Record ID: IOW-FB0AA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn, double struck and possibly clipped post-Medieval silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649). Initial marks: illegible. Inner circle on both sides, possibly Group D, possibly North 2271 (North 1991: 163, ref: 2271). Obverse: CAROLVS D G [ ]; Crowned bust left with I (mark of value) behind head. Reverse: [ ]IA.THROAT ('Justice strengthens the throne'); Oval garnished shield. Diameter: 13.4mm. Weight: 0.46g. The reverse is double struck. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F7C234
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn incomplete silver Penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327). Class 10cf5b, minted at london AD 1309-1310. North (1991) 1043/1. Measurements: 17.42mm long, 0.74mm thick and 1g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F77DAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval voided long-cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272). Probably Class 5c1 or 5c2 North (1994) no.993. minted c. 1250-1256 at London or Canterbury by Nicole. Measurements: 17.75mm long (original diameter), 9.46mm wide, 0.78mm thick and 0.73g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F73A7C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast composite likely formerly gilt copper-alloy medieval horse-harness pendant of mid-later Medieval date (c. 1300 - 1400 AD). Description: The pendant is formed of two components, having an inner cross suspended in an outer quatrefoil frame that has a knop at each corner of the quatrefoil and an integral loop at the top. The cross now only remains as the upper arm, a stub of a left/right arm and the central body, the frame is similarly incomplete. The cross is attached by means of a suspension loop around a non-integral bar, the ends of which can be seen on either s…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F6FEEA
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint fabricator of uncertain date, possibly Mesolithic in age c. 9000BC-3300BC Description: The fabricator is formed from a thick ovoid heavily worked tertiary flake. with narrow sides. In cross-section the fabricator is triangular. Retouch on the ventral face is extensive and clearly defined being invasive scaled semi-abrupt. The bulb of percussion is relatively subtle compared with the retouch and may indicate the use of both soft and hard hammers in its production.The flint is heavily mottled grey-white through to some dark grey on the ventral side. Measurements: 68.16mm l…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F6C876
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse flint scraper likely dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron age c.1000BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produced from a secondary flake, irregularly shaped, although with four sides. The flaking has left substle conchoidal ripples on both sides of the flint and a substantial bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The retouch is formed from short scaled semi-abrupt retouch from the ventral face through the cortex on one edge and scaled long semi-abrupt on the wide edge perpedicular to the cortex edge. This latter retouch may be intended to creat a boring point on the …
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F6A5D8
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse flint scraper likely dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron age c.1000BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produced from an ovoid secondary flake (indicated by the substantial light brown cortex remaining on the dorsal face). The flaking has left substle conchoidal ripples on both sides of the flint and a substantial bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The retouch is formed from short scaled semi-abrupt retouch from the ventral face through the cortex on the more evenly rounded edge. The flint is a dark blue-grey with some lighter mottling. Measurements: 35.93mm l…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F67B57
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete rounded flint scraper likely of Neolithic date (c.4000-2200 BC). Description: The scraper survives in an a irregular shape with a long rounded end and pointed recent break opposite. The flaking on the dorsal and the and conchoidal scarring (rippling) on the ventral face are very pronounced which suggest hard hammer technology. The majority of the edge has short, scaled semi-abrupt retouch struck from the dorsal face, save the long broken edge which is formed by a transverse hinge fracture. The flint is an opaque dark brown with mottled areas of lighter patches. M…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-F65583
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval Lead papl bulla, probably of Pope John XXII (AD 1316-1334). The bulla has been cut in half, along the longitundal median line and dividing the busts of St. Peter and Paul, with Peter surviving on this example. The obverse depicts a bearded bust facing left within a beaded border, below the legend [...] SPE. The reverse is stamped IO[HA]/NN[ES]/PP[XXII], also within a beaded border. Dimensions: Diameter 47.7mm; thickness 16.0mm; weight 23.73g. cf. more complete bullae with the same inscription (where the second line begins with two Roman Ns) recorded on th…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F6397A
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete rounded flint scraper likely of Neolithic date (c.4000-2200 BC). Description: The scraper survives in an irregular shape with a long rounded end and pointed recent break opposite. The dorsal face mostly covered in a light beige cortex, indicating the utilisation of a primary flake The flaking on the dorsal and the and conchoidal scarring (rippling) on the ventral face are very pronounced which suggest hard hammer technology. The majority of the edge has short, scaled semi-abrupt retouch struck from the dorsal face, where not broken and abraded which accounts for about…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: SF-F63879
