Record ID: CAM-90367D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and heavily clipped silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), dated 1571 (North 1998). Ref: North 1991: 135. The coin in clipped to a small size but the inner circle (measureable on the reverse) is 14.5mm suggesting the coin is a threepence, as does the date of 1571. Obverse and obverse legend are completely worn and illegible but would have shown a crowned bust left, rose behind - [ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA]. Reverse is worn but shows an unclear royal shield, [15]71 above. Reverse legend is mostly illegible but reads [P]OSV[I/ DEV. AD/IVTORE/M.MEV]. …
Created on: Friday 19th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-8B0567
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy strap distributor, bent to one side at one end (c. 10th-11th century). It is formed of two opposing strap loops, broadly triangular, with external recessed strap bars, which are connected by a central moulded animal head. The animal is viewed en face and is cat like, with small, slightly pointed ears, and two converging curved ridges which form both the eyebrows and nose; they do not meet. In profile the animal head can be seen to have gaping jaws. Emerging from the jaws, mirrored behind each ear, is an outcurving tendril. These have bevelled sides. On the …
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-8AAA47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Theodora (AD 337-341), dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting Pietas standing carrying infant. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-8A8C98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman radiate of Volusian (AD 251-253), dating to the period AD 251-253 (Reece period 12). AEQVITAS AVGG reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 375.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8A7309
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Specialist Treasure Report for H.M. Coroner: 2016-T970: Silver finger ring of Roman date from Diddlebury, Shropshire HM Coroner: Mr. John Ellery District: Shropshire Date: Roman 3rd - 4th Century AD Findspot: Diddlebury Area Date of discovery: March 2015 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Description: A robust polygonal silver finger-ring with a rectangular cross section. The ring is formed of eight regular even sides / panels forming distinct facets on the external edge. The inner hoop of the ring is broadly circular. There i…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Diddlebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-8A61E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
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). FORTVNA RED reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Siscia. As Cunetio no. 1857.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-8A4A29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I or II, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting Sacrificial implements. cf. Normanby no. 1967.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-8A2FDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 268-270 (reece period 13). PAX A[VGVSTI] reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cf. Normanby no. 918.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-8A21F3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2018 T913. Description: A near-complete cast silver gilt dress fastener of early post-medieval (Tudor) date. The fastener is of small size, featuring a central raised boss in the form of a 'Tudor rose', with a trapezoidal loop above the rose for fastening to an item of dress. Below the rose, extending from the reverse of the object, is an incomplete silver hook which has been soldered on to the back plate of the fastener. The very tip of the hook is broken and missing. The hook has not been gilded, while gilding survives over the rest of the object. For comparison see Rea…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-under-Wychwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-8A146A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy of a coin of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-89F97A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). SECVRITAS REI P reverse type depicting Securitas standing facing, legs crossed, head turned right, holding sceptre and leaning on column. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-89BD01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 322 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting a Globe on an altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, three stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 194, no. 342.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-899AAA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete but squashed silver finger ring dating to the 12th century AD. The ring would have originally been a circular hoop made of a sub-rectangular strip of silver metal with a rectangular cross section, although it has been squashed into a sub-rectangular strip. The width of the hoop is not regular. At its widest point, which was possibly the ring’s flat bezel, it is c.0.9mm wide. It then narrows from this to a minimum width of c.0.4mm. The ring is squashed so that the points of maximum and minimum width are placed close to the centre of the flattened st…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leafield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FAKL-898CDB
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy figurine of a fish of probable Roman date. The fish is carefully executed with clearly marked features: the eyes are large, represented by a 3.2mm diameter x 1.4mm deep hole in which there is a smaller central cavity. Around the eyes are annular recesses which appear to the been divided by radial ribs. It is possible that the eyes were decorated with enamel inlay. Behind the eye are curved double grooves defining a rib marking the gill cover. Further lines in front of the eyes sweep around to converge on the top of the head. The mouth is respresented by a transverse …
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Perton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-896D8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Julia Flavia (AD 79-89) dating to the period AD 80-81 (Reece period 4). VENVS-[A]VG (retrograde) reverse type depicting Venus, naked to waist, standing right, resting left elbow on column and holding helmet in right hand. Mint of Rome. As RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 322, no. 387.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-8945D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue (1561-82); North 1998. Ref: North 1991:135.. Obverse unclear showing crowned bust left. Obverse legend reads ELIZABE[TH] D'G.ANG.' FR' ET: HI' [RE]GI[N]A. Obverse initial mark is probably a castle, AD 1569-1571. Reverse shows a long cross fourchee over royal shield. Reverse legend reads POSVI/DEV[:AD/IVT]ORE/[EM:]MEV[M]. Reverse initial mark is also probably a castle, AD 1569-1571. Die axis is 7 or 8 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-893386
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting a She-wolf suckling twins, two stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 215, no. 529.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FAKL-891A98
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
Modern, cast copper alloy pipe tamper in the form of a human leg. A shoe is suggested on the foot, this is marked by a defined heel and terminates at ankle level. A further transition is marked around the calf which could mark the top of a stocking. The knee is bent at 90 degrees and the leg terminates at mid thigh, the terminaltion being marked with with a pattern of crossing, incised lines. Length 45.0mm, Width 33.2mm, Diameter (of termination) 9.5mm, Mass 17.26g.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-88ED7B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
Roman, copper alloy brooch of 'Polden Hill' type, first century AD. Traces of silvering on surfaces, bow truncated but bore two longitudianal grooves. The underside of the wings is hollow to accomodate a coiled spring secured by an axial pin held in perforated plates at the ends of the wings. Each of the wings bears two transverse mouldings flanked by narrow grooves and a deeper, wide groove. The mouldings bear incised, transverse lines. Length 16.0mm, Width 23.8mm, Height 8.0mm, Mass 3.79g.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-88BF93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Published
Roman, copper alloy brooch of 'Polden Hill' type, first century AD. Plain, tapering bow with a pronounced 'hump' at the head, The wings are undecorated with a hollowed underside to accomodate a coiled spring which is secured by an iron axial pin held in perforated plates at the ends of the wings. The catch plate is missing, much loss of the original surface. Length 71.5mm, Width 27.0mm, Height 22.2mm, Mass 27.55g.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.