http://finds.org.uk/news/theyworkforyou/finds/constituency/Battersea/format/xml 2012-04-10 12:01:54 2012-04-11 09:41:00 LON-413202 COIN An Early Medieval coin: penny of Aethelred II, Warminster mint, moneyer: Godwine, Last Small Cross dating c.1009 - c.1016AD. North no. 777. EMC 2012.0132. Obverse: Diademed bust left Obverse inscription: AETHELRAED REX ANGL Reverse: Small cross pattee Reverse inscription: GODIPNE ON PORIME Die axis measurement: 3.00 Dimensions: diameter: 18.75mm; weight: 1.30g. An Early Medieval coin: penny of Aethelred II, Warminster mint, moneyer: Godwine, Last Small Cross dating c.1009 - c.1016AD. North no. 777. EMC 2012.0132. Obverse: Diademed bust left Obverse inscription: AETHELRAED REX ANGL Reverse: Small cross pattee Reverse inscription: GODIPNE ON PORIME Di... EARLY MEDIEVAL 2012-04-10 12:01:54 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-03-19 16:49:39 2012-05-29 09:49:00 LON-763A36 VESSEL A fragment of Roman ceramic decorated samianware vessel. No original edges survive, and all the breaks are worn and rounded. Both the external and internal face are covered in red slip; the external face is decorated in relief with alternately swirls in roundals and animals in roundals with linear rope-effect borders between. The internal face is plain. The fragment measures 74.2mm (length) x 40.8mm (width) x 12.2mm (thickness) and weighs 36.01g. A fragment of Roman ceramic decorated samianware vessel. No original edges survive, and all the breaks are worn and rounded. Both the external and internal face are covered in red slip; the external face is decorated in relief with alternately swirls in roundals and animals in roundals with linea... ROMAN 2012-03-19 16:49:39 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-03-19 11:38:31 2012-05-03 16:56:00 LON-71AB72 BUCKLE An incomplete post medieval copper alloy gilded buckle missing its pin, with a fragment of fabric preserved on the pin bar. The frame is trapezoidal with trefoil shaped outer edges with a central notch to take the pin. There is a knop at either end of the integral pinbar, which is narrowed and recessed. The fabric fragment is on the upper surface of the pinbar, is dark brown with a tight weave. There are patches of gilding that survive on the trefoil edges and the knops. The frame is curved in profile and the edges of the upper surface are bevelled, the lower surface is flat. The frame measures 24.2mm (length) x 33.8mm (width) x 2.7mm (thickness) and weighs 5.80g. A very similar buckle is dated by Whitehead to c. 1620-1680 AD (1996, 84 ref. 523). An incomplete post medieval copper alloy gilded buckle missing its pin, with a fragment of fabric preserved on the pin bar. The frame is trapezoidal with trefoil shaped outer edges with a central notch to take the pin. There is a knop at either end of the integral pinbar, which is narrowed and re... POST MEDIEVAL 2012-03-19 11:38:31 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-03-19 11:01:50 2012-05-03 16:55:00 LON-7121E4 TOKEN A post medieval 17th-century copper alloy trader's token farthing issued at the Mermaid Tavern in Paternoster Row, London (Williamson 2190). Obverse: *THE. MER. MAYDE. TAVERNE = The mermaid Reverse: *IN. PATER. NOSTER. ROW = R.I.F. This token is slightly crumpled but otherwise well preserved; it measures 15.0mm (diameter) x 0.6mm (thickness) and weighs 0.55g. A post medieval 17th-century copper alloy trader's token farthing issued at the Mermaid Tavern in Paternoster Row, London (Williamson 2190). Obverse: *THE. MER. MAYDE. TAVERNE = The mermaid Reverse: *IN. PATER. NOSTER. ROW = R.I.F. This token is slightly crumpled but otherwise well preserved; it... POST MEDIEVAL 2012-03-19 11:01:50 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-03-01 17:20:56 2012-04-02 16:47:00 LON-FAFF83 COIN A very worn and corroded Roman radiate of a Gallic emperor dating to 260 to 296 AD. Uncertain reverse and mint. The reverse is misstruck, the edges are worn and the flan is uneven. It measures 15.7mm (length) x 13.9mm (width) x 0.8mm (thickness) and weighs 0.53g. A very worn and corroded Roman radiate of a Gallic emperor dating to 260 to 296 AD. Uncertain reverse and mint. The reverse is misstruck, the edges are worn and the flan is uneven. It measures 15.7mm (length) x 13.9mm (width) x 0.8mm (thickness) and weighs 0.53g. ROMAN 2012-03-01 17:20:56 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-01-12 15:59:04 2012-02-22 09:21:00 LON-F03482 JETTON A medieval English copper alloy jetton. It has suffered various losses; there is a central circular hole which may be a purposeful piercing. The jetton measures 24.0mm (diameter) x 0.7mm (thickness) and weighs 1.14g. A similar obverse is published in Mitchiner (1988, 120; cf. ref. 262), which he suggests was "probably not [an] official issue..." and dates to c. 1346 