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: BH-DDEA57
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy looped palstave axehead, of Transitional or Late plain variant type, dating to the Penard or Wilburton phase, Needham's Period 5-6, Metalworking stage VIII, dating c. 1300-1150 BC. The blade edge is splayed with rounded tips, both of which are worn and damaged. The edge measures 39.7mm width and 1.6mm thickness. The faces are slightly convex with worn blade facets. The blade sides are straight and thicken to the stop ridge, which measures 27.7mm width and 29.8mm thickness. The flange side is lozenge-shape and relatively flat with…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-DD8E29
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper-alloy dagger quillon dating AD 1600-1700. The body of the quillon is truncated conical in shape with a hollow rectangular central aperture. Extending to one side is a sub-oval sectioned arm with a large spherical terminal. Only part of the opposite arm survives. The terminal is missing. The base of the quillon around the aperture is plain. On the underside of each arm is a casting seam. Either side of this are moulded flutes. The flutes extend to a double collar below the terminal. The upper surfaces of the arms and body have ribbed decorati…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-DCC915
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead 'papal bulla' of Pope Nicholas IV dating to the period AD 1288-1292. The seal is oval and relatively even in thickness with rounded edges. The obverse depicts the busts of St. Peter and St. Paul, each within a bordered compartment of pellets. St. Peter, on the right, has pelleted hair and beard, with pelleted eyes and brow. His nose is straight with rounded nostrils. His mouth is straight with defined lips. St. Paul, on the left, has pelleted eyes, short straight hair of angled grooves, a pear-shaped nose, and rounded beard with well defined groov…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-76BA16
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy harness fitting dating to the period AD 43-120. The fitting co prises part of the rectangular loop with a rectangular-sectioned frame. Integral to the surviving long edge is a pelta-shaped plate with a short curved arm missing hte tip. The opposite arm is missing. The centre of the plate extends slightly to a transverse break. The surfaces are very worn. The patina is light green. The harness fitting measires 14.8mm long, 16.4mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 1.40 grams. For a parallel see Nicolay 2007, p. 365, pl. 54, no. 288.46.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-760A89
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman case copper-alloy mount, harness fitting or vessel attachment. It consists of an arched rectangular shaped and sectiond bar broken at each end. On the inside edge of the surface are two concentric grooves. Extending from the mid point of the same edge is an integral pelat-shaped plate that is D-shaped in cross-section and has a hollow interiror. The patina across the object is dark grey in colour. The object measures 33.3mm long, 24.9mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 5.12 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-75CCE8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The base of a ceramic vessel, possibly a crucible of Medieval to Post Medieval date. The base is circular, broken on one edge and tapers slightly before expanding into the shallow wall. The wall varies in height but enough survives around the hollowed interior. Within the hollow ares everal concentric grooves. The fabric is hard and slightly sandy with inclusions including sparce <1mm angular black sand and mica. Patches of a dark brown slip survives on the external surfaces and within the hollow interior. The base measures 40.6mm diameter, 12.7mm maximum height and weighs 16.…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-759E98
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim and wall sherd from a cast copper-alloy tool or vessel, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The rim is crescentric and flat. Below is a portion of wall with three uneven breaks. There is no decoration on the interior or exterior surfaces. The patina is dark green in colour, including on the break. The fragment is very worn and pitted. The fragment measures 32.5mm long, 14.8mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 7.21 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-758222
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a Roman ceramic Samian ware vessel dating c. AD 43-260. The sherd comprises a fragment from the wall of a vessel. The sherd is trapezoidal with four broken edges, an undecorated plain interior and an abraded outer face. The fabric is fine and pale orange in colour with a glossy orange-red slip on both the inside and patches on the outer surface. The fragment measures 26.8mm long, 22.7mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.36 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-75656C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy end cap from a scale tang knife dating c. 1500-1600. The end cap consists of a double (addorsed) horse hoof terminal with the hoofs curving away from each other. Each hoof is sub-oval in cross-section with a short projection on the outer edge. Where the hoofs conversge is a sgort groove. The outer sides curve inwardly to the base. The base has a slot filled with corroded rectangualr-sectioned iron blade. The surfaces off the end cap has light brown patination. The object is 12.1mm long, a maximum of 19.1mm wide and 6.9mm thick. The iron blade is 11.5…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-74F467
