Record ID: IOW-E22BEA
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy dress hook (1500-1600). Read Class K, Type 1. The hook and some of the body are missing. The Integral rectangular attachment loop is complete. At the front the body has moulded openwork interlinked scrolled tendrils. The rear face is flat and plain. Height: 16.4mm; width: 16.0mm; thickness: 2.0mm. Weight: 1.50g. This dress hook is green and corroded. A similar dress hook has been published (Read 2008: 125, refs: 512, 513).
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E166C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval silver Commonwealth halfgroat (1649-1660), minted at London (North 1991: 206, ref: 2728). Obverse: Shield of St. George within wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch. Reverse: Conjoined shields of St. George and Ireland with II (mark of value) above. Diameter: 16.3mm. Weight: 0.82g. DA=12:7. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E102A1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal (c. 1600-c. 1800). This single disc has a raised design consisting of a lion passant with 'I' behind, all within a beaded circle. The rear face is plain. There is no indication of a joining strip. Diameter: 11.0mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 0.67g. Such seals were used to mark the duty due to be paid on bolts of cloth. Heraldic devices such as this are common on Post-Restoration royal seals. Consequently, the seal was probably issued between the reigns of Charles II (1660-1685) and George I (1714-1727) when the alnage system wa…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E0A605
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A medieval, silver, cut longcross halfpenny of Henry III class 2, unknown mint, moneyer NICOLE. Measurements: Diameter 16.76mm: Weight 0.51g
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 26th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DBBF1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). The coin is double struck with obverse and reverse types visible on both faces. Reverse type appears to depict an unclear standing (female?) figure left, holding vertical sceptre. Uncertain mint. Diameter 17 mm, weight 2 g.
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D8A85C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper-alloy composite hollow button with an iron wire loop (c. 1940-c. 1945). The front and back are convex and the front has a pressed design of the seal of the United States of America. The American bald eagle has outstretched wings. It has a shield bearing thirteen stripes on its breast. The eagle grasps an olive branch in its right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows (bolts) in its left talon. The olive branch and arrows are symbols for the power of peace and war. Above the eagle's head is a cloud containing thirteen stars which form a constellation represe…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D5D30B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered Halfgroat, probably of Edward IV (second reign) c. 1471 - 1483 AD. Obverse with facing crowned bust with 'C' on chest. The reverse has the long cross dividing the inscriptions with three pellets to each quadrant. The initial mark of the rose. The coin has lost a significant section of the rim from the 12 to 3 o'clock when seen on the obverse side. (North 1991: 93, ref: 1638, Type XVIII/XX).
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-D5B7BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus (clipped to AE4), probably of Constans and dating to the period c. AD 347 - 348. Reece Period 17. VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ.NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath and palm branch. The coin is poorly struck to the reverse and has a mid-green patina. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-D5953D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roman copper alloy AE4 of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337), dating to the period AD 330-335. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type. Probable rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, with two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them, dots on banners. The coin is part black encrusted, obliterating much of the design. Mintmark probably //CONS (Arles).
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-D5742A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy AE4 of the House of Constantine, possibly Constantius II and dating to the period c. 337 - 341 AD. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type. Obverse with pearl and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, with two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them to reverse. Uncertain mint. The coin has a mid-green/brown patina with surface degradation.
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-D4E492
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman AE3 of Decentius c. 351 - 353 AD. The obverse with bare-headed, cuirassed bust right and two Victories standing facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT V MVLT X on a column. The coin has lost the complete rim and legend, the mintmark would appear to be AMB with palm branch. RIC VIII Amiens 12; Sear 18876.
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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