Record ID: BH-BB4129
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn silver Post-Medieval threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck in 1565. Initial mark crown. Mint of London.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-BB098D
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent and damaged cast copper-alloy harness pendant dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1175-1400). The pendant is quatrefoil in shape with four rounded slightly convex knops in each of the four corners. Two adjacent upper and lower corners, as well as an upper section of the central plate, are bent inwards to varying degrees, and a short vertical split extends from the lower edge into the plate. A central circular suspension loop with rectangular foot extends from the upper edge. Beneath the suspension loop is a circular perforation. The upper, what was once domed, sur…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-BAB2C1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval or Post-Medieval copper-alloy star-shaped spur rowel, dating to c. AD 1300-1700. The rowel has eight spokes which are hexagonal in cross-section, alternating between long and short. Each spoke narrows to a point except for the longer ones that appear to have broken tips. There is a large circular perforation at the centre. The rowel measures 48mm long, 46mm wide and is 2.5mm thick. The hole has a diameter of 3.5mm. The rowel weighs 7.62 grams. Similar star-shaped spur rowels are published by Read 2001, pp. 60-61, and fig. 42, who broadly dates them from the 14th to the…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
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Record ID: BH-BA5988
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Early Post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked clasp dress fastener, Read's Class E, Type 3, dating c. AD 1500-1550. The fastener is made from one piece of metal in the shape of, in relief openwork, a chequered lozenge within an engrailed ridge. The plate is roughly sub-D-shaped in cross-section with the lozenge in the centre, framed by a raised V and surrounded by four circular perforations either side. The attachment loop is rectangular in shape while at the opposite end a ridged collar separates the central plate from the roughly rectangular in plan and D-sectioned tape…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-B936B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably barbarous, possibly of Postumus (AD 260-269) dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece Period 13). Possibly a FIDES EQVIT reverse type depicting Fides sitting left on a chair and holding a patera and a standard. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-B90183
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the fourth century. Illegible reverse. Unattributable mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-B7F60A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, with Harlow-type double-pierced lug) dating to the Roman period (AD 43-100). The brooch consists of the wings, part of the upper bow and the spring. The lower bow, foot, catch plate and pin are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical and open at the rear, and enclose the bilateral copper-alloy wire spring consisting of eight turns; four each side of the central lug. The lug is double-pierced and characteristic of this type of brooch. Through the upper piercing is an external circular-sectioned chord which tensions the spring. The bo…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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Record ID: BH-B7A372
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 330-340 (Reece Period 17). Possibly a VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting a wolf and twins. Unattributable mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-B6ED9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-340) dating to the period c. AD 324-5 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting a camp gate with two turrets, no doors and one star above. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 205, no. 456. There is a small triangular shaped notch on the edge of the flan.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-B69FA1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy bar mount dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1350-1400). The mount has a flattened hemispherical central plate decorated with four recessed transverse lines that create three stripes, each decorated with a series of vertical lines. Projecting at one end is a flatter short square-shaped terminal, which is perforated by an in situ circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet with a flattened head. A shorter rectangular-shaped terminal projects from the opposite end, with another circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet with flattened head. Neither terminal is decora…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th October 2019
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Record ID: BH-B64899
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 260-402. Illegible reverse - possibly a standing figure right. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-B622BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-A65BFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus, probably of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 330-341 (Reece Period 17). Possibly a GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one or two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-A62885
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of a radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 260-402. Unclear reverse, possibly depicting a standing figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-A607E8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy belt slide dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1400). The belt slide is sub-trapezoidal in shape with a rectangular-sectioned frame and two integral projections, one on each inside edge. The frame is plain. It measures 32mm in maximum length, 22mm wide and 4mm thick. It weighs 3.74 grams. As per Egan and Pritchard 1991, pp. 233-234, no. 1255.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-A5C5A0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy mount or strap fitting dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1400). The object is flat and triangular in shape. The upper point is folded back on itself. A small circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet with flattened terminals to hold it in place perforates the plate at roughly the central point of the wider edge. The object has a mid-green patina, as well as small patches of gilding across the upper-surface. The underside of the plate is plain. The object measures 18mm in length, 6mm in width at the bent end, 16.5mm in width at the widest end, and 1mm thick.…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-A565C7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1700). The mount consists of a flat quatrefoil plate with pointed lugs in each corner. The upper and lower surfaces are plain and undecorated. On the reverse there are two broken iron circular sectioned attachment lugs positioned in the centre of the plate. The mount measures 15mm in diameter and 1.5mm thick. The lugs are 1.5mm in length and 2mm in diameter. The mount weighs 1.56 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-A52819
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy double-loop oval buckle frame and pin dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1650). The buckle frame is D-shape in cross-section with moulded knops either end of the strap bar and bevelled inside edges. Both outside edges have a short central horizontal notch as a pin rest. The strap bar is narrowed and slightly recessed. Attached to the strap bar via a loop is a copper-alloy pin that is rectangular in plan and section, with a bent pointed terminal. The frame has a mid-green patina with patches of brown. The buckle measures 22mm in length, 18mm in width…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: BH-A4403D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III (1216-1276), voided long-cross coinage, probably Class 3c given the neck on the king, dating 1248-1250. Minted by minted by Willem of Northampton. As North 1975, p. 182, no. 988. North, J.J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: BH-A3F4C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver Scottish cut halfpenny of William I (1165-1214). Third coinage (Short Cross and Stars). Phase B, uncertain bust type (possibly I, II or VI) (Spink S5029), dating to c.1205-c.1230. Moneyer: Hue Walter. Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. A six pointed star in each angle on the reverse. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2020
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