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Record ID: SF-669A16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post medieval Venetian Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan, dating to the period AD 1501-1521. LAVS TIBI SOLI reverse type, depicting Christ with Halo and holding cross right. 
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-6560F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 320. (Reece period 16). DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting VOT XX within wreath. Mint of Ticinum *//[P]T. Cf. RIC VII: p. 378 no: 130.  Diameter: 18.76mm,  thickness: 1.59mm,  weight: 1.74.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-66BA0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Julian, dating to the period AD 355-60 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Mint of Lyon. RIC VIII, Lyons no.198.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-652A23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy circular flat weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date c. 1280-1700. The flat weight is circular and thick with possible stamped illegible characters on one face with a rough surface. The reverse is smoother with two transverse impressed grooves (probably damage); with a series of incised lines, possibly the shoulders and bust of a helmeted figure facing right. The object has a buff patina. Measurements: diameter: 33.75mm; thickness: 8.41mm and weight: 71.2g.  Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare fr…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-66A670
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-allo, probable contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-340. Copying VRBS ROMA reverse type, depicting she-wolf and twins. 
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-64AE84
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast iron grape/canister shot, 29.2mm in diameter (1.15 inches) dating c. 1700-1850. The shot is spherical with a casting seam.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-641966
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from an undecorated hand made jar of later Bronze Age to Iron Age date. The fabric is dark reduced grey throughout with coarse sand temper. The surfaces retain thumb marks from the potter. The rim is slightly everted.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-66A246
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian, dating to the period AD 367-75 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type, depicting the emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard. Mint of Arles. c.f. LRBC, 56, no.511; RIC 15, Type xi(c)
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-63FE58
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim and body fragment of a small prehistoric hand made carinated cup made from an undecorated late Bronze Age to early Iron Age handmade fineware of the Post-Deverel-Rimbury 'Plainware' group. The fabric is reduced dark grey throughout, with infrequent angular calcined flint inclusions and the interior and exterior surfaces are burnished. The exterior is undecorated with a pronounced carination and the rim is plain, with an original diameter of around 80mm.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-FF3EE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut halfpenny of Henry I (AD 1100-1135) dating to AD 1100 - 1135. Uncertain class, moneyer and mint. Heavily worn.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-7C5EB5
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead customs seal of Post-Medievald date. The seal is circular in plan. It has two rectangular holes on one edge and a longer, single rectangular hole on the opposite edge. The seal is bi-faced. On one side is the letters "AA". On the other side is the interlaced letters "VA(?M)"
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-32B0B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ? denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235) dating to the period AD 229 (Reece period 11) P M TR P VIII COS III P P: Severus Alexander (dressed as Romulus?), bare-headed, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV Severus Alexander 97
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-46460C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy plated barbarous radiate, probably of Gallienus (AD 260-268) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E6ECA6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a ceramic Vessel of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). Glazed red earthen ware. The object is a partial rim sherd. The fabric is hard with sparse dark mica inclusions. The fabric is buff/orange in colour. The upper and lower surfaces retain orange slip and the inner surface retains a minor amount of thick brown glaze. Height: 29.70mm, Width: 65.44mm, Thickness: 18.09mm, Weight: 44.1g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E6CDBD
