Record ID: GLO-132237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver annular brooch that has a semicircular cross-section frame with a constriction to one side to mount the pin. The frame is decorated with four animal heads that are arranged into two set. The first group is bordering the constriction bar with the two heads facing each other and the bar in between. Each head has a raised, square cranium with pellet eyes in the two froward faceted corners and upwardly projecting knop ears above the rear two corners. The narrowed snout is bevelled on either side and grips the constriction between the two heads. This is mirrored on the opposite whe…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FD586C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver finger ring fragment of Guiraud type 2b. The ring retains only about 50% of the bezel and one shoulder. The bezel would have originally been oval with a recessed oval cell in the centre that would have mounted a glass or stone but which is now missing. Flanking the stone and running along the edge of both sides is a line of stamped annulars that are confined to the bezel. The shoulder is undecorated and narrows to the hoop which is now truncated. This is an addendum to 2012T279 GLO-E86407 and represents the missing second half of the ring.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FB49D9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy brooch that is a hybrid between a Polden Hill and a Wirral style. The pin mounting is in the polden Hill style, consisting of rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that would have held the pin axis bar which is now missing. The bow of the brooch is in the Wirral style and consists of a double rectangular cell covering the top quarter, which contains traces of a red or orange enamel. Two angled low protrusions flank the apex of the bow and a shallow double grove running down the centre of the lower half completes the decoration. Date 75-175AD
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FAF5A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I or II Class 10cf3 Date c1307-1309 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-7E1939
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver finger ring with intaglio mount. The top of the ring has a wide D-shaped cross-section with slightly flanged sides. In the centre is an oval cell that originally mount an intaglio which was held in place by a white paste. From the bezel the shoulders narrow down to the hoop, both the shoulders and hoop are undecorated and have a thick D-shape cross section. The intaglio is oval with bevelled sides and a slightly convex reverse.  The face is carved with a simplistic figure who is facing left; their right arm is held in front, perpendicular to the body and possib…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-5617E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small gold annular brooch dating to the 13th-14th century. Circular frame that has a constriction bar on one side for the pin, which is now missing. The frame has a semicircular cross-section, with the flat surface forming the face of the brooch; this surface has been engraved with the inscription + A + G + L+ A. The underside of the fame is undecorated. The engraved letters ‘AGLA’ was a popular amuletic charm in the medieval period with the letters standing for "Ata gibor le'olam Adonai" (You are mighty forever, O Lord) and considered to be a powerful cha…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ham and Stone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-54EBDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age cast copper-alloy potin of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, dating to the later 2nd century BC, 'Thurrock MA' type. Obverse: Head of Apollo left; reverse: Bull butting right.  ABC, p. 33, no. 120; BMC 660-666; VA 1406. The two faces are slightly misaligned.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-C56D38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfgroat of James I (1603-1625) mint mark trefoil dated to 1624 Obverse: crowned Rose I D G ROSA SIN SPINA Reverse: Crowned Thistle TUEATUR UNITA DEUS
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-C4D215
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill dating AD 75-200. It has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that would have held the pin axes bar, but one wing is truncated resulting in the loss of the axe bar, spring and pin. The head of the bow has a tapering triangular panel with expanded shoulders. In the centre of the head is a crest with a loop at the back that would have held the external cord of the spring. the remainder of the bow is undecorated and the catch plate on the reverse is complete. 
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-969829
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD 320-321 (Reece 16) cuirassed and helmeted bust facing left [... ] / two captives seated at the base of a trophy of arms [VIRTVS-EXERCIT]
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9658E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD 330-336 (Reece 17) Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: two soldiers standing either side of two standards [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-866D41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]]
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-866748
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]]
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-865F4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]]
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-860D99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: figure standing to the right [...]
