All finds recorded in the Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden - Page: 1

Finds within constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden

A complete list of all finds recorded
Image	Object Type	Find number	Broadperiod	County	Actions
	Coin	LEIC-4D1FE7	Roman	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
Roman silver sestertius, probably of Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Reverse type probably Annona standing left with sceptre and modius.
	Unidentified object	BH-5081B3	Roman	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An incomplete copper-alloy artefact of probable Late Iron Age to Early Roman date. The piece is roughly 'L-shaped', a near vertical arm extending into the remains of pointed-oval plate. The arm is of semicircular section, the lower end flaring into a foot which has a groove around its damaged out...
	Toy	BH-4FF1A5	Post medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An unidentified lead-alloy artefact of probable Medieval or post-Medieval date. The artefact takes the form of a squashed cylinder, open at one end, the other end closed but for a central aperture. Immediately below the open end there are two attached strap handles, one on either side, their surf...
	Vessel	BH-4FABF7	Roman	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A base sherd from a Roman ceramic vessel. The base is flat and has wavy comb marks on its underside. The side forms an angle of approximately 60 degrees with the base and has rilling on its inner face, providing evidence of wheel throwing. The fabric is off-white with a creamy brown core, sand-te...
	Coin weight	BH-3FC581	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper-alloy uniface coin weight of Late Medieval date. The weight is sub-circular, the raised design depicting a king standing on a ship and holding a shield. The weight (3.16g) and the presence of a rose, located at the centre of the hull, indicate that this is for a half ryal, a coin issued ...
	Harness pendant	BH-3F86B5	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An incomplete copper-alloy harness pendant of Medieval date. The pendant is circular, the upper surface bearing a raised shield with the following blazon: gules three lions passant guardant Or (three lions facing left, on a red background, the raised areas gilt). The flat border surrounding the s...
	Coin	BH-3F1BA7	Byzantine	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper alloy follis of Justin II (565-578), minted at Constantinople, AD 569-570. Dimensions: 28.9mm diameter, 2.7mm thick. Weight: 12.99g.
	Coin	BH-3DFA41	Roman	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin. The size and thickness of this coin suggest it is probably a sestertius, while the obverse portrait resembles Nerva (AD 96-98). Dimensions: 31.3mm diameter, 3.4mm thick. Weight: 14.3g.
	Coin	BH-C17441	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An incomplete and damaged silver long-cross penny of Edward III's Third, or 'Florin', coinage of 1344-1351. Dimensions: 14.5mm surviving diameter, 0.3mm thick. Weight: 0.68g.
	Coin	BH-C14C36	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A silver cut halfpenny of Richard I or John; Voided short-cross, Classes 4a or 4b, struck 1194-1204. Moneyer: ALEIN (Durham). Dimensions: 20.3mm diameter, 0.3mm thick. Weight: 0.54g.
	Coin	BH-BB60B7	Roman	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper-alloy nummus of The House of Constantine; 'Victory on prow of boat' reverse; minted at Lyon, AD 330-331. Ref.: RIC Vol. VII, p. 138, no. 246. Dimensions: 16.4mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 1.79g.
	Coin	BH-AC7F20	Roman	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper-alloy nummus of Julian II as Caesar; FEL TEMP REPARATIO (legionary spearing fallen horseman) reverse; minted at Sirmium, AD 355-361. Ref.: RIC Vol. VIII, p. 390, no. 74. Dimensions: 17.6mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 2.64g.
	Coin	BH-ABEDA6	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272); Voided long-cross, Class 3c, minted 1248-1250. Mint and moneyer: NICOLE ON CANT (Canterbury). Dimensions: 17.9mm diameter, 0.4mm thick. Weight: 1.2g.
	Coin	BH-ABBC31	Roman	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman coin. The diameter, thickness and general nature of this coin suggest it is a 1st or 2nd century as, possibly of an empress. Dimensions: 27.4mm diameter, 3mm thick. Weight: 9.93g.
	Medal	PUBLIC-1F87B5	Modern	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An oval religious medal struck in bronze with a suspension loop. The obverse shows a cloaked bust (facing right) of Pope Pius IX and the legend "PIUS IX PONTE MAX ELECTUS 16 JUN 1846" . The reverse shows five crucifixions and on the ground in front of this scene a further crucifixion and three fi...