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cat copper-alloy object of uncertain function and date, probably a Medieval vessel foot. The object is sub-rectangular in shape and cross-section. The wider edge has a break. The long edges are bevelled and taper to a short edge. The front face is plain. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The patina across the object, including the break, is light green with patchy areas of dark green. The object measures 35.7mm long, a maximum of 28.1mm wide, a minimum of 17.5mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 25.60 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-74DC83
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to early Post Medieval cast copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape. The chape, cast in one piece, is 'V-shape' and hollowed, with raised edges and open at the back. The plate has a central ridge with rectangular and aperture and circular aperture above either side. The upper edge is scalloped. Between these is a sub-triangular projection. At the opposite end the terminal consists of a rounded knop.  The chape measures 49.1mm long, 20mm wide, 6mm thick an weighs 7.21 grams. For parallels on the PAS see IOW-DC61A8 and BH-757F02.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-749936
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of wide-cuff penannular cast copper-alloy Roman bracelet dating to the first century. The fragment is rectangular in shape and cross-section, and comprises part of the band and the terminal. The face is decorated with two parallel lines of cable within two grooves and another groove between the cables. This central motif extends across the centre of the face to two worn transverse ridges. The ridges have a series of short horizontal grooves between them. Extending across the terminal are two lines of recessed circles within a plain border. At the opposite…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-734C83
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy belt mount or stud, probably of Post Medieval date. The domed head is twelve-foil culminating at a plain apex. The reverse is hollow with a central boss, into which is the base of a rectangular-sectioned iron shaft. The patina is dark green in colour. The mount measures 25.2mm in diameter, 4.7mm high and weighs 7.06 grams. Similar studs are sometimes attributed to the Roman period but the domed bade and iron fitting on the reverse suggests a Post Medieval date, probably the sixteenth century.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72F9D9
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy pin dating AD 700-850. The head is sub-spherical with a saltire at the apex. Radiating from this are swirled grooves extending to the base. There is a ring-shaped collar dividing the head from the rest of the integral circular-sectioned shaft. The shaft tapers to a worn point. The pin measures 18.3mm long. The head is 8.7mm diameter and the pin 2.1mm diameter. The entire object weighs 2.96 grams. For similar pins recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database see BH-AAA712 and BH-34AE6D.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72D7EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy polyhedral pin dating AD 700-900. The head is sub-cuboid with 11 angled facets, each with a moulded ring-and-dot motif. Extending from the base is the surviving circular-sectioned shaft with a transverse collar that extends to a broken point.  The pin is 17.1mm long. The head is 8.3mm diameter and the pin a maximum of 3.6mm diameter. The entire object weighs 2.25 grams. Similar polyhedral pins recorded on the PAS include NARC-685D0C, LANCUM-6B7592 and SUR-646CF1.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72B0C7
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy or pewter finial from a Post Medieval tobacco jar lid dating c. AD 1650-1800. The finial is octofoil with convex petals around a central boss with a beaded border. This is mounted on a circular-sectioned waisted stalk with riveted base. The object measures 20.2mm long, 23.8mm diameter and weighs 19.40 grams. See SUR-DEEDF4 and NLM-AD8532 for similar on the PAS database.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-728DC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelin dating to the period AD 8-41. 'Cunobelinus Centaur' type. Obverse: laureate head left with CVNOBELINI around. Reverse: centaur right, blowing a horn with TAS-CI-OVA-NI F around. As ABC no. 2957; BMC nos.1968-1971; VA 2089.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-725026
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-331) dating to the period AD 313-315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol with chlamys spread, standing right, head left, holding globe and raising right hand. T-F across fields. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, no. 42. The flan is pierced through the third N of CONSTANTINVS and between the I of COMITI and the mint mark on the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-71C862
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Probus (AD 276-282) dating c. AD 279-280 (Reece Period 14), CONCORD MILIT reverse type depicting Probus and Concordia standing face to face, clasping hands, VI in lower centre.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-716573
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Caracalla dating to AD 205 (Reece Period 10). PONTIF TR P VIII COS II reverse type depicting Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot set on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV Caracalla 80B (denarius). 
