Record ID: IOW-890FA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and worn Medieval silver penny, possibly of Richard III (1483-1485), minted a York under Archbishop Thomas Rotherham (North 1991: 98, ref: 1686). Obverse: [ ]; Crowned bust facing, T and vertical key by neck. Reverse: [CIVI/T]AS/[EBO/RACI]; Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant, quatrefoil at centre of cross. Diameter: 15.2mm. Weight: 0.75g. DA=12:1-2. The coin has been pierced close to the centre with an irregular hole. It has been pierced from the reverse. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spin…
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-887C1E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy 'S'-shaped 'snake belt' fastener (c. 1550-c.1625). The fastener is decorated on both faces with animal head terminals and with moulded scale-like decoration. At the centre there is a four-knopped moulded collar. The object has a coarse drab greenish grey surface. S-shaped 'snake belt' fasteners were probably associated with sword belts in the 17th and 18th centuries and parallels can be seen in Read's (2008) Hooked-clasps & Eyes: p. 230. However, this example is similar to no. 822 which is dated, perhaps, to c. mid-16th-c. early 17th century. The …
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-884EAC
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment probably from the blade end of a polished stone axehead of Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2350 BC). The fragment appears to be the corner of the blade end of the axehead, with a diagonal break at the top end of the fragment. A further horizontal break is evident at the base of the fragment. A section of the tapered cutting edge is evident with ground and polished sides. The axehead is made of a fine grained igneous rock, possibly dolerite, and is rough with quartz inclusions. The fragment is 55.6mm in length, 34.1mm in width, and has a thickness of 22.6mm. The weight is 61.2 …
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-880D44
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and misshapen Medieval copper-alloy spur buckle with an integral plate (c. 1250-c. 1400). The frame is oval in plan and the frame and plate are convex at the front and flat at the rear. At each side of the pin hole there is a small pointed knop. A copper-alloy wire pin is incomplete and misshapen. The plate tapers in width from the frame towards the rectangular terminal which has a projecting hook. There are the remains of two copper-alloy rivets, one close to the pin hole and one through the terminal. The front and rear are plain. This buckle is reddish green with…
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-87E7A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver one real piece, possibly of Philip II (AD 1566-1598) - Philip IV (AD 1621-1665) of Spain. Possibly minted at Madrid. The coin has been clipped and has an irregular shape. Obverse: Crowned arms. Reverse: Castles and lions in angles of cross. Dimension: Length: 17.75mm. Width: 18.20mm. Thickness: 1.20mm. Weight: 2.32g.
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2019
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Record ID: IOW-87954C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and worn Medieval silver cut farthing of William I of Scotland (1165-1214). Short Cross and Stars coinage, c. 1195-c. 1230. Obverse: [ ]; Unclear bust. Reverse: [ ]; Voided short cross with stars in angles. Length: 8.2mm; width: 7.8mm. Weight: 0.23g.
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-86CF81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to AD 119-121 (Reece Period 6). MONETA AVGVSTI S C reverse type, depicting Moneta draped and standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Rome Mint. RIC II, page 415, no. 586a. Cf BMC IV, pl. 78, no. 14 reverse to type. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Dimension: Diameter: 31.95mm. Thickness: 3.65mm. Weight: 22.7g
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-86BB37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 321-324 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS (or derivative) reverse type depicting a Globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above three stars. Mint of London. Cf. RIC VII, p. 111, no. 221 passim. Measurements: Diameter: 17.36 mm,Thickness: 1.48 mm and Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7E1659
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period c. AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint. Obverse: [ ]; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]; Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Diameter: 17.0mm. Weight: 2.00g. DA=12:5.
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Saturday 18th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-77B4EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period c.AD 320-321 (Reece period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting a Standard inscribed VOT/XX, captive seated either side. Mint of London. As RIC VII, p. 109, no. 190. The coin has a black patina and has been silver washed, traces remain on the reverse at the base of the Standard between captives and around the Mint mark. Measurements :- Diameter 18.1mm, thickness 1.8mm, and weight 2.8g. Die Axis 6 o'clock.
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7718B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). [PAX PV]-BLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Trier. Cf. RIC VIII, p. 143, no. 55 passim. Coin measures :- 14.1mm in diameter, 1.4 in thickness, and 1.4g in weight.
Created on: Sunday 12th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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