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-85B160
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to 321-324 (Period 16). Obverse: no detail remains […] Reverse: [VOT] [.] in wreath […]
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-857206
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper-alloy hilt plate for a knife. The object is a rectangular plate with an off centre rectangular slot for the tang.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-8563A6
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy purse frame fragment that has a triangular cross-section with a concave underside. On one face is a double set of alternating diagonal recessed lines. On the other side is a series of pierced hole to stitch a bag onto. Date 1400-1600.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-8548CA
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness mount consisting of a sub-oval loop that has three evenly spaced outwardly projection knops running around its circumference. Emanating from one side of the loop is a short, truncated bar that is 23mm long and has an expanded bulbous terminal that would have formed the centre of a large bar perhaps with a corresponding loop at the other end as is the case of GLO-6B54AA.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-48D7C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver three pence of Elizabeth I Date to 1560-1582 Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind [ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA] Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross, above 15[..], [POSUI DEU ADIVTOTEM MEU]
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-48B454
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Henry VIII (AD 1509 - 1547) Sovereign type Obverse: enthroned king facing forwards, HENRIC DI GRA REX ANG  Reverse: shield divided by a long cross, CIVITAS LONDON Note: this coin has been folded in half
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-48834F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half groat of Elizabeth I Dated to 1582-1583 mint mark, Bell . Obverse: crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-484CA4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double looped buckle with asymmetrical frame, one rectangular loop and one semi-circular. the strap bar is narrowed. Sheet copper alloy plate with hooked terminal is wrapped around the strap bar, iron strap pin opposite.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-482FF5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy hooked strap fitting/sword belt fitting. The plate is triangular in plan with a concave underside. The top edge has a V-shape notch in the centre, the side taped down to the penannular rolled hook.  Two close parallels for this object are noted in Margeson 1993 'Norwich Households: Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78'. 38, refs: 257-258. These objects are dated to the 16th or 17th centuries and Margeson notes that they were probably associated with sword belts or similar hooked mounts. Margeson, S. 1993. Norwich Household…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-4813BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
sliver penny possibly Henry VI or Edward IV Date 1422-1483. Obverse: crowned bust facing [...]X[...] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle [CIVI] [...]
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-47F537
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 300-400 Obverse: no detail remain [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...] 
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-088231
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy short flanged palstave axe dating to the late Early to early Middle Bronze Age.  The axe has a wide curved blade that is bevel on both sides of the forward edge. The sides of the blade concave and narrow to the main rectangular body.  This is flanked by large flanges on both sides that project perpendicular to the frame of the axe, each flange is convex in profile running from the butt of the implement for two thirds of its length. Similar examples are illustrated by Schmidt and Burgess (1981: pl 54, nos 730-734) which are termed as short flanged axeheads. T…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-067C0D
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg Jetton of 'ship-penny' type 16th century. Obverse: Profile view of a stylised sailing ship. Reverse: Four fleurs-de-lis in a lozenge. Legends are unclear due to wear and corrosion. Similar to Mitchiner, 1988, no. 1171. this item has been pierced at 11 o'clock when viewed from the reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-05105E
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five fragments of bloomery slag that appear to have been produced from the tapping process. All display smooth molten ridges and channels on the face characteristic of runs of solidified molten taped slag. Where broken the core is seen to be dense but filled with abundant, small bubbles and cavities. These fragments measure 1, 35mm by 33mm 2, 50mm by 35mm 3, 70mm by 50mm 4, 42mm by 30mm 5, 115mm, by 80mm
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-B047B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, clipped, worn and heavily debased silver shilling of Edward VI (1547-1553) Obverse: crowned bust facing right EDW[ARD VI D G AGL F]R[A Z HIB REX] Reverse: Royal coat of arms on an oval shield [TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE M D XLIX] Much of the extremities and lower half of the coin is covered in a reddish copper colour. There is a central square hole (3mm by 2mm) pinch through the obverse.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-B017A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, possible Polden Hill type. This has concave wings, but both ends are truncated making it impossible to determine the spring mounting method.  The head of the bow is decorated with two vertical grooves. The lower half of the bow is truncated.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-AFC4AE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double looped buckle with oval frames (one frame is missing) that have bevelled outer edges and a narrowed, recessed strap bar. 