	Medal	PUBLIC-1F87B5	Modern	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An oval religious medal struck in bronze with a suspension loop. The obverse shows a cloaked bust (facing right) of Pope Pius IX and the legend "PIUS IX PONTE MAX ELECTUS 16 JUN 1846" . The reverse shows five crucifixions and on the ground in front of this scene a further crucifixion and three fi...
	Mount	BH-DF1427	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A pair of stamped copper-alloy sheet-metal mounts, probably dating from the Late Medieval or post-Medieval periods. The mounts are of very similar appearance, each taking the form of a four-petalled flower head. At the centre is a raised pellet surrounded by four sub-circular petals; a rim of two...
	Button	BH-DEE512	Post medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An enamelled copper-alloy button, probably dating from the 17th century. The head of the button is domed, with an integral loop at the centre of the hollow underside. The upper surface bears the relief-moulded design of a lion running right, a raised area of ground below. The field above the lion...
	Button	BH-DEC173	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A cast lead-alloy button, probably dating from the Late Medieval period. The upper surface of the plano-convex head of the button is decorated in high relief. A boss marks the centre of the head; this is surrounded by six smaller, equally-spaced bosses. The spaces between the bosses are occupied ...
	Lamp hanger	BH-DC9077	Medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper-alloy lamp hanger of Medieval date. The artefact has been made in two pieces. The uppermost element consists of a vertical, oval-sectioned arm, the top of which flares into a loop. At the base of this arm is a spigot, which sits within a socket at the centre of the second element. This s...
	Coin	PUBLIC-F24F72	Post medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
Silver half penny of James I, mm "Thistle".
	Jetton	BH-B69800	Post medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper-alloy Nuremberg Rose/Orb jetton, struck by Wolf Lauffer II, master between 1612 and 1651 (see Mitchiner 1988: 483-485). Dimensions: 19.9mm diameter, 0.1mm thick. Weight: 0.7g.
	Coin	BH-B646C4	Iron age	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
An incomplete silver unit of Addedomaros. Van Arsdell no. 1613-1/Not listed in British Museum catalogue. Dimensions: 12.1mm diameter, 1.2mm thick. Weight: 0.77g.
	Thimble	BH-89E986	Medieval	Bedfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper-alloy heavy-duty thimble, probably dating from the Late Medieval to early post-Medieval periods. The diameter of the squashed thimble gradually decreases towards the domed top. Apart from a plain band at the base, the outer surface is entirely covered with rows of punched indentations. T...
	Jetton	BH-89BB77	Post medieval	Bedfordshire	xml \| csv json
A copper-alloy Nuremberg 'French style' jetton depicting Loius XIV. Such jettons were struck by numerous 17th to early 18th century guild masters (see Mitchiner 1988: 500). This jetton probably dates from the king's reign, 1638-1715. Dimensions: 18.7mm diameter, 0.1mm thick. Weight: 0.9g.
	Coin	BH-895C15	Post medieval	Bedfordshire	xml \| csv json
A French silver four sols coin of Louis XIV, dated '1677'. Dimensions: 18.5mm diameter, 0.3mm thick. Weight: 1.39g.
	Coin	BH-892892	Post medieval	Hertfordshire	xml \| csv json
A silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603); Fifth issue coin, minted 1591-1595 (tun mintmark). Dimensions: 30.4mm diameter, 1.1mm thick. Weight: 5.87g.
	Coin	BH-890986	Post medieval	Bedfordshire	xml \| csv json
A worn silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), uncertain issue, minted 1559-1602. Dimensions: 13.7mm diameter, 0.1mm thick. Weight: 0.34g.
	Coin	BH-639F82	Medieval	Bedfordshire	xml \| csv json
An incomplete silver penny of John (1199-1216); Voided short-cross coinage, probably Class 5b2, minted 1205-1207. Moneyer: 'ADAM ON WI[NC]E' (Winchester). Dimensions: 18.2mm diameter, 0.4mm thick. Weight: 1.17g.
	Coin	BH-632372	Medieval	Bedfordshire	xml \| csv json
A probable cut halfpenny* of Henry III (1216-1272); Voided long-cross coinage, probably Class IIIa-c (1248-1250); probably minted at Wilton. Dimensions: 17.7mm diameter, 0.3mm thick. Weight: 0.72g.