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Record ID: CAM-72F620
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A long cross penny of Edward II c. 1312- 1314 AD, Class 11b3 [Ed.11b] Most of the pennies of Edward 11, are very similar to Edward 1st. stylelistically the two reignes are also similar, with virtually identical reverses and minor differences on the obverse. The obverse legend reads EDWAR(R) ANGL DNS HYB, which is different from most of Edward 1’s pennies except for some of the later classes. The Crown on Edward II pennies is bifolate, having two prongs on each end, while most Edward Ist issues have a crown with three prongs – except for class 10, which also has a b…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CAM-5EB9B2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy slide key handle for a tumbler lock, c. early 2nd century AD. Length 42 .65 mm. Topped by a suspension loop with transverse mouldings just below the loop. The grip is rectangular in section, tapering slightly outwards towards the base. The lower portion with the iron teeth of the key are missing.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
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Record ID: CAM-5DC393
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A pottery scatter of Iron age - Roman pottery . c. 400 / 300 to 100 BC, to 2nd – mid 4th century AD . 2. pieces - Shell – Gritted ware, Rim Sherd, Domestic Round bottomed bowl c .400 – 100 BC. 1. piece Shell – Gritted ware, Shallow flat bottomed Dish (Dog dish) C 130 AD–220 AD. 1. Piece Black Fine Ware (Tera Nigra) c ,1st century, or 19 th century Royal Worcester . 2. Pieces Fine Colour Coated Grey Ware, (Neane Valley) c. 2nd – 3rd . 4. Sherds - Sandy Mica dusted Ware, Horningsea – Oxf…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CAM-5BFA14
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead vesica (elliptical) seal matrix dating from late 12th to late 14th century. Elliptical in shape with a suspension loop on the reverse. The seal matrix bears a Fleur de Lys design with a private name: SIGILLUM - ROGURI (seal of Roger).
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-07CDA3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Rosette (Thistle) brooch dating c. 20- 60 AD. Length 24.35 mm. The spring housing and the lower portion of the foot are missing. The arched portion of the bow that remains is doubly grooved, as is the footplate. This example is of the type without a repousse plate applied to the lozenge shaped plate. Instead the plate is moulded with a semi-circle of raised rectangular cells just below the standard downward rays from the base of the bow, and the edges of the lozenge plate are doubly grooved. There are traces of blue enamel in the raised rectangular cel…
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Record ID: CAM-03F142
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late 5th to 6th century early Anglo-Saxon saucer brooch with an angular rim. A central ring-and-dot motif is enclosed by six running spirals with tendrils forming pointed lobes. There is a single raised narrow border with a repeated punched dot decoration at the perimeter. The reverse has a single perforated hinge with the remains of an iron pin with the catch plate intact. Possible mineralised textile remains on both upper and lower surfaces. Diameter 37.58mm, weight 17.50g, thickness 1.29 mm.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 18th December 2014
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Record ID: CAM-F52546
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Northern bronze Unit Cunobelin, early 1st Century A.D, c 10 – 40 AD.
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Record ID: CAM-F33078
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman Colchester derivative brooch of double lug type. The spring is secured by passing the external chord and the axial bar through a lug with two perforations behind the head. The side wings are semi cylindrical. The forward hook of type 90 can still be seen in the crest which runs on a flat ridge down the head towards the bow, flanked by cavetto mouldings, and maybe decorated in various ways. Date range 50- 70 AD. A small two-piece brooch 16.16mm, the bow is plain, with cavetto mouldings charactistic of the type there is a lug behind the head having two perforations where the …
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CAM-F05743
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester brooch (Type 90). Date range: Tiberius - Nero. A large one-piece brooch with simple curved bow with flat side wings, and a forward hook to secure the external chord. The spring, pin and catch-plate are missing. The bow is semi-circular in section, becoming slightly more rectangular in shape towards the head. The bow tapers slightly towards the foot and is bent at approximately forty five degrees. The brooch has probably been bent in antiquity. The short side wings are 11.88mm in width. The wings are slightly pointed and angular in shape an…
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Record ID: CAM-DCF707
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the upper corner of the head plate of a large square headed brooch. The fragment is cast copper alloy with chip carved decoration. C. AD 550 - 650. Possibly Linton Heath: B5 type or Barrington B8 (Leeds).
