Record ID: DOR-CE041D
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Acheulian greensand chert handaxe of 'ovate' type. The axe is well thinned and both faces exhibit large, shallow flake scars all over with only minor secondary edge working. The slightly irregular cutting edge extends around the entire axe, including the slightly squared butt, and the piece exhibits a marked S-twist. The chert is mid orange-brown and fine grained, largely reflecting the original colour (seen in areas of minor edge damage); the patina on one face is matt, the other slightly semi-gloss. Flake scar ridges are slightly abraded but there is no evidence for prolonged …
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CDE218
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An Acheulian greensand chert handaxe of 'ficron' type with an elongated tapering point and larger rounded butt. Both faces are carefully flaked to produce a lenticular cross section, thinning along the axis of the axe to a fine blunt-pointed tip. The margins of the axe are slightly convex and also carefully worked to form even centre line edges. The sub-squared butt is formed from two natural fractures and has been battered to blunt the edge created by axial flaking on the opposite face. The original chert seems to be variable mid brown-grey and particularily fine grained. Surface…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
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Record ID: DOR-CDA09D
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Acheulian greensand chert handaxe of 'cordate' type. Both faces are flaked all over by indeterminate mode percussion. One face has a well-developed convex flake pattern, the other has a slightly off-centre axial ridge, enhanced by a well-developed hinge fracture to one side. The waist of the axe is relatively thick, and the asymmetrical butt has a wedge shaped axial profile. The chert was originally mid to dark orange brown and now has a slight repatination, all surfaces are matt. One area of hard greensand remains, forming part of the waist of the axe. There is slight abrasion …
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-365703
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to AD 318-324 (Reece period 16) Reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS depicting large globe on altar inscribed VOT-IS-XX in three lines. Mint mark //PLON mint of London. RIC VII 237. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.27mm Thickness: 1.55mm.. Weight: 1.84g. Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-3617C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of The House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to AD 324-330 (Reece period 16) reverse type: depicting camp gate with two turrets. Unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.7mm Weight: 1.77g. Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 25th November 2018
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Record ID: DOR-35EA72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of The House of Constantine (AD 317-361) dating to AD 318-324 (Reece period 16) reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM depicting VOT/X in wreath. Unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.5mm Weight: 1.55g. Die axis: 12.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 25th November 2018
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Record ID: DOR-D086CC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strip-bow hinged brooch, probably dating to c. AD 75-100. Although mis-shapen the brooch survives largely complete, missing only its pin. The flat head is rolled backwards to form the tabbed wings, with a central slot cut to accomodate a hinged pin; the axis bar is lost. The brooch narrows into the bow, which has a rectangular cross section and is decorated with crudely incised grooves from where it tapers into a pointed foot. A large hooked catchplate expands from the reverse of the foot. Date: Roman Dimensions: 53.1mm x 14.1mm x 12.3mm. Weight: 3.21g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-D007DF
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy button or possibly cuff link. The front has a design of a heart within a circular field with traces of a densely stippled background. The missing half probably depicted a second heart surmounted by a central crown. This design was used to commemorate the marriage of Charles Stuart and Henrietta Maria of France (AD 1603). Similar designs were used throughout the 17th century, and buttons and cufflinks of comparable form are known in other materials, including silver. The reverse has traces of the corroded attachment loop. Reference: DOR-2E90B4 on t…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
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Record ID: DOR-CFA562
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor and date. Unclear mint. Date: Roman. Diameter: 7.68mm. Weight: 0.35g. Thickness: 1.28mm.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 25th November 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CF9054
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor and date. Unknown mint. Date: Roman. Diameter: 15.3mm. Weight: 0.76g. Thickness: 1.03mm.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CF74ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor and date. Unknown mint. Date: Roman. Diameter: 18.14mm. Weight: 1.94g. Thickness: 1.44mm.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CF3054
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver possible half groat, possibly of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Very little detail to obverse. The coin has suffered some edge loss. Mint of London. Date: Post Medieval. Diameter: 16.39mm. Weight: 0.98g. Thickness: 0.58mm.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CF15D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor and date. Unknown mint. Date: Roman. Diameter: 10.92mm. Weight: 0.66g. Thickness: 1.41
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: DOR-CF01B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor and date. Unknown mint. Date: Roman. Diameter: 18.92mm. Weight: 1.85g. Thickness: 1.92
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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