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-70CE84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340)  dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17) GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards with a star above the standards. Mint of Arletum. As RIC VII, Arles no. 346.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-70B4D1
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 330-331 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting the she-wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 214, no. 522.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-709A19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271) dating to the period AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Probably a PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre. Probably Gallic mint I.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-7065ED
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 330-331 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 214, no. 523.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-704886
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Divus Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating AD 270 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an eagle standing left, head turned right. Mint of Rome. As Normanby no. 1835.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-618A56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the deified Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). Reverse depicting the Quadriga - the four-horsed chariot - right. Mint of Trier. Probably RIC VIII, p. 143, no. 68.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-60DE75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 9b, dating to the period c.1300. Mint of London. As North p. 30, no. 1037/1. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-607D37
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age cast copper-alloy razor of Piggott’s Class I dating c. 1600-1000 BC. The blade, which is bent slightly out of shape, is tongue-shaped and flat lozenge-sectioned. The point is rounded and broken. The blade edges gently flare to rounded shoulders before narrowing into a rectangular tang. On one edge of the tang is an irregularly shaped projection. There is no decoration on either face or on any of the other surfaces. The entire object is worn and abraded, including the blade edges, which are damaged in several places. The patina across the surfaces is dark…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-60082C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age cast copper-alloy La Tene I type brooch dating to the period c.400-300 BC. The bow is oval and D-shape in cross-section. The face is decorated with concentric lozenge ridges and grooves. At the centre is a groove from point to point. The reverse of the bow is flat and undecorated. The head is broken, consisting of a worn knop. At the opposite end the foot is sub-rectangular in cross section and extends into an outwardly bent hook. The stem is split forming a recess as pin housing. The tip of the stem is broken. The head and foot are plain. The patina is mid …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5C48BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating 1561. Mint of London. Initial mark: unclear. As North 1991, no. 1998. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5B875A
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy annular ring, probably of Bronze Age to Iron Age date (c. 1500-100 BC). The outer edges are bevelled, and the inner edges rounded. The surfaces are worn and there are patches of lamination and pitting. The patina is dark green on the surviving surfaces and light green where laminated and pitted. The ring measures 24.7mm diameter, 4.4mm wide and 4mm thick. It weighs 5.83 grams. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database, such as YORYM-8E1425, LIN-4F191E and NARC-5B60BD and have also been found in hoards with Bronze Age socketed a…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5B5E27
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy and enamelled button and loop fastener of Wild Class III dating c. AD 50-200. The fastener has a teardrop shaped head that is sub-D-shape in cross-section. On the face are two moulded concentric grooves forming a raised edge and domed centre with recessed apex. At the centre of the apex is a small circular recess filled with the remains of white enamel. The sides of the head are rounded and the underside is flat. Projecting from the non-pointed end of the head is a square-sectioned shank that turns at approximately 90 degrees after a straight secti…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5185C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy probable strap fitting, likely dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description:  the object is formed of a single plate, that is broadly an elongated lozenge in plan and trapeziodal in cross-section.  On the front face, the edges of the object are bevelled.  The main section is lonzenge-shaped with a central, circular perforation.  The apex of the main section terminates in a molded tri-lobe. The base of the lozenge extends into a rectangular section, which tapers towards a broken, slightly fo…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-5134D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age copper alloy brooch Colchester one-piece brooch dating AD 25-60.  Description:  On either side of the head project short rectangular-section wings and at the head's apex is a (bent out of shape) forward facing hook.  The spring has been stretch but loosely retains what appears to be a five-coil spring and external chord.  The spring tapers to a point where the pin would have stemmed from.  At the head end, the bow is sub-oval in cross-section, tapering into a sub-ciruclar sectio…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4C730B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the wings, one half of the spring, the central lug, bow, foot and catch plate. Half of the spring and the pin are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical, open-ended and hollow within, and both have plain faces. The wings are divided by a central lug with two circular perforations. The upper perforation has an external chord through it. One end of this is broken. The other becomes the outer coil of the sur…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4C4D32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Illegible reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4C2E78
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, struck by Cunobelinus, dating to the period AD 10-40.  'Cunobelinus Warriors' reverse type. Obverse: Horse and rider right, holding spear and shield, [CV behind, NOB below]. Reverse: figure standing left, holding spear and shield, [TASCIIOVANTIS around].  ABC 2963.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4BF230
