Record ID: IOW-5AAA7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Medieval silver groat of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at London. Series F, 1356. Initial marks: crown/[ ] (North 1991: 52, ref: 1174). Probably a mule. Obverse: (crown) EDWARD D [G REX AN]GL Z FRANC D hYB; Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches. Reverse: Outer: [POSVI]/ (annulet) DEVm (annulet) A/DIVTOR/E mEV (I have made God my Helper); Inner: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON (unbarred Ns); Long cross dividing the inscriptions with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 26.5mm. Weight: 3.77g. DA=12:6. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume…
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-4CC504
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, slightly misshapen and worn Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy purse bar (c. 1450-c. 1550). The loop is missing. The shaft of the loop would have passed through the hole in the central block and would have had a separate rove to secure it in place. This bar has a central block, an arm at each side and a terminal at each end of the arm. The central block is roughly shield-shaped and has a circular hole, 5.6 in diameter to accommodate the shaft of the loop. The block measures, height: 10.4mm; width: 11.8mm; thickness: 8.0mm. The arms are the same length and tape…
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-45AE6A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a Medieval coarse-ware vessel (c. 1200-c. 1400). This flared bevelled rim has an angular rim and the surface is concave just below the rim on the interior face. It has a grey/off-white core and the surface is orange. It is tempered with rounded quartz, angular flint and some shell. The breaks are old. Height: 46.0mm; length: 51.5mm; maximum thickness (at rim): 11.0mm. Weight: 34.50g.
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-082B03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver long cross cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), minted at Canterbury. Class 5, 1250-1275 (North 1994: 226-227, refs: 991/1-997). Obverse: h[ENRICVS REX] III; Crowned bust facing with sceptre. Reverse: [ ]CAN[ ] (AN ligated); Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Length: 9.0mm; width: 9.0mm. Weight: 0.28g. The coin is double-struck on the obverse. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 11th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-07B3F3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Royal Artillery button (c. 1790-c. 1840). This button is moulded at the front and flat at the back except for the attachment loop. The front has a sunken heraldic shield bearing the charge of three cannon pointing left (one above the other) on a horizontally fine-lined ground, with three bezants above. Many of this type of button depict a stack of cannon balls between the bezants. However, on this button there are four pairs of small tri-lobed motifs, two pairs between bezants and one pair at each end of the bezants. Each motif may represent a …
Created on: Friday 11th October 2019
Last updated: Sunday 13th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F97A0A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1500-c. 1650). The frame is convex at the front and concave at the rear. Each loop is oval in plan and similar in size. On the upper face there are pin rests at both outside edges. One is more distinct than the other. The narrowed central bar is triangular in cross-section, flat at the rear, and has a tiny projection at each end. The copper-alloy pin is rectangular in cross-section and has an open loop. The frame is drab green with flecks of a dark green patina. Frame: length: 23.6mm; width: 18.6mm; thickn…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F92F44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I (AD 272-274), dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting probably Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor? Unclear mint. Obverse: [...]VC(L?)[...]; Unclear radiate bust right. Reverse: [...] AVGG; Probably Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor? Diameter: 16.3mm. Weight: 1.45g. DA=12:7. Normanby no. 1955.
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F8F81D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy rotary 'casket' key (c. 1200-c. 1500). This key is very slightly convex on one side, flat on the other side and is solid throughout. The bow/handle is triangular with a triangular perforation which contains some casting flash. There is no collar between the bow and stem. It has a square bit with a cleft at the leading edge and one on the lower edge forming two wards. The stem does not protrude beyond the bit and the bow is slightly out of alignment with the bit. This key is green with flecks of a dark green patina. Length: 30.8mm; width: 15.7m…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F51620
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver halfgroat (twopence) of Charles II (1660-1685), minted at London. Initial mark: crown (on reverse). No inner circle on reverse (obverse largely illegible). North 1991: 210, ref: 2771. Obverse: [CA]RO[LVS II D G M B F & H REX]; Crowned bust left. Reverse: CHRISTO AVSPICE R[EGN]O (I reign under the auspice of Christ); Square shield on cross fleury. Diameter: 17.0mm. Weight: 1.41g. DA=12:8. The coin has been bent and modified as a 'love-token'. It has been pierced with an irregular hole, 2.3 x 1.5mm, at about 7 o' clock on the obverse. It has b…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Sunday 13th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F060B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn Medieval silver short cross cut farthing, possibly of Henry III (1216-1272). Possibly Class 7, 1217-1242 (North 1994, 222-223, refs: 978-980). Obverse: [hENRI]CV[S REX]; Crowned bust facing with sceptre, possibly a third lower curl. Reverse: [ ]N[ ]; Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant. Length: 9.0mm; width: 9.05mm. Weight: 0.25. DA=12:5. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-E0670E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1350-c. 1400). The pin and plate are missing. The front is convex and the rear is flat. Each loop is similar in size and shape. Both expanded outside edges are similar although one is slightly larger than the other. At the front the outside edges have multiple transverse grooves. The central bar is triangular in cross-section and has traces of iron staining. This buckle frame is greenish brown with traces of a white metal coating at the front and rear. Length: 17.5mm; width: 12.0mm; thickness: 2.1mm. Weight: 1.19…
