Record ID: LON-6B4C24
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval bone gaming piece for the game 'dominos' or 'dominoes', probably dating to the 18th-19th century. It is a domino of the value of 6 (3 and 3) with 6 drilled circular pits on one side. The pits are irregularly spaced. The 3 and 3 pits are separated by a pair of incised line. The reverse side is undecorated. The earliest domino sets are thought to date from the 13th century and originate in China. The game reached Europe by the 18th century and is thought to derive its name from the French word 'Domino' for a black and white hood wor…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-66576C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper alloy copy of a gold 1-Escudo of Joanna of Castile (AD 1504-1555) and Aragon (AD 1516-1555) and Charles I of Spain (AD 1516-1556), eventually Emperor Charles V, king of Germany and Italy (AD 1519-1556), mint: Seville (mint marks S and star; Cayon and Clemente no 3146), dating to AD 1535-55. Ref: Cayon and Clemente 2005: p.473.  Obverse: Cross of Jerusalem within a quatrefoil, with inverted leaf terminals, within a pelleted border. Legend around the outside. Obverse Legend: [+ HISPANIARVM o REGES o SICILIE] Reverse: W…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-3D301D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), minted by Ion in Newcastle, Class 3a, dating to AD 1248-1250. North (1994:226 no 986) Obverse: hENRICVS REX III, Crowned bust facing. Reverse: ION/ONN/EWE/CAS, Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 17.83mm. Weight: 1.12g. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-3CEF3E
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy penannular ‘snake head’ bracelet or armlet dating from AD 200-400. The object is composed of a single strip of metal with a shallow D shaped cross section. The band tapers at the remaining end to a snake head terminal. The terminal is flared and flattened and taper in to form the nose of the snakes head. Below the terminal as the band expands to its maximum width is a zig-zag motif (16.50mm long) to represent the snake skin decoration. The object has been distorted and now forms an S shape. The metal is&nbs…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-3C8246
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete finger ring dating from AD 1911-1926. The ring is made from a George V penny. On the inside is the obverse inscription of the coin GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:. The exterior of the band is plain and undecorated. Dimensions: diameter: 20.21mm; width: 7.36mm; thickness: 1.34mm; weight: 3.2g
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-3C0F16
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy book clasp dating from AD 1500-1700. The clasp is rectangular in plan with an expanded butt (fan-shaped) with two V-shaped nicks at one end and a curved rectangular hook at the other. The face of this plate has an incised and stamped decoration consisting of a central vertical bar (two lines with pelets between) The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: length: 31.52mm; width: 13.22mm; thickness: 1.00mm; weight: 1.69g.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-FFA2F3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy, farthing trade token dating from AD1648-1674. Williamson (1891:1234 no 56). Obverse: [BARNABAS . RAMSEY] = tree between 16 and 6[4] Reverse: [IN . COLLINGBVRNE] = A tree between B and R Dimensions: diameter: 16.17mm; weight: 0.66g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-FF66BA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy, farthing trade token dating from AD1648-1674. Williamson (1889:750 no.3107). Obverse: AT . THE . SVGGAR . LOFE = A . B . K Reverse: IN . THEAMES . STRET = A sugar loaf  Dimensions: diameter: 16.15mm; weight: 0.87g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-FF5AF5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy, farthing trade token dating from AD1648-1674. Williamson (1891:924 no. 32). Obverse: NATHANIELL . WHEATLY = The Mercers Maiden Reverse: IN . BANBVRY . 1664 = N . M . W Dimensions: diameter: 15.25mm; weight: 0.47g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1891. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. II. Elliot Stock: London. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-FECDB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating from AD 348-351 (Reece Period 18), FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Uncertain mint. Obverse: [] Diademed, draped and cuirassed right Reverse: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]; Helmeted soldier advancing left, spearing falling horseman to left, wearing pointed cap and looking upward with extended arm. Dimensions: diameter: 19.22mm; weight: 3.18g.