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Axehead of Early Neolithic date (3500-2500 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan, long and narrow with a slightly wider blade end. The lithic is bi-convex in section creating an ovate cross. Both surfaces have covering scaled flaking with the exception of the blade end which has a long-polished section running approximately 1/3 of the length of the object.  The butt end has been blunted and is slightly rounded with a long smooth negative scar extending on one side approximately 1/4 of the length of the object. There is a shallow negative scar on the blad…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-628F9F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a pedestal base from a large Roman vessel, possibly a flagon or a flat-bottomed amphora (cf. Gauloise 4 type). The fabric is buff coloured, hard fired and sandy with abundant mica. The sides are 11mm thick and the vessel would have been fairly robust. The base pedestal has a flat bottom and is 68mm in diameter. Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-63C9AB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a small prehistoric hand made carinated cup made from an undecorated flint-tempered late Bronze Age to early Iron Age handmade coarseware, possibly of the Post-Deverel-Rimbury 'Plainware' group. The fabric has abundant calcined flint temper with a dark grey oxidised core and lighter grey brown surfaces. The exterior has a slight carination at the widest point of the profile and the rim is plain, with an original diameter of around 100mm.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-63A17B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of a jar made from a flint-tempered late Bronze Age to early Iron Age handmade coarseware, probably of the Post-Deverel-Rimbury 'Plainware' group dating prior to 800 BC. The fabric is a reduced dark grey-black, friable and tempered with abundant coarse and poorly sorted sub angular calcined flint inclusions. The base is flat and around 88mm in diameter. The exterior surface has been burnished.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-669E85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 347-8 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type, depicting two victories facing each other. Mint of Trier. LRBC, 6, no.140
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-79FC1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of King Coenwulf of Mercia dating to the Early Medieval period (c. AD 796-821) struck by Seberht at Canterbury. The obverse depicts a legend reading COENVVLF REX arranged circumferentially around a central circle and an M (for Mercia) within it. The reverse depicts a voided Tribrach moline consisting of two lines that divides the name of the moneyer with triangular-shaped pellets in the sectors. An North 1994, no. 342. Obverse: Central barred uncial M (Mercia), enclosed by beaded circle, legend +COENVVLFREX around. Reverse: SE / BE / RHT in the angles of…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-469B4A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper alloy bracelet of Roman to early medieval date (c. 200-450). Description: The bracelet remains as a section with transverse breaks at each end. The cross-section is rectangular. The fragment is decorated with a pair of oblique grooves flanking a punched ring-and-dot. and pair of transverse grooves then divide this from a fiurther ring and dot. The width of the bracelet varies in accordance with the decoration, being wide and straight where there are ring-and-dots, and becoming narrower and oblique to frame the oblique grooves. …
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-3C944F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable post-medieval date. Description: The object is a flat plate with a single hole through it. There is moulded decoration on one side which is difficult to identify, and the reverse side is flat. The perimeter is shaped with varying curved edges, apparently to match elements of the image. The object has a green-brown patina.    Measurements: Length: 38.3 mm; width 24.7 mm; thickness: 2.2 mm; weight: 6.9g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-3D581E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver Russian wire kopek or Denga (half kopek) possibly struck in the name of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov (1613-45). Mint: Moscow. Measurements: Length: 12.5 mm; width 9.3 mm; thickness: 0.6 mm; weight: 0.5 g Discussion: See KENT-60C25B for a discussion
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-65B629
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval short cross penny of John (1199-1216), or Henry III (1216-1272). Class 5a2* dating to the period 1204-1205. Minted in Exeter by Ricard. North (1994, 222) no. 969. The coin is bent towards the obverse. Measurements: Diameter: 18.0mm; Weight: 1.46g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-C4B808
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held, now missing. The wings are worn. The top lug is rounded and the crest emerges at a low angle from this, flattening  as it travels down the length of the bow. Two further crests flank this and and two more travel down the edges of the bow, starting on the head. The bow narrows along its length, ending in a worn, rounded break.…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6374B1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd made from a shell-tempered handmade coarseware, probably in the Deverel Rimbury tradition and of middle Bronze Age (c. 1500-1000 BC). The fabric is a reduced dark grey-black, friable and tempered with abundant coarse and poorly sorted sub angular calcined shell inclusions. The rim had an original diameter around 350mm and is decorated with indentations. The exterior surface has no visible decoration.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-66C0E8
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 7 incomplete struck flint blades (debitage) representing multiple periods of activity from the Mesolithic to early Neolithic periods c. 9000 BC - 3300 BC. The assemblage is composed of tertiary flakes; all of different shades of opaque black, opaque and translucent grey and translucent yellow. None show evidence of retouch. The largest black flake is hard hammer struck with a pronounced bulb of percussion. The rest are soft hammer struck, narrow blades of suggested Mesolithic to early Neolithic date c. 9000-3300BC.  Two cores were f…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-793E72
