Record ID: PUBLIC-660BA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy liard of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), dating to 1655-1658. Mint of Paris (Corbeil). Dimensions: diameter: 23.52 mm; weight: 1.7 g Similar examples are recorded on the database include: PUBLIC-11F00E, IOW-C510A7
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-65CAAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, base-silver (billon) Post-Medieval Douzain of Pope Clement VIII (1592-1605 AD), Type III or IV, dating to AD 1596. Struck for the Papal City State of Avignon. Obverse description: Shield of arms under tiara and keys / Cross. Obverse inscription: [CLEMENS VIII PONTIF MAX]. Reverse description: Cross fourchée with cross potent and lion in opposite quarters.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telscombe Village', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-650389
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver 1 Real struck for Ferdinand & Isabella of Spain, Castile and Leon. Dated 1492 - 1504. Toledo mint. Obverse description: Crowned arms, T to right. Obverse inscription: FERNANDVS ET hELISABET DEI GRAh. Reverse description: Yoke over sheaf of arrows. Reverse inscription: REX ET REGINA CAST LEGIO ARAGO .S. (ULTRA).
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telscombe Village', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-647E5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman plated denarius copy of an uncertain ruler. The coin is in poor, incomplete condition with a few traces of surface silvering remaining. It is 15mm in diameter and 2.09g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-647063
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Discoidal lead trade weight, stamped with crown over CR. Charles I 1625-49. Weighing 6.1 gms is under the weight of 7.087 gms or A quarter ounce. Diameter: 19.4mm Weight: 6.0 gms
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-64672D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman plate brooch dating from the second century in the form of a trefoil with a missing hinged pin and catchplate, Hattatt, 1122/1616. The upper surface of the brooch has three raised bluntly pointed domes each 10mm in diameter and 6mm high. A broken small loop projects from one face above the lower hinged pin attachment. The object is in fair condition, is 34mm long, 28mm wide, 14mm thick and weighs 10.08g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-6437B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cut quarter penny of Henry III, probably Shrewsbury or Bury St Edmunds Mint. The coin is in fair condition, is 9mm in radius and weighs 0.27g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th February 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-641AFC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medieval English jetton, c.AD 1280 - 1350. The obverse has a facing crowned king's bust with a small round hole from a punch in the centre. Erosion of the outer edges mean no visible lettering remains. The reverse has a raised long cross extending to the outer edges, raised teardrop-shaped elements within each quarter of the cross, and a raised central pellet from the central punch. The jetton is in poor condition, is 17mm in diameter and weighs 0.90g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-63FFA2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy La Tene brooch of late Iron Age / early Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The brooch is formed from a single piece of metal. The bow is rectangular in section, tapering at the head to a narrower integral spring with only part of one turn remaining. The catchplate is formed by the foot of the bow being hammered at a 90 degree angle to create a flat sub-triangular plate which has been damaged. The object is in fair condition, is 50mm long, 3mm wide, 15mm thick and weighs 3.31g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-63E649
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy book clasp. The slightly flared posterior end is decorated on the upper surface by an impressed circular motif surrounded by geometric and floral decoration, and has a single copper alloy rivet penetrating near the rear face and projecting from the lower surface. The anterior end also has an impressed decoration of floral and geometric elements within a zig-zag border, and has a downward facing flattened hook. The object is in fair condition, is 47mm long, 17mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 4.55g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-63BF39
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy dress fastener or strap end, possibly Roman. At one end the object has a rectangular plate 11mm x 6mm in size with a serrated edge. This plate is pierced by three 1mm round holes, within which two tiny copper alloy rivets, presumably for attachment, remain. This plate is separated by a thicker rounded ridge from the main rectangular body of the object, which consists of three parralel copper alloy rods separated by 3mm parralel spaces. These rods terminate in a second rounded ridge with a small raised central semi-circular raised section on the upper surface, from which a …
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-62AEAB
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy front piece from an incomplete two-piece dagger scabbard chape of late Medieval to Post Medieval (1400-1600 AD) date. It has a plain, concave back and a moulded front and sides. The backplate is missing. The lower part is shaped like a scallop shell with radiating incised lines. At the base of the curve is a projecting biconical knop with a rounded front and flat back. Above the scallop shape the scabbard narrows and opens out to form a keyhole shape. Within this upper section, at the centre, is openwork in the shape of a heart and an upper edge which has two curve…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redmayes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-618307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroded and corroded copper alloy as of Roman date - almost all detail has been lost and further identification is impossible
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-617043
