Record ID: ESS-CD2995
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver penny, possibly of Henry VIII (1509-1547). The coin has split into two separate pieces, and a small section of the flan is missing Measurements: Diameter: 17.5mm; Weight: 0.53g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CD1AD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver probable halfgroat of an unclear ruler probably dating to the period 1509-1649. Measurements: Diameter: 20.2mm, Weight: 0.67g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CCD76C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval penny of Henry VIII (1509-1547). Third coinage dating to the period 1544-1547. Canterbury mint. North (1991) no.1857. Measurements: Diameter: 16.0mm; Weight: 0.66g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CBB20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable halfgroat of an unclear ruler probably dating to the period 1509-1649. Measurements: Diameter: 16.6mm, Weight: 0.78g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CA0BFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete silver medieval half groat of Henry VI (1422-1461). Annulet issue dating to c.1422 - 1430. Mint of Calais. North number 1429.  Measurements: Diameter: 19.8mm, Weight: 1.45g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-C96992
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Post-Medieval Venetian soldino (late) or 'Galley halfpenny' of Doge Leonardo Loredan (1501-1521), minted at Venice between 1501-1521. Measurements: Diameter: 11.8mm, Weight: 0.23g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-363F74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and worn Post-Medieval silver thistle merk of James VI of Scotland (1567-1625). Eighth Coinage dating to 1601. Minted at Edinburgh. Spink (1967), no. 198. Measurements: Diameter: 15.8mm; Weight: 0.72g
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-0F30B2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worked flint probable scraper of probable Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date (c.4500-1500BC). Description: The object is broadly square in plan and rectangular in cross section. It is a tertiary flake of translucent grey brown flint. The ventral face is convex with a striking platform, bulb of percussion and bulbar scar; with conchoidal ripple marks also visible. There is some long, sub-parallel, low angle retouch on one edge. The dorsal face is concave with long, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch at the distal end. Me…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-0E901B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penning/sterling of Eric of Pomerania (1396-1439); dating to the period AD 1396-1439. Erik ruled as Eric III of Norway (1389–1442), Eric VII of Denmark (1396–1439) and Eric XIII of Sweden (1396–1434, 1436–39). Mint: Lund (Sweden). Width: 14.5mm (no diameter measurement possible); Weight: 0.37g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-0C766D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Probably Third issue (1583-1603) dating to the period 1594-95/6. I.m Woolpack. Tower mint. North (1991) no.2017. Measurements: diameter: 13.4mm; weight: 0.35g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-0BFDE9
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy double-looped harness fitting, of post-medieval date (c.1500-1800). Description: The object comprises two joined loops set perpendicular to each other at 90-degree angles. Each of the loops is oval in shape, with each loop being roughly rectangular in cross-section with flat sides and rounded edges. The larger loop is approximately 50mm in length, 31.6mm in width, with a thickness of 5.6mm. The smaller loop is approximately 20.5mm in length, 24mm in width, with a thickness of 3.4mm. The object has a dark-brown and green patina.  …
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-D104C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The brooch is annular, broadly hexagonal in plan and D-shaped in cross-section, flat on the back. The frame is formed with five knops at each corner. The constiction for the pin is set through one of the knops. The pin is short and pointed, possibly incomplete, and still moveable. The brooch has a light green patina. Measurements: outer dismeter: 20.9mm thickness: 2.4mm (knop), 1.5mm (ring) weight: 1.83g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-D078DF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn 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. 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 four times and extending into the complete pin. The wings are decorated with moulded ridges. The top lug is rounded and there is a gap between this and where the re…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CF5364
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.1350-1450). Description: The frame is D-shaped, with a notch at the center of the outer pointed edge intended for resting the pin. Its oval cross-section suggests irregularity, likely due to wear. The thin pin, measuring 2.5mm in width, is nearly complete. The buckle displays a middle brown-green patina, with remnants of silver evident on both the pin bar and the pin. Measurements: length: 13.9mm width: 13.1mm thickness: 2.2mm (3.1mm due to pin bar) weight: 0.70g Discussion: Similar to that foun…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-BBD311
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy spur buckle of medieval date (c.1100-1400) Description: The object consist of two integral circular loops, the smaller of which is joined to an integral pointed plate. The plate is decorated with moulded transverse ridges on the front and has an integral lug on the reverse. It has a patchy green patina revealing a red brown colour.  Dimensions: Length 27.4mm, Width 13.9mm, Thickness 2.6mm, Weight 2.12g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-B9F5B7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spur of post-medieval date (c. 1600-1800). Description: The spur remains as one complete side, with figure of eight terminal, one quarter of the other, and neck. The sides are D-shaped in cross-section, flattening at the terminal, and the neck oval in cross-section, gradually extending from the back. The spur has a dark green and light green patchy patina.  Measurements: Length 69.1mm, Width 50.8mm, thickness 5.8mm and weight 25.54g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-85D3AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and bent post-medieval silver half groat of Charles I (1625-1649). Uncertain group and i.m. Tower mint under parliament.  Measurements: diameter: 15mm, weight: 0.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: ESS-856CAA
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date (c.1175-1300). Description: The object is trapezoid and constructed from a flat sheet folded widthways and decorated on one side with a simple foliate design of two pairs of symmetrical curling tendrils against a textured background. There are two in-situ rivets above which perforate the back half of the sheet. Here, some of the sheet has broken away. The object has a medium green and red-brown mottled patina with traces of gilding. Measurements: length: 18.7mm; width: 13.2mm; thickness: 5mm; weight: 2.56g Discussion: Comp…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: ESS-84C5E6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy mount of post-medieval date (c.1500-1600). Description: The mount is flat and gourd-shaped, sub-octagonal at one end and sub-hexagonal and smaller at the other and waisted inbetween. The front of the plate is decorated with an engraved foliate design. At the centre of one end of the larger end, there is a separate rivet, in-situ but covered in a light brown corrosion product. The rest of the object has a medium green patina.  Measurements: length: 24.8mm; width: 13.5mm; thickness: 3.9mm; weight: 2.56g Discussion: For an illustrated example see …
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: ESS-5E2401
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (possibly Powell type 21) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The broadly circular token is uniface depicting a probable bell with a raised ridge from casting around half of the circumference. It has a medium grey patina with some black patches. Measurements: diameter: 21.9mm; thickness: 3.1mm; weight: 8.73g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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