to 1360 AD. A medieval English copper alloy jetton. It has suffered various losses; there is a central circular hole which may be a purposeful piercing. The jetton measures 24.0mm (diameter) x 0.7mm (thickness) and weighs 1.14g. A similar obverse is published in Mitchiner (1988, 120; cf. ref. 262), which he ... MEDIEVAL 2012-01-12 15:59:04 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-01-12 15:33:03 2012-01-23 10:44:00 LON-EFD2F1 COIN A copper alloy radiate dating to the period AD 260 to 296. Unclear reverse type depicting male figure standing left with sceptre or spear. A copper alloy radiate dating to the period AD 260 to 296. Unclear reverse type depicting male figure standing left with sceptre or spear. ROMAN 2012-01-12 15:33:03 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-01-12 15:09:26 2012-01-13 11:51:00 LON-EF7A58 COIN A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, dating to the period AD 275 to 285. Possibly a SPES reverse type. It measures 20.4mm (length) x 16.9mm (width) x 1.0mm (thickness) and weighs 1.30g. A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, dating to the period AD 275 to 285. Possibly a SPES reverse type. It measures 20.4mm (length) x 16.9mm (width) x 1.0mm (thickness) and weighs 1.30g. ROMAN 2012-01-12 15:09:26 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2012-01-04 10:25:19 2012-01-06 14:47:00 LON-4290F0 BLADE A neolithic flint blade dating to 3500-2100 BC. It is light grey and all cortex has been removed. The ventral surface has a smooth bulb of percussion; the dorsal surface has a central ridge and evidence of re-touch. The distal end of the blade has broken off leaving a straight break. The shape and side of this flint flake suggests it was a small blade or cutting tool. It measures 39.4mm (length) x 15.9mm (width) x 4.5mm (thickness) and weighs 2.55g. A neolithic flint blade dating to 3500-2100 BC. It is light grey and all cortex has been removed. The ventral surface has a smooth bulb of percussion; the dorsal surface has a central ridge and evidence of re-touch. The distal end of the blade has broken off leaving a straight break. The shape an... NEOLITHIC 2012-01-04 10:25:19 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-11-01 16:20:48 2011-11-10 10:01:00 LON-01C601 BOOK FITTING An incomplete late medieval to post medieval copper alloy mount, probably a book clasp. The mount is roughly diamond shaped with four squared protrusions. The rectangles, made up of the protrusions and the sections of the body between them, are pitted for decoration. They seperate the central diamond area from the hook (now broken) at one end, and a fan-shaped terminal with central rivet hole at the other. The edge of the fan has suffered from small loses. The mount/clasp partially retained its yellow brassy colour, but other areas are covered in a brown corrosion product. It measures 30.2mm (length) x 14.1mm (width) x 1.1mm (thickness) and weighs 1.34g. An incomplete late medieval to post medieval copper alloy mount, probably a book clasp. The mount is roughly diamond shaped with four squared protrusions. The rectangles, made up of the protrusions and the sections of the body between them, are pitted for decoration. They seperate the central dia... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-11-01 16:20:48 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-11-01 15:37:06 2011-11-10 09:59:00 LON-0121C4 SPOON A complete but folded cast pewter spoon of post-medieval date. The spoon has a sub-oval bowl from which a circular stem extends. The stem terminates in a single collar surmounted by an elaborate stylised acorn knop. The front of the bowl has a stamped maker's mark, but this is indiscernible because the bowl of the spoon has been bent back towards the stem. The metal is a mid grey colour and is slightly worn. The spoon (bent) is 116.3mm (length) x 49.5mm (width), 10.2mm (thickness) and weighs 37.58g. Similar examples can be seen in Egan (2005, p.110-117) and they date to c. 1500-1700 AD. A complete but folded cast pewter spoon of post-medieval date. The spoon has a sub-oval bowl from which a circular stem extends. The stem terminates in a single collar surmounted by an elaborate stylised acorn knop. The front of the bowl has a stamped maker's mark, but this is indiscernible beca... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-11-01 15:37:06 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-11-01 14:17:46 2011-11-10 09:52:00 LON-FFF8A1 COIN A Roman silver denarius of Septimus Severus dating to 198 to 200 AD. 'VICTORIAE AVGG FEL' reverse, minted in Rome (RIC IV part I, p.109, ref 144b). It measures 17.2mm (diameter) x 2.2mm (thickness) and weighs 2.41g. A Roman silver denarius of Septimus Severus dating to 198 to 200 AD. 