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-FEBF62
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy coin weight dating from the AD 1564-1604. This is a weight for a ryal  by the maker Cornelis Janssen. The weight is square and features a galley with rose on the obverse. The reverse has the hand of Antwerp with the makers initials C I either side and a letter 6 above the letter C.  Similar examples can be see in Withers and Withers (1995:23). Obverse: Galley with rose Reverse: Hand of Antwerp with C to left and I to right, number 6 above C. Dimensions: length: 15.41mm; width: 14.99mm;…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-FEAD13
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy Antwerp coin weight dating AD 1580-1600. The weight is square and features St Michael spearing a dragon, the reverse has the upright hand of Antwerp with M & G either side. This a coin weight for a Angel. Withers (2011:26-27) Obverse: St Michael spearing a dragon within a circular border. Reverse: An upright hand of Antwerp with M & G either side, within a circular border of cross motifs. Dimensions: length: 14.78mm; width: 13.60mm; weight: 1.89g. References: Withers, P and B.R. 2011. Lions Ships & Angels. Galata Press
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-FE9B6C
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy Antwerp coin weight dating AD 1580-1600. The weight is square and features a crowned shield of France, the reverse has the upright hand of Antwerp with N & M either side, D below. The maker N D M is Nicolaes du Mont who was active from cAD 1580-1600. This a coin weight for a French ecu coin. Withers (1995:39)  Obverse: A crowned shield with three flur-de-lis, and two flur-de-lis either side within a circular pelleted border. Reverse: An upright hand of Antwerp with N & M either side, D below, within a circular border …
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-FE790B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy pierced book clasp of Howsam type A.1.1, dating to the 14th and early 15th century. The clasp consists of a pierced rounded centre with a pierced terminal in the form of a stylised animal head. The strap end section is formed from folded sheet metal and is broadly rectangular in plan. At the attachment end, there is a rivet in each corner. At the opposite end the plate is bent in half over the hinge back and the corners are recessed to fit the arms of the clasp terminal which go over the ends of the hinge bar. The solid cast terminal is D-shaped in plan wit…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-FE6509
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), uncertain Mint and Moneyer, Class IIIc dating from AD 1248-1250. Obverse: [hENRIC]VS REX III, Crowned bust facing. Reverse: WAL[]E, Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Dimensions: diameter: 18.09mm. width: 9.36mm; weight: 0.62g. Reference: North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-FE361E
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval harness pendant dating from 13th-14th century. The pendent is trefoil shaped with an illegible gilded design on the front face. The suspension loop is oval in shape and extends perpendicular to the plate at the centre of the top edge, in the centre of two of the lobes. The reverse of the pendant is flat with no decoration. The lower lobe has a domed rivet for attachment of a secondary element.  Dimensions: length: 48.97mm; width: 35.94mm; thickness: 6.76mm; weight: 10.15g
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-FE2011
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval buckle with a copper-alloy folded sheet buckle plate, dating to mid 14th-15th century. The buckle frame is broken and the pin is missing. The plate has two rivets and at one end a slot for the buckle pin. The plate is decorated with an incised motif of a Wyvern facing left. Egan illustrated a number of similar plain buckle plates (1991:111-114), which he dates to c.1350-1400 AD. Other buckle plates on the database with Wyvern designs are nms-7D683E and nms-BCD863. Dimensions: length: 39.37mm; width: 23.04mm; thickness: 4.59mm; …
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-FE1158
Object type: LOCKING MECHANISM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy lock pin dating from AD 43-410. The lock pin head is circular in plan with a concave top, at the centre of which is a raised conical boss with a circular indent at it's tip. The rear of the head has a thick collar with a rectangular shaft extending from the centre.  The opposite end of the shaft is pierced with a drilled hole. Similar example can be seen in Crummy, (1995:125, no.4143). Similar examples on the database are NLM-886C53 , DOR-F9A898 and PUBLIC-FB7FF7. Crummy also states that copper-alloy lock pins ar…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-FE0389
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman circular copper alloy plate brooch dating to c AD 100 - 200. The brooch is circular in plan with a central cell within which is a small circular raised central section. Around the central cell are two bands. The outer band is decorated with a repeating punched 'X' pattern, and the inner band is undecorated. A setting has been lost from the central circular cell. The front of the brooch was gilded, much of which is still present. The reverse is undecorated but has the remains of the catchplate and lug. A similar brooch is illustrated in&nb…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-FDF496
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative two-piece bow brooch dating from AD 43-65. A similar brooch can be seen in Bayley and Butcher (2004:83 fig.162). The bow has a central rib. The crossbar is semi-cylindrical, flat at the back and divided by an integrally cast rear facing double pierced lug with a copper-alloy spring chord and the remains of the pin.  The catchplate solid  and  is undecorated. Dimensions: length: 88.62mm; width: 18.58mm; weight: 5.46g. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S. 2004. Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typologic…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.