Record ID: PUBLIC-073119
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Mesolithic tranchet axe sometimes known as a Thames Valley Pick. The axe is broadly rectangular in shape; being formed from a long mottled mid-grey coloured flint nodule which has been shaped into a crudely lozenge sectioned implement. The long edges are parallel with the blade being rounded and thinner in section whilst the butt tapers slightly in width but expands in thickness. Both the ventral and dorsal faces have a broad central ridge / spine running longitundinally along the body. This ridge has been formed during the crude knapping of the axe which has been sha…
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0B2E7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 347 - 348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing each other holding wreaths and palms. Probably mint of Trier. ​Weight 0.73 Diameter 13.76mm Thickness 1.14mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bluntisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0AE677
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). [PAX PVBL]ICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Uncertain mint. ​Weight 1.37g Thickness 1.70mm Diameter 12.27mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bluntisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0A6DFF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Uncertain mint, possibly Arles? ​Weight 1.24g Diameter 14.57 mm Thickness 1.11mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bluntisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-09D906
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Decentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 352-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type,depicting two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, supported on a short column. Mint of Lyon. As RIC VIII, p. 186, no. 122. Measurements: 17.93mm in diameter, 1.82mm thick and 2.53g in weight.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bluntisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-06A8AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Voided longcross class 5 AD 1251-1272. Moneyer WILLEM, mint unknown. JJ North vol 1 1994, Page 226/227 Ref: 991/999 Weight: 0.5gms Diameter: 17mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0C85F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of John (AD1199-1216) Short cross class 5c AD1207-1210, obverse: bust facing round topped R, moneyer probably WALTER, London mint. JJ North vol 1 1994, page: 221 ref: 971 Weight: 0.4gms Diameter: 19.8mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FF5C84
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post-medieval French Shield jetton. Description: The obverse of the jetton shows a shield of France with three fleurs de lis, surmounted by a crown. There is an illegible legend around the margin. The reverse shows an imperial orb surmounted by a cross within an ornamental tressure that has three main arches. Again, there is an illegible legend around the margin. The jetton is very corroded and there is some damage around a ragged hole that may have, at some point, have been a piercing. Measurements: Diameter 27.88mm: Weight 1.51g. Discussion: These jetton types are …
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-098669
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, cast copper-alloy nail. Description: The nail has a square-section tapered shank and a round head. The lower half of the shank retains the remains of the timber object that it was hammered into. The wood fibres are clearly defined but stained green by the copper in the nail. Measurements: Length 28.02mm: Width/Diameter (head) 9.65mm: Thickness (shank) 4.33mm: Weight 3.15gms Discussion: Copper-alloy nails would be used in locations like flour mills where it was imperative to avoid striking sparks. Suggested date post-medieval, AD 1650-1850.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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