Record ID: IOW-20F021
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and slightly bent post-Medieval copper-alloy pedestal/pendant seal matrix (c. 1600-c. 1700). The seal matrix is a sub-conical shape with a narrow rectangular shank which widens in width at the top to form a flat trefoil openwork suspension loop. The trefoil takes the form of two horizontal holes with a slightly larger hole above to form a suspension loop. One of the horizontal holes is incomplete due to a break. At the base the matrix widens to form the die of the matrix which is circular and illegible. This seal matrix is reddish brown with small patches of a dark…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-20943E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). LIBE[RA]L AVG reverse type depicting Liberalitas standing left holding tessera and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 1024.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GF001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2054BB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy sword-belt fitting (c. 1500-c. 1700). It consists of a sub-triangular main body with a break at one end and a knop at the opposite end. The central part is ovoid in plan with a single transverse ridge at one end and a double transverse ridge at the opposite end where the break has occurred. Beyond the single ridge there is a double knop, the larger of which is pierced and accommodates the remains of an iron rivet. Adjacent to the double ridge there are the remains of another iron rivet. The ovoid part is concave at the rear. Prior to being b…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1FEF4B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to the period AD 272-274 (Reece period 13). SPES AVGG reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint I. As Normanby no. 1533.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GF001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1FE92D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead-alloy circular incomplete seal matrix with damage probably caused from cultivation. The face features an inscription around the edge. A three-pointed star is present in the centre with three smaller six pointed stars in each third. The inscription appears to be "+S' W(I)LLEL(M)I.FABIAN". This suggests that it is the "Seal of William Fabian". The back is plain with the remains of a raised nodule. ​Dimensions: weight: 15.66g diameter: 30.03mm, thickness: 2.38mm (length of raised nodule 11.76mm height 6.4mm).
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Parish of Ramsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-1FDF61
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval copper alloy dagger guard (quillon), probably dating to c. AD 1400-1550. The guard consists of a lozengiform bar which broadens to expanded hexagonal section terminals at either end, and has a rectangular hole for the dagger tang at the center. To one side projects a double-arched protective frame. The surface is worn and retains traces of green patina, and black laquer. Iron staining is present around the tang hole, suggesting the blade has corroded in-situ. Dimensions: length 45.7mm; width 26.3mm; thickness 5.6mm; weight 18.3g. Read (2001…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
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Record ID: IOW-1FBD8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: cross-crosslet/cross-crosslet, 1560-1561 (North 1991: 133, ref: 1988). Obverse: E·D·G·ROSA·SINE·SPINA (A rose without thorns); Crowned bust left. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON; Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription. Diameter: 13.7mm. Weight: 0.47g. DA=12:2. This coin appears to have been bent to form a 'love-token'. However, it has not been smoothed. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1F129E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix (1300-1400). This seal matrix is pointed-oval in plan (vesical-shaped) and the rear face has a suspension loop. The central device features a dragon and lion in combat. Viewing an impression the dragon is facing left. The back of its arched body is ribbed and the wing is defined by grooves. Its mouth appears to be closed and the ears are small. The lion is in a 'rampant' pose with its tail curled back and its mouth closed. It is looking up towards the dragon's head and the two heads make contact. An inscription within an inner and outer …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1EFD0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver early penny (aka sceat) of Primary Phase Series E, variety G2 dating c.AD700-720, mint: Rhine/Scheldt delta area of the Netherlands (possibly Domburg). Ref: Metcalf and Op den Velde 2009: 28-34, 144-8. Thickness 1.81mm Diameter 12.73mm Weight 1.23
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Parish of Ramsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1E6AEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly a contemporary copy of a coin of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Mint of Arles. cf. RIC VIII, p. 219, no. 215 passim. Weight 2.03g Diameter 18.62mm Thickness 1.90mm
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Parish of Ramsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-1D0AB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of Constans (AD 333-50), dating to the period AD 337-340. Reece Period 18. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type, possibly mint of Aquiliea.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: NMS-1CD79A
Object type: POT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twenty-four sherds of Roman pottery, body unless otherwise stated, weight 580g, mid 1st - 4th century: - seventeen greyware including five jar rim (one refired, with oxidised surfaces and one fracture), three dish/bowl rim (two non-joining with a horizontal band of vertical rows of five impressed crescents between a pair of grooves), two basal and one with "Iceni" rustication. - one shell-tempered jar rim. - one collared or wall-sided East Anglian mortarium rim. - two samian ware, burnt foot-ring, micaceous and from 33 rim. - three Oxfordshire-type red-slipped…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: BERK-1C8414
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Theodora (AD 337 - 360),second wife of Constanius I, dating to the period AD 337 - 340. Reece Period 17. PIETAS ROMANA reverse type. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: GLO-1C7A94
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy horse harness pendant that consists of an open quatrefoil shaped frame that would have held a separate small pendant in the centre. The top of the frame expands into a rectangular arm that has a suspension loop at the terminal. There is a central slot in the lower half of the arm to accommodate the loop of the internal pendant; this area is encrusted in iron corrosion which is probably the remains of the suspension pin.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-1C6835
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper alloy coin weight, probably for a gold crown of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) weiging 2.74 grams or 42.3 grains. The coin is heavily worn and pitted making identification very difficult. The gold crown was first issued for Henry VIII in 1544 at 48 grains. The weight was reduced in Edward VI's reign to 42-43 grains where it remained throughout the reign of Elizabeth. The coin weight is bifacial. It is square in plan. The obverse appears to depict a shield emblazoned with a cross. The reverse depicts a V in a beaded circle. Weight: 2.74 g (42.3 grains); Len…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
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Record ID: WILT-1C66B8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy coin weight of James I (in its revalued state) dating to AD 1604-1619. The weight is circular. The obverse depicts a crown over the value of IIII S /4 D 1/2 (4 shillings, 4 and a half pence). The reverse depicts a thistle flanked by the initials I R. Cf Withers, P and Withers BR, 2011, The Galata Guide to Coin-Weights Found in Britain: Lions Ships & Angels, Galata Print Ltd, Llanfyllin, p 20.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-1C3E6F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II AD 337 - 361. dating to the period AD c. AD 355-361. Reece period 18. Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Roman soldier advancing left spearing fallen barbarian horseman. Mint of Siscia.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: SF-1C05C2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Early Medieval stirrup terminal, dating to AD 1050-1100. It consists of a semi-cylindrical socket which has the outer face shaped with a zoomorphic motif. The edges of the socket are damaged and probably it would have had a circular cross-section enclosing completely the oblique arm of the stirrup. The stepped shape of the base of the socket was made to accomodate the stirrup corner where the oblique arm joins the foot plate. The inner faces of the socket have traces of the soldering. From the base of the outer face of the terminal an integral crested animal…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1C0439
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, silver, Halfpenny of Richard II AD1377-1399, London mint, North no.1332. Obverse: Front facing bust, RIC[ARD REX ANGL] Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each angle [CI]VI/TAS/LON/[DON]
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: GLO-1BCBE1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A copper alloy thimble. The outside of the thimble is decorated with irregularly hand drilled circular indentations that spiral up towards the top of the domed cap. This artefact dates to 1350-1500. Similar examples are illustrated in E. F. Holmes' 'Sewing Thimbles', Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 9.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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