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core of suggested Mesolithic to early Neolithic date c. 9000-3300 BC. The small core is conical with a single striking platform with regular unidirectional short flake removals around the core with some platform preparation; the point of the cone truncated. The flint is black in colour. Dimensions: length: 36.8mm; width: 27.8mm; height: 14.4mm and weight: 11.44g.  This core was found in scattered spread of flint finds; see: SUSS-79A5E1 and SUSS-66C0E8
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-79A5E1
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core of Mesolithic to early Neolithic date c. 9000-3300 BC. The core is conical with a single hard hammered striking platform with a pronounced bulb of percussion and a large area of cortex remaining. There are four unidirectional long blade removals around the core,two with hinged terminations.  The flint is transluscent grey in colour. Dimensions: length: 48.2mm; width: 39.7mm; height: 39.1mm and weight: 50.59g.  This core was found in scattered spread of flint finds; see: SUSS-793E72 and SUSS-66C0E8
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-643435
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from an undecorated hand made jar or bowl of later Bronze Age to Iron Age date. The fabric is dark reduced grey throughout with coarse sand temper. The surfaces are heavily iron stained. The rim is beaded and everted with an original diameter of around 240mm.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-118DF6
Object type: AXE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cast palstave with side loop  and lozenge-shaped flanges. The object has a flared blade with a sub- triangular-shaped depression (on front and back) and a worn central mid-rib below the stop-ridge.   The cutting edge is crescentic and relatively unworn; the blade bevels are well formed and the tips of the blade show little sign of wear or resharpening. On the upper blade on both the front and reverse faces is a cast / moulded indented shield-shape pattern.  The loop is relatively small and low. The two slide flanges are well cast and …
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-DAF23B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol standing facing with whip and globe. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D8F6A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate possibly of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type, depicting figure facing right holding possible spear in right hand and possible palm in left hand. Mint unclear. Reverse slightly mis-struck.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-634684
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a burnished, hand made bowl of later Iron Age or early Roman date (possibly Black Burnished ware 1). The fabric is reduced dark grey to black with a coarse sand temper and abundant mica. The rim is plain and was originally around 160mm in diameter. There is no decoration to the surface, but thumb impressions from the potter are evident around the interior side.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-510ECD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman brooch of Mackreth Type Hod Hill. The brooch has a decorated upper bow with two vertically cast lines. The middle bow is a raised horizontal line. The lower bow narrows toward the foot and is undecorated. Part of the catchplate remains. The head and pin are missing.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-132237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver annular brooch that has a semicircular cross-section frame with a constriction to one side to mount the pin. The frame is decorated with four animal heads that are arranged into two set. The first group is bordering the constriction bar with the two heads facing each other and the bar in between. Each head has a raised, square cranium with pellet eyes in the two froward faceted corners and upwardly projecting knop ears above the rear two corners. The narrowed snout is bevelled on either side and grips the constriction between the two heads. This is mirrored on the opposite sid…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5537CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman radiate of Trajan Decius (AD 249-251), dating to AD 249 - AD 251. Reece period 12. [CONSECRATIO] reverse type depicting a rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted. Mint unclear.  Trajan Decius issued coins of this denomination with the portraits of various deified emperors on the obverse. The emperor depicted here is unclear. Complete diamewter of coin not measurable due to it being incomplete. Measurements: diameter 12.49 mm; weight: 0.62g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-792746
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable buckle fragment of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1550 - 1650. The object is only a fragment and consists of the centre part of the outer edge frame. It is pointed oval in cross section. It is decorated with a sub-triangular moulding, containing a raised lozenge shape and two annulets. Either side of this moulding is a raised collar. The reverse is undecorated.  The buckle is green / grey in colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.4mm, width 6.6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.2 grams. The fragme…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-272DC3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead-alloy square topped shield, divided into four unequal quarters. The shield has a cross-hatch design etched into the top left and bottom right quarters - there may be a design in the two remaining quarters but they are unclear. The function of this object is unclear, and suggestions range from a template for horse harness pendants, a cheaper version of such a pendant, a small servants badge, or possibly part of a child's toy. There does not appear to be any attachment fitting on the back, which is plain. The design and style of this little shield suggests that it dates …