'VICTORIAE AVGG FEL' reverse, minted in Rome (RIC IV part I, p.109, ref 144b). It measures 17.2mm (diameter) x 2.2mm (thickness) and weighs 2.41g. ROMAN 2011-11-01 14:17:46 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-11-01 13:48:31 2011-11-10 09:49:00 LON-FF8AF5 SPOON A post medieval pewter spoon knop fragment, with the stump of the shaft attached. The knop is a cube with each corner removed, so there are 14 faces on the knop (one is hidden by the shaft). On the shaft, which is cylindrial, are three incised lines directly next to the knop. The fragment measures 26.6mm (length) x 11.2mm (width of knop) x 4.8mm (diameter of shaft) and weighs 11.39g. Complete spoons can be found in Egan (2005, p.110-117), which are dated to c.1500 to 1700 AD. A post medieval pewter spoon knop fragment, with the stump of the shaft attached. The knop is a cube with each corner removed, so there are 14 faces on the knop (one is hidden by the shaft). On the shaft, which is cylindrial, are three incised lines directly next to the knop. The fragment measure... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-11-01 13:48:31 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-11-01 13:35:17 2011-11-18 16:44:00 LON-FF5951 HOOKED TAG An incomplete post medieval copper alloy openwork hooked tag, missing it's hook and part of the attachment loop. The body of the tag is circular; it is decorated with a linear cross, with central pellet, and a beaded outer border. In each of the quarters created by the cross are four punched circular holes. The attachment has squared corners, one of which has broken off. There is only a stump left where the hook protruded from the opposite side of the circle. The tag measures 23.9mm (length) x 16.0mm (width) x 1.8mm (thickness) and weighs 1.18g. A similar tag (but complete) is illustrated in Read (2008, 99 ref. 370) which was also found on the Thames Foreshore and is dated to c.1500-1650AD. An incomplete post medieval copper alloy openwork hooked tag, missing it's hook and part of the attachment loop. The body of the tag is circular; it is decorated with a linear cross, with central pellet, and a beaded outer border. In each of the quarters created by the cross are four punched circ... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-11-01 13:35:17 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-10-31 16:57:39 2011-11-10 09:37:00 LON-ED3834 MOUNT A post medieval copper alloy mount with two integral attachment spikes. The mount is heart shaped with an acorn shaped knop connected to the base point. There are also two projections from the edge of the heart, one either side. On the reverse of the mount are two spikes, both are complete and curve back towards the mount. It measures 21.6mm (length) x 13.3mm (width) x 5.7mm (thickness) and weighs 2.17g. Mounts with two attachment spikes are from c. 1600-1750 AD; a similar shaped mount can be found in Read (2001, 28 ref. 295). A post medieval copper alloy mount with two integral attachment spikes. The mount is heart shaped with an acorn shaped knop connected to the base point. There are also two projections from the edge of the heart, one either side. On the reverse of the mount are two spikes, both are complete and cu... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-10-31 16:57:39 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-10-31 16:53:58 2011-11-10 09:35:00 LON-ED2A56 MOUNT A post medieval copper alloy mount with two integral attachment spikes. The mount is oval with a narrowed centre; the central section has a ring or ridge decorated across its width. On the reverse of the mount are two spikes, one is complete and curves back towards the mount. The other is straight but the tip has broken away. It measures 22.0mm (length) x 9.8mm (width) x 14.5mm (thickness) and weighs 4.05g. Mounts with two attachment spikes are from c. 1600-1750 AD; a similar shaped mount can be found in Read (2001, 28 ref. 314). A post medieval copper alloy mount with two integral attachment spikes. The mount is oval with a narrowed centre; the central section has a ring or ridge decorated across its width. On the reverse of the mount are two spikes, one is complete and curves back towards the mount. The other is straigh... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-10-31 16:53:58 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-10-19 16:31:42 2011-10-19 16:36:12 SUR-EED5C4 COIN WEIGHT A circular copper alloy weight for the parisis or double royal gold coins of Philippe VI of France. A circular copper alloy weight for the parisis or double royal gold coins of Philippe VI of France. MEDIEVAL 2011-10-19 16:31:42 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-10-03 10:40:52 2011-10-05 09:14:00 LON-983246 MOUNT An incomplete post medieval copper alloy circular mount, with two broken attachments on the reverse. It has a concave back/ convex front with flattened edges. The front is decorated with a central raised ring, which combined with the convex body/ flattened edges gives the impression of 3 concentric circles. The back of the mount has two stumps which would have original been two attachment projections. The mount has also suffered circumferential losses. It measures 20.9mm (max. diameter) x 3.6mm (thickness) and weighs 3.56g. Similar mounts are illustrated in Read 2001 (p 33, ref 265 & 266), which he dates broadly to the 17th century. An incomplete post medieval copper alloy circular mount, with two broken attachments on the reverse. It has a concave back/ convex front with flattened edges. The front is decorated with a central raised ring, which combined with the convex body/ flattened edges gives the impression of 3 concentr... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-10-03 10:40:52 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-09-26 16:15:51 2012-04-18 15:14:22 LON-097275 COIN A pierced medieval silver groat of Henry VI (second reign), dating from1470 to 1471 AD. Minted in London, restoration cross inital and reverse mark (North 1617). The coin has been double struck on the reverse and is pierced between the L and O of LON/ to the right of the crown. It has suffered circumferential losses. It measures 26.6mm (diameter) x 0.7mm (thickness) and weighs 2.07g. Part of a coin hoard. Curator's report: I have examined three coins reported found at Battersea. All are official silver coins of late medieval England and will thus be of the traditional sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. All are groats, the coin of fourpence and the largest silver denomination of the time. Thus the three coins together were equal to a shilling (twelvepence). Their details are as follows. 1. Groat Edward IV, First Reign, light coinage Vd im rose (1464-5) 2.35g 2. Groat Henry VI, Restored (1470-1) im short cross fitchy 2.09g 3. Groat Henry VII 3b im escallop (1490-1505) 2.17g The coins belong to the same period of the English currency, that of the 12-grain penny introduced in 1464. All are quite light, however, and seem to have been clipped, indicating substantial usage. They are in fact below the level of the next weight standard, introduced in 1526. Although this is not coinage in good condition, it seems likely nonetheless that the three were deposited together, considering their largely similar degree of usage and treatment. The fact that only one of the five silver denominations in use at the time is present also suggests a degree of selection, by denomination if not quality. It is my opinion therefore, that this find fulfils the criteria of Treasure, according to the terms of the Act. Dr Barrie J. Cook Curator of Medieval and Early Modern Coinage Department of Coins and Medals British Museum London WC1B 3DG 15 December 2011 A pierced medieval silver groat of Henry VI (second reign), dating from1470 to 1471 AD. Minted in London, restoration cross inital and reverse mark (North 1617). The coin has been double struck on the reverse and is pierced between the L and O of LON/ to the right of the crown. It has suffered ci... MEDIEVAL 2011-09-26 16:15:51 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-09-26 16:10:04 2012-04-18 15:01:23 LON-095CB7 COIN A medieval silver groat of Henry VII, dating from 1490 to 1505 AD. Minted in London; escallop initial mark (North 1705b). It measures 25.0mm (diameter) x 0.8mm (thickness) and weighs 2.15g Part of a coin hoard. Curator's report: I have examined three coins reported found at Battersea. All are official silver coins of late medieval England and will thus be of the traditional sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. All are groats, the coin of fourpence and the largest silver denomination of the time. Thus the three coins together were equal to a shilling (twelvepence). Their details are as follows. 1. Groat Edward IV, First Reign, light coinage Vd im rose (1464-5) 2.35g 2. Groat Henry VI, Restored (1470-1) im short cross fitchy 2.09g 3. Groat Henry VII 3b im escallop (1490-1505) 2.17g The coins belong to the same period of the English currency, that of the 12-grain penny introduced in 1464. All are quite light, however, and seem to have been clipped, indicating substantial usage. They are in fact below the level of the next weight standard, introduced in 1526. Although this is not coinage in good condition, it seems likely nonetheless that the three were deposited together, considering their largely similar degree of usage and treatment. The fact that only one of the five silver denominations in use at the time is present also suggests a degree of selection, by denomination if not quality. It is my opinion therefore, that this find fulfils the criteria of Treasure, according to the terms of the Act. Dr Barrie J. Cook Curator of