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, struck by Tasciovanos, dating to the period 25 BC to 10 AD.  Probably a 'Tasciovanos Loopy' reverse type. Obverse: geometric pattern of loops and triangles around central box with X in middle. Reverse: horse left with pellet in a ring above. As ABC p. 132, no. 2688.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4BC5E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Charles II (1660-1685) dated 1675. As Spink 3390.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4BAC63
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spear tip dating to the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The tip is sub-triangular in plan and pointed-oval in cross-section, with a broad flat central longitudinal rib on both faces from which the body tapers either side to form the blade edges. The tip tapers to a point and is solid. The object has a patchy green patina. It measures measures 21.1mm in length, 9.4mm in width, a maximum of 5.1mm thick and weighs 2.49 grams. For similar Bronze Age broken spear tips recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, see KENT-EE8649, BH-44CE08 and BERK-359D1B.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4B99EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a two-part Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch dating AD 80-120. The object is broadly 'T' shape with one short wing. The opposite wing is broken. The top edge of the wings is integral and folded down over the reverse, where it is compressed. The bow extends from the front centre of the wings and tapers to a broken point. There is no clear decoration and the surfaces of the bow, nor on any surface of the brooch. The surfaces are very worn and abraded. The reverse of the bow is slightly hollowed. …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4A4E5D
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast object of uncertain function and date made of a white metal, possibly an ingot. The object is oval in shape and sub-oval in cross-section. One face is flat. The opposite face features four parallel longitudinal grooves. The sides are rounded and the surfaces generally uneven. The object measures 18.5mm long, 14mm wide, 7.6mm maximum thickness and weighs 7.62 grams. See NMS-3CB76E for a similar object on the PAS database.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-247DFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, dating to the Medieval (c.AD 1066-1500).  Description: the spindle whorl is biconical and truncated at each apex by a central cylindrical perforation.  The upper sphere is decorated by circumventing moulded rib that is situated between the middle and apex of the object.  The space between the rib and the apex is decorated with moulded dots.  Between the rib and the middle of the object is a moulded pattern of inverted 'V's, with a moulded dot between each V and one in the middle of the V…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-242A08
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness pendant, dating to the Medieval period (c. 1200-1400). Description: The harness pendant is formed of a single plate with an integral attachment loop.  The plate is formed of a six-pointed star with bevelled edges and a trefoil terminal at each point.  The plate is decorated with moulded lines that circumvent the edge of the plate and each foil.  Between each point at the base of the 'V' is a moulded transverse line.  A moulded rose decorates the centre of the plate. Remains of gilding can be…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-239F36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Uncertain reverse type, possibly GLORIA EXERCITVS, depicting two soldiers standing, between them one or two standards (AD 330-341), Reece Period 17.  Uncertain mint.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-227B78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Pre-Treaty silver groat of Edward III (AD.1327-1377), dating to AD.1352-1353.  Fourth Coinage, Series D (closed C and E, Lombardic M, annulet stops) standard type F.  Mint of London.  North (1991: 50), no.1152.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-220295
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD.1558-1603), dating to AD.1583-1603.  Third issue coinage.  Tower of London Mint. North (1991), pg. 137, no. 2016.  
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-21941D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish, Medieval silver long cross penny from the reign of Alexander III (1280-1292).  Long cross with six-pointed mullets in quarters reverse.  It is missing the lower right edge of the flan. Mint of Scotland.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-2120B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle, dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (AD 1350-1650). Description: The frame is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section.  It is composed of an angled framed formed of two oval loops, with acutely bevelled inside edges, gently bevelled outside edges and a recessed strap bar.  The pin is missing. Comparable to Whitehead (1996), p.53, nos. 290. Dimensions (mm): length 29.68, width 22.63, thickness 2.73. Weight: 4.50g
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-21145B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle, dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (AD 1350-1650). Description: The frame is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section.  It is composed of an angled framed formed of two oval loops, with acutely bevelled inside edges, bevelled outside edges and a slightly recessed strap bar.  The pin is missing. Comparable to Whitehead (1996), p.53, nos. 290. Dimensions (mm): length 23.64, width 18.58, thickness 2.63. Weight: 3.40g
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-20DF1B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete 4-disc lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.   Disc 1 is decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: ANNA. - REGINA.  The disc is missing a small portion of the lower left flan edge.  On the reverse of disc …
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-206E81
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.  Disc 1 is incomplete and decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: MAG . BRI[...].  Disc 2 is decorated with a central fleur-de-lis within a moulded circumventing boarder and an…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BUC-F54522
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval uniface token, dating to c. AD 1400 to 1700. One side is decorated with raised decoration possibly depicting a bird with a cross above(Powell type 18). The reverse is undecorated. 