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-AFA666
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy double looped buckle. Sub-oval frames with expanded forward edges decorated with a moulded flower in the centre. The strap bar is narrowed with a knop moulding at either end. Date 1550-1650
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-AF836B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double looped buckle with oval frames that have slightly convex moulded sides (one frame is missing). The strap bar is narrowed. This artefact dates to the 1500-1650
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-AF3EF7
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic scraper on a secondary flake. This has an off-centre arise on the dorsal and a very large bulb of percussion on the ventral. The forward edge has semi-abrupt, direct retouch that creates a curved leading edge. The flint is covered in a creamy patina with light grey patches, 3% cortex on the leading edge.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9F5508
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Farthing of James I Lennox type 2 1616-1625 Obverse description: crown with crossed sceptres IACO D G MAG BRIT Reverse description: Crowned harp FRA ET HIB REX
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9EEB2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 300-400 Obverse: Bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...] This coin is heavily clipped removing the inscription from the obverse. The reverse is heavily corroded resulting in the loss of all detail.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9ED4F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate probably copying a coin of Tetricus II (272-274AD) and dated to 275-285 (Period 14) Obverse: radiate bust facing right […] Reverse: Sacrificial implements […]
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9EB1FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: figure standing […]
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9E9B19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340. (Period 17). Obverse: helmeted bust facing left [VRBS ROMA]  Reverse: wolf and twins
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9E6798
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Barbarous radiate copying a coin of Claudius II (268-270) these copies are commonly dated to AD 275-285. (Reece 14) simplistic radiate bust facing right [DIVO CLAVDIO]/ simplistic flaming altar with horned roof [CONSACRATIO]
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9E2A93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy barbarous radiate unreadable emperor dated to AD 275-285. (Period 14) Obverse: radiate bust facing right […] Reverse: Female figure standing […]
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9E1554
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 353-361. (Reece 18). Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left [...]
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9DFE2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 348-358. (Reece 18). Obverse: Diadem, cuirassed bust facing right DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9D8934
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius II dated to AD 330-336 (Reece 17) Obverse: bust facing right [FL IVL CONSTA]NTIVS [NOB C] Reverse: two soldiers standing either side of two standards [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9D5102
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD 330-336 (Reece 17) Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: two soldiers standing either side of two standards [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9B1A8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-340. (Period 17). Obverse: helmeted bust facing left [CONSTANTINO]POLIS Reverse: Victory on the prow of a boat
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9AE17C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded lead pointed-oval or vesica-shaped seal matrix. The declaration in the centre of the face and the surrounding inscription are obscured by corrosion. On the reverse is a branch style decoration consisting of three raised chevrons intersected by a central ridge, at one end is a rearward projecting tab.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-74AB12
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy probable dress pin. Only the head remains which is oval in form with nine vertical spiral grooves. At the top is a small globular knop. At the base is a collar above the remains of the thick pin shaft (3mm in diameter).   Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-744A62
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy book mount. The has been made from a pressed sheet that has a domed centre with hollowed-back, a pierced central circular hole (3mm in diameter) would have held a rivet which is now missing. The basal flange is in the form of an elaborate quatrefoil with each arm made from a semicircular projection that has a pointed tip.   For similar items see PUBLIC-C6950E, WILT-D104AB and BM-E8EF94 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-72E3C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman bow brooch fragment consisting of the lower third of the undecorated bow which retains a pointed foot and openwork catchplate behind.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-72D937
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has an oval head plate surmounted by a truncated loop. On the reverse are two rearward facing perforated lug that would have held the spring support bar which is now missing. The bow emanates from the front of the head plate but is truncated at its apex resulting in the loss of most of the bow. 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-72BD76
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy hooked tag, this is lozenge shaped plated that is decorated with two crossed lines forming a cross saltire, this is surrounded by a linear boarder. On the reverse is the remains of a reverse is a rearwards projecting rectangular wire loop, below which would have been soldered a downward projecting hook form the bottom corner (now missing). Date 16th century
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-728A45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I. Mint mark tun which dates this to 1591-1595 Obverse: crowned bust facing left [E D] G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross CIVITAS LONDON This coin has been clipped. 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-7261D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II Class 11b Date 1310-1314 Minted in Canterbury   Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards E[DWA R A]NGL DNS HYB   Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI/[TAS/CA]N/TAR 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-71F2CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver radiate of Gallienus  AD 258-259.   Reverse: radiate and cuirassed bust right G[A]LL[IENVS[...]  Reverse: Trophy between two captives seated at its base. [GERMANICVS MAX V] 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-5FB539
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy and enamelled Iron Age stud (150 BC – AD 43). The object is circular in plan and semicircular when viewed in profile. The sides are decorated with a large triangular cell followed by an irregular trumped like cell that has two concave sides and a convex base, behind the convex base is an engraved crescent that is infilled with stippling. The situated at the point of this trumpet is a circular cell, all cells are filled with a red enamel. This pattern is repeated three times around the circumference of the item. The inside of the stud is dished and filled with the d…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-8B2520
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Richard III (1483-1485) Minted for the Archbishop Thomas Rotherham in York Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards, T and Key by neck [RICARD DEI GRA REX ANG] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI[TAS EBO]RA[CI] Note: this coin has a large, pierced hole at 2 o’clock on the obverse
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-8A445D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn denarius Titus Carisius 46BC.  Mint Rome. RRC 464/1 Obverse: Head of Aphrodisian Sibyl right Reverse: T CARISIVS before sphinx sitting right, in ex III VIR
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-7467D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is one half of a broken copper alloy buckle that has a D-shaped frame with an expanded forward edge whose face is decreased with ring-and-dots, the strap bar is missing. 1250-1400.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-743715
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Denarius of Otho (15 January – 16 April AD69). Minted in Rome. Obverse: bare head right IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Reverse: Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre [SECVRITAS P R0, Minted in Rome. RIC I Otho 8 or 10 (http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.1(2).ot.8 or https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.1(2).ot.10).
