Record ID: PUBLIC-95E51A
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete, post-Medieval lead powder measure cap dating from AD 1600 - 1700. It is cylindrical in form and tapers slightly from the open end towards a flat, circular cap. The cap would normally have two small, diametrically opposed, suspension loops, but one is missing and the remaining one is flattened against the side wall. The side wall has been damaged and has a hole measuring 3.4mm through it. There is a casting seam line on one side. 17.33mm high, 20.86mm diameter, thickness of walls 2.0mm, and it weighs 16.0gm. For reference, see Courtney, P., 1988, Finds Researc…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EF4E9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), dating to the period c.267-268 (Reece period 13). [CONC]ORD EQVIT reverse type depicting Concordia standing left holding patera in right hand, rudder in left hand, at feet to left a prow of a ship. Mint of Milan (struck by Aureolus in the name of Postumus). As Cunetio no. 2477. Weight: 3gm, Diameter: 19.62mm, Thickness: 2.19mm
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-79B541
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period AD 171-173 (Reece period 8). Reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear, left elbow resting on a round shield, behind her a shield. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC III, pp. 295, 298, nos. 1037, 1066 for the type. The coin has a deliberate square hole measuring 2.4mm, probably a nail hole suggesting the coin has been re-used for a different, potentially votive, purpose in antiquity. Weight: 23gm, Diameter: 28.92mm, Thickness: 4.71mm
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th March 2018
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