Record ID: BUC-A91E1C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Iron Age to early Roman cast copper alloy Colchester brooch, dating from the 1st century AD. It is a Colchester type one-piece brooch. It is missing the pin and catch plate.The bow is curved, and is circular in cross section. At the foot of the bow a small part of the catch plate remains, this is worn and broken, and projects from almost half way up the bow. The remaining edges of the catchplate suggest that there were circular holes or openwork along the bow. At the head of the brooch the bow curves round at ninety degrees before projecting out either side for the …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-A7FEC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second issue dating to 1567. Lion initial mark. North, 1960, p134. 1997. The coin weighs 2.79g and has a diameter of 24.9mm
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-A67938
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval shilling of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating from AD 1634-35. The obverse has a crowned bust facing left with XII behind. Above the crown is the bell initial mark. The obverse legend reads CAR[ ]LVS DG MA BR FR ET H [ ] REX. The reverse has a garnished oval shield containing harp, portcullis. The top right of the shield has worn away. There is a bell above the shield. The reverse legend is CHTISTO AVSTICE REGNO. The coin weighs 4.45g and has a diameter of 27.4mm. North. vol II, 1960, p160, Group E.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-A510CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Decentius AD 351-353. The Obverse shows a bare headed bust facing right, draped and cuirassed. The obverse legend reads DN [D]ECENTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse type is two victories holding a wreath containing the letters VOT/V/MVLT/X. The reverse legend reads VICTOT[IAE DD] NN AVG [E]T CAE. Beneath are the letters AMB. The mint is Amien. RIC VIII p122, No5. It weighs 4.59g and has a diameter of 22.5mm.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-81B90B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy seal matrix dating from the circa AD 1200-1400. It is a pointed oval shape and a light grey colour. The central design and legend are indecipherable. It weighs 11.73g, the length is 31.44mm, the width 21.70mm and has a thickness of 2.78mm.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-810501
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval copper alloy saucer brooch dating from c. AD 400-500. It is missing the rim and the pin and catch plate from the reverse. The design is a central ring and dot with five running spirals radiating around this. The brooch has a dark green patina with evidence of gilding to the upper surface. The brooch has a dark green patina, with the central design a light cream colour. Weight: 7.46g, Length: 30.25mm, Width: 22.64mm, Thickness: 2.26mm. Similar examples can be found in MacGregor and Bolick 1993, p42-45 , Fig. 2.12, Fig. 2.13, Fig. 2.14, Fig.2.16
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-7F6250
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus dating from the 4th century AD (AD 300-399). The obverse has a bust right, it is unclear what is on the head. The legend is also corroded so the only letters visible are []A[]. The reverse possibly depicts Mars facing left with spear and the letters S and C either side. The legend is also not fully visible. [..]V I S []. The coin has a light green and orange patina. It may be a contemporary copy.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-7E6B66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wing, Buckinghamshire An Iron Age gold stater, attributed to the Catuvellauni tribe, unknown ruler, dating from c.60 - 20 BC. "Early Whaddon Chase" type. The obverse has wreath, cloak and crescents with angular wings above the wreath. The reverse depicts a horse facing right with a sun rising beneath it and a line below; the edges are missing so the full design cannot be seen. ABC 2433, BMC 287-294.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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Record ID: BUC-EDB59E
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bracelet decorated with multiple motifs dating to the Roman period (200-410 AD). The bracelet has incised lines along the edges of the fragment with small ring and dot decoration contained within. There is a larger ring with dot in the centre at the terminal end of the fragment collared by a border of two incised lines. There is evidence of another collared decoration at the opposite end of the fragment which terminates in a worn break. The object has a dark green patina, and measures 30.89mm in length, 5.92mm in width, 2.69mm in thickness and weighs 5.47g. …
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-EC463A
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint Neolithic rounded scraper dating to c. 4500-1500 BC. Translucent grey brown flint with some white spots. The scraper is leaf shaped, with the striking platform near the narrowed point. Secondary flake with a small area of cortex present. On the dorsal face there is invasive, stepped, semi abrupt retouch. On the ventral face there is limited invasive, stepped semi abrupt retouch along one edge. Prominent bulb of percussion with ripple marks on both sides radiating upwards, suggesting a hard hammer. The scraper measures 37.7mm in length, 26.3mm in width, 7.9mm in thickness, and …
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-EAD553
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Hod Hill brooch with side lugs dating from AD 43-75. The fragment consists of the bow of the brooch, the head, pin and catch plate are missing. The main section of the bow is trapezoidal in shape, with three ridges running down the centre. Contained within the ridges are traces of black residue, this is possibly enamel. Along the narrow edge of the section is a rectangular projection, this is possibly the neck leading to the head of the brooch. It is now worn and broken and has traces of black residue. Projecting out either side of the main section is …
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-E9DEB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus dating to AD 317-326, Reece period 16. the obverse has a right facing laureate bust which is draped and cuirassed. The reverse is a wreath enclosing VOT/X. The mint mark is illegible.
