Record ID: YORYM-148B04
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T784. A complete cast and hammered silver sheet toilet implement of medieval date. The implement is a combined ear scoop and toothpick and nail cleaner. The toothpick and nail cleaner terminal is triangular in shape and tapers in thickness as well as width to a pointed tip. From the wider end of the triangular terminal a circular sectioned S-twisted shaft extends and is slightly bent in two places. The shaft opens into a sub-ovate scoop with concave front and convex reverse. The metal has a shiny silver patina and survives in good condition. Numerous s…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-149F81
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T785. A complete cast silver lace tag of post-medieval date. The lace tag is formed from a single piece of silver which is a single-pointed ovate in shape with a large perforation, or eye, through the wider end. Each of the four edges are chamfered and the lace tag tapers to a rounded point. The object is undecorated. Similar lace tags have been reported as Treasure for example 2012 T475 (HAMP-84B221) and 2005 T324 (HAMP-57FE56). The British Museum acquired a similar item 2008 T276 (BM 2010.8021.1; PAS ID: WILT-F492B5). Date: Post-medieval: 17th C…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-3770F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A partially crushed lead vessel. Length: 31.7mm; width: 58.6mm; wall thickness at the open top: 3-4mm; mass: 92.0g. The vessel appears to have been circular in section originally, tapering from a (now partially closed) opening at the top to a slightly concave rather than entirely flat base. There are three circumferential grooves on the exterior, one around the base and two near to the top of the vessel. The base retains a largely circular shape. The vessel has a dull, light brown pitted surface. There is a small split on the top edge of the vessel. In "Material Culture in an Age…
Created on: Friday 30th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2011
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Record ID: WMID-05F4D2
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete sheet tin alloy 'scutiform' / disc pendant, of Early Early Medieval dating (AD 500 to AD 600). The pendant is sub circular in plan, with a rectangular extension to the top. This rectangular extension would have originally formed part of the suspension loop and is incomplete. The front of the pendant exhibits a central raised circular boss. This boss is surrounded by three concentric circles of silvered V-shape stamps. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Traces of white solder are present at the top, next to the incomplete suspension loop. The pendant has a diameter…
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-9ED725
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c.AD 70 (Reece Period 4). COS ITER FORT RED reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left with rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As RIC II (2nd ed), p. 60, no. 19. Diameter: 18.19 mm Thickness: 1.88 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-9F8E46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy radiate of Carinus as Augustus (AD 283 to AD 285), dating to the period between AD 283 and AD 285 (Reece Period14). AEQVITAS AVG/AVGG reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint unclear, but possibly Rome (rather than Lugdunum); there could be K visible at the start of the mintmark. RIC V, pt 2, p. 169, cf. no. 238 Diameter: 23.44 mm Thickness: 1.84 mm Weight: 4.1 g
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-9FDB44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy Q-Radiate of Allectus (AD 293 to AD 296), dating to the period between AD 293 and AD 296 (Reece Period 14). LAETITIA AVG, Galley right with mast, no cabin and four rowers; probably waves. C Mint, QC. RIC V, pt 2, p. 569, no. 125. Diameter: 19.08 mm; Thickness: 1.68 mm; Weight: 2.7 g. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
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Record ID: WMID-9FCF86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy Q-Radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296) (Reece Period 14), VIRTVS AVG, Galley left with mast, cabin and probably six rowers; unclear if waves or not. Mint unclear. Diameter: 19.05 mm; Thickness: 1.81 mm; Weight: 2.8 g. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-A00496
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy base silver radiate of Postumus (AD 260-9) (Reece Period 13), LAETITIA AVG, Galley left. Gaul, Principal Mint. Cunetio p. 143, no. 2385. Diameter: 22.60 mm Thickness: 1.69 mm Weight: 3.4 g
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F025DC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch (Group A: Bayley and Butcher 2004, 160 ,fig.130) of Roman date, c.AD 75-150. Only the bow re mains. The bow has a sub-circular cross section and both terminals end at a worn rounded break. The top of the bow is triangular in shape and opens out to two decorative central disks, which wraps round the back of the brooch. The lower bow is also sub triangular in shape, ending at a pointed broken terminal.  The metal has a dark green patina and is very worn. Abrasion caused in the plough soil has resulted in a loss of surface de…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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