Record ID: IOW-F06359
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn Roman copper-alloy sestertius, probably of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting Fecunditas standing front head right holding vertical sceptre in right hand, child(?) in left. Mint of Rome. Obverse: [...]TIN(A)-[...]; Draped bust right. Reverse: [...](AS?), [S] C; possibly Fecunditas standing front head right holding vertical sceptre in right hand, child(?) in left. Diameter: 29.0mm. Weight: 18.53g. DA=12:6. Cf. RIC III, p. 345, no. 1638 for the possible reverse type.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-F02C7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (1249-1286). First Coinage (voided long Cross and Stars 1250-c. 1280), Type VIIIa (Spink S5048) dating to 1250-1280 AD. Moneyer: Walter. Mint: Berwick. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 17. Obverse: ALEXANDER REX; Crowned bust with sceptre left (cross pommée at tip of sceptre). Reverse: WAL/TER/BER/WI[?]; Voided long cross dividing the inscription with a six-pointed star in each quadrant. Diameter: 18.0mm. Weight: 1.34g. DA=12:3-4.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EE6E55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead or lead alloy bird feeder, of Late Medieval or early post-Medieval date (c. 1450-1700). The rim describes a semi-circular shape when seen from above; the sides taper from the rim towards the semi-circular flat base. The rear face is flat and plain, giving a D-shaped cross-section. The front has three ridged lines (including a ridge along the rim) and a dotted line below, as decoration around the flared top. This vessel may have been cast in one piece or, alternatively, may have been made from separate pieces of metal and soldered together. The vessel seems to hav…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: NARC-ED0F09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A base silver radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), Joint reign with Valerian, dating to the period AD 253-260 (Reece Period 12). SALVS-AVGG reverse type depicting Salus standing left feeding snake rising from an altar and holding vertical sceptre. Mint of Viminacium. As Cunetio no. 767. The coin is missing a small portion of its outer flan at 6 O'clock Diameter: 20.72mm, Thickness: 1.91mm, Weight: 2.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th March 2018
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Record ID: SF-ECA7BE
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy scabbard chape dating to the Roman period, c. 100-200 AD. It is pelta shaped in plan, demonstrating a crescent shaped lower edge and an upper edge consisting of two bevelled, semi-circular cut out sections that create projecting outer 'arms' on each side of the object, though the ends of these are broken away in old damage. The midpoint of the object between the two cut-out sections demonstrates a 'V' shaped notch, while the reverse of the chape is dished, missing its original sheet backplate. Preserved with an even greenish patina, it survives to a len…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Layham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-EC8C4A
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of a post-medieval gilded silver seal-top spoon. The flat circular top has the owner's initials G * C * made from punchmarks (pecked), with similar pecked scrolls above and below. The remaining part of the handle consists of a baluster-moulded collar with eleven longitudinal grooves, above which are two steps up to the flat seal top, and below which is a narrow double collar. The handle terminates in a jagged break. Dimensions: Extant length 17mm. Diameter 18mm. Weight 11.24g. Discussion: A number of similar examples have been reported as Treasure and …
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2020
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Record ID: DEV-EB7A67
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The pendant is shield shaped, tapering to a point at the bottom and with a transverse attachment loop projecting from the top edge. The pendant is decorated with an inner shield, left reserved against a recessed border containing a series of raised pellets. This was probably originally inlaid with enamel, although it is now lost, with the raised pellets retaining traces of gilding (bezants). The central shield retains traces of a white metal coating, with three recessed diagonal channels retaining thier…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Record ID: ESS-EB072E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Post-medieval silver gilt finger ring, inscribed on exterior with 'BE TRUE IN HART[sic]' (U and E styled as one letter) and decorative borders in slight relief. An equal-armed cross is inscribed before the word 'BE', and there are small irregular crosses between the other words. Interior surface is smooth, inscribed with an 'R' makers mark or year stamp - if it is a year stamp it would date to 1554. Has been cut or broken between the words 'IN' and 'HART' and roughly flattened, although seems complete. Apart from this it is very well preserved, with clear inscriptions, although there …
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billericay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EAD97C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver sceat/early penny of King Beonna of East Anglia (749-58/60), moneyer: Efe (North 430), mint: east Anglia (Ipswich?). Ref: Gannon 2013: 135-6, pl. 33-36; Naismith 2017: 136-7; North 1994: 102.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EA8D38
