Record ID: HESH-06C7A0
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A distorted cast copper alloy forked spacer from a composite strap-end of medieval date (1300-1450 AD). The spacer has a circular frame, with a lozengiform collared projection, probably intended as an acorn knop, from the opposing end two triangular shaped prongs of a forked spacer project. Apart from the acorn knop it is undecorated and finished with deep file scratches. The knop is thicker than the rest of the flat frame. The forked spacer is a mid grey-green colour with an even but abraded patina which covers all surfaces. A series of diagonal filed marks are present on both faces …
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021
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Record ID: NMS-06B714
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. It is a disc, 27.0mm in diameter and 1.6mm thick, with openwork voids arranged in two concentric sub-circular rings, and four extant bosses on one face. There are three complete voids in the outer ring and a fourth which has been truncated by a worn break. The inner ring contains four smaller complete voids. These are approximately evenly spaced so that each quarter contains one small and one large void. None of the voids are precisely the same size or shape as each other. The inner ones are each a variation of oval, while…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: HESH-05E163
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary (AD 1553-54) struck at the tower mint, London North 1960
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-05DECA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval white metal two piece trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle dating to c. AD 1660 - 1720. The buckle is a two piece trapezoidal buckle with moulded surface decoration, only the drilled frame survives as the separate spindle and chape are missing. The frame has straight sides and is slightly convex in side profile. The upper surface is decorated with a single line grooved border running adjacent to the outer edge and inner edge of the frame. A moulded bifid protrusion on each outside edge contains two adjacent incised rings with central dots. A further ring an…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th July 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-05D914
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval hammered silver halfpenny of Henry VI, of the leaf - pellet issue. Minted in London. Dates to between c1445 and c1454 AD. Reverse die Withers type D (pellet under CIVI and LOn on inner circle). Ref; Withers & Withers 2009, pg 41. The diameter is 13mm, and the weight 0.31g. Obverse inscription [hEn]RIC REX A[nGLI] Reverse inscription [C]IVI/TAS/LOn/[DOn/] The coin is damaged and incomplete.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-05B592
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn post-medieval silver sixpence from the reign of William III (AD1689-1702) dating c. AD 1694-1702. The coin has been rubbed smooth and bent into an S-shape, indicating it has been used as a love token. The coin is illegible. Measurements: It is 20.8mm in diameter, 0.86mm thick and weighs 2.08g. Other examples on the database include SWYOR-8A8437; PUBLIC-2739CE and LANCUM-E0DD52.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th July 2021
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Record ID: NMS-058486
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper-alloy buckle frame and plate. The frame is D-shaped internally, with a narrowed and offset bar and an expanded, sub-triangular outside edge. A very slightly recessed band runs longitudinally (in line with the missing pin) along the centre of the outside edge on the front face. This is flat for most of its length but becomes rounded and convex at the external edge. There are two small knops, one on each of the shoulders of the external outside edge (about halfway between the centre and the top and bottom edges). The plate is folded around the bar and has a rectang…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-057A96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-Medieval silver half groat of the Commonwealth, dating from AD 1649 - 1660. North (1991) Volume 2, no: 2728. Obverse: shield of St George within a wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch. Reverse: Conjoined shields of St George and Ireland with mark of value II above.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: LIN-04F356
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead cloth or bag seal, dated to 1650. This object is an inner disc from a four-part alnage seal. On one side it carries the inscription: {?H]AL[?E], AXK(or AMK), 1650. The lettering may relate to Alnager. 16.17 mm in length 13.65 mm wide, 1.46 thick and weighing 1.76g.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-04E072
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped, silver three pence of Elizabeth I dated to 1568. Mint mark Coronet. Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms, 1568 above all divided by a long cross POSUI DEU ADIVTOREM MEU As North, Vol 2: 1998.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: GLO-04DD0B
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hoard The following is a hoard of eight medieval coins consisting of one groat, one Scottish groat, two half groats, three pennies and one continental gold noble all found within close proximity to each other. 1) Silver penny of Edward I Class 3a Date 1280-1281 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward Obverse inscription: EDW R’ A[NGL DNS HY]B’ Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON Diameter 18mm, weight 0.78g 2) Silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377) Dated to 1344-1351 Third (florin) coinage class 2. Obverse: crown…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-04A64E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus possibly of Gratian (AD 367-383) dating to AD 367 - 75, Reece period 19. GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard. Mint unknown.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: BUC-0477BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus possibly from the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to AD 335-41, Reece period 17. Possibly GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: BUC-0464EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus possibly from the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to AD 335-41, Reece period 17. Possibly GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn, small, and the edges are missing.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-04562B
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy guard from a small-sword or dress sword of late post medieval date c. AD 1650 - 1800. Approximately half the guard survives; it is an irregular oval shape and slightly convex in side profile. On the internal edge are the remains of a rectangular slot through which the tang of the blade passed. It is across this slot that the hilt guard is broken. The size of the tang cannot be assessed due to the damage. The upper and reverse faces of the plate are decorated with a similar design comprising a seated figure in classical dress, although the reverse …
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: BUC-0448A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to AD 335-41, Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn and oval shaped.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: NMS-0447A3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Squashed copper-alloy end cap from the handle of a post-medieval knife. It is formed of a single sheet of metal, cut and hammered into a pointed-oval cross-sectioned tube, closed at one end and open at the other, with two longitudinal seams running opposite each other along the pointed arrises. The object is now quite distorted and although the closed end retains its pointed oval shape quite well (it is slightly concave) the two convex faces at the sides no longer meet at the seams. Each of the side faces is perforated with a single rivet hole, in the centre, near the open end. …
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: BUC-043F9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to AD 335-41, Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn and irregular shaped.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: BUC-042B16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to AD 335-41, Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: BERK-042AF0
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ?bullion weight. The weight is square in shape with straight sides. The front has a fleur-de-lis design diagonally pointed toward one corner. This is surrounded by a single continuous line. The weight is likely a foreign merchants bullion weight as shown in Biggs (1995: pg.15). Length: 13.3 mm Width: 12.1 mm Thickness: 3 mm Weight: 2.99 g
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
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