (Reece period 15). ADVENTVS AVG reverse type, Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding up spear with left hand; horse treading seated captive to left. Minted in London. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: LIN-39E9E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine - CONSTANTINOPOLIS / Victory standing left on prow, holding shield and sceptre, dating to AD 330-340 (Reece Period 17). Unclear mint. Obverse description: Laureate and helmeted Bust of Constantinopolis facing left, wearing Imperial Mantle, holding reversed Sceptre over his shoulder. Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN -TI NOPOLIS] Reverse description: Victory facing left on prow, holding sceptre hand on shield. Reverse inscription: None. Mintmark: [.]T[.] Diameter: 14.55 mm;  Wei…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: ESS-8FC880
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, pressed copper alloy token, a 'condor' token, dating to the late post-medieval period, AD 1794. This is a Colchester halfpenny token. The obverse has a depiction of Colchester Castle with the date 1794 below and the reverse has the depiction of a loom with the inscription: SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE. These tokens were issued during the late 18th century when there was a shortage of change in the country.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chelmsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-43792A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy coin weight dating AD 1550-1600. The weight is square and features a latin cross within a four arched treasure, double annulets in angles, the reverse blank and undecorated. This a coin weight for a Portugusse gold coin. Withers (2011:54)  Obverse: A latin cross within a four arched treasure, double annulets in angles Dimensions: length: 15.39mm; width: 15.37mm; weight: 3.48g. References: Withers, P. & Withers, B. 2011. Identifying Coin-Weights Found in Britain Lions Ships and Angels. Galata Press
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
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