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-73A1E7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck, flanking the neck are two angled handles. The chamber is decorated with raised detailing consisting of, on the obverse, a raised design of a compass-drawn flower of four large pointed petals and four small petals in each angle with details also in relief. The reverse depicts a crown, the lining of which is hatched. The object has a light grey patina.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-734A14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date that is circular in plan with a large central hole. Both sides are decorated with a series of radiating lines.  
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-496074
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor, dated to AD 260-296 Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-38B49E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval lead one-piece button (1600-1750). The domed head is circular in plan and decorated with curved radiating lines. The reverse is flat with a stud in the centre which would have been the shank of the rear loop.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-387EA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a worn and damaged silver long cross penny dating from Edward III to Richard III 1327-1485. Obverse: no detail remains [...] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle. CIVI[…]
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-35ABB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfgroat of James I (1603-1625) mint mark Cinquefoil dated to 1613-1615  Obverse: crowned Rose I D G ROSA SIN SPINA Reverse: Crowned Thistle TUEATUR UNITA DEUS
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-357935
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of Carausius dated to AD 287-293 (Reece 14), Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right [IMP CAR]AVSIVS [AVG]. Reverse, Pax standing left with branch and vertical sceptre. PAX A[V]G
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-F72CDB
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a sword assemblage consisting of two complete Roman long swords of the type called a spatha together with items that would be appropriate for complete scabbard and sword belt fittings. The assemblage consists of: A)          Sword 1: A complete roman long sword with scabbard chape still attached at the tip. The sword is 920mm long, 55mm at widest point at the hilt and gently taper to 42 mm near the tip, the tip is covered by the scabbard chape making it impossible to ascertain its shape. The blade looks to be lenticular in cross-s…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willersey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-A70D45
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy disc brooch of possible Scandinavian origin dating to the period c.AD850 - 950. The front exhibits cast Borre-style decoration consisting of three figures that are shown as a prone animal that stretch from one side of the disc to the other, crossing each other at the midpoint where that is a recessed disc that would have mounded a stone or enamel, this disc bisects the animals where the three would meet and leaves the torso and hind legs in one half, then head and arm in the other.  Each animal comprises of L-shaped legs that have expanded thighs; the lower…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A331B7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are two angled handles (both are now truncated). The circular chamber is decorated a cross hatched field with an elongated D-shaped object that is view with the curve at the base. The straight edge, forming the top appears to have extended sixes.  The D-shape is divided in two by a central bar that has a long lozenge in the centre (this gives the object the looks of a double looped D-shaped buckle complete with pin). On the right side of the object are three central radiating lines, and on the le…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A23805
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy circular trade weight. This has a central recessed pellet with grooved line running near the outside edge. A Lombardic 'h' surmounted by a weakly struck crown in positioned towards the lower side. This mark was instituted by Henry VII in 1495 and lasted into the reign of his son, Henry VIII (Biggs 1992, 48).
