Record ID: DOR-5B53D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of uncertain emperor and reverse type, probably dating to AD 364 - 402 (Reece periods 19 to 21). G Date: Roman Diameter: 13.90 mm Weight: 0.60 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5B4BE9
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Fob or 'Dangler' of late Iron Age to early Roman date (50 BC - AD 100). The fob is an openwork trefoil in plan with a circular section. One of the circular lobes is missing in the majority, due to an old abraded break. The object has an integral central, circular-sectioned boss extending from the centre of the front of the object. The boss is stepped with four steppes or grooves. Where each of the trefoil elements join there is a short grooves with the exception of the broken lobe which has a small projecting spur between it and the next lobe. The back of th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: SF-5B4662
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester Derivative Double lug Type, dating to AD 43-100. It consists of the head and a short part of the upper bow of the brooch. The head has two semi-circular cross-sectioned wings which house the spring mechanism still in place; unfortunately, the pin is missing. The upper part of the bow (7.86 mm long) still surviving has a semi-circular cross-section and it is very worn. Length: 13.59 mm Width: 25.21 mm Thickness of the bow: 4.67 mm Weight: 5.66 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5B3BF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS (two soldiers and two standards) reverse type. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.97 mm Weight: 1.29 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-5B2345
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 8 Photo b- Musket Ball One lead alloy musket shot / ball of post medieval 1600-1800 date. The shot is sub-spherical in shape with a relatively even surface. The shot has a casting seam and spurs from the mould removed. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. Similar shot have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (198…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5B1A82
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval strap-end possibly AD 750-1100 with zoomorphic decoration. The object is probably one half of a two-part piece, the other plate that was once attached by the pins, one of which is still present in part, having been lost in the soil. The strap-end is lanceolate and divided into three sections, each of which has a distinct enclosed decoration. the tip appears to be a compressed zoomorphic head, and is pierced through slightly to the left of centre. the middle section resembles a top-down view of a crawling insect or beetle, though this is possibly due to corro…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradwall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-5B0E70
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy Antwerp coin weight dating AD 1576. The weight is sub-square and features a shield, possible depicting the arms of Portugal, the reverse has the upright hand of Antwerp with K & I either side. The maker K I is unknown. Obverse: A shield, possible depicting the arms of Portugal. Reverse: Upright hand, between K and I, six pointed star below. Dimensions: length: 13.67mm; width: 12.50mm; weight: 1.45g. A similar coin weights on the database by maker K I is LON-278AD4. References: Withers, P. & Withers, B. 2011. Identifying Coin-Weights Fou…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5B0E6B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Sword belt Strap Fitting of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The object is the partial hooked plate. The plate is sub triangular in plan, with a transverse break across the middle of the plate, resulting in the loss of the hooked component. The opposing end has a rounded, perforated terminal to secure the object to a strap with a rivet. The plate is ornately shaped with lobed edges and is decorated with scrolls. A rectangular panel has the letters IHS in raised mouldings, for Iesus Hominum Salvator while below this is a triangular device possibly compri…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: LON-5AF0DC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'Venus penny' Jetton dating from AD 1490-1550. Mitchiner (1988:269 no. 835-837) Mitchiner (1988:265) writes "The 'Venus pennies' were a popular series of jettons, or reckoning counters, that were made for the merchants of Antwerp during a period when this city was the flourishing principal commercial centre of the land, and were circulated amongst the merchant classes during the first half of the sixteenth century. Obverse description: Austro-Burgundian shield in five parts: Three Lis (Burgundy modern), 3 horizontal lines, fesse (Austria), 3 oblique lines (B…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5AEE9C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Terret Ring of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is a strap-mounted terret, Lewis' type 19 'dropped-bar' form. At the top of the object is a bend circular integral hoop, which is sub-ovate in section. The hoop would have acted as a rein guide. Extending from the base of hoop is an integrally cast sub-rectangular loop that is oval in section. It is positioned on the same plane as the hoop. They are generally associated with the early Roman period The metal is brown and green in colour with areas of pitting and corrosion. Height: 50.00mm, Width: 38.30mm…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: LON-5AE345
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate of an uncertain Emperor dating to the period AD 275-285 Reece period 14. The reverse type depicts a standing figure. Dimensions: diameter: 11.44mm; weight: 0.98g
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: HESH-5AE21A
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 1 Photo a - Musket Ball One lead alloy musket shot / ball of post medieval 1600-1800 date. The shot is sub-spherical in shape with a relatively even surface. The shot has a casting seam and spurs from the mould removed. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. Similar shot have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (19…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-5ADC15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver Medieval Billon denier of the Crusader States dating from AD 1301-1316. Obverse: Castle Tournois Obverse legend: [] Reverse: Short cross Reverse legend: [] Dimensions: diameter: 18.92mm; weight: 0.77g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: BUC-5AD6C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 337-361). The obverse has a radiate crowned and cuirassed bust facing left. The legend reads CO[NSTAN]T[INVS] IVNN[C]. The reverse has a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX with three stars above and in exergue is PLON. Reverse legend [BEA]TA TRA[NQVILIAS]. RIC VII p112 No236
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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Record ID: LON-5AD612
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dating from AD1648-1674. Williamson (1889:566 636). Obverse: AT . YE . GENERAL . MVNKES = W . K . M Reverse: HEAD . IN . CHVRCH . LANE = Full faced bust of a monk Demensions: diameter: 16.01mm; weight: 0.65g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol I. Elliot Stock: London. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: LON-5AC7B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Henry V, Class C dating AD 1413-1422. Mint of York. The obverse has been double struck. North 1400. Obverse: Crowned bust of the king facing, broken annulet to right of crown. Obverse legend: HENRI[] Reverse: Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Quatrefoil in centre. Reverse legend: CI[VI/TAS]/EBO/RACI Dimensions: diameter: 16.63mm; weight: 0.64g. References: North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: SF-5ABE3B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester Derivative Hinged Type, dating to AD 43-120. It has two sub-cylindrical wings, which are slightly open along the longitudinal median line on the back face; they house a copper-alloy bar and there is a slot on the back for the missing pin. The bow is slightly arched and tapers towards the break. The front face of the bow has a longitudinal median ridge, which stops at 9.93 mm from the break; in this latter part there is a series of worn transversal ribs. The ridge on the front gives the bow a sub-triangular cross-section with th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5ABABF
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 1 Photo a - Carbine Ball One lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). From a small musket or more likely carbine - the shot is sub spherical in shape with an even surface. The ball exhibits casting seams and trimmed casting sprues. The colour of the ball varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in C…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-5A7233
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus dating to the period c. AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint. The coin is worn and illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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Record ID: SF-5A50AE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic unidentified object of probable late Iron Age or early Roman date, c. 100 BC-AD 100. The object takes the form of a boar's head, being hollow and thus effectively socketed. Demonstrating a broadly circular section, it consists a straight shaft or neck that extends upwards before transitioning into the head of the animal, which is presented open-mouthed with large projecting elongated ears, raised circular eyes with a central recess and a tapering lipped snout. On the back of the boar's head extending from the mid-point of the neck are a serie…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bardwell', grid reference and parish protected.