Record ID: BERK-996FDA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy halfpenny of George III (AD 1760-1820) dating to AD 1799 (ship issue) and minted in Birmingham (Soho). The coin has been altered into an object resembling a cogged wheel; the outer edges of the coin have been pinched out of the obverse in nine places. This gives the effect of a cogged wheel or circular saw blade; all of the pinches run in the same direction. It is unclear how these pinches were formed, possibly by brute force (hammering) or by heating the edge of the coin to make the metal more malleable. Its use is unclear. Spink (2006) 3778.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-999312
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped, rectangular buckle dating to the post-medieval period. The buckle has an undecorated frame that is bevelled from the inner edge to the outer; the integral strap or pin bar is retained however the pin is missing. This type of buckle dates from c. AD 1570-1700. A similar example can be seen in Whitehead (1996) no. 463.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-99A1A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271). Reece period 13. PIETAS AVG reverse type.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-99B6E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293). Reece period 14. PAX AVG reverse type.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-99CBAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus (AE4) of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 335-337. Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type; two soldiers one standard. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-9A207B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double-looped rectangular buckle dating to the post-medieval period. The buckle has an undecorated frame that is bevelled from the inner edge to the outer; the integral strap or pin bar is retained as is the copper alloy pin. This type of buckle dates from c. AD 1570-1700. A similar example can be seen in Whitehead (1996) no. 463.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-9A52B3
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy horse harness pendant dating to the medieval period. The harness pendant is cast in the form of a sexfoil, a six-armed star or flower with a raised central moulding of a possible three-stemed flower. Traces of red enamel survives in the centre of the pendant. Each arm of the sexfoil has an expanded and rounded terminal and traces of gilding can be seen on bth the front and reverse of the pendant. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The integral and broken suspension loop is set perpendicular to the pendant's body. It is possible that this is the central e…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-9A854C
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy awl or leather working tool of uncertain date. The awl has a square-sectioned centre which tapers to a fine point at one end while the other end narrows into a flat chisel-like end. It is assumed that one of these ends would form a tang however either end would function well as a leather or possibly a woodworking tool. Most awls like this are dated to the Bronze Age however the form and function of awls changed little in 3000 years, therefore they could date to anywhere between the Bronze Age though to the medieval period. The patina on this example suggets a p…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-9A9BA4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plate from a composite strap end of medieval date. The plate would have originally had a matching back plate with a forked spacer between the two plates. The plate is broadly rectangular, narrowing towards the terminal that has a very small projecting knop. There are two rivets located centrally at either end of the plate. Egan & Pritchard (1991:142) illustrate similar strap ends (nos.653 & 664), which are dated from c.1270-1350.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-9AAB4D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped, or 'spectacle' buckle of the early post-medieval period. A little over half of the buckle is retained; the integral strap bar is missing the pin but iron corrosion suggests an iron pin. The frame is plain and undecorated. Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (1996, no 317) and are dated to c. AD 1500-1650.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: BERK-9AC8BA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped trapezoidal buckle and plate of medieval period. The buckle has elaborate outer frame edges with traces of thick gilding; there is a rounded rest for the pin (retained) and the pin and plate bar is integral. The plate comsists of one sheet of copper alloy, broadly rectangular in plan but with the reverse side significantly narrower than the upper face. There are five large domed rivets on the fron of the frame the would have secured the back plate to the strap. Gilding is retained over the majority of the front of the plate. Similar buckles are il…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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