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B06B8A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton of Wolf Lauffer I and of the Rose and Orb type dating to the period c.1583-1601. Obverse: Three crowns alternately with three lis. Legend: +[...].LAVFER.IN.NVR[...] Reverse: Imperial orb surmounted by cross patty, within a tressure with three main arches. Legend: +GOT.ALEIN.DIE EHR VND Mitchener no.1672 Measurements: diameter: 21.4mm, weight: 0.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FFA4B0
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tweezers that have been broken in antiquity resulting in only the end of one arm surviving. This has a narrow rectangular cross-section arm which gently expands to a triangular base that is bent inward slightly. Although a roman date is a distinct possibility, a medieval date cannot be ruled out.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AEE2A4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton, probably of Hans Lauffer and of the 'French Style' type dating to the period 1607 - 1632. Obverse: Ship of Paris. Legend: ET[...] Reverse: Unclear. Legend: NEC.ME[...] As Mitchiner, 1988, p. 477, no. 1686a. It is missing a small section and is covered in a green and brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 24.3mm, weight: 0.98g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8E951
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) class 10cf dating to AD 1305-1307. Mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8F8D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of unknown monach (AD 1377-1485) uncertain class. Mint of York. The coin is heavily clipped and worn.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F90AE0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1625-1649. Uncertain class. Tower mint. The coin is cut and worn.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-50316F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) dating to AD 1280-1307. Uncertain class. Mint of York.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-505161
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1247-1272. Uncertain class, moneyer and mint.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-50A71A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Iron Age silver unit of Eastern North Thames Region, possibly of the Trinovantes. Obverse worn. Rev. Horse right. The form of the legs, open triangles, is similar to those on coins of the Trinovantes.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-2794A2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Partly distorted lower part of a medieval lead ampulla. On one face a Spencer (1971) Type II scallop shell. On the other within a hatched circular frame the letter H on a cross-hatched ground. Height and width 28mm. Mid 14th - early 16th century. Similar ampullae have been found in Norfolk, Great Dunham (HER 49128, NMS-005522), Heacham (HER 51073, NMS-19F692) and Welney (HER 4437, NMS585). A greater number have been recorded from Lincolnshire (LIN-5064D2, LIN-797325, LIN-67DEC6, LIN-625C14, NLM4698, NLM-6BA294, NLM-F3CCB2). The significance of the letter H is uncertain. Would it be t…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-787575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to the period AD 41-50 (Reece period 2). CERES AVGVSTA S C reverse type, depicting Ceres, veiled and draped, seated left, on ornamented throne, holding grain stalks in right hand and transverse torch in left. Mint of Rome, RIC I (2nd ed), no,.Claudius 94. Measurements: 23.8mm in diameter, 3.2mm in thickness, 6.4g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F88EEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Helena under Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17) PAX PVBLICA; Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8A8DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 18) probably GLORIA ROMANORVM; Emperor dragging captive. Mint uncertain. The coin has been pierced at 6 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8C198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-361) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN: Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier. The coin is peirced at 6 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8D93F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of uncertian Emperor (AD 275-296) dating to the period AD 275-296 (Reece period 14). The reverse appears to show a standing figure with a trident to the right. This reverse was used by several Emperors from AD 260-296. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-FC4EBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous Roman radiate of uncertain Emperor dating to AD 275-296 (Reece period 14) Figure, standing right holding a patera over an altar. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-4EB966
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victorty advancing left. Mint of Arles (probably). 
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-4F12C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to the period AD 275-296 (Reece period 14) CONSECRATIO; Eagle. Mint: Uncertain.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-4F4BF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN; Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII Treveri 195
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-0816B5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token, dating from AD 1648-1674. Williamson (1889: Obverse: IN . KINGS . STREETE = three gloves Reverse: IN . WESTMINSTER = S . B fleur de lis above Dimensions: diameter: 15.87m; weight: 0.95g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony.