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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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: BH-3A47CD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval hooked mount dating c. AD 1230-1260. The plate is broadly rectangular and D-shape in cross-section, with a round shouldered terminal at one end and a broken projecting bar at the other end. The front face of the plate is decorated with two sets of double transverse collars at each end. At the terminal end is a circular perforation through the plate. Between the collars and projecting bar is a circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet with broken pin stem on the underside. The reverse of the mount is flat and undecorated. The surface patina is mot…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-3A18C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Roman cast copper-alloy Colchester, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the wings, central lug, bow, foot and catch plate. The pin and half of the spring are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical with a hollow interior and open ends. The wings are divided by a central lug with two perforations. The upper perforation has a circular-sectioned copper-alloy external chord through it. One end of the chord is broken. The opposite end extends into the surviving half of the spring comprising six coil…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 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: BH-D07C4C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the wings, central lug and upper bow. The spring, pin, lower bow, foot and catch plate are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical in shape and hollow within. They are divided by a central lug with two circular perforations. There is no spring inside. The front faces of the wings are decorated with three bands of decoration. The bow projects shallowly from the upper edge of the wings and tapers to a trans…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 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: BH-D04C49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Iron Age cast copper-alloy potin of the Gaulish Remi tribe, from the Champagne region of France, dating 150-100 BC. Rudd's "Pig-tailed dancer" type depicting a figure with spear and shield advancing right on the obverse, and a quadruped facing right on the reverse. As ABC p. 31, no. 82.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CF9821
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Divus Vespasian struck by Titus (AD 79-81) dating c. AD 80-81 (Reece period 4). The reverse depicts E-X SC on a round shield set on column, upon which an urn sits, laurel branch to each sidepe depicting shield resting against cippus, on which stands an urn, laurels to right and left. Mint of Rome. As RIC II, no. 359.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 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: BH-CF2778
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-180), struck under Antoninus Pius and dating to the period AD 152-153 (Reece period 7). TR POT VII COS II reverse type depicting Genius Exercitus or Virtus standing left sacrificing from patera over altar and holding legionary eagle. Mint of Rome. As RIC III, p. 85, no. 458.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CF0042
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably barbarous copying an issue of Divus Claudius (AD 270) dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). [CONSECRATIO] reverse type depicting a flaming altar. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CEDDFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens (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. Probably mint of Trier.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CD2993
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Valentinian II (AD 375-392), dating to the period c.AD 388-392 (Reece period 21). Possibly a VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CCF281
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Iron Age copper-alloy unit, probably of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, dating to the period c. 60 BC to 40 AD. Illegible obverse. 
