Record ID: BERK-73DCC8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch, a rosette 'lion' (Léontomorphe) brooch probably a local copy of a continental type, (Mackreth type LEO 9.a). The brooch consists of a circular sheet metal plate with a lower extent formed as a fantail ('rosette' shaped) and with surface traces of a further separate circular element lost from the top part of the plate, which would have been secured through the hole inthe centre of the head. The top of the brooch has suffered some damage. On the reverse of the brooch is a double-lugged hinge which retains the complete pin. T…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-73A5E8
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hinged bivalve circular mirror case dating to the medieval period (AD 1150-1450). The case is fused together and no attempt has yet been made to open it. The case is slightly encrusted but there appears to be punched dot decoration around the edges and a cross through the middle. The hinge and clasp are intact. Numerous comparable examples have been recorded on the PAS database including BH-4DE2E9, BH-36EB35, HAMP-36B010 and WILT-3CA276.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-738F46
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle plate dating to the medieval period (c. AD 1250-1400). The buckle plate is made from a single sheet of copper alloy that has been folded equally in two; a rounded section at the fold indicates where the plate would have fitted around the buckle frame. The plate is rectangular in plan and open-ended. Five round headed rivets are extant and these would have secured the plate to a leather or textile strap. The plate has a solid linear border with simple rocker-arm decoration either side. This is repeated on the reverse of the buckle plate. Tra…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-736C0C
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped gun-flint with lead casing from a flintlock musket of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1750. The flint is rectangular in shape and triangular in cross-section. The flint is dark blackish-grey in colour with some lighter inclusions. The flint is enclosed on both upper and lower faces by a sub-rectangular folded lead holder. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mech…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-7355B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Rose Farthing (Type 2) of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to the period AD 1636-1644. Mintmark: Crescent. North (1991) no.2291.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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Record ID: BERK-734001
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Rose Farthing (Type 2) of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to the period AD 1636-1644. Mintmark: Crescent. North (1991) no.2291.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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Record ID: BERK-7324F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman cast copper alloy Colchester type two-piece brooch, dating to the period AD 43-100. The brooch fragment consists of the head with C-shaped arms within which is retained the spring of eight coils and a length of the pin. The upper section of the bow, which has moulded linear ribbing, is also retained. The rest of the brooch is broken and missing.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-72D288
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver contemporary copy of a siliqua of the House of Theodosius, probably Honorius and dating from the period AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type. The legends feature spelling mistakes and retrograde lettering. Possibly trying to replicate an issue of the mint of Trier.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-72BD35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper alloy Roman nummus probably of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 321-324. Reece Period 16. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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Record ID: BERK-72AA59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 260-275. Reece Period 13. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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Record ID: BERK-726A7D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval copper alloy halfpenny trade token issued by John Rennals of Buckingham, AD 1668. The reverse may depict a roll (or rolls) of lace. Norweb Part 1 Buckinghamshire no. 301. Williamson (Bucks) 36.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: BERK-7231DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Roman copper alloy dupondius probably of Trajan, dating to the period AD 98-117 (Reece Period 5). Unclear figure seated left on reverse. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-72175E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete lead alloy token or tally dating to the post-medieval period. The token has been cast with one side bearing the initials I (or J) P and the other depicting a five-pointed star or flower. A small triangular section is missing, possibly cut or clipped out (to test the metal?). Suggested date AD 1600-1800.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-713A80
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete flint? polished axehead dating to the Neolithic period (c. 4000-2500 BC). The axe is in very good condition and is of high quality. The stone is a mottled light grey and mid brown colour. The axe has side facets and a thin butt. It has been polished all over and the cutting edge has been resharpened and re-polished in antiquity after being damaged. An area of damage on one side was caused by the finder hitting it with a pickaxe when it was discovered some c. 60 years ago. This is a very nice example of a Neolithic polished axe.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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