Record ID: PUBLIC-196C85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). [VRBS-RO]MA reverse type depicting a She-wolf suckling twins, two stars above. Uncertain mint, possibly a contemporary copy. The coin is 14.16mm in diameter and weighs 1.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0ABD45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating AD1587. The obverse is very worn. Faint outline of the Queen in profile facing left with a rose behind. The inscription reads [ELIZ]AB D G ANG [F]R [ET HIB REGI]. The reverse depicts a cross fourchee over a shield with the date 1587 above. The inscription reads POSV[I / DEVM] AD / [IVTORE] / M MEV. The mintmark is only visible on the reverse and is a crescent. Minted in London.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-079B6A
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stirrup dating from 14th or 15th century. Only the top and part of one side survives. It has a trapezoid cover plate at the top which has two parallel lines at the base and one at the top which is crenelated. Behind the cover plate is the suspension bar which is bevelled at the base. The rectangular slot which the cover plate and suspension bar surround measures 30.22mm long at the base and 26.75mm at the top. the width of the slot is 7.79mm. The depth of the suspension bar is 9.71mm. The base of the cover plate measures 42.85mm and the top measures 32.18mm.…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B57535
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of uncertain 3rd century AD Emperor, possibly Victorinus (AD 269-271) or Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to the period c.AD 260-275. (Reece period 13). Reverse type is illegible due to the preservation of the coin.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0C05CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating AD 1584-1586. Fifth issue. North no. 2016. The obverse depicts the Queen facing left with two pellets behind. The inscription reads E : D : G . ROS[A] . SINE . SP[IN]A. The reverse depicts a long cross fourchee over a shield. The inscription reads CIVI / [T]AS / LON / DO[N]. The coin is slightly worn. There is an initial mark of a escallop on both sides. Minted in London.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B74403
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a penny of William I. 1066-1068. Obverse shows left profile of ruler with sceptre. Incsription is illegible. Reverse shows part of cross fleury. Inscription; .[INI]. Coin appears to be a fragment and not a cut quarter. Measurements are taken at the widest points of the coin. A complete example can be found at LEIC-6CEBDO.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D0F09C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a hammered silver groat of Mary I 1553-54. Obverse shows bottom right quarter of coin with faint outline of top of dress. [MARI]A D G AN[G FRA Z HIB REGI. Reverse is top right quarter with edge of sheild visible. VERITAS [TEMPORIS FILIA]. Pomegranate mint mark on reverse.
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-95173A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD [NN AVG ET CAES] reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X. Uncertain mint, possibly a contemporary copy.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-03A3E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLOR-[IA EXERCITV]S reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Mint of Trier. Cf. LRBC p. 5, nos. 78-84.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F1DB48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver hammered penny of Edward I, class 10ab, 1300 to 1305, London mint. Obverse: Crowned bust facing. Inscription reads; EDW ARANGL DNSh YB. (Edward King of England Lord of Ireland). Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Inscription reads; CIVITAS LONDON. (City of London). It measures 19.98mm at the widest diameter. It weighs 1.3g. There is some evidence of plough damage to the obverse by a small crease running from the centre to 3 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AF42EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval silver sceat, series E (Plumed Bird variety) c. AD700 to AD720. Obverse: 6 quilled bird with each quill ending in a pellet at the body. Tubular body curving right to elongated head. 2 legs, 1 clawed the other incomplete. Cross between front leg and head. Head is surrounded by 8 pellets. Line curving above quills and head ending with a cross at the base. 5 complete pellets above line and 3 incomplete pellets on edge of coin. Reverse: beaded standard with pellet in annulet at centre. Straight lines above and below annulet split in half and ending in a pellet at the…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-86AC3F
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
10th century Anglo-Scandinavian copper alloy stirrup mount. The mount is square in plan with an arched top which is broken at the apex. The mount has a flange at the base which extends at right angles to the rear. The mount has a narrow border which extends all around the outer edge. Within the arched top appears to be Odin's Raven with head to the left pecking at the ground and tail to the right. Beneath the ravens body is a small square within a square. From this square there appears to be several arms extending, in a scroll like fashion, to the edge of the mount. The two lower arms…
Created on: Saturday 19th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-850D0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver sixpence of James I (1603-25). Some of the edge is worn or possibly clipped. There is a slight bend in the coin running from 8 o'clock to 2 o'clock from the obverse. There is a scratch on the obverse in the lower right quarter possibly from agricultural machinery. Obverse: Very worn third bust of James I facing right. Initial mark Lis. Insciption: JAC(BVS.D.G.MAG.)BRIT.FRA.ET.HIB.REX Reverse: Shield, very worn, Royal coat of arms in first and fourth quarters, Scottish rampant lion in second quarter and Irish harp in third quarter. Date of 1605 above shield. Ini…
Created on: Saturday 19th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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