Record ID: ESS-0B7B34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gold coin: gold noble of Edward III, treaty series coinage dating 1363-9.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2011
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Record ID: LON-793335
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval - early Post Medieval copper alloy buckle dating 15th - 16th century. This buckle has a single-looped frame with a triangular cross-section. The cross-bar is stepped in from the frame and has a circular cross-section. The centre of the outer edge of the frame curves inward creating a bi-lobed profile and there is a small central square boss where the pin rests. There may be decoration on the outer surface but the patina and corrosion is obscuring the detail. The pin is a fairly crudely shaped piece of sheet copper alloy which has been wrapped around the cross-bar …
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: LON-792357
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy suspension mount for a harness pendant dating 13th - 14th century. This mount has a slightly domed circular face with a tab projecting from the lower surface and a stud in the centre of the reverse. The tab has a long slot running vertically up the length and it is folded back on itself creating the double loops to secure the axis pin from which the harness pendant suspends. There is a small patch of gilding remaining on the front surface. The copper alloy has a mid green patina with large areas of red base metal showing through. Dimensions: length: 19.88mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
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Record ID: LON-791B27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver coin: half groat of Elizabeth I dating 1560-1561. North no. 1987. Obverse: Crowned bust left Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV (have made God my helper) Initial mark: Cross crosslet (1560-1561) Die axis measurement: 12.00 Dimensions: length: mm; width: mm; thickness: mm; diameter: 18.68mm; weight: 1.02g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spi…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: LON-7914A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin: nummus from the House of Constantine dating AD335-337. Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right Obverse inscription: [---]ST[---] Reverse: Two soldiers stood either side of one standard Reverse inscription: Illegible [GLORIA EXERCITVS] Mint mark: Illegible Die axis measurement: 6.00 Dimensions: diameter: 13.96mm; weight: 0.84g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: LON-78FFF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin: nummus from the House of Constantine dating AD330-335. Mint: Trier. Reverse: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Reece period 17. Obverse: Helmeted, cuirassed and draped bust left Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN]TINOPOLIS Reverse: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople, New Rome Reverse inscription: None Mint mark: -/-//TR[-] Die axis measurement: 12.00 Dimensions: diameter: 16.25mm; weight: 1.96g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: LON-78FA22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy fragment of a Colchester derivative brooch (AD43-80). The fragment comprises the lower part of the bow and the catch-plate. The bow has a triangular cross-section with a central ridge extending up the bow; either side of the ridge the surfaces are in-curving. There is no foot-knob. The catch-plate is triangular in plan with openwork decoration comprising a small circular perforation and a curving triangular perforation. The upper part of the bow, spring and pin are all missing. The copper alloy has a dark green patina. Dimensions: length: 21.12mm; widt…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: LON-78F340
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A sestertius of Faustina II struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating to the period AD 161 to 176. Mint of Rome. LAETITIA SC reverse. RIC III, p. 346, no. 1653
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2011
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Record ID: LON-78E963
Object type: FASTENING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy eye clasp from a necklace hook and eye fastener dating AD43-410. This is a Read (2008:3) Class A Type 1 fastener. The fastener has a rectangular shank with a truncated sub-triangular section and there is an integral, flattened, circular tab at each end with a central, circular perforation for attachment. These two attachment loops are set at 90º to each other. The corresponding hooked fastener would attach to one of the loops and the thread of the necklace would attach to the other loop. Each side of the rectangular shank is decorated with stamped, repeated …
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: LON-78DA91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver coin: penny of Charles I (AD1625-1649). The edges of the coin have been clipped. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left I behind head inner beaded circle Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX Reverse: Oval garnished shield no inner circle Reverse inscription: [IVS]TITIA THRO[NVM FIRMAT] (Justice strengthens the throne) Initlal mark: Illegible Die axis measurement: 6.00 Dimensions: diameter: 13.62mm; weight: 0.35g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: ESS-5E5A36
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete cast silver seal matrix. It is oval in plan with a worn break on the reverse from the missing handle. The design is of a lion passant guardant within a crudely incised ring. The lion would face left in the impression. There is no inscription. In its current condition, it measures 17.08mm by 15.43mm, is 7.80mm thick and weighs 3.47 grams. Date: 17th Century Discussion: The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and preci…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0F89E1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast silver mount with two integrally cast rivets on the reverse. The upper surface is symmetrical and formed of four main elements surrounding an openwork rectangle. There is an oval with scalloped edge and central depression. Extending at 45 degree angles from the two lower edges of the oval is a sub-oval, this time with a slightly domed surface and a straightened outer edge. There is a rectangular element (containing most of the rectangular opening) which connects the two sub-oval sections. There are some raised lines on the reverse. The two rivets are located on the rever…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0F72F4
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fused lump comprising two silver pennies, heavily chipped and with some concretion adhering. The upper and lower surfaces display two obverses. Both are coins of the Vikings in the Danelaw. One is of the Orsnaforda type, probably struck in the east or south Midlands c.895-900. The other is of the St Edmund issue, struck in East Anglia or the east Midlands, c.895-918. Coins of these issues are of fine silver (90% or more). The pair of coins was probably lost or deposited c.900. Obv. 1 : OR4N0 / [ ]LFRED[ ] / [ ]Dã, in three lines. Orsnaforda type Obv. 2: [ ]4CE[ ], top bar of the ce…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-0CA833
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy pipe taper in the form of a human figure. It has a flat circular base that would have been used to flatten tobacco in a pipe. The figure has a small oval head with cast details of the eyes and nose; it is cast wearing a domed helmet with no hair visible. The figures right arm is etended out, at 90 degrees to the body and has a worn break just past the elbow. The left arm runs parallel to, but is cast seperately from, the body and terminates in a small oval knop, representing a hand. The figure is cast wearing a short sleeved top which is joined a…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2010
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Record ID: ESS-0C9C75
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval damaged and incomplete cast copper alloy dagger guard. It is formed of a cylindrical bar with expands at the terminals (one of which is missing) forming a flat circular knop. The bar also expands at the centre to accommodate a sub-rectangular slot, which would have held the tang of the dagger. The guard is broken across the central slot, with only one half surviving. The outer edge of the slot is decorated with a central groove with a pair of parallel grooves where the bar becomes solid. It is 53.46mm long, 14.68mm wide across the slot and 12.17mm wide at the terminal. It wei…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2010
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Record ID: ESS-0C9982
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy sword belt fitting. It is subtrianfular in plan with a hooked terminal extending from the apex of the triangle. There are two semi-circular knops on the lower edge. There are two rivet holes in the main body, one of which has the corroded remains of a rivet. It is 30.33mm long, 12.25mm wide, 2.38mm thick increasing to 7.09mm thick to include the hooked terminal. It weighs 2.24 grams.
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: ESS-0C8892
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy coin: Type 2 rose farthing of Charles I.
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2010
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Record ID: ESS-0C7F96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin: class 2 long cross penny of Henry III, minted by Nicole at Canterbury.
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2010
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Record ID: KENT-E32023
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Post Medieval jetton. This is a 15th or 16th century Nuremburg type, with a orb on the reverse. 26.89mm D x 1.16mm T 4.2g
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2011
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Record ID: KENT-E29F33
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy jetton. The obverse has three crowns and three lis arranged around a central rose. The reverse has an orb within 2 trefoils. Both legends are illegible. 16th century Nuremburg type.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2011
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