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A16947
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill dating AD 75-200. It has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axes bar, most of the pin is retained but is now heavily corroded. The head of the bow has a tapering triangular panel with expanded shoulders. In the centre of the head are two raised lines that converge at the apex of the bow forming a V-shaped crest with a third raised line in the centre that has a loop at the top for the external cord. The lower part of the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catchplate.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A156C7
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy and enamelled Iron Age stud (150 BC - AD 43). The object is circular in plan and semicircular when viewed in profile. The sides are decorated with four deep-set cells that are filled with red enamel; each cell is separated from its neighbour by a zigzag border that is joined to the roundel at the apex of the semicircle, this is pierced in the centre to accommodate a pin.  The opposite side forms the circular face and is also recessed and filled with red enamel, a hole in the centre of the enamel shows where the attachment pin would have been mounted. This object i…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A0C850
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Aucissa brooch that has rolled tubular wings that would have held the pin axis bar, there is a slot in the rear for the pin, which is now missing. The bow is a sup-rectangular strip gradually narrows to the bottom. The face is decorated with two narrow grooves that run down either side and a double groove that runs down the centre. The lower part of the bow has been truncated.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A09FF5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy book clasp. This example is rectangular in plan with two copper alloy rivets retained at the rear. The forward edge has a narrowed tab that has been bent around to form a hook. The face is decorated with two concentric rings towards the rear.     Artefacts such as this have been discovered during excavation in York which dated to the 15th and 16th centuries (Ottaway & Rogers, 2002, 2937-2939)
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A05828
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy book clasp. This example is rectangular in plan with two semicircular notches on either side and three V-shaped notches running down the rear edge. The forward edge has a narrowed tab that has been bent around to form a hook. The face is decorated with six square stamps that that have an eight paralleled flowed within and a ring a dog at the rear.    Artefacts such as this have been discovered during excavation in York which dated to the 15th and 16th centuries (Ottaway & Rogers, 2002, 2937-2939)
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-9FD6F6
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy spoon fragment that retains the stem and the rear part of the bowl. The bowl has slightly angled sides that narrow to the base of the stem suggesting that the bowl may have originally been fig shaped. The stem has a sub-oval cross section that narrows to the tip where there is an acorn shaped terminal.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-3A565A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lithic items. 1, A secondary flint flake debitage, large rough negative bulb of percussion on the dorsal, multiple flaking scar on the ventral. 10% cortex on the dorsal, grey flint with darker patch under cortex. Length 24mm, width 22mm, thickness89mm, weight 4.49g. 2, A secondary flint flake debitage, large rough negative bulb of percussion on the dorsal, large bulb of percussion on the ventral. 10% cortex on the dorsal, light brown flint.  Length 27mm, width 20mm, thickness 5mm, weight 3.74g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-3A38C7
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lithic items. 1, A tertiary flint flake debitage, multiple rough flaking scars on the dorsal, the bulb of percussion is missing from the ventral. Length 28mm, width 27mm, thickness 9mm, weight 6.89g. 2, A secondary flint flake debitage, one flaking scar on the dorsal, no bulb of percussion on the ventral. brown flint with 20% cortex on the dorsal.  Length 15mm, width 10mm, thickness 5mm, weight 0.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-3A17DE
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a core rejuvenation flake, at the top of the flake is remnants of a prepared platform. The dorsal has a prominent off-centre ridge running down its length, the flake removal taken from one direction.  The ventral side has a large bulb of percussion at the base. The flint is covered in a creamy patina with grey patches.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-38B021
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of hack silver dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 850 - 1000. The item is rectangular in plan with straight edges on all four sides.  Both the top and bottom ends have vertical sides that are unaltered.  However, the long edges on both sides display deep cuts that are 2/3 deep and cut from the rear of the item, the final 1/3 has a rough edge suggesting that the initial cut was not deep enough to sever it completely, making it necessary to finish the process by bending and snapping this section from its parent object. Both the front and rear face…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-243C6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry II type 1a-b date Aug 1180 - May 1181. Mint London by Philip Aimer Obverse: bust facing forward holding a sceptre, [HENRICVS R-EX] Reverse: Short cross voided with four pellets in each angle. + FIL AIMER ON LVN Note: this coin has been folded in antiquity, most likely for use as a prayer or pilgrimage exposing the reverse while masking the obverse. Fortunately, this coin has not been unfolded.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-224625
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (138-161). Minted in Rome and dated to 140-143. RIC 63 Obverse: laureate head right ANTONINVS AVG [PIVS P P] TR P […] Reverse: Clementia standing holding patera and sceptre [CLE]MEN[TIA AVG] There are two holes that have been drilled either side of the bust (the right hole is truncated) for attachment or suspension. Also, a further small circular depression has been drilled into the centre of the coin, on the obverse side. These holes have been drilled to allow this coin to perform a different purpose such as a pendant, jew…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A7FA3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-275 (Reece 13) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: Aequitas or Moneta standing left, holding scales […]
