Record ID: PUBLIC-7E3134
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy anthropomorphic knife terminal. A knife stop or end-cap from a scale-tang knife. The figurative three dimensional end-cap is an anthropomorphic head on an oval cross-section plinth. The head is wearing a large pointed hood, suggestive of a cowl or hooded cloak worn by monks.  The long, thin face with pointed chin is looking up at an angle of approximately 45 degrees and has crudely engraved facial features. A long vertical ridge forms a nose, separating the two round recesses for eyes, one of which is higher than…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4237CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A base and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Geta (198-212) as caesar under Septimius Severus, possibly a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 200-202 (Reece period 10). PRINC IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting Geta standing in military dress holding branch and sceptre, with a trophy behind. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.1, p. 316, no. 18.  Diameter 17.50mm; Weight 2.11g; Die Axis 7 o'clock
Created on: Saturday 21st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-44EEEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, as Caeser (AD 317-340) dating to 326 AD (Reece period 16) PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting camp or town gateway with two towers. Mint mark -/-//PTR dot in crescent, mint of Trier. Reference RIC VII, Trier 480. Date: Roman Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 3.1 g Die axis: 5 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-38AD02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), second coinage.Dating to c.AD 1526 - 1532. Canterbury mint under Archbishop William Warham.                                                  Reference: As North (1991) Volume 2, p 112 no 1802 Diameter: 18.02 mm Weight: 1.35 g Die axis: 7                                           …
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-36CC9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat (710-740). Series H, Type 39 Cc1 Struck at Hamwic (Southampton). Reference: Abramson 2006: 16, 58 and 99; North 1994: 64, ref: 96, plate 1, no. 44 Diameter: 0.92 g Weight: 12.23 mm
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB406F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-72) dating to 1217-1222.  Class 7a. Minted by Samuel at Canterbury.  Reference: North Volume 1, No. 978 Diameter: 16.67mm Weight: 0.96g Die axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4B99D5
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A particularly fine near complete flint leaf shaped arrowhead dating to the Neolithic c.4000-2400 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of dark grey flint that has occasional light grey patch inclusions. It has a semi glossy patina. The arrowhead can be described as a willow leaf shaped arrowhead. The base has damaged by an irregular break that runs diagonally upwards and to one side of the body that has also removed the base. Both surfaces of the arrowhead have medium length, low angled, invasive sub-parallel, then scaled, retouch. The arrowhead i…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA575D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver sixpence of James I of England (AD1603-1625) dating to AD 1604-1607.  Measurements: diameter 20.5mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 1.73g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA4945
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to 1564.  Mint mark: Pheon Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind. ELIZABETH D G ANG [...]ET HIB REGINA. Very worn bust. Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms, all divided by a long cross, 1564 above POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA0198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1690, first bust, early harp and large crowns. Mint of London. Spink no.3520 Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right. With the inscription around the edge: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre. With the inscription around the edge: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1690. Measurements: 25mm in diameter and 5.90g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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