Medieval and Early Modern Coinage Department of Coins and Medals British Museum London WC1B 3DG 15 December 2011 A medieval silver groat of Henry VII, dating from 1490 to 1505 AD. Minted in London; escallop initial mark (North 1705b). It measures 25.0mm (diameter) x 0.8mm (thickness) and weighs 2.15g Part of a coin hoard. Curator's report: I have examined three coins reported found at Battersea. All are off... MEDIEVAL 2011-09-26 16:10:04 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-09-26 15:59:39 2011-09-27 10:40:00 LON-0935B5 MOUNT An incomplete copper alloy trefoil mount or stud of probable medieval date. It is decorated on one face with three empty circles surrounded by a border filled with zig-zags. The tip of one of the lobes of the trefoil has broken off, and on the reverse only the stump of the attachment fitting remains. The mount measures18.3mm (max. length) x 17.5mm (min. width) x 2.0mm (thickness) and weighs 1.92g. This mount is probably medieval, from between 1200-1500 AD. An incomplete copper alloy trefoil mount or stud of probable medieval date. It is decorated on one face with three empty circles surrounded by a border filled with zig-zags. The tip of one of the lobes of the trefoil has broken off, and on the reverse only the stump of the attachment fitting rema... MEDIEVAL 2011-09-26 15:59:39 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-09-26 14:56:22 2011-09-27 13:51:00 LON-084865 BADGE An incomplete medieval lead secular badge, depicting a cockeral mating with a hen. The badge has broken on the left edge, and the hen's head and feet and part of the cockeral's head is missing. On the reverse the pin attachment has survived, but has been flattened against the badge. It measures 36.4mm (max. length) x 25.8mm (max. width) x 5.4mm (max. thickness) and weighs 3.66g The cockeral was a popular symbol of virility and sexuality in the medieval period. This badge is similar to others found in london (see Egan and Pritchard 1991, 265-266, ref. 1368 and Spencer 1998, 317-319 ref. 315a) and dates from the 14th to 15 century AD. An incomplete medieval lead secular badge, depicting a cockeral mating with a hen. The badge has broken on the left edge, and the hen's head and feet and part of the cockeral's head is missing. On the reverse the pin attachment has survived, but has been flattened against the badge. It measures 3... MEDIEVAL 2011-09-26 14:56:22 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-08-04 16:06:11 2011-10-17 17:46:00 NCL-AB5632 COIN A commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 340. CONSTANTINOPOLIS type. A commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 340. CONSTANTINOPOLIS type. ROMAN 2011-08-04 16:06:11 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-07-26 11:37:38 2012-01-23 17:21:24 LON-E98F21 TOKEN A worn and corroded Roman copper alloy spintria, dating to the late first century BC to early first century AD. The object comprises a flat, copper alloy disc. On the obverse are two naked lovers engaged in a sexual act; the female lies on her front beneath the male who straddles her. They lie on a bed or couch decorated with a swag. The depiction is classifed as 'Scene V' by Buttrey 1973. On the reverse are the Roman numerals 'XIIII', with a dot above the last two 'I', inside a circumferential border. An exact parallel for this spintria exists in the Department of Coins and Medals' collection at the British Museum (R 4476). Although 'spintriae' are commonly identified as brothel tokens, due to the erotic nature of some scenes depicted on them, there is no evidence to suggest that they were used in such a manner. They are not mentioned in any ancient sources, nor have they been found in buildings identified as 'brothels'. It is equally likely that they acted as gaming counters, and that the erotic images on them were merely decorative. For a more detailed discussion of their function and dating, see Buttrey, T. (1973) 'The spintriae as a historical source' Numismatic Chronicle Vol. XIII, p. 52-68 and Chapter 8 in Clarke, J.R. (1998): Looking at Lovemaking: Constructions of Sexuality in Roman Art (Berkeley). A worn and corroded Roman copper alloy spintria, dating to the late first century BC to early first century AD. The object comprises a flat, copper alloy disc. On the obverse are two naked lovers engaged in a sexual act; the female lies on her front beneath the male who straddles her. They lie on... ROMAN 2011-07-26 11:37:38 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-07-26 11:28:00 2011-11-18 16:38:00 LON-E96AD7 COIN A Roman silver denarius of Septimus Severus (193-211 AD), FVNDATOR PACIS reverse type dating to AD 200 to 201. Minted in Rome; Reece Issue period 17. RIC IV part I page 112; no.160. A Roman silver denarius of Septimus Severus (193-211 AD), FVNDATOR PACIS reverse type