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A7932A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, post-medieval Nuremberg 'rose/orb' jetton, issued by Hanns Krauwinckel II, dating to the period AD 1586-1635 Obverse: Three crowns, alternately with three lis, arranged around a central rose HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NV Reverse: Imperial orb within a tressure of three arches and three angles […]
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A74BBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
fragment of a worn and clipped silver long cross penny dating from Edward III to Richard III 1327-1485. Obverse: bottom half of the bust facing forwards [...] Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle quatrefoil in the centre [CIVITAS EBORACI]
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A6FEA0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim fragment of Severn Valley Ware that has a buff exterior with grey core.  Grog and micaceous tempering.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A6E995
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint debitage, this is a secondary blade. There is one arise on the dorsal and a large bulb of percussion on the ventral. Dark grey flint with 5% cortex on the base.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A67859
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked tag with a triangular plate that tapes to an integral rearwards facing hook. There is an attachment hole in each of the top corners separated from each other by a U-shaped notch on the top edge. The plate is undecorated and narrows to the hook, where small a transverse double recessed line with small flanged side knops above, mark the division between the hook and the plate.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A61550
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Bow and Fantail type brooch with a Polden Hill style spring mount. This has rearward facing lugs (both now broken) on either end of the wings that would have held the spring axes bar. On the top of the head is a broken loop that would have held the external cord of the spring. On the front of the head are two projecting rectangular tabs that have upturned corners. Below the fantail expands outwards and is decorated with a central double grove and surrounded by a border. The catch plate on the reverse is complete.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A56E1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy barbarous radiate unreadable emperor dated to AD 275-285. (Period 14) Obverse: radiate bust facing right […] Reverse: figure standing […]
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A51589
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age Silver unit "Monnaies-a-la-croix" type, c. 200-118 BC, Obverse: indistinct image of a bust facing left Reverse: Cross with pellets in each angle (because of the manner in which this has been struck, the cross is off centre resulting in only two of the angles fully visible). These coins were produced in the Languedoc region of southern France in the second century BC and are, as such, usually attributed to the Volcae Arecomici (and/or Volcae Tectosages). This tribe had a strong presence in the Mediterranean, but conversely appeared to have very little contact with…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A3FDA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) mint mark crescent which dates it to 1587-1589 Obverse: crowned bust facing left E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A3E362
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half penny of Elizabeth I dated to 1582-1600. Obverse, portcullis. Reverse long cross with three pellets in each angle
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A3BEB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut farthing if of John Class 5a2 dated to 1204-1205 Minted in Winchester Obverse: bust facing forwards holding sceptre (top left remains) X-H Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle NCE
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A33117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Secondary Phase Series E, sub-variety e dating to c.AD 720-40, mint: northern Netherlands. Ref: Metcalf and Op den Velde 2009-10: 46, pl.43-4, nos. 1470-3. Obverse: Quilled crescent, right with triangular head with pellets. Reverse: A beaded standard containing TOT L I (I on its side)
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A24958
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age Silver unit "Monnaies-a-la-croix" type, c. 200-118 BC, Obverse: indistinct image of a bust facing left Reverse: Cross with crescents in each angle. In one angle is a circular on the inside of the crescent. These coins were produced in the Languedoc region of southern France in the second century BC and are, as such, usually attributed to the Volcae Arecomici (and/or Volcae Tectosages). This tribe had a strong presence in the Mediterranean, but conversely appeared to have very little contact with Northern Europe. As a result, these coins are very ra…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-909811
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete polychrome glass bead of late Roman to Early-Medieval date, c.AD 300 - 650. The bead is bi-conical body that is 12mm in diameter in the centre and tapers 7mm at either end. The bead is made from black glass that has been decorated with two bands of applied chevrons formed from the first application of zigzagging white glass which is then overlayed with offset zigzagging yellow glass, both of which run around the waste of the bead. On one end is an applied double band of yellow glass that runs around the circumference, with a triple band of yellow glass at the opposite end.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: GLO-784BA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
silver unit Western uninscribed. Dobunni 'Cotswold Eagle' type Obverse: head type B, Crescent hair, stalk lips Reverse: triple tailed horse, trefoil flower motif below.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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