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-6635F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval cut farthing of Henry II to Henry III. Unclear class dating to the period 1180-1247. Probably Minted in London by an unclear moneyer. Measurements: Length: 10.4mm; Width: 10.3mm; Weight: 0.33g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-47E71A
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval lead alloy pilgrim or secular badge depicting head of male figure, dating from AD 1400-1550. The remaining badge consist of a forward facing male head with part of a badge frame. The reverse of the object has a scare from an integrally cast projecting pin, now missing, it is undecorated with a central vertical mould line visible. Dimensions: length: 16.55mm; width: 15.74mm; weight: 1.32g Reference: Van Beuningen, H. J. E, Koldeweij, A. M. and Kicken, D. 1993. Heilig en Profaan 1. 1000 Laatmiddeleeuwse insigne suit openbare en par…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-67FA9D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead alloy token dating to AD 1640-1700. This is a Powell type 2. The obverse has the date 16 / []. The reverse has initials T . B . B in triangle formation (WS with P above) cast in relief with three pellets in triangle formation. This arrangement of letters is very similar to the trade tokens which date to AD 1648-1674. Obverse:  16 / [] Reverse: T . B . B Dimensions: diameter: 14.11mm; weight: 1.31g. Similar tokens on the database are LON-96840A, LON-B02B0E, LON-F06441 and LON-6EABB1 Tokens with a similar layout of in…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-6804A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval lead alloy cross and pellets token, London series, AD1425-1490. The obverse has a Tin workers strake, in the field surrounded by a border of oblique rays. The reverse has a central short cross pattee with a ring and dot in each angle surrounded by a border of oblique rays. Mitchiner and Skinner (1984:146 Plate 5 fig.42) illustrates a similar token. The oblique rays run in a clockwise direction upon both faces suggesting a London rather than Paris origin. Mitchiner and Skinner (1984:94) write "a significant number of 'cross and pellets' tokens have been reco…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-6835F6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy mount dating from the 14th to early 16th century. The mount is a three lobed form with the lobes having cross hatched decoration. The mount would have attached to a leather strap or belt by an integral hollow circular rivet, which forms the central eyelet. Dimensions: length: 13.17mm; width: 13.32mm; thickness: 3.42mm; weight: 1.37g Reference: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. The Stationery Office, London
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8279C3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy Medieval pedestal seal matrix dating from AD 1200 - 1400. The inscription reads 'CREET MOI', the interpretation of which is "believe me". The matrix is sub-circular in shape with the remains of a handle stem which is hexagonal in cross-section. The handle has been broken off leaving a rough edge.  The matrix die is circular with a central design resembling a device of three round-headed flowers growing on a small mound. It could be a thrift plant, or could be a stylised form of fleur de lis. The matrix has a…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83FED9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sheet metal bell of medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1600. The bell is made from a single sheet of metal which has been rolled into an elongated conical shape with an integral suspension loop at the pointed end. The loop is pierced from side to side and projects forwards. The join, which may have originally been soldered together, is clearly visible. The bottom of the sheet has been divided into three and these have been folded inwards to form the bell. The interior of the bell is hollow and it is possble to hear the pea if gently shaken. The m…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83F24D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, about AD 1300 -1400 with a design of a rabbit or hare. It is a pedestal type matrix with a hexagonal die face and a six faceted handle on the reverse, terminating with a worn lozenge shaped suspension loop. The motif is a crouching hare, facing right on the matrix. The legend reads *PRIVE SV, French for 'I am private'. Length: 18.03mm Weight: 4.49g Diameter: 16.09mm See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/seal-matrices/. Anonymous matrices are usually dated to the 14th century.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-843CBC
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild class III dating from the early Roman period, about AD 43 - 175. The fastener comprises of two main parts; The loop fastener part is an elongated triangle and the narrow end of the triangle turns into a rod and bends 90 degrees towards the integral button element. The button or head is tear or petal-shaped and comprises a central boss surrounded by a raised outer edge which is drawn out into a point at one end. The back of the head is hollow. Compare SWYOR-A48F46 and see https://finds.org.uk/co…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-84CE27
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy dagger scabbard chape of late medieval date or early post-medieval date, about AD 1400 - 1600. It is formed from sheet copper alloy, rolled over to form a triangular tube with an overlapping seam. The lower end of the tube has the ends bent inwards. The upper end of the chape is incomplete but the remains of one rivet hole can be seen. Length: 22.74mm Width: 19.48mm Thickness: 6.73mm Weight: 2.26g A similar chape is illustrated in Ward Perkins, (1940), page 287, figure 88, number 3.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-159368
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch, probably a form of Aucissa brooch dating from AD 43 - 75. It bow is cast in one and is mainly a flat sheet. The head rolls forward to hold a copper alloy axis bar with a slot for the missing pin. The upper bow tapers slightly away from the head, and has faint vertical lines in the centre, but is basically a flat sheet. The lower bow is defined by five faint transverse grooves. Below that it tapers sharply to a narrow foot knob which appears to be cast in one. The catchplate survives and unusually, it curls to the right when viewing the reverse, head up…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-28CCB4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete gold post-medieval mourning finger ring dating to c.AD1690.  The hoop is circular but bent, making it slightly elongated in shape.  The outer surface is decorated at the bezel with an incised design of what is likely a stylised skull motif.  The decoration is damaged, but semi-circular lines representing the right and left edges of the skull are visible.  Incised lines at the bottom of the skull represent the mouth and teeth.  There is some damage to the exterior of the hoop consisting of chips and scratches.  The interior of …