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver seal matrix dating to the Post-Medieval period. The seal matrix extends to a circular-section handle with beaded mouldings before terminating in worn oval attachment loop. The seal possesses a sub-circular die, engraved with a coat of arms made up of a chevron between three bulls' heads, over which is a helm, topped by a goblet. Four strands of elaborate mantling with floral highlights flow out from either side of the helm, and two shorter strands from the shield itself. Dimensions: Height: 28mm Diameter: 19mm Discussion: Without knowing the preciou…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Record ID: IOW-E9EB35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius of an uncertain Antonine Empress, probably Faustina II or Lucilla, probably dating to the period c. AD 161-175 (Reece Period 8). Mint of Rome. Obverse: [ ]; Unclear draped bust right. Reverse: [ ]; Unclear. Diameter: 30.1mm. Weight: 11.89g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E95D9C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval gold finger ring with a sapphire setting. The hoop is circular in plan and even in thickness until reaching the bezel where it thickens and widens slightly at either side. The bezel is circular or a rounded hexagon in plan with slightly rounded corners and is hexagonal in section. The bezel has a hollow diamond-shaped void in the centre open to the top and holds a sapphire which has fallen back into the void behind the opening. Dimensions: Weight: 1.4g, Hoop diameter: 19.2, Bezel: 5.1mm x 5.5mm, Hoop thickness: 1.5mm (at widest point). Bezel depth: 4.6mm Discussio…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: KENT-E93009
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Valerian II (AD 256-258), dating to the period AD 256-258 (Reece period 12). [CONSECRATIO] reverse type depicting an Eagle left, head turned right. Mint of Rome. cf. Cunetio no. 690; cf. Gobl no. 260k. The coin is quite base and could be a later copy. Measurements: 17.64mm in diameter, 1.89mm thick and 2.19g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th March 2018
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Record ID: WILT-E8A5F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval silver gilt finger ring dating from 1500 - 1700 AD. The band is rectangular in section and has a join just before the 'TO'. The outer face is decorated with beaded borders, each flanked by raised lines. The plain band in the centre is inscribed: " + DYE x TO x LIVE * " in seriffed capital letters. On the inside of the hoop is a maker's mark which is a recessed square containing letters in relief. These may be interpreted as an R back to back with a reversed R (‘ЯR’). The ring weighs 4.28g. It has been flattened and measures 28.05mm in length, 8.47mm in width, 12.1…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-E867CA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman zoomorphic brooch in the shape of a fly, dating from AD 160- 230. This brooch differs from others on the database in having a flat circular plate in place of the fly's head. The front face of the brooch has three cells for enamel. The head is circular, with a raised central stud of reserved metal, and the cell extends onto the upper body of the fly. No enamel survives in this cell. The two wings in the shape of elongated ovals retain their dark blue enamel. On the underside, behind the head, is a double pin lug supporting a copper alloy axis bar which…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-E86131
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch of Mackreth 2011, CD H 5.k. Plate 58. 43-100 AD. Length: 41 mm, width: 14 mm, thickness: 8 mm, weight: 6.12 grams. The brooch has short, solid, circular cross sectioned wings which house a hinged pin. The curved bow is D shaped in cross section and plain. It has a large triangular shaped catchplate and is intact except for the tip of its bow and the end of the pin.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 31st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-E8479C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A plated silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), prototype dating to the period AD 228 (Reece Period 11). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing right holding reversed spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Mint of Rome. Prototype as BMC, p. 160, no. 481; RIC IV pt.2, p.84, no.182c. Measurements: 17.52mm in diameter, 2.23mm thick and 2.43g in weight
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th March 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E841F9
Object type: DODECAHEDRON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy dodecahedron dating to the Roman period (AD 43 - AD 410). In their full form, dodecahedrons are hollow, twelve-sided objects. This fragment consists of one complete edge with two spherical lugs in each corner. Each face of the dodecahedron would have contained a circular hole, and the edges of three circles are visible on this fragment. Surrounding two of these is a double incised border, which presumably forms two concentric rings around the holes. The reverse is hollow and undecorated. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The fragment is 29.5…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-E82733
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged bow brooch, AD 43-100. Length: 37 mm, width: 32 mm, thickness: 12 mm, weight: 10.59 grams. The brooch has solid circular cross sectioned, solid wings with a small ioff centre recess for a hinged pin, now missing. The curved bow is D shaped in cross section and is plain with some damage. It has a large triangular shaped catchplate folded back at the end which sits above a small stepped foot.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
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Record ID: KENT-E7F2D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn Roman copper-alloy as of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Reverse type is illegible. Probably mint of Rome. Measurements: Thickness: 2.02mm, Diameter: 28.97mm and Weight: 4.95g
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th March 2018
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