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped spectacle buckle of medieval to post medieval date, c. AD 1350 - 1650 (Whitehead 1996, 54). Description: Only one loop remains intact and the pin is missing. The remaining frame consists of one D-shaped loop and D-shaped in cross-section. The frame has some moulded decoration on the outer edge each lobe of which is picked out with a subtle incised line. The outer edge of the frame is bevelled and the back is flat. Measurements: 16.58mm length, 23.26mm wide, 2.35mm thick and 1.32g in weight. Discussion: The type is a ubiquitous find on …
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
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Record ID: NMS-615D66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cut farthing of Henry III dating to the period c. AD 1242 - 1247. Class 8iic. Uncertain moneyer. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. I, p. 181, no. 982.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-615475
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward IV dating to the period AD 1464 - 1470. First reign. Light coinage. G and key by bust. Long cross reverse with quatrefoil centre. Episcopal mint of York under Archbishop George Neville. North Vol 2, p.88, no.1594. The coin has been heavily clipped removing most of the circumferential legends.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: SOM-614F76
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval copper alloy single-loop buckle frame. The frame was originally pentagonal in shape with half of the outer edge consisting of two of the five sides remaining. The other two sides and the strap bar are missing to old breaks. The sides are D-shaped in section with a convex front and flat back. The remaining stub of the cross bar suggests it was thinned. The part of the outer edge adjacent to the strap bar was straight while the outer side is concave. At the junction of the two remaining sides is a separate dome headed copper alloy rivet. In the centre of the outer…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2018
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Record ID: HESH-614743
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver half penny most probably of King John (AD 1199-1216) struck probably by the moneyer Henri at the mint in London. Probably Class 4b-c (1199-1205) North: 968/2
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-613EA3
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn complete copper-alloy Heraldic shield-shaped stud mount of Medieval date (AD1200-1400). Description: The object is shield shaped and flat with a heraldic device on the front of the object. The full device isn't clear due to wear but appears to be 'Per fess three indented gules and argent'. With the red of the design (gules) picked out in red enamel. The reverse of the object has an integral, single projecting circular shank/rivet and is undecorated. The tip of the shank is damaged down and left. There is some corroded copper-alloy apparently from another object att…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st July 2020
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Record ID: DENO-6139F4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy eye-section of a blunt hooked and eye clasp of the early Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600 - 1700. The object consists of a broadly oval plate, with an incomplete rectangular eye or loop at one end. The plate has three perforated knobs projecting from the outer edge, one on either side roughly half way down the body of the object, and one at the rounded point of the oval. The front of the object is decorated with a floral design with a central trifoliate engraving. It has an outer border of incised or punched circles. There is a ridged collar at the junctu…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-60FDA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry VII dating to the period AD 1480 - 1500. Standard Type G. Long cross with quatrefoil and extra pellet in two quarters reverse. Mint of York under Archbishop Thomas Rotherham. North Vol 2, p.103, no.1722.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: WILT-60FBF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver medieval farthing of Edward I or II, dating to AD 1300-1310. CIVITAS LONDON reverse, depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Mint of London. Cross pattee initial mark. North no.1058 class 10.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
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Record ID: NMS-60E245
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Richard I dating to the period AD 1192 - 1194. Class 3b. Moneyer: Stivene. Mint of London. See: North, Vol.I, p. 178,no. 967/2.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
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Record ID: HESH-60E04B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman Republican silver denarius of the Moneyer D Silanus L F, dating to the period 91 BC (Reece period 1). D SILANVS L F / ROMA reverse type depicting Victory riding in biga (two-horse chariot) right. Mint of Rome. Obverse: (Helmeted head of Roma right), control mark O W Reverse: D SILANVS L F / (ROMA) in exergue, Victory riding in biga right; control mark above not visible. Diameter: 15.9mm. Weight: 2.92g. RRC p. 338, no. 337/3.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-60CC01
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy floral mount of 15th-17th century date Description: The mount is formed of two sets of opposed trefoil lobes, one set vertically opposed the other horizontally opposed, in the form of petals or leaves. Flora detail, usually picked out on such much with a border in relief as well as floral and vegetative motifs also in relief within each of the lobes is not visible due to wear and corrosion. The back is undecorated with a long tapering square section shank remaining intact. Both one of the lobes and the shank have been bent. Measurements: 22.53mm l…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: SOM-60C823
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy farthing trade token of Richard Watton of Devizes, Wiltshire, dating to the period AD 1648-1672. The issuer was Mayor in Devizes for several years. Williamson (1967:1236), Wiltshire 80.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-60C78D
