Record ID: BUC-65DA76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Julia Maesa, dating to AD 218-222, Reece period 10. VESTA reverse type depicting Vesta veiled standing, holding palladium and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IVB, page 50, number 276. The coin has been over cleaned. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 27th August 2023
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Record ID: NARC-8E4CC1
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Scraper of late (final) Upper Palaeolithic date (12,000-10,000 BC). The lithic is lanceolate plan and bi-convex in section. The dorsal surface has two predominantly negative scars with an off centre arise. The proximal and distal ends taper into points. The left- and right-hand edges she rough semi-abrupt retouch. the ventral surface is slightly convex and retains bulb of percussion situated toward the distal end, with shallow negative scars partially occluding the bulb. The majority of both the ventral and distal surfaces are covered with recortification which is li…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: BUC-14CBD6
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy medieval ampulla, dating from 1350-1530 AD. The ampulla has a rounded chamber, which narrows at the neck then widens to the opening, this part is trapezoidal in shape. The centre of the ampulla has been pressed together at the neck and opening.  The two sides at the opening end are pressed together and creased slightly, there is one v shaped crack.  Either side of the neck is a suspension loop or side-lug, these are oval in shape and are thin pieces of lead that are curved round to create the loop. The ampulla is decorated bifacially. on one si…
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 27th August 2023
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Record ID: BUC-1278BA
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval to post medieval coin weight, dating from the late 15th to 17th century. It is square in shape, and is very worn. On the face there are two raised letters, possibly I K, and is probably contained within a raised square. There is no decoration on the reverse. It is a dark grey brown colour, and measures 16.3mm by 16.3mm, 4.5mm in thickness. It weighs 7.74g.
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 27th August 2023
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Record ID: NARC-45E07D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10cf3. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Lincoln mint. AD 1307-1309. Diameter: 18.34mm, Thickness: 0.67mm, Weight: 1.0g North Vol II, P 32, No 1042/1-2 The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: NARC-45B4FA
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Cufflink of Post-Medieval date (AD 1662-1700). 'Crown and Heart' Form 1, Type A (Lewis (2013). The object is sub-circular due to breaks across the upper portion. The outer edges are downturned. The button is decorated in relief with a design of a crown above two hearts on a crosshatched background with a possible flame between the hearts. The back is flat with an integral attachment The design on this object is usually associated with items made to signify the marriage of Charles II to Catherine of Braganza in 1662 although the iconography is o…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: BUC-50132C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy 17th century trade token issued by Thomas Burges of Bicester, Oxfordshire. The token has a pewterer's arms, with the legend - THOMAS BVRGES. The other side has B/TM in the centre, and the legend OF. BISTER 1665.  Boyne and Williamson 1889, page 925, number 38. 
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: BUC-4FCE26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1251-72. Class 5. The moneyer is Robert, mint unknown.
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: BUC-4F6272
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, finger ring of uncertain date, AD.43-1900. The object comprises the band of a copper alloy ring with a single straight break through it. The band is D shaped in cross section and of relatively even thickness and width around its circuit. The break likely represents the soldering point of the ring that has corroded and given way. The ring lacks any diagnostic features or markings and out of context is effectively impossible to date accurately.
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: BUC-4F4AE9
Object type: COSMETIC SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, Post Medieval, cosmetic spoon, AD 1500-1800. The object comprises part of the handle and terminal of the cosmetic spoon. The handle is twisted for approximately half its length from the break towards the terminal. The rest of the shank length is untwisted and terminates in a small oval scoop that has been bent back on itself forming a loop. The break at the opposite end has a triangular profile characteristic of cutting shears suggesting the object has been deliberately cut up, probably for scrap. While cosmetic spoons are used from the Roman period, the p…
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: BUC-102B25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided short cross cut half penny, dating to AD 1180-1247. The coin is very worn and the moneyer and mint are unclear. 
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: BUC-0BBC68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided short cross cut half penny, dating to AD 1180-1247. The coin is very worn and the moneyer and mint are unclear. 
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-97E4CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 154-155 (Reece Period 7). Reverse type is either LIBERTAS-PVBLICA S C or LIBERTAS COS IIII S C, depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, either p.144, no. 950 or p. 156, no. 1064.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: NARC-729AD1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1250-1500). The object is composed of a single loop oval D shaped frame with a narrowed and offset strap bar. The recurved tapering wire pin is retained around the strap bar. Length: 12.27mm, Width: 14.82mm, Thickness: 3.14mm, Weigh: 1.1g. The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Whitehead, P 19, No 54
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-728893
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle frame of Medieval date (AD 1350-1425). The object has an oval frame with an integral spacer. The frame, on the outer edge at the apex, has a projecting knop. The upper surface of the frame is sub-D-shaped in section. Integral to the strap bar is a forked spacer. There are two arms to the spacer, one of which is complete and tapers to a blunt point, although it has a straight and parallel exterior edge. The second arm terminates in a transverse break. There is a notched aspect between the arms to accommodate the pin. The pin and plates are missing.…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-7274E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class IVa-IVab. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Uncertain moneyer, Canterbury mint. AD 1250-1251. Length: 10.08mm, Width: 8.82mm, Thickness: 0.60mm, Weight: 0.2g. North Vol I, P 226, No 989-989/1
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-721A66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Farthing of Henry II (AD 1154-1189). Class 1c. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Unclear moneyer, minted in Northampton. AD 1185-1189. Length: 10.81mm, Width: 9.20mm, Thickness: 0.58mm, Weight: 0.3g North Vol I, P 220, No 964
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-71BCC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sceat of Early-Medieval date (AD 695-750). Series Q sub-group 3. Single eagle/gull with crosses type. plumed bird type. Obverse: Sea bird of Eagle, left, feet splayed pellets above wings raised and bifurcated tail. Crosses either side of legs. Reverse: Quadruped left, looking back, raised tail falling between forelegs pellets in field. Diameter: 13.33mm, Thickness: 1.51mm, Weight: 1.0g Abramson (2012), P 50, Type 65 variety Q320.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-263E94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class Vb. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Willem, in Canterbury. AD 1250-1256. Length: 13.65mm, Width: 9.96mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 0.3g The coin is missing its outer flan likely due to clipping. North Vol I, P 227, No 992/2.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-262C6B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman date (AD 130-360). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings with outer raised collared ended with a retained rear-hook at the top of the head. The spring and axis bar are partially retained within the right-hand wing, and pin are missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile. The body tapers to an abraded break. From the rear of the foot a short section of the catchplate is retained. Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3,…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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