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-E05C63
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy bar mount (c. 1350-c. 1400). This mount is convex at the front and flat at the rear. It has two arms tapering from a central lobe. At the front the lobe is cross-hatched. Each arm tapers to a rounded terminal that is pierced with a circular hole to accommodate a rivet. The holes are countersunk at the rear. The mount is green with flecks of a darker green patina. Length: 23.5mm; width: 9.8mm; thickness at lobe: 4.8mm. Weight: 2.38g. Similar shaped bar mounts have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example, see fi…
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-DFCBCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), minted at Canterbury. Class 10cf2b (1306-1307) or Class 10cf3b (1307-1309) but based on the side fleurs of the crown probably most likely 10cf3b (North 1991: 32, ref: 1042/2). Obverse: +EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB; Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown and wedged drapery. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 17.8mm. Weight: 1.21g. DA=12:10. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & …
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Sunday 20th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-DF66AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver farthing of Edward I (1272-1307), minted at Bristol. Class 3de, 1280-1282 (North 1991: 33, ref: 1053/2; Withers & Withers 2001: 37, Type 10). Obverse: +ERAN-GLIE, Crowned bust facing with a trifoliate crown and wedged drapery. Reverse: VILL/ABR/ISTO/LLIE, Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 11.7mm. Weight: 0.34g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London. Withers, P. and B. 2001. Halfpennies and Farthings of Edward I a…
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-DE7194
Object type: PLATE BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy and gilded circular disc plate brooch (AD 200-350) of Hull T270; Hattatt's gilded glass 'centre-boss' type. The glass centre-boss, the pin and mechanism and parts of the lug and catch-plate are missing. The central wall which held the glass-boss has been reduced in height due to corrosion and has an outer diameter of 16.5mm. At the centre, a small circular pit, possibly for lathe centring, has a diameter of 2.6mm. Close to the edge a circumferential ring is abraded but may have been 'knurled' before being reduced in height. The space between this ri…
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-D94199
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver long cross cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), minted by Renaud at Bury St. Edmunds or London. Probably Class 5g, 1258-1265 (North 1994: 227, ref: 997). Obverse: [h]EN[RICVS REX III]; Crowned bust facing with sceptre. Reverse: [REN]/AVD/[ ]/[ ]; Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Length: 8.5mm; width: 8.0mm. Weight: 0.24g. DA=12:7. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-CF3D33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at London. Third (Florin) Coinage, 1344-1351 (North 1991: 48, ref: 1132; Withers and Withers 2002: 31, ref: Type 13i). Obverse: [ED]WARDVS REX An; Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown, no marks. Reverse: CIV[I/TA]S/LOn/DOn; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 15.6mm. Weight: 0.58g. DA=12:7. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London. Withers, P. and B. R. 2002.…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
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Record ID: IOW-CAF93E
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Medieval or early post-Medieval copper-alloy branched, double socket type candlestick (c.1450-c.1550). The surviving portion is a curved branching arm with a circular mounting platform for one of the sockets. The curving part of the arm and the shorter section are lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The platform is stepped on the underside and has an iron pin through the centre which secured the socket. This fragment has a green patina and the break is old. Length: 43.0mm; width: 15.1mm; thickness at centre of curve: 8.0mm. Weight: 21.28g. The candle hold…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C70DA9
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Lower Palaeolithic flint ovate/cordate handaxe (c. 500,000 BC-c. 180,000 BC). A surface find within the inter-tidal zone. The implement has been bi-facially worked overall and the removals appear to be multi-directional. Length: c. 145.0mm; width: c. 103.0mm; thickness: c. 44.0mm. Weight: c. 360.00g. Dimensions taken from image! This record has been generated from emailed information and images supplied by the finder (not seen by FLO).
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-B53DFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c. AD 324-330 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a campgate with two turrets, a star above. Unclear mint: -//[ ] Obverse: CONSTAN-[TINVS AVG]; Laureate head right. Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVG[G]; A campgate with two turrets, a star above. Diameter: 17.4mm. Weight: 2.17g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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