Record ID: BH-B61A58
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead-alloy steelyard weight of possible Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of an upper-section and larger lower section which each expand and meet at an off-centred circumerential ridge. From the top of the weight extends a suspension loop comprised of an iron bar that is rectangular in section. Above the circumerential ridge is a series of vertical linear markings that extend slightly over the ridge in places. The weight is very worn with several pits and linear gouges across the surface. The weight measures 59mm in height including…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: BH-B5B10C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy dupondius of Commodus (AD 177-192) dating to the period AD 183-184 (Reece Period 9). The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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Record ID: BH-B528A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear type, possibly of Julia Domna, dating to the period c.AD 193-217 (Reece period 10). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
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Record ID: BH-B50794
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfgroat of Charles I (Group D) dating to the period c. AD 1630-1649. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
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Record ID: BH-B4C0E3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the Medieval period. The cloth seal consists of two thin flat circular discs connected together at one edge by a rectangular strip. The cavity between the two discs is filled with depositional residue. The upper surface of one disc is decorated with what might be the remains of a legend, while the surface of the opposite disc is plain. The object measures 19.5mm in length, 12mm in width and is a maximum of 4mm thick. It weighs 4.39 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: BH-B4922A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle whorl, probably dating to the medieval period. The spindle whorl is bi-conical in shape and sub-rectangular in cross-section, with a circular perforation running vertically through the object from the upper to lower surfaces. This hole is filled with deposition residue. All of the surfaces are undecorated. The spindle whorl measures 20mm in diameter and 10mm in height. It weighs 18.54 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: BH-B46352
Object type: FOLDING KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy Roman folding knife handle. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and cross-section and depicts a stylised hare running in mid-stride. The hare has an oval shaped body, short legs and flattened nose with moulded diagonal ridges representing ears that are swept backwards along its back. The hare's snout is defined by a transverse ridge, while the upright globular tail is plain and broken at the point where it would have attached to the rest of the handle, as is the broken catchplate beneath on which the hare stands. There is a shallow horizonta…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2018
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