Record ID: ESS-517BF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age potin/ cast bronze unit of the Cantiaci dating to the period c.75/70 - 60/55 BC. Flat Linear type Holman (2016) group E3 or F. The coins remains as just over half. Measurements: diameter: 16.2mm; weight: 1.13g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-412013
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Iron Age silver unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to Agr and dating to the period c.AD 35-43. Agr Bitch type depticting AGR (or ACR) at centre, wreath and pellet border. Reverse depicts bitch right, standing on snake held in left paw and mouth, AGR in exergue. ABC no. 3005; BMC no. 1899. Measurements: diameter: 15mm; weight: 1.28g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-01991E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Colchester one-piece) of Iron Age to Roman date (AD 25-60). Description: The bow is broadly triangular in plan, curved in profile, and oval in cross-section which tapers to a pointed foot. The head has two short wings, now mostly stubs. The head has a broken forward hook, which would have held the missing external chord and a projecting stub from the back of the head which would have extended into a one-piece spring and pin. The reverse of the bow lost much of its surface but appears undecorated. The catchplate is missing. Th…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-C12B8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Nauheim derivative) of Iron Age to Roman date (c.50BC-AD50). Description: The brooch has a four-coiled spring with internal chord. The pin is broken near the coil. The spring and bow are rectangular in cross-section, tapering slightly to the pointed foot. There is a solid rectangular catchplate on the back of the foot. The brooch has a medium green patina and is bent at >90 degrees the bottom. Measurements: length: 28mm; width (spring): 12.4mm, (bow): 3.3mm; thickness (spring): 8.3mm, (bow): 1.2mm; weight: 2.43g
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-8559C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age potin/ cast bronze unit of the Cantiaci dating to the period c.75/70 - 60/55 BC. Flat Linear type Holman (2016) group F, probably subtype F2 (F2/2-1a). Measurements: length: 17.5mm; width: 12.4mm; weight: 1.07g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-457C99
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy unidentifed object, possibly a fob dangler or mount, of Late Iron Age date (c.100BC-AD43). Description: The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. One side has a moulded triskele motif in relief and cells for enamel inlay behind. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a central hole with traces of iron corrosion around its edge. The rest of the object has a medium green patina.  Measurements: diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 4.5mm; hole diameter: 3.4mm; weight: 5.65g Discussion: The triskele design can be seen on fob da…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-035D2C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy vessel mount of Iron Age to Roman date (c.50BC-AD100) Description: The object is semi-circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section and of varying thickness. One side has a single large cell for enamel inlay to create a field against which two adjacent spirals take form, stemming from the straight side. All of the enamel has broken away. The reverse is undecorated and rough with possible traces of lead solder. There is no other evidence for how or if the object was attacthed to something else. The object has a light green patina with some dar…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-035B66
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy toggle of Late Iron Age to Roman date (c. 50BC-100AD). Description: The object is symmetrical, consisitng of two conjoined globules which narrow at either end before flaring to discoidal terminals, each with circumferential grooves. A rectangular loop, D-shaped in cross-section, extends from both globules, straddling them both. The object has a dark grey-brown shiny patina, with areas of wear revealing a light green matte colour to the metal. Measurements: length: 25.4mm; height: 16.1mm; width: 9.6mm; weight: 11.74g Discussion: A…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SF-99D672
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting  of Iron Age or Roman date, roughly circular in shape, with a d-shaped cross section. The surfaces are slightly pitted and abraded; and shows sign of wear on the interior edge, potentially from an attachment to a larger piece. It is 20.55mm in width, 17.47mm in length and weighs 10.78g. Larger examples of copper alloy strap fittings like this are  sometimes identified as beads or rings or scabbard suspension fittings (i.e. BH-11AEC2 WILT-04E485, SUR-A477DB)
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CBA111
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni tribe dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Rose Wings type. Crossed wreaths, flower like motif at centre. Reverse depicts horse right, pellet with three petals around, below double wing motif above. ABC 2469, VA 244 Measurements: Diameter: 12.6mm; Weight: 1.2g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-A23736
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy unit of the Kent Region/Cantiaci dating to the period c.50B-20BC. Boar and pentagram type. Obverse: Boar left, tree behind. Reverse: horse stepping right, pentagram below. ABC p. 38, no. 285. VA 167, BMC 2490. Measurements: Diameter: 14mm; Thickness: 2.3mm; Weight: 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-90CA01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the Eastern region/ Trinovantes, dating to 80BC - 50BC. Waldingfied type depicting wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse depicts disarticulated horse left, beaded mane almost horizontal, pellet and rings below. ABC 2335, VA1462. Measurements: diameter 21.1mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 6.4g  The diameter measured is the widest point
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-E7D0A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.AD 8-41. Cunobelinus Biga type. CAMVL in tablet on vertical wreath, heart shapes in angles. Reverse depicts biga (two horse) left, branch above, wheel and CVNO below. ABC 2807, VA 193, BMC 1836-1836A. Measurements: diameter: 12mm; weight: 1.32g
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-053654
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Iron Age unit of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinus, dating to the period c.8-41AD. Hercules type. Hercules standing right, holding club and ?lion skin, [CV] to left, NO to right. Reverse depicts woman riding lion side-saddle, to right, [TAS]CIIO[VA] around. As ABC 2864  VA 2061, BMC 1884-85. Measurements: diameter: 10.6mm; weight: 0.83g
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-861812
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the Kent Region / Cantiaci dating to the period c.50BC - 20BC. Boar and pentagram type. Boar left, pellet in ring below. Reverse depicts horse stepping right, pellet in ring between two pellets above. ABC 285. Measurements: Diameter 12.28mm; Thickness 2.84mm; Weight 1.58g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-721B58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.10-40 AD. Cunobelinus Plastic type. Corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to left, M[V] to right. Reverse depicts horse rearing right, dashes for mane aqnd pellet above, CV[N] below. ABC 2553 VA 2015, BMC 15846-48. Measurements: diameter: 9.9mm; weight: 1.34g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-71E4DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Southern region / Regini, dating to the period c.65-40BC. Sills Insular Cf type. Boat with two occupants, rosette behind. Reverse depicts tree-like object. ABC 530. Measurements: diameter: 11.6mm; weight: 1.42g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-719F78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Tasciovanos, dating to the period c. 25BC to AD 10. Tasciovanus Hidden Faces type. Crossed wreaths, one curved, back to back crescents at centre, hidden faces in angles. Reverse depicts horse right, bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above, hook-like object below. As ABC 2553  VA 1680, BMC 1591-1603. Measurements: diameter: 16.7mm; weight: 3.71g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-70CF23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Tasciovanos, dating to the period c. 25BC to AD 10. Tasciovanus Hidden Faces type. Crossed wreaths, one curved, back to back crescents at centre, hidden faces in angles. Reverse depicts horse right, bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above, hook-like object below.  ABC 2553  VA 1680, BMC 1591-1603. Measurements: diameter: 16.3mm; weight: 5.55g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F2D6F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelinus dating to AD 10-40. 'Cunobelinus Stepping Griffin' type. Obverse: griffin stepping right illegible legend. Reverse: horse rearing right with quatrefoil above. (C)VN below. As ABC no. 2945; VA 2081; BMC 1909-1912.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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