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CCCA34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelin dating to the period AD 8-41. 'Cunobelinus Ram-Headed Serpent' type. Obverse: coiled ram-headed serpent. Reverse: griffin left, head turned back, bucranium above, CAMVL monogram below. As ABC 2915; BMC 1906-08; VA 1965.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CC9CA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelin dating to the period AD 8-41. 'Cunobelinus Centaur' type. Obverse: laureate head left with CVN(O)[BELINI] around. Reverse:  centaur right, blowing a horn with TAS-[CI]-O(V)A-[NI F] around. As ABC no. 2957; BMC nos.1968-1971; VA 2089.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CB9A83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the North Thames region/ Trinovantes, struck for Dubnovellaunos dating to the period c. 5 BC-AD 10. 'Dubnovellaunos Crescent Head' type. Obverse: head right, crescents for hair, beaded angle for hairline. Reverse: horse left, branch below, radiate sun above. ABC 2410; BMC 2461-65; VA 1665.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CB5A59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver unit of the North Thames / Eastern region, dating to the period 60-20 BC. 'Essex Serpent' type. Obverse: annulate horse right, single fore and rear legs, head turned back to face a curled serpent. Reverse: small annulet horse left with corn ear motif below and ?sepent above and below. As ABC 2276.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CB19E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver half unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni dating to the period 60 BC - 20 BC. 'Puckeridge Bird Hare' type. Obverse: uncertain animal (hare?) right. Reverse: horse left, bearded mane, outline crescent above, star below. As ABC 2499; VA 474; BMC 393-396.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CAF29E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver unit of the of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni attributed to Tasciovanos dating to the period c.25 BC to AD 10. 'Tasciovanos Capricorn' type. Obverse: crossed wreath and two teardrop motifs, back-to-back crescents at centre. Reverse: winged capricorn right. As ABC 2619; BMC 1666.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 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: BH-FA3143
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), third issue, dating 1544-1547. Mint of Canterbury. A North no. 1847. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F9FE6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), first issue, dating 1587-1590. Initial mark crescent/crescent. Tower of London mint. As North 1991, p. 136, no. 2014. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F9BCEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval shilling of Edward VI (1547-1553) dating 1549-1550. Mint of London. As North 1991, p.122, no.1918/2. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F8DD02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating 1567-1570. Coronet initial mark. Mint of London. As North 1991, no. 1997. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F8A584
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Marcius Philippus, dating to the period c.56 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: ANCV[S], Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind. Reverse: [PHILIPPVS A]QVAM, Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower. Mint of Rome. RRC 425/1.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F7ED69
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the incomplete wings, the broken central lug and broken bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical and divided by the central lug with its surviving lower perforation and broken upper perforation. Each wing has an open rounded end, and both are broken, primarily on the lower edges. The face of each wing has moulded vertical grooved decoration. The bow projects from the up…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F7A7D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy gilded oval saucer brooch dating c. AD 450-600. The disc is sub-D-shape in cross-section with a slightly hollowed face and slightly convex reverse. The face is decorated in relief with a double-grooved circumferential border. Within this is a central circular boss surrounded by a zoomorphic design in Anglo-Saxon Style I. This consists of a ring of animals, the details of which have been lost to corrosion. There are some small surviving patches of enamel within the grooves. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated. On one edge is a thin tra…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: BH-E8D22E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Hod Hill type derivative brooch dating c. AD 43-75. The brooch consists of the head, bow plate, the side knops and the broken lower bow. The foot, most of the catch plate and pin are missing. The head of the brooch comprises the back half of the rolled cylinder with a central rectangular notch that would have accommodated the hinged pin. The upper edges are angled and the sides short before the head narrows into a prominent transverse collar. Below the collar the plate narrows again then expands into a wider shallower collar. B…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E7C72B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rearhook type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 40-70). The brooch comprises the wings, spring, the rearhook, the bow (upper and lower) and the foot. The pin is missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical, open-ended and divided by the rearhook. The surfaces of the wings have grooved decoration. The rearhook is plain. The interior of the wings is occupied by an eight-coil spring made of circular-sectioned copper-alloy wire, four coils on each side. One of the inner coils is broken that extended to the pin stem. A…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E78BD3
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1500). The body of the ampulla is circular and bent out of shape to give it a crescentic profile. The neck extends from the upper edge. This is bent over onto one side of the body and has an incomplete flared rim that is unevenly broken. A small attachment loop survives on one side of the body at the juncture between the body and the neck. This is compressed. The loop on the other side is missing. The body is decorated in relief on one side with a four petalled flower within a circular border. A…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E6FF12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfgroat of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty, not fuether defined, dating 1351-1361. Mint of York.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E6B853
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token half penny of an uncertain issuer dating 1669. Obverse: unclear legend around HIS // HALFE // PENNY in three lines. Reverse: illegible centre surrounded by unclear legend.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E67602
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Rose and Orb type Nuremberg jetton of an uncertain master dating. Not further defined.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E57C6A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval crotal bell dating to the seventeenth to eighteenth century.  Approximately half the bell survives. It comprises a hollow sphere of two hemispheres divided by a circumferential ridge. The upper hemisphere has aan attachment loop projecting from the apex and a circular sound hole through the body. The surface of the hemisphere is plain. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a 'sunburst' motif  radiating from the base consisting of several flutes. The edges of the surviving body are unevenly broken and the interio…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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