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete (but worn around one edge) silver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) and Marcus Aurelias as Ceasar (AD 139-180), dating to the period c. AD139-161 (Reece Period 7). Reverse depicts the bare headed, draped bust of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse legend reads: AVRELIVS C[] [A]V[G] [PII F] COS. Obverse depcits the bare head of Antoninus Pius. Obverse legend reads: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P [C]OS [I][][]. Mint: Rome. As RIC Vol III, page 78, no. 415b.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
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Record ID: SF-F60EF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-364), dating to the period c. AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depitcing two soliders standing, holding spear and shield, with two standards between them. Reverse legend is illegible. Reverse depicts a diademed (probably) bust right. Obverse legend is illegible. Mint uncertain as mint mark is illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F5FD19
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
6 fragments of retouched flint flakes or levallois debitage, of likely Mesolithic to Early Bronze Age Date. Description; All flakes show some retouch but do not seem to be finished tools. Flint Notes Measurements A A tertiary hard hammered flake with a wide rounded thin end and a narrow rounded oppposite end aligned perpendicular ot the other. At the narrow end the flake has short scaled abrupt retouch. The Flake is dark grey with with some mottling. Conchoidal rippling significant 73.24mm long, 35.81mm wide, 25.51mm thick and 40.21g in weight …
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: HESH-F5F412
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piano Hoard - Summary of findings 2016-T969 (Bishop's Castle Shropshire) I have examined a group of 913 coins reported found hidden within a Broadward Piano from Bishop's Castle Shropshire. The coins are listed in the attached report. Discussion of the find The 913 coins are all British gold coins, mostly sovereigns (634), but with a considerable number of half-sovereigns (280). The face value of the group was therefore £773. They were struck to the same standard, 91.7% gold. Most of the coins were struck at the London mint, but a significant proportion originated in …
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-F5D567
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic flint leaf-shaped arrowhead, probably dating to c. 4,000-2,400 BC. A small, bifacially worked piriform tertiary flake of translucent beige flint wih occasional white inclusions. Both faces exhibit parallel, invasive, low angle retouch around their perimeter, with a small area of short, scalar, low angle retouch below and to the left of the point on one face. Dimensions: length 49.1mm; width 34.3mm; thickness 16.6mm; weight 5.53g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-F5C8AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy umbonate plate brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 100-250). The incomplete central domed boss is circular in plan and decorated with 14 inward facing triangular cells in sunburst pattern in two concentric circles, one cell of which has been worn through. The cells would once have held enamel which no longer survives. In the centre is a recessed circular cell. There are the remains of a grooved channel around one section of the edge. On this same outer edge is the remains of a pierced lug. The reverse of the brooch is concave and retains the remains of …
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
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Record ID: SF-F5C0B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period AD 326 (Reece Period 16). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting Securitas standing left holding branch pointing down in the left hand and raising pallium with the right hand. Reverse legend reads: SECVRITAS [RE]I PVBLICE. Obverse depicts the diademed, mantled bust of Helena right, with necklace. Obverse legend reads: FL HELENA AVGVTSA. Mint of Trier. Mint mark: -//STR cresent with dot above. As RIC Vol VII, page 209, no. 481.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F58D6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left holding vertical sceptre in right hand. Probably mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-F56B17
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of The Eastern Group (Mackreth 2011, 78-80) dating to the Roman period (c. AD 80-120). The brooch consists of the head complete with wings and coiled spring in place with the spring chord running through the loop on the top of the head. The wings are decorated with a rope-like design with two lines either side of the bow running at an angle mirroring the slope of the bow and two lines running vertically around the wing tips. The loop on top of the head accommodating the spring chord extends down the head and alo…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F53C1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain late-1st to 2nd century AD type, probably dating to the period c.AD 98-161. Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female(?) figure left. Probably mint of Rome
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd July 2018
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