Record ID: SUSS-715C0C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 19th-20th century modern replica of a silver penny of Aelfred Rex, which has been turned into a pendant by means of a nicely produced loop with rivet. The obverse depicts a helmeted bust facing left similar to London Monogram types, but is left facing, rather than right, with the addition of a sword behind his head. The reverse is unlike any known examples from the Early Medieval period, but likely to be an imitation of a fourth century Roman nummus reverse type, depicting Victory on the prow of a ship; a reverse type linked closely to the House of Constantine dynasty. Due to t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-6FF3CC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
The bracelet is made of silver wires twisted together to form an open hoop with solid terminals; diameter 65mm; weight, 44.32 grams. Non-destructive surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated a silver content of over 99% with traces of gold, lead and copper. The high purity suggests the bracelet is not of European origin, while the regularity of manufacture suggests it is probably made of machine-drawn wire in recent times. It does not therefore qualify as Treasure under the stipulated criteria of the Treasure Act. B.M. Ager Curator Department of Bri…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6C7402
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy coin from India (Indian Native State Issue), struck c. AD 1700-1947. Exact type uncertain. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 5.0 mm Weight: 12.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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