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Record ID: BERK-839B94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE 3) of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 320-1 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type with two captives seated under standard, inscribed VOT XX, mint of Lyon. The full mintmark is not provided so this coin cannot be assigned to an issue.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
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Record ID: BERK-81B354
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman siliqua of Eugenius (AD 392-4), possibly clipped, dating to the period AD 393 - 394 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear and Victory-on-globe. Probably Mint of Milan. RIC IX, p. 83, no 32c.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 4th April 2020
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Record ID: BERK-8097CA
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn fragment of a cast copper alloy bridle bit, possibly dating from the Late Iron Age through to the Roman period. This is part of a three-link bridle bit cheek ring; for a complete example see LVPL-ECD916. In this record, Vanessa Oakden writes 'Other three-link bridle bits have been found in Saham Toney Hoard, Norfolk; Seven Sisters Hoard, Neath-Port Talbot; Stanwick/Melsonby Hoard Yorkshire and Middlebie Hoard in Dumfrieshire, which are dated to AD50-125 in their deposition, but considered as Late Iron Age or Native in style. Single examples have been found in Leicester and at R…
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: BERK-7D5CC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Roman rosette brooch of the first century AD. The fragment consists of the foot of the brooch, a flat plate that tapers towards the foot with vertical ribbing on the front and the remains of quite a large openwork catchplate on the reverse. The upper half of the brooch is broken and missing. Rosette brooches date from c. AD 25-60. See Hattatt (2008:308-309) for similar.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th February 2015
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Record ID: BERK-835F28
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stem of a probable spoon of post-medieval date. The stem is flat in section and tapers from a wedge shaped end towards what may be the junction with the bowl. The stem is decorated on one side with linear scores down the outer edges, and an indistinct floral pattern at the wide end. Both sides of the stem have been silvered, which suggests a later date and possible function. Probably 18th or 19th century AD.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-831E9C
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent lead alloy two-part cloth seal dating to the post-medieval period. The seal is broadly circular in plan but the lower edge is folded back on itself. The connecting arm is retained. There may be the letter E on one side of the seal however it is unclear. This type of seal was current between AD 1500-1700, especially during the 17th century.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-82F30B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped buckle and plate dating to the medieval period. The buckle is D-shaped in plan and has indeterminate scrolled moulding either side of the pin rest. The integral strap bar retains the pin and the plate. The plate is formed by a single sheet of copper alloy, looped over the strap bar and being thinner on one side. The strap would have been held in place by two copper alloy rivets, which are retained. The plare is undecorated. This is a small example of a buckle current throughout the medieval period, c. AD 1250-1500.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-82DA07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A n incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle dating to the medieval period. The buckle, of the type often termed 'spectacle buckles' because of their appearance, is plain and undecorated and comprises just over have of the frame, retaining the strap bar but missing the pin. The type was in use for a long period and is usually dated to AD 1350-1650.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-82C967
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead alloy token of post-medieval date. The token has moulded decoration on both faces; the obverse has a cross-line border around the initials T K while the reverse design, which is very worn, may comprise chevrons around the edge but it is too worn for further detail. There are two small holes punched through from the reverse, possibly indicating reuse, possibly as a button or for attaching thread to. Token of this type are usually dated to the 17th or early 18th century AD.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-82AC84
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy mount, possibly a furniture fitting or horse harness mount of later medieval or post-medieval date. The mount was probably circular in plan and has thin openwork linear panels around the outer edge. The internal design is too fragmentary to identify. Similar mounts are illustrated in Bailey (1999, 2001) and Read (1995) and these are dated from the 17th to the late 18th century AD.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-8255A5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap loop frame dating to the medieval period. The strap loop would have been trapezoidal in plan, with a wider outer frame edge decorated with two small projecting knops at its outer corners, with a third larger knop in the centre, which is what remains here. There would have been two triangular prongs inside the loop which would have helped stay the strap. One side arm of the frame is partially retained. For a discussion on these types of strap loops, see Egan and Pritchard 1991, p. 231-233; cf. Ibid Fig. 149, no. 1263. c. AD 1150-1400.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-83B968
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293-296. Reece period 14. LAETITIA AVG reverse type.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-838BB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy Roman nummus (AE4) probably of the later fourth century AD and cut down from an earlier late thrid or fourth century coin, due to its thickness. The coin is too worn for further identification.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-837B43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) from the House of Constantine, commemorative VRBS ROMA issue dating to the period AD 330-335. Reece Period 17.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-836E46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) probably of Valens and dating to the period AD 364-378. Reece period 19. Possibly GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-828418
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy Roman nummi (AE3s), worn and corroded (flaking) and not possible to identify closer than to the fourth century AD.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-822926
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five copper alloy Roman nummi (AE4s), all very worn with no detail visible. All fourth century AD, probably later fourth century, post AD 337.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-820965
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy Roman nummi (AE3s) from the House of Valentinian, probably of Valens and dating to the period AD 364-378. Reece period 19. GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse. Too worn to see mint.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-81F4BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Constans as Caesar, dating to the period AD 330-335. Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCTIVS reverse. Mint of Lyon.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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Record ID: BERK-81E0C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and encrusted copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) probably from the House of Valentinian and possibly Valen, dating to the period AD 364-378. Reece period 19.The coin is too worn for further identification.
Created on: Saturday 5th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th July 2014
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