Created on: Monday 15th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Black Notley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DA5F6D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete silver button from a cufflink of ‘crown and heart’ type. It is circular with a downward-turned rim. The raised design on the upper surface comprises a crown above two hearts which has been stamped out from the reverse (Lewis (2013) Form 1, Type A). The reverse has a silver wire loop soldered to its surface which would have been attached to a matching button forming the other end of the link. Dimensions: Diameter: 19 mm; Thickness: 10 mm; Weight: 0.92g. Discussion: The style of the iconography provides a broad dating to the reign of Charles II (1…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wethersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-0FB723
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena, dating to c.AD 337 - 340. (Reece Period 17) PAX PVBLICA, reverse type shows Pax standing left holding a transverse sceptre and branch. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.1 mm Weight: 0.92 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-ACC02B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass probable vessel of posible Roman date. Description: The fragment is irregular in plan and slightly curved in profile. It is cobalt blue in colour and translucent. Measurements: length: 6.9mm, width: 4.2mm, thickness: 1.3mm, weight: 0.09g. Discussion: Compare with LON-CB4FFD dated to the 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F80819
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD...) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN; Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII Treveri 185
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-115348
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to c. AD 364 - 378. Reece Period 19. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, reverse type shows Victory walking left holding a wreath. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 17.2 mm Weight: 1.23 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-AEB0EE
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with an ovate section. It expands to a flared cutting edge at one end and terminates in a worn break at the opposite end. The cutting edge is worn. The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The metal has a delaminated mid-brown/green patina. The axehead is 43.7mm long, 29.6mm wide, 12.1mm thick and weighs 53.3g.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: GAT-C21560
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete Bronze Age palstave axe head. Extensive surface loss has occurred along the edges and surfaces of the find, giving the axe and thin irregular form. The butt end is sub-square, and is slightly more truncated to one side. From the butt, the sides flare slightly. The side flanges are missing; however, the stop ridge is still prominently visible, especially on one side. From the stop ridge, the blade tapers slightly (due to surface loss) before flaring marginally to the cutting edge which is heavily truncated and rounded. A partial rib is visible on one face…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanycil', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-ACCE62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch Harlow CD Ha 1.b of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held. The axis bar has broken in half and has come out of the lug, although it is still intact inside the spring. The spring is complete coiling around the axis bar four times on the right before passing over the head, through the lug, coiling around the left hand side of the axis bar three times and extending into the now missing pin.&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-117A10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Uncertain Mint. Diameter: 14.8 mm Weight: 1.03 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-11EBFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Allectus, dating to c.AD 293 - 296. (Reece Period 14). Uncertain reverse type, uncertain mint.  Diameter: 20.9 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AD1A5A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held, now missing.  The wings are decorated with grooved ridges at the ends and beside the bow. The top lug is rounded and the crest emerges at a low angle from this, flattening  as it travels down the length of the bow. Two further crests flank this, merging with the central one, and two further ridges travel down the edges of the bow. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-12957B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 350 - 353. Reece Period 18. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, reverse type shows a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Mint uncertain Diameter: 12.6 mm Weight: 0.52 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-E6CFBD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy bar mount and loop dating to c AD 1550 - 1700. It is sub rectangular with slightly concave sides and pointed bifurcate attachment end. Two centrally placed rivet holes are longitudinally placed, one, closest to the attachment end, retaining an iron rivet. A simple transverse groove lies above the integral recurved hook which touches its own base and holds an annular pendent loop. Dimensions: 41.1mm in length; 11.9mm in width (diameter of loop); 3.34g in weight. Possibly from a sword belt. See WILT-B08FB1 and KENT-C576BB on the PAS…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-8DFDF8
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible medieval to post-medieval purse bar. Only arm survives. This is sub-oval in cross-section and gently curved in profile, becoming straighter immediately before its outer end, which terminates in a small globular knob. The surface of the metal has a dark green patina and the break shows little signs of wear. Although unusually long and curved, this is probably a purse bar of similar style to Williams (2018) Class H, which date to the 15th to 16th century. Length: 60.44mm, width: 7.14mm, thickness: 6.10mm, weight: 10.46g