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-C4D302
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy stud dating to c. AD 120-300. The stud is circular shaped, with a cross design. The centre of the cross is circular, with the four arms projecting out. At the end of each arm is another cross, with an incised cross in the centre of each. Surrounding the cross is traces of a yellow residue, which was probably originally enamel. Around the edge of the stud is a solid border. The reverse is undecorated and slightly concave. From the centre projects an intergral shank, this is circular in cross section and flat at the terminal end. The stud has a mid green patina, and…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-C44B44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating from AD 333-4, Reece period 17. CONSTANTINOPOLIS type depicting Victory on prow on the reverse. The edges of the coin are worn and broken. Mint unknown.
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-C34FAC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy annular buckle dating to c. late 15th to 16th Century. The buckle is in the form of a flower with five petals, each petal has incised transverse lines. Between each petal is a groove. The inside of the buckle frame and pin bar is bevelled. The pin bar is triangular in cross section, and missing the pin. The reverse is undecorated and flat. The buckle has a dark green patina, with an orange yellow residue in the recesses. It measures 28.16mm in length, 26.24mm in width, 2.86mm in thickness and weighs 5.99g. An example of this form can be foun…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-C228AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus dating from the House of Constantine, dating to AD 330-348. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding spears and facing inwards with one standard between them. The legend is missing and corroded so not legible. The obverse has a laureate bust facing right and cuirassed. The obverse legend is also mostly absent [ FL]IVL CO[NSTANTIVS NO]BC
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-5F0E22
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wrought iron arrowhead of medieval date, AD.1200-1550. The object is formed of a round socket that makes up the majority of the object's length. The tip of the arrowhead has a diamond shaped cross section. There is a slight waist where the tip meets the socket, however, the maximum width of the tip does not exceed that of the socket. Jessop 1996 type M3 Arrowheads of this type are typically 'military' in nature though they would serve equally in hunting. They were produced rapidly and in their thousands particularly during the 15th and early 16th century. They are often termed 's…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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Record ID: BUC-5E4BF8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end dating from the medieval period dating to c.14th Century AD. The strap end is of split end type, with a copper alloy rivet holding the two plates in place. The strap end is rectangular in shape, and narrows slightly towards the terminal end. The terminal end is a solid rectangular knop with incised diagonal notches. There is a narrow neck connecting this to the main body of the strap end. There is no decoration on the reverse of the strap end, which measures 46.5mm in length, 8.5mm in width, 2.8mm in thickness, and 3.66g in weight. The strap end has a…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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Record ID: BUC-5C7B28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337). The obverse has a right facing laureate bust, cuirassed. Some of the edges are missing making the legend difficult to read. Obverse legend: CONSTAN ( ) [NVS] ( ). The reverse has a globe on an altar and is inscribed V[O]/TIS/XX The reverse legend is mostly missing [BEATA TRANQVI]LLITA[S]. Reece Period 16.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2018
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Record ID: BUC-5AD6C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 337-361). The obverse has a radiate crowned and cuirassed bust facing left. The legend reads CO[NSTAN]T[INVS] IVNN[C]. The reverse has a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX with three stars above and in exergue is PLON. Reverse legend [BEA]TA TRA[NQVILIAS]. RIC VII p112 No236
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
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