Record ID: IOW-6DA9F4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1500-c. 1700). A knop at one end is missing. This mount is flat and vaguely resembles a double-headed bird with outstretched wings. The reverse has three integral tapering spikes, one at the centre and one at each end. These are circular in cross-section. The mount is reddish brown with flecks of a green patina. Length: 43.4mm; width: 23.7mm; thickness: 1.6mm; thickness including spikes: 6.9mm. Weight: 7.37g.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6D6A64
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen post-Medieval lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and T S on the other side. This token is bluish grey with patches of a buff patina. Diameter: 19.8mm. Weight: 4.75g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those wh…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6D3AD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 140-143 (Reece period 7). AEQVITAS AVG reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and sceptre. Mint of Rome. Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III; Laureate head right. Reverse: AEQVI-TAS AVG; Aequitas standing left holding scales and sceptre. Diameter: 18.4mm. Weight: 2.75g. DA=12:6. As RIC III, p. 33, no. 61c.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6D1CC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD180-192) as Caesar under Marcus Aurelius, dating to the period AD 179 (Reece period 8). IMP II/III COS II P P, S C reverse type depicting Minerva standing left dropping incense on an altar, resting left hand on shield, spear against left arm. Mint of Rome. Obverse: [...]; Laureate head right. Reverse: [IMP II/III COS II P P]; S C, Minerva standing left dropping incense on an altar, resting left hand on shield, spear against left arm. Diameter: 28.6mm. Weight: 19.13g. DA=12:6. As RIC III, p. 342, nos. 1599, 1607.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6CFA12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and corroded Roman copper-alloy dupondius or as of unclear probably Antonine ruler, dating to the period c. AD 138-192. Unclear reverse type. Obverse: [...]; Unclear bust right. Reverse type is illegible. Diameter: 25.6mm. Weight: 9.18g. DA=12:6 (possibly). It is possible that the ruler could be Antoninus Pius or even Faustina I.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6C5E0F
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Terminal section of a late medieval cast copper alloy spur c.1350-1450. The arm is a flattened D shape in cross-section with a moulded collar adjacent to a figure of eight formed by two fixing apertures. Length 29.6.0mm; Width 19.3 mm; Thickness 2.6mm; Weight 5.4g. Identical to published record FAKL-239AD7.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FAKL-6995C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy Roman brooch of 'Trumpet' type, 1st - 2nd century date, poor condition, the foot is missing and there is much loss of its original surface, the scrolled moulding on the upper part of the bow being almost lost. The bow is decorated with a central, transverse moulding flanked by two deep grooves and two smaller mouldings. The decorative details of the lower foot are lost. On the end of the bow is a disc-like projection bearing a deep, annular groove which contains traces of what may have been enamel. The underside of the 'trumpet' is hollow to a depth of 10mm. On eithe…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th September 2018
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Record ID: FAKL-694837
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (348-364) (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO, reverse depicting a soldier spearing a horseman, AD 348-353. Condition poor with much loss of the edge and obverse surface. Diameter 17.4mm, Mass 2.35g.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th September 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-694801
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Roman nummus of Magnentius or Decentius (AD 350-3) dating to the period AD 351-3 (Reece period 17), VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X, no apparent column or rho. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
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Record ID: SOM-69418A
Object type: TAP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post Medieval copper-alloy spout from a tap. The spout has a curved octagonal shape which measures 18.8 mm in diameter. It is attached to an integral, slightly thinner, straight cylindrical terminal that measures 14.4 mm in diameter. A prominent octagonal stop-ridge separates the two around the upper half of the diameter. The ridge starts with a less prominent part on the side of the curved spout before stepping up to a wider ridge of 5.5 mm in thickness. The fragment is 59.7 mm long, 21.7 mm wide and weighs 57.18 grams. The spout is part of a barrel or cistern tap…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: GLO-693176
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Radiate of Victorinus dated to AD 269-271 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right [IMP C VICTORINV]S PF AVG Reverse: Sol walking left, holding whip, right hand raised, star in left field [INVICTVS],
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-691084
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
incomplete Roman copper alloy developed crossbow brooch of Mackreth's (2011) Type CR 3 dating to the period c. AD 320 - 400. A large onion-shaped collared knob sits at the centre of the head, just above the central pin slot. One wing is missing. The remaining wing is cylindrical with a moulded flange projecting from the front edge and terminates in a collared onion-shaped knop. Just below the collar there are traces of solder or inlaid silver wire. The wing contains the corroded remaisn of the iron axis bar. The faceted bow arches steeply back from the head. It bends at a right-angle …
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Record ID: HAMP-690E41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of Constantius II or Constans dating to the period AD 347-8 (Reece period 17), VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories, holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
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Record ID: GLO-6901ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A complete post-Medieval silver 2-stuiver piece of Zeeland of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, minted between betweem1617-1667. Obverse: ZEE/LAN/DIA/1[6][..] small castle above Reverse: Lion rampant facing left, holding a bundle of seven arrows in left paw, 2 S at side.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68F1A6
Object type: GRENADE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
40 Lead alloy (or highly leaded copper alloy) fragments of at least 5 no. 36 style Mills Grenades three at least of which date to 1940 and are probably related to WWII activity although a later use cannot be ruled out. The collection is made up of 5 filler caps which are circular in shape with the outer edge having the screw thread and one side having a type of metal disk with a screw-threaded hole in the middle to attach it to a rifle. They also have writing referring to the type of grenade it is, although all the pieces are different in this regard, it was not uncommon for mills gre…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 15th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-68DC5E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy asymmetrical mount with two integral lugs, dating to 17th century AD. The mount is a flattened C shape in section, slightly convex and in profile consists of a main, central, section which is sub triangular, with a rounded section above this, topped by an acorn shape knop. At the base there is a further acorn shape knop below a small collar. The surfaces are undecorated but the edges are slightly bevelled. It is 34.16mm in length, 11.15mm in width and weighs 3.59g. See Read Metal Artefacts of Antiquity (2001) p 28 and p35 no 292 for an ident…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: HESH-68D418
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy bi-convex cast button of probable post medieval date (AD 1550 - 1700). The button is oval in shape and cross section. The upper surface is decorated with a series of cast raised bosses encircled by annulet raised rings. These are arranged in a decorative pattern consisting of a central boss which is encircled by a series of six evenly spaced bosses. The reverse / underside is not decorated A clear casting seam is present and from the lower edge the remains of a length of iron wire is present. In form the button is very similar to the late 'Tudor' composite silver pin…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-68CAA6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by the Portreiff for the borough of Chard, Somerset, and dating to AD 1669. Williamson (1891), Somerset no. 82. The token has been pierced and one side is now folded. Pierced with a circular hole form the obverse, near the edge at 6 o'clock on the obverse and 3 o'clock on the reverse.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 15th September 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-68C192
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-61), GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard, dating to the period AD 335-41 (Reece period 17). Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
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Record ID: GLO-68B364
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver half groat of Elizabeth I Dated to 1560-1561 Obverse: no detail remains [E D G ROSA SINE SPINA] Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross [CI]VITAS LONDON
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.