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bottisham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-E6DAC3
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook, Read (2008) Class E type 3, dating to c AD 1500 - 1650. It has a rectangular section, attachment frame or loop, integral to a circular plate with moulded relief and openwork. In the centre of the plate is a shallow domed boss with uncertain motif in relief. There is an integral D section shaft and recurved sharp hook. There is a collar between plate and shaft with two oval pellets lying obliquely below it. Dimensions: 38.2mm in length; 18.1mm in width;  3.4g in weight cf Read (2008: 98) no 364 is very similar
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-12B3CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c.AD 330 - 337. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type shows two soldiers with one standard. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 11.8 mm Weight: 0.86 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-F32BA0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy small-long brooch in two sections. One section comprises the head of the brooch and the other the central part of the brooch, while the foot is missing. The head consists of a flat, undecorated, trefoil-shaped plate with semi-circular mouldings projecting from the outer end and from each side. To its reverse single pin lug projects from the centre, covered with iron corrosion. The central section consists of a humped bow at its upper end and a slightly tapering, straight section at its lower end. The bow is D-shape…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkedon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-E71017
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete Medieval copper alloy locking key, probably for a casket, dating to c AD 1250 - 1300. It has a circular bow and and an at least partly hollow, oval section, shank or stem. There is a small section of the shank missing at the extreme outer end. There is a simple bit with two wards, one on each end of the bit, adjacent to the shank, and two more at the base of the shank.  Dimensions: 33.8mm in length; 10.1mm in width (diameter of bow); 4.32g in weight Goodhall I.H. in Biddle illustrates a similar key: no. 3760 which dates to mid 13th century…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-F22E11
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman plate brooch. The object is a pointed sub-oval shape. The outer face has a recessed circle in the centre with a small circular boss projecting from its centre. To one end of the reverse there is the remains of a single lug pin fitting and to the other end a catch-plate. The surface of the metal is very heavily corroded with a reddish patina in places and the breaks are well worn.  This example probably belong to Mackreth's (2011) British, plate Type 3, which includes enamelled and gilded variants, although the sub-type is uncertain for this ex…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-70E390
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pilgrim's ampulla dating from the Medieval period; about AD 1270 - 1450. It is a châsse-like ampulla, inspired by the shape of a reliquary chest. The broken ampulla consists of the damaged rectangular neck of the ampulla, and a sub-rectangular phial which has a pointed top and base, rectangular main faces which are longer than they are high, and sub-rectangular end panels which have a point at the top and bottom. The neck has a double incised line across one face at the point where the two small handles projected (one on each side)…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-47B0BE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of probable Roman date. The object is a single cast piece. There is a thin, broken, sub-oval plate, with ring and dot decoration. The plate tapers at one end and widens to a square sectioned stem. This stem is bent over to lie flush with the decorated side of the plate. The front of the stem is decorated with a series of Xs.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-469475
Object type: DISC
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper-alloy discs of uncertain date. The discs are circular in plan, with straight sides with a central ring and dot in the centre of each side. There is no other marks or decoration. Disc 1: Diam. 18.3mm, Thick. 3.8. Weight. 6.69g Disc 2: Diam. 17.6mm, Thick. 3.1. Weight. 5.69g
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-46798A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman copper alloy disc headed pin dating c.400 BC-AD 410. The head is circular and slightly bi-conical, with rounded edges. The upper side of the head has moulded decoration in the form of a central sub-circular recess with a raised central pellet; the recess is surrounded by two raised rings, with the upper surface sloping down to the edge. The shank has a sub-rounded section, tapering slightly to the pointed tip. The shank is bend twice along the length.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-3282A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461) dating to AD 1422-1430. Annulets by bust. Crosses: II/None. Mint: Calais. North 1429.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-2FA847
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) dating to the period AD 140-143 (Reece period 7) VITVS AVG; Virtus (or Roma), helmeted, in military dress, standing, front, head left holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium, upright at shoulder, in left. Mint of Rome. RIC III Antoninus Pius 102D
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-08C554
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) dating to AD 148-1504. Initial mark: Tun/Tun. Mint: Canterbury. North 1712, Class IIIc. No stops.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-207B0F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman ratiate of uncertain Emperor dating to the period AD 260-75 (Reece period 13) Standing figure reverse. Mint: uncertain.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-209825
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left. Mint of Arles (probably).
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-20B2D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left. Mint of Arles (probably).
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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