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: CAM-CA55B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat enamelled Disk brooch, - late 1 century AD - late 2nd century AD. A Brooch with a six armed curved star, pattern with small circular discs on the points, The small centre disc and the six outer small discs have been silvered -tinned, and with Orange enamel within the star. The field between the inner star design and the outer edge, shows signs of Blue enamel was in place.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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Record ID: CAM-C90C46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A groat of Henry VIII , second coinage , c 1509 - 26 AD . Tower mint London ,Crowned portrait of Henry VIII to right Henry VIII 1509- 1547 His own young portrait A large renaissance – style bust,crown . Lombardic / Lombardic lettering , salitires in cross - ends. Obverse – HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z FRA Henry VIII by the Grace of God King of England and France . Reverse - POSUI DEU ADIVITOR MEU I have made God my helper .
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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Record ID: CAM-B566A6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The Franco - allegorical Jetons German Nuremberg Jeton , Hans Krauwinkle of the late 16th century C 1588 - 1599 AD. These series of jetons are of the Pietate et Iustitia (Charles IX type) Many of these designs have been adapted from those of official French jeton struck by Charles IX (1560 - 74). Hans Krauwinkle maintained close commercial links with France and it may well be that the present series of jetons was designed specifically for marketing through his commercial outlet. A number of these issues are fairly commonly encountered, but it d…
Created on: Monday 29th November 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Record ID: CAM-4B7281
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy (forgery) of a late Iron Age coin of Iceni. c. late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD. The obverse shows 2 opposed crescents and 2 pellets in a hexagon, crossed by 5 alternating pellets / plain lines. The reverse shows a horse to the right above a pellet ring. There is an 'S' below the head, below ligated AEDI, below tail 2 pellets, above tail pellet is a triangle.
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Record ID: CAM-364865
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of an Edward I Penny, c. AD 1307 - 1327. The obverse shows the remaining lower portion of a forward-facing bust with the inscription - - - - - - - ANGL DNS HYB. The reverse shows a long cross and three pellets in each corner with the inscription: - - - TOR (possibly CIVITAS CANTOR). Mint: Canterbury? TOR
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: CAM-31EE15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, third issue, c. AD 1583 - 1603. The obverse shows a large bust of the Queen to the left, with hair swept back and a rose behind the bust. The obverse inscription reads: ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI - REGINA (Elizabeth by the grace of god of England France and England). The reverse shows a long cross over the royal shield. 1561 above shield. The reverse inscription reads: POSVIDEU ADIVTOREM MEV (I have made God my helper). Mint mark Pheon c. 1561 - 65.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: CAM-CE5474
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Elizabeth 1st three pence, c 1580 – 1582 AD. Fourth issue. Obverse - Crowned bust of Queen, rose behind head; Reverse - Long Cross over Royal shield, dated c 1580 AD over top of shield There is an additional unusual feature to both the obverse, and reverse of the coin On the Obverse there is an additional Cross on top of the crown that breaks through the pelleted border. And on the Reverse there is Floral Foliage between the shield and the pelleted border
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Record ID: CAM-CCB978
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A German Nuremberg ship Penny Jetton, anonymous issues : c 1490 - 1550 AD. These where derived from the French proto types issued during the period circa 1461 to 1497 and the design was in use during 1488, as documented in a Paris mint record of that year. During their initial phase of expansion into the West European market for jetons, the Nuremberg jetton - masters devised the Ship penny '(Along with other designs already considered) to felicitate penetration of the French market.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2004
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
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Record ID: CAM-CB3936
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A regular issue of a Elizabeth 1st Sixpence, c 1570 –1572 AD. Second issue mintmark Castle. Bust of Queen to left, Rose behind Bust, and date above shield Obverse – EDG ROSA SINE SPINA, Elizabeth by the grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland Reverse - POSUI DEU ADIVTOREM MEU, I have made God my Helper.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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Record ID: CAM-8E3153
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Charles II farthing , c 1660 1672 AD . Obverse – Head left : Carolvs Carolo Reverse – Britannia seated , with shield , facing left , holding spray and spear , BRITANNIA ; Date in exergue below 1672
Created on: Monday 15th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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