Record ID: WILT-1B0CE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable modern copy of a Greek copper alloy tetradrachm of Phillip II of Macedon.  Reverse type depicts a helmeted figure facing, one arm raised, on moving horse right. Star and pellet in right field.  Greek legend. Coin is bent a little around the circumference. The Greek Curator at the British Museum notes that this is “Probably of a Le Rider Series B Group II silver coin given the placement of that little star under the horse’s leg and Zeus’ hairstyle”. These were copied in antiquity (usually in silver) in quite large number a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-94A78C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass token. Both sides have the legend CERNE SOCIETY with date of 1805 below. One side is stamped with an incuse horse's head at the centre, the other with incuse letters RB stamped over No: 321.
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: SUR-D2CAF3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded copper alloy halfpenny token of the British Copper Company, dating to circa 1813-1814. Obverse: lion advancing left, Reverse: Britannia, seated left, within a wreath. Cf Withers 615.
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2021
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Record ID: DOR-B7BCD7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern lead-alloy replica of a Viking coin minted in the name of St Peter of York, dating to the 1980's. The obverse is copying the SCI PE/TRIMO with a sword in the centre. Uncertain reverse type BRIE[...]HRE. This example has been pierced. Diameter: 26.11 Weight: 6.76 g Die Axis: 12 The Jorvick Viking Centre in York is known to have reproduced many Viking style coins in the 1980's.
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: DOR-1B34FB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A modern copper-alloy gilded livery button, dating to c.1876 - 1893. The button is circular with a domed front a hollowed back. The front of the button is decorated with a demi lion rampant facing left and holding a dagger. This crest is associated with the Farquharson family of Aberdeen and Invercauld. On the rear of the button is the manufacturer's mark : FIRMIN & SONS 153 STRAND LONDON which gives it the date range above. At the centre is a separately attached oval suspension loop. There are traces of gilding on the front and rear. Diameter: 25.11 mm Thickness: 1.58 mm …
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-B2EE0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy weight dating to the modern period, c. AD 1800-1900. The object is formed in the shape of a fish, a pointed oval form with a waisted tail which is more rectilinear in shape. The fish's fins do appear to have been attached or at least hinted at, but are now missing. It is D-shaped in cross section, with a flat and undecorated lower surface. On the lower surface are two possible attachment points, which could indicate that the object was attached to an additional weight which itself was connected to the fishing line. These are circular in form and locate…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: DOR-96F46B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biface cast lead token. Both faces carry relief designs of stylised quadrupeds, probably horses. On one face the animal is depicted trotting right, front left leg raised. On the other face the animal is depicted gallopping left with all legs outstretched in the manner of the "flying gallop" seen paintings of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, possibly indicating a date for this token. Powell Classification, type 19. Date: Modern - 1750 - 1850 Diameter: 18.52mm Thickness: 2.99mm. Weight: 3.57g.
Created on: Monday 12th November 2018
Last updated: Sunday 25th November 2018
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Record ID: SOM-8115C7
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of ceramic building material, probably a roof tile, probably of Modern date, although the amount of Roman material in the area suggests an unusual Roman form cannot be ruled out. The fragment is irregular in plan and rectangular in section, broken and abraded on three sides with one complete, angled edge. It has a fine hard fired completely oxidised fabric. Fine linear striations on the surface may suggest a modern technique. Traces of white mortar are on either face of fragment. On one side remain traces of a rounded flange. The fragment measures 96.1 mm in length, 54.2…
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-196156
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent and broken copper alloy finger ring with gilding. Date: Post Medieval. Diameter: 18.2mm. Thickness: 1.23. Weight: 2.95g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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Record ID: DOR-7737B4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold ram's head. The head is surrounded by flower decorations and rope work and is missing one horn. Objects like these were used as dress-studs and in this case there is a piece missing from the back of the object which would work as a suspension element. Dimensions: Maximum diameter: 29mm Maximum Height: 21mm Weight: 16g Discussion: This object has a 19th Century date. For similar examples see H. Tait, et al, "The art of the jeweller: a catalogue of the Hull Grundy gift to the British Museum: jewellery, engraved gems, and goldsmiths' w…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-CDF611
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern cylindrical copper alloy container, the base of which shows a prancing horse going left. The container is 45mm long and approximately 21mm in diameter. It has a separate lid with a six point star on its inner face. In the interior is a 'nest' of multi-leafed paper wrapped in string. Within this paper is a light brown powdery substance of unknown origin. The purpose of this object has been much discussed but remains mysterious.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-666A75
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular spring stud (solitaire), with copper-alloy pressed components and probably hand engraved front. The back is normally in two parts of which the two wings release the missing disc when depressed. The front is probably silver and engraved with an architectural scene with two figures above.
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-29FFC8
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Two wide, rectangular-sectioned ovoid loops, interlinked and affixed at one end by a truncated bar. Each loop is decorated with applied twisted gold wires forming a running lozenge pattern with loops at the borders, interspersed with tiny globular gold beads. Of unknown function - perhaps part of an earring or decoration for a hair pin. Stylistically, however, it is consistent with late 19th century jewellery of archaising design.
Created on: Monday 8th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FAFD75
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A curvilinear copper-alloy coat hook or other furniture fitting, with a heron-like bird's head terminal. The attachment end is flared and rectangular with the remnants of an iron spike.Modern, 18th to 19th century. Fragments of such finds have in the past proved hard to identify, and so this example has been included on the database for illustrative purposes. See also SOM-6B52C5, NCL-775DF4, NMS-FA74E3 and NMS-558573.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
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Record ID: SOM-6BF3C1
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern (1700-1900) copper alloy sheet fitting, possibly a handle from furniture or part of a pulley system. The piece is made of two pieces of copper alloy sheet wrapped around an iron core, probably originally an attachment rivet. A strip of sheet is bent around in a ring with an indented centre and flaring edges, giving it a V shaped section; where the ends join iron corrosion has pushed them out and apart. One side of this ring is open with the iron projecting from the centre. The other side is covered by a disk of copper alloy sheet with a projecting dimple in the centre and the r…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2011
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-DDDE46
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered livery button with the arms of the Earl of Shaftesbury, supported by a Bull and Talbot with LOVE SERVE underneath. The reverse of the button has DOUGHTY & CO 103 ST MARTINS LANE LONDON
Created on: Sunday 1st November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: PAS-DDEE85
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval silver ornamental ring This thin silver band is slightly scalloped at the front and tapers at the back to two thin ends. In the absence of further diagnostic features there is no evidence to confirm that it is pre-1706 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4C9C61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Third guinea of George III. Dated 1800. The coin has been slightly bent to give a shallow S profile as silver "love token" coins often are.
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOM-7A8B53
Object type: DOOR FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy door knob of probable nineteenth century date.
Created on: Sunday 30th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-178C15
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably modern copper alloy military button of 3 piece construction. Coat of arms on front. On back FIRMINSON BIRMINGHAM.
Created on: Monday 19th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.