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Late Neolithic- Bronze Age side and end scraper. This has the remains of a large bulb of percussion on the dorsal and only slight blub remaining on the ventral. Running around the forward and left side are direct, abrupt, scaled retouch creating a curved working edge. Creamy patina starting to form over a dark brown and patchy grey flint.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: NMS-60BA16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver farthing of Charles I, uncertain mint, AD1625-34.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: NMS-60ADF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver quarter of a thistle merk of James VI, Edinburgh, extremely worn, AD1601-4.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: WAW-60A137
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is a silver crucifix which has a loop at the upper edge and two horizontal arms, the upper arm being shorter than the lower arm. The loop is the same width as the vertical bar and appears to be a separate component which has been soldered on to the vertical bar.  Both faces of the crucifix have been decorated. The outer face of the upper horizontal bar has the inscription 'IhC' inscribed slightly crudely compared to the decoration elsewhere. It appears that this inscription, which is quite deep, is obscuring another inscription, of which an 'A' is visib…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: NMS-609CDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver eighth of a thistle merk of James VI, Edinburgh, some wear, AD1601-3.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: GLO-6092FE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Three fragments of samian ware averaging in size 39x22x7 and consist of two rim sherds and one wall sherd with relief decoration on the outside. Not enough of the decorations remains to discern the image but the remaining elements suggest a figurative design. These sherds are from three different vessels. Date 43-250. Total weight 16.93
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: KENT-6077A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
lead weight of probable late Medieval or Post-Medieval date c. AD 1400 - 1800. Description: The weight is rectangular with a rough trapezoidal cross-section. It exhibits a design of an integrally cast plain cross in relief on the upper surface. It is possible that designs were intended to be present in the quarters but either were not successfully cast or worn away. The reverse is undecorated adn both sides are a dark grey heavily mottled with off white colour typical of patinated lead. Measurements: 62.5mm long, 56.98mm wide, 12.11mm thick and 300g in weight. Discussion: Pla…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: BUC-606FA5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy buckle dating to c. 1270-1350 AD. The buckle has a circular loop with a straight rectangular outer edge which protrudes at each side. The other side of the loop is joined to a rectangular plate measuring 6.7mm in length, and 8.8mm in width. The plate has a complete hole, and an incomplete second hole, where iron rivets or pins would have been. The buckle is the remainder of a two-looped buckle with an integral plate between them. The plate would have had three holes and another loop at the other side. The buckle is slightly bent. The buckle has a li…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: NMS-606AE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular cast copy of an as of Antoninus Pius, uncertain mint, reverse female standing left, weight 5.81g, c.AD138-270.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-606380
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead-alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T·C on one side and C R (possibly) on the other side. This token is pale buff. Diameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 6.84g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-60572C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), possibly dating to the period c.16 BC (Reece period1). Obverse: No legend, Laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse: Obverse brockage. Probably mint of Rome. For the obverse type see the very similar dies of the coinage of L. Mescinius Rufus dated to c.16 BC at Rome Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 68, no. 351; BMC 86. It is plausible that the current example is from the same coin issue. Weight: 3.5gms Diameter: 18.8mm
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Paddock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-604D28
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval strap-slide dating from c.1350-1400 AD. It is rectangular in shape, the front bar is slightly recessed and rounded, and has an oval knop in the centre. This is decorated with cross hatching. The rest of the frame is flat and rectangular in cross section. The rear bar has two circular rivet holes for attachment. The frame has a dark green patina, and measures 29.9mm in length, 21.8mm in width, and weighs 4.78g. A similar strap-slide can be seen in Read 2001, page 31, number 226.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-604C99
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman button and loop fastener of Wild Class III, dating c.AD 43-200. The button and loop fastener is of the single headed variety and exhibits a teardrop shaped head decorated with a narrow lenticular moulding at the apex of the point. A large raised circular boss is situated in the curve of the teardrop. An integrally cast oval cross-sectioned shank extends at 90 degrees from the apex of the curve. The shank bends again at 90 degrees, becomes square in cross section, and splits into two arms to form a triangular attachment loop. The reverse of the boss is con…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: NMS-604A89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy as of Philip I, uncertain mint (possibly a cast copy), reverse elephant left, weight 5.35g, c.AD244-270.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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