Record ID: PUBLIC-3644B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper alloy sesterius of Faustina II under Antoninus Pius, dating to AD 161. Reverse: AVGVSTI PII FIL, Spes standing left with flower. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 191, no. 1371. Diameter: 29.0 mm; Thickness: 3.7 mm; Weight: 15.74 g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-35B17D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver half groat of the Commonwealth period AD 1649 to AD 1660. The coin has been bent in two directions, forming an S shape. From the obverse, at an angle of 45 degrees from right to left, the lower third is bent backwards, and the upper third is bent forward. Bending coins in such a manner is often associated with 'love tokens' and was common during the later post-medieval period. The weight is 0.9g and the Diameter is 16.5mm Reference Spink 2013 page 317 ref 3221 North: 2728
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-357A7A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and undecorated Bronze Age copper-alloy Picardy pin (1400 BC-1250 BC). This object is circular in cross-section throughout its length with a cell/recess at the top and a swollen shaft. At the top, the sides of the cell are vertical. From here the sides taper inwards and then flare outwards before gently tapering inwards towards a transverse break at the bottom. Close to the break a tiny projection may be the reamains of a loop. The depth of the cell is 3.1mm. There is no indication of any decorative material within the cell. The object has a brown patina with small…
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 22nd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-355979
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Iron Age copper-alloy uninscribed South-Western type stater (c. 50 BC-c. 20 BC). The coin is attributed to the Durotriges. Obverse: Degraded head of Apollo right Reverse: Disjointed and pelleted horse left Diameter: 19.8mm. Weight: 2.56g. DA=12:8.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 7th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3523DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and pierced post-Medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), minted at London. Second Coinage. Initial marks: rose/rose, 1526-1529 (North 1991: 111, ref: 1797). Obverse: (rose) hENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRANC (saltire stops); Crowned portrait of Henry VIII right Reverse: (rose) POSVI/DEV A/DIVTOR/E MEV (I have made God my Helper) (saltire stops); Long cross fourchée over royal shield Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 2.24g. DA=12:6. The coin has been pierced with a circular hole, 2.5mm in diameter, at about 6 o' clock on the obverse. North, J.J. 1991. English H…
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 7th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-339DE2
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead sub-circular Bulla from Celestine III, in two pieces, split around the hole that would have contained the hemp or silk threads that would attach the Bulla to the document (Papal Bull). The front shows the faces of Saint Paul and Saint Peter within a beaded circumference, and beaded border around the two Saints. The letters above SASPE is the abbreviation for Saint Paul and Saint Peter. A cross should be between the two images, However only the right horizontal bar can be seen in this example. The reverse of the Bulla shows the name Celestine III (CELE /STINVS / PP II…
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3224CA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cross crosslet mount or badge of Post-Medieval date. It is formed from a flat sheet of copper-alloy. The front face has a border composed of a single incised/engraved groove that traces the exterior edge of the badge. On the reverse side is a rust mark centrally located for an attachment - such as a clasp or pin. This mount measures 13.89 mm in length, 14.45mm in width, 0.81mm in thickness, 0.84g in weight. Examples of similar crosses are noted in Mitchiner (1986: nos. 939-942) and associated by him with the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. Similar ex…
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-321DAE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy buckle, the outside edge of the frame and part of one side only. The very broad edge, in the form of a flat and highly stylised animal head with moulded and engraved details, is extremely similar to that on a complete buckle with an integral looped plate from Langley with Hardley, Norfolk (HER 56966, NMS-1DE505). Extant length 19.5mm. Width 18.6mm. 14th century. Field B1
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 17th March 2016
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Record ID: BH-31F063
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy strap mount. The mount is of flat section and has bevelled edges. The trapezoidal central portion is surmounted by a trefoil apex, and a circular feature is located at the base. Two rivets project backwards from the flat reverse, one at the top and one near the bottom. Both of these rivets have been deliberately bent outwards, presumably to secure them to the now-missing strap. Length: 37.7mm; width: 13.7mm; thickness: 2.5mm. Weight: 5.7g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31EB65
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-loop buckle, dating from the post-Medieval period. A central axis bar separates the two sub-trapezoidal sides of the frame. A lobe projects from each of the four corners of the flat-sectioned frame, with a further lobe at either end of the axis bar. A pointed pin rest projects outwards from the centre of both of the vertical sides. The horizontal groove for each pin rest cuts across a vertical groove that extends the full width of the frame. Part of the pin survives, its inner end loosely looped around the axis bar. Traces of a white metal coating adorn the up…
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31E549
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy object. The main feature of the object is a bar, which is of rectangular cross section, its height gradually increasing towards a wedge-shaped end. A short distance beyond halfway, there is an oval moulding in the upper surface of this bar. The lower end of the bar terminates in an angled, roughly semi-circular plate. Length: 33.7mm; width: 21.3mm; height: 10.1mm. Weight: 7.35g. The general form and colour of this piece suggest a prehistoric to Roman date.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31DE33
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of probable Roman date. The solid-cast mount is sub-conical, flaring towards the top, where there is a sub-globular finial with incuse pellet at its apex. A patch of iron corrosion is situated at the centre of the flat underside and probably represents the remains of a shaft or rivet. Length: 21.5mm; width: 12.2mm. Weight: 11.42g. A similar piece, described as a possible handle terminal, is no. 4656 from a Late Roman context in Colchester (Crummy 1983: 168/Fig. 204).
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31D961
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Hod Hill type brooch, dating from the mid to late 1st century AD. As the head has been lost in antiquity, the uppermost element to survive is the upper bow, the surface of which is decorated by two transverse ridges with interspersing grooves. The widest part of the bow is immediately beneath; also at this point, projecting at 90 degrees from the left-hand side, there is a vertically ridged lug with rounded end. The remains of a second such lug can be seen on the right-hand side. Three vertical ridges with interspersing grooves decorate the surface of the…
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31C3EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Edward III, dating to the period 1351-1352. Fourth Coinage, Pre-treaty C, minted at London. Diameter: 22.4mm; thickness: 1.1mm. Weight: 1.87g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31BE25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III, dating to the period 1258-1265. Voided long-cross coinage, Class 5g. Probably minted at Bury St. Edmunds. Moneyer: Renaud. Diameter: 15.3mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 0.41g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31B4A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate, dating to the period AD c. 275-c. 285 (Reece period 14). Diameter: 10.8mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 0.45g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31ADD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of Tetricus II, dating to the period AD c. 275-c. 285 (Reece period 14). Diameter: 12.6mm; thickness: 1.8mm. Weight: 0.84g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31A86E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate, dating to the period AD c. 275-c. 285 (Reece period 14). Diameter: 16.1mm; thickness: 1.1mm. Weight: 0.9g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-31A2C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Theodora, dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse depicting Pietas standing facing, head right, carrying infant at her breast. Diameter: 14.8mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 1.09g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-319D74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate, dating to the period AD c. 275-c. 285 (Reece period 14). Diameter: 16.6mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 1.42g.
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.