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Record ID: OXON-E91E4A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn and corroded copper alloy post-medieval farthing trade token, issued by the City of Oxford (the Mayor) between AD 1652-1657. The token features the City arms of an Ox crossing a ford. Norweb no. 3365-3375.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: OXON-E8FF7D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper alloy post-medieval farthing trade token dated (AD) 1657. The token was issued by Robert White, a silk weaver in Oxford. Norweb no. 3736b. ET Leeds no. 108.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: OXON-E8E2C5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead alloy unifaced token or tally of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval date (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a five-limbed figure or motif of uncertain form. No design is present on the reverse.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-E8D56B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged lead alloy unifaced token or tally of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval date (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a five branched tree or feather (probably Powell type 17). No design is present on the reverse.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-E87021
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jettons of Hans Krauwinckel II (fl. 1586-1635) dating to the period AD 1586-1635. Small rose/orb type inscribed GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICHT. Minted at Nuremberg. As Mitchiner (1988, 444) no. 1568.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-E85B4B
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete square post-medieval double-sided cast copper-alloy coin weight dating from c. AD 1580-1600. Obverse: crowned rose in between the letters A and I all within a circular border Reverse: Upright hand in between A I all within a circular border The coin weight was made in Antwerp by a maker ( A I ) whose work is recorded but whose name is not known (Withers and Withers 1995: 32 & 60). Similar coins weights with the double rose and hand can be seen at SF-F336E5, SOM-27A166 and IOW-C7E866 whil examples displaying the maker AI are found at LON-D53B94 and HESH-8A91F4.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-E8402E
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but post-medieval copper-alloy double-sided British coin weight for a rose ryal, dating to the period AD 1619-1700. The coin weight is square in form, rectangular in cross-section and bevelled at the sides. Obverse: Shield of British arms, with a circular border containing lions, lis and roses (very worn). Reverse: Crowned mark of value: XXX S (30 shillings). See Withers and Withers, 1995: p. 40.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-E81DB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of seven post-medieval worn copper alloy rose farthings probably all of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) and dating to the period AD 1636-1644. All of the coins are well worn. All coins were found relatively close together.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-E8008A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy or hybrid issue of Licinius I (AD 308-324), dating to the period c.AD 322 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORM reverse type depicting VOT/X within a wreath. Prototype of the mint of Aquileia. cf. RIC VII, p. 405, no. 104ff for the reverse type and mintmark. This coin appears to combine an obverse type and legend of Licinius I with a reverse type from the mint of Aquileia in AD 322 for one of the junior Emperors, Crispus or Constantine II. Licinius I is otherwise unrepresented in the series of coins with this mintmark at Aquileia. The c…
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-E796E8
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy and lead alloy probable candle stick holder, dating from the 16th or 17th century AD. The holder has a lead core with a covering of sheet copper alloy. The holder is plano-convex with a central hollow projection 11.3mm wide which may have been for a candle directly, or more possibly a separate candle stick. One side of the object is damaged and the lead base has degraded. Similar examples can be found in Egan (2005:80 showing separate candle sticks, and also p128, showing miniature examples).
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-993704
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An Early Medieval, Viking-period silver ingot dating from c. AD 850 - 1000. It is sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross-section. The complete end is rounded while the opposite end is cut. The surface is dimpled and scratched with one surface having 'teeth'-like marks, two and one. Measurements: 21.2mm long, 10.2mm wide, 6.7mm thick. 8.6 grams. Discussion: Compare CAM-F04AC8 (2014 T636) which notes that: "Viking silver ingots were probably used as bullion in trade and commercial transactions before the introduction of coinage and possibly also sometimes a…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-984C15
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2019 T458. Description: An incomplete gold finger ring of medieval date. The finger is now distorted, having an elongated oval hoop. The hoop is D-shaped in cross section with a bevelled inner edge and rounded outer; it is only 1.7mm wide. The upper two-thirds of the hoop is decorated externally with delicate incised decoration. This decoration varies either side of the bezel. One side has chevrons pointing towards the bezel interspersed with a pointed spray of six to eight annulets. The other side has a zig-zaged line running towards the base of the hoop with each angle…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 23rd July 2021
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Record ID: OXON-585145
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment cast copper alloy Roman brooch of uncertain form but dating from the first to second century AD (c. AD 43-150). The fragment comprises only the foot of the brooch, which has horizontal banded mouldings and a slight outwardly-turned knop at the terminal. The catch plate is intact has has a single circular perforation as decoration.
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-582779
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy crotal bell with an integral suspension lug with drilled hole and two round sound holes in the upper hemisphere. No patterning (such as the sunburst design) can be seen on either hempishpere. The bell retains its iron pea within. Circa 16th to mid 17th century.
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-581285
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy palm guard for a leather worker's palm. The guard is now sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in profile. The original shape was probably oval, which is said to suggest that they were moulded in oyster shells. There are two circular depressions or indentations in the upper face of the guard, measuring 11.9mm and 12.2mm diameter, an occurrence that is frequently seen on palm guards. The guard would have been wrapped in leather with holes in it to match the depression in the lead. Bailey (1993) illustrates a similar example on page 65, fig.2, which is d…
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-57FB67
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy palm guard for a leather worker's palm. The guard is oval in plan and plano-convex in profile. The shape is said to suggest that they were moulded in oyster shells. There is a circular depression or indentation that is 14.5 mm in diameter in the upper face of the guard, an occurrence that is frequently seen on palm guards, often in pairs. The guard would have been wrapped in leather with a hole in it to match the depression in the lead. Bailey (1993) illustrates a similar example on page 65, fig.2, which is dated from the 17th century however they could date through …
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-44099E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch with double pierced lug and spring mechanism, missing part of the spring and pin, and the lower bow and catchplate. The wings are C-shaped in cross-section and span 34.4 mm. The bow has a pronounced rib down the centre of the spine. The rib has moulded linear deocration and diagonal scores across the crest. The wings of the brooch have vertical linear mouldings producing a ribbed effect. The spring is opf a different alloy to the brooch. The brooch has a silvery appearance suggesting a high tin content to the alloy. This st…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-43CBBC
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy early Post-Medieval dress hook of Read's Class E, Type 6, dating to the period AD 1500-1600. The object has been cast in one piece in moulded-relief and openwork. The frame is in the form of quatrefoil 'knot' with five raised pellets. The outer frame is decorated with grooves. Where the object extends to form the rearward facing hook is a triple ribbed collar. The hook is complete. At the opposite end the attachment loop is sub-rectangular in plan. See Read (2008) is no.447 on p111 for comparison.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-4393E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I as Caesar (AD 306-307) dating to the summer of AD 307. Reece Period 15. GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left with patera and cornucopia. Mint of Trier. RIC VI Trier 703b.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: OXON-43542B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 350-353 (Reece period 18). FELICITAS-REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting the Emperor in military dress standing left, holding Victory on a globe and standard with Chi-Rho banner. Mint of Trier. As RIC VIII, p.158, no. 264.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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