dating to AD 200 to 201. Minted in Rome; Reece Issue period 17. RIC IV part I page 112; no.160. ROMAN 2011-07-26 11:28:00 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-07-26 11:26:17 2011-11-18 16:37:00 LON-E96487 COIN A worn 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Caesar, 'Gloria Exercitus' type, first issue, Arles mint (332-333 AD; Reece issue period 17). R.I.C. VII page 273; no. 365. A worn 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Caesar, 'Gloria Exercitus' type, first issue, Arles mint (332-333 AD; Reece issue period 17). R.I.C. VII page 273; no. 365. ROMAN 2011-07-26 11:26:17 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-02-07 13:51:49 2011-02-14 09:54:00 LON-FF8F32 BUCKLE A Medieval copper alloy incomplete buckle dating 12th - 14th century. The buckle has an oval frame with off-set cross-bar and ornate moulded outer edge; the pin is missing. The outer edge has been decoratively cast to create a beaded appearance with four oval sections separated by grooves. The copper alloy has a mid green patina. Similar buckles are illustrated in Egan & Pritchard (1991:77) and Margeson (1993: 26); these buckles span a date range of 12th - 14th century. Dimensions: length: 18.17mm; width: 23.74mm; thickness: 2.94mm; weight: 2.89g. Reference: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. The Stationery Office, London Margeson, S.1993. Norwich Households: The Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds From Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-1978. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58. A Medieval copper alloy incomplete buckle dating 12th - 14th century. The buckle has an oval frame with off-set cross-bar and ornate moulded outer edge; the pin is missing. The outer edge has been decoratively cast to create a beaded appearance with four oval sections separated by grooves. The... MEDIEVAL 2011-02-07 13:51:49 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-01-04 11:34:27 2011-01-10 17:15:00 LON-305C35 BUCKLE A Post Medieval copper alloy incomplete buckle plate dating 1550-1650. This buckle plate has been decoratively cast with in-curving sides and tri-lobed outer edge. There is a rectangular slot to accommodate the buckle pin. The plate is broken across this rectangular slot and any back plate is missing. There are two rivet holes arranged lengthwise down the midline for attachment to a strap. A very similar buckle plate is recorded on the PAS database HAMP-EA3EB4 that is broken at exactly the same point. Dimensions: length: 30.31mm; width: 13.75mm; thickness: 1.53mm; weight: 2.65g. A Post Medieval copper alloy incomplete buckle plate dating 1550-1650. This buckle plate has been decoratively cast with in-curving sides and tri-lobed outer edge. There is a rectangular slot to accommodate the buckle pin. The plate is broken across this rectangular slot and any back plate is ... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-01-04 11:34:27 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-15 15:39:45 2011-01-10 16:37:00 LON-8E1413 TOKEN A Medieval lead alloy pictorial token, late series dating 1307-1350. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983: 56 no. 46) illustrate a token which bears the same design. Obverse: Double headed bird, described by Mitchiner & Skinner as pelican left with neck reverted Obverse inscription: None Reverse: Shield with four horizontal, cross-hatched stripes, described by Mitchiner & Skinner as straight cross (feathered arms) Reverse inscription: None Die axis measurement: 12.00 Dimensions: diameter: 16.22mm; weight: 0.62g. A Medieval lead alloy pictorial token, late series dating 1307-1350. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983: 56 no. 46) illustrate a token which bears the same design. Obverse: Double headed bird, described by Mitchiner & Skinner as pelican left with neck reverted Obverse inscription: None Reverse... MEDIEVAL 2010-12-15 15:39:45 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-15 15:37:50 2011-01-10 16:25:00 LON-8E0CE4 TOKEN A Post Medieval copper alloy token from Shadwell, London dating to the 17th century. Williamson no. 185. Obverse: EI Obverse inscription: ELIZ IELLVS NEER BLACK Reverse: HER HALF PENY Reverse inscription: CATT IN VPPER SHADWELL Die axis measurement: 3.00 Dimensions: diameter: 18.25mm; weight: 1.03g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century. Elliot Stock: London. A Post Medieval copper alloy token from Shadwell, London dating to the 17th century. Williamson no. 185. Obverse: EI Obverse inscription: ELIZ IELLVS NEER BLACK Reverse: HER HALF PENY Reverse inscription: CATT IN VPPER SHADWELL Die axis measurement: 3.00 Dimensions: diameter: 18.25mm; weight... POST MEDIEVAL 2010-12-15 15:37:50 GREATER LONDON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.