Record ID: BH-ADB47A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of either House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) or House of Theodosius (AD 378-402), dating to either AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19) or AD 388-395 (Reece Period 21).  Either SECVRITAS REI PUBLICAE or VICTORIA AVGG reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm, OF in left field.  Probably mint of Arles or Rome.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-AD3DAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the North Thames region/Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Dubnovellaunos and dating to the period c. 20 BC-AD 10. Dubnovellaunos Hairy type. Obverse: Head left, curved wreath from pellet in ring above eye, hair represented by curves above.  Reverse: Horse left, pellet in ring above, branch below, inscription behind.  ABC 2407; BM 2447; VA 1669.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-9F5D10
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman seal box lid dating c. AD 100-250. Description: The lid is a disc-shaped plate with a recessed circle in the centre surrounded by a slightly convex outer ring decorated with 19 moulded transverse ribs. The circular recession at the centre has a circumventing moulded band around its perimeter and a pellet within it.  The recessed circle is slightly convex, forming a very shallow boss at its centre, which has the remains of red enamel. The enamel extends through to the reverse. Parts of the edge are damaged. Part o…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-9C9AC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Illegible reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9C717B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE] reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Probably mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9BD057
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). [VIRTVS AVGG NN] reverse type depicting a soldier standing left holding a spear and shield. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9BAE2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period c.AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9B6053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus, probably a contemporary copy, of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). [PAX PVBLI]CA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Prototype of the mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9B33D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right dragging a captive. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9B22AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 348-361 (Reece period 18). [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9A0E55
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy figure, probably a pin head depicting of the god Harpocrates, likely dating to the third to fourth century. Description: The figure is formed of a single piece of metal cast in the shape of a male figure standing with his left leg slightly bent and in front, his right hand raised to his mouth and his left holding a cornucopia.  He appears to have no clothing but wears a sash around his body (over his left shoulder and sitting on the right hip).  The sash is decorated with slightly angled grooves.  The head of th…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-99A71C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy small-long brooch dating to the early Early-Medieval period (c. AD 450-550). The brooch comprises the head plate, bow and catch plate. The end of the foot, and the pin, are missing. The head is rectangular and flat, decorated around the edges of the face with stamped ring and dots. The corners of the plate are rounded and there is considerable damage to one of the upper corners. The reverse of the plate is plain. Projecting at a 90-degree angle to the lower edge is a thin semi-circular attachment plate with circular perforation through it wher…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: BH-996906
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy brooch, probably a Colchester two-piece Harlow type dating to the period AD 50-80. The brooch consists of the lower bow, the foot and the perforated catch plate. The upper bow, wings, spring and pin are missing. The bow of the brooch is D-shape in cross-section and gradually narrows to a rounded foot. The surface of the bow is decorated with a central groove from the transverse break to the foot. Extending from the reverse of the lower bow and foot is a triangular catch plate. The outer edge curves inwardly to form the pin housing.…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-98E527
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn, token Farthing of William Kennet of Baldock, dating 1658. Obverse: St. George and the dragon, inscription [*WILLI]AM KENNET. Reverse: K WI in centre, inscription: *OF.BALDOCKE.1658. As Williamson no. 10 (1967; pp. 297).
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-98B901
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spoon dating to the Roman period (c.AD 50-200). Description: The spoon consists of the bow and part of the handle.  The bow is circular in plan and hemispherical in profile; it is missing a section of its base and a piece of the rim. Decorating the inside of the bowl is a circumferential ridge that sits just below the rim of the bowl.  The handle is circular in cross-section and is joined to the upper two-thirds of the exterior of the bowl but slightly set back from the rim. The surface of the spoon is pitted and …
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-9875E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the of the North Thames region, probably of the Catuvellauni and struck by Tasciovanos dating to the period c.20 BC to AD 10. Unclear type. Obverse: geometric pattern with pellet at centre. Obverse: quadruped, probably facing left.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-9859B6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy vessel leg/foot, probably from a skillet or small cauldron and dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval periods (c.AD 1200-1700). Description: The leg is formed of a single cast piece, which is rectangular in plan with one short end rounded and the other rectilinear.  It is flat on the reverse and convex on the front, forming a plano-convex cross section.   The leg is a dark grey colour with patches of light green patina.  There are faint traces of silver on both faces, suggesting it originally had a white-metal coatin…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-9828A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period AD 8-41. 'Cunobelinus Rex' type. Obverse: [CVNOBE]-LINVS REX, bust right. Reverse: bull butting right, [TA]S[C] in exergue. As ABC no. 2966; BMC nos. 1944-1951; VA 2095.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-980223
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver unit of the of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni attributed to Tasciovanos dating to the period c.20 BC to AD 10. 'Tascivanos Eagle Griffin' type. Obverse: Eagle standing left, T[ASC](IO) around. Reverse: Griffin right, with three pellets below. As ABC no. 2646; VA 1792; BMC 1658-59.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-97B5D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy brooch, probably a Colchester derivative type dating to the period AD 50-80. Description:  The fragment consists of the lower bow, foot and catch plate. The bow is planoconvex in cross-section and tapers to a rounded pointed foot. The solid catch plate projects out from the rear of the bow. The outer edge curves inwards as pin housing. The object is a mid green colour.  Dimensions (mm): bow length 15.33, bow width 3.11>1.18, catchplate length 11.59, width of 'catch' 3.55, cat…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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