Record ID: IOW-0A7327
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) Merovingian gold tremissis, minted at Nantes (c. AD 560-c. 585 AD). MEC 460; Belfort 3094; Depeyrot type 3-2E. A Merovingian coin imitating Visigothic (which itself imitates Byzantine in a very devolved way). Obverse: left-facing bust, inscription possibly reading NAM Reverse: Victory advancing left; IVIO / N References: MEC: P. Grierson and M. Blackburn (1986), Medieval European Coinage 1: the early middle ages (Cambridge), see pl. 22 (no. 460); Depeyrot, G 'Le Numeraire Merovngien L'age de L'or (Moneta).
Created on: Sunday 1st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1C6742
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy single-loop rectangular buckle (AD 43-100). The frame is slightly misshapen and sub-rectangular in cross-section. It has a large lip in the form of a pin rest at the outer edge and the bar is slightly narrowed. The plain cruciform style pin is convex on the upper face and flat on the underside. It has a loop which fully encloses the bar and the shaft has two transverse curving arms, one at each side. Each arm is bevelled at the front edge and one arm is partly missing due to a break. The shaft of the pin tapers to a point and the tip is missing …
Created on: Monday 2nd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1D6AE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus, probably of Constantius II dating to the period AD 352 to 353; SALVS AVG NOSTRI reverse type. Mint of Trier. Mintmark: [...]/[...]//[...]; Reece period 18. Cf. RIC VIII, p. 165, no. 332. The coin has been pierced with the piercing located underneath the chi-rho on the reverse. Obverse: Diademed bust right [...] Reverse: Chi-rho [SALVS AVG NOSTRI] Re-use: The coin has a circular piercing. A pierced SALVS reverse type coin depicting a chi-rho was found during the excavation of the cemetery at Poundbury where it was interpreted as a touch-piece/amulet…
Created on: Monday 2nd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1DCF82
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-Medieval cast silver double-looped buckle (1500-1650 AD). Treasure case no. 2012 T1. One loop and the pin are missing. The surviving loop is D-shaped, flat at the front and rear and the narrowed bar is triangular in cross-section. A small knop projects at each end of the bar. The front of the outer edge is bevelled on the outer and inner sides and the breaks are old. A similar silver buckle has been recorded from Tendring District, Essex (TAR 2009 T620; ESS-F4D4A5). 19.6mm (length); 18.8mm (width); 1.6mm (thickness). Weight: 1.53g. The find contains a minimum o…
Created on: Monday 2nd January 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-2D6298
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Date: 1596-1597 AD Description: Silver spoon with an ovoid bowl. The stem is a flattened hexagon in section and the terminal is possible an early example of 'seal top'; it has a flattened tip separated from the stem by a widened and rounded section and a protruding collar. The rounded section has a repeated geometric incised design. On the concave surface of the bowl is the crowned leopard mark of London. On the reverse of the handle are three further marks; (from the bowl towards the terminal) the makers mark, the lion passant sterling standard mark and the date mark 'T' (1596-159…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: ESS-2DFE87
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2012 T3 Post Medieval Button Description: Post Medieval silver button casing. It is hemispherical in shape, with a soldered silver wire loop at the apex. There is a raised band around the rim and the outer surface is decorated in alternate bands of plain raised lines and recessed lines which are filled with narrow, oblique lines. It is now hollow, but contains traces of a white paste which was probably used to secure a gem or glass setting. It is 12.67mm in diameter, 9.60mm long and weighs 0.92 grams. Discussion: The object is most likely a button, similar to 2007 …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2E33C0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
An interesting buckle plate consisting of 4 parts: 1. The principal part of the plate is formed by a strip of copper alloy bent in two with a gap at the fold, like that on a modern hairpin, to receive the buckle frame and pin (now both missing). Three tectangular notches have been cut into the folded edge; a central pin slot to locate the pin and a further two frame recesses cut into the corners to receive the buckle frame. The front of the plate is openwork with nine holes cut into it in three rows. The row nearest the fold consists of three circles, then in the centre is a row of…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knotting', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2E9408
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T5: disclaimed and returned to finder. Description: Silver finger ring with flat, rectangular sectioned hoop and narrowed stirrup-shaped expansion at the bezel. The hoop is inscribed + AVE MARI around the outer side, a contraction of Ave Maria, (Hail Mary). It steps in in width at the shoulders to a thin ridge which is triangular in profile creating a stirrup shape narrowing towards the top point at the centre. The upper edges are bevelled on both sides. The point expands again into an integral rounded knop terminal which appears complete. Dimensions: The …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2EB3D3
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T4: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: Silver gilt hooked tag, with a tri-lobed central section from which the hook and loop, now missing, would have projected. The central section has a flat tri-lobed back and convex front formed of three circular domes, two to the top and one between to the bottom, with an additional flower decoration in the centre. The outer edge of the back plate is serrated, with pointed indents. In the spandrels between each lobe is a small circular projecting tab with a central pierced hole. A twisted wire border runs around the ba…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Highbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-300940
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances of discovery Found with the aid of a metal detector on pasture land over a spread of approximately 20 feet, 13.11.11. Many iron fragments including nails were found at the same time but were considered to be unrelated to the coins. The coins were in mostly fragmentary condition and images were taken at the British Museum. CATALOGUE The following abbreviations are used for the names of the rulers: Cs Constantius II M Magnentius D Decentius FEL TEMP REPARATIO (galley) (1) Uncertain mint (1) No. Obverse Reverse M.-m. RIC Qty Weight(g) 1. Cs Victory (A on…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lapley Stretton and Wheaton Aston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3043C5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Lead circular two-part cloth seal of diameter 17.5mm, with the Arms of Norwich (incomplete) and the inscription // TO / NARO / WE meaning "the cloth is too narrow". Compare IOW-CB8123.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postwick with Witton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-3168C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver groat of Henry VIII. 2nd coinage. The initial mark is a lis. POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV (long cross and royal arms) reverse. Reference: North, Part II, No. 1797 Date: Post Medieval - 1526 - 1544 Diameter: 24.93 mm Weight: 2.63 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-318815
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver groat of Henry VIII. 2nd coinage. The initial marks are a rose on both sides. POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV (long cross and royal arms) reverse. Reference: North, Part II, No. 1797 Date: Post Medieval - 1526 - 1529 Diameter: 24.55 mm Weight: 2.81 g Die axis: 7
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-318BE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Trajan dating to AD 100; P M TR P COS III PP reverse type depicting Pax? standing left. Mint of Rome. Reece period 5. Cf. RIC II, p. 247, no. 38. Obverse: Laureate head right; IMP CAES NERVA TR[AIAN AVG GERM] Reverse: Pax standing left with olive branch and cornucopiae; PM [TR P COS III P P]
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-31A327
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver half groat of Henry VIII. 2nd coinage. The initial marks are a cross patonce and a T. CIVITAS CANTOR (long cross and royal arms) reverse. The letters WA appear one either side of the shield (for Archbishop Warham) Reference: North, Part II, No. 1802 Date: Post Medieval - 1526 - 1532 Diameter: 18.85 mm Weight: 1.35 g Die axis: 9
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-31BB62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver half groat of Henry VIII. 2nd coinage. The initial marks are a cross patonce and a T. CIVITAS CANTOR (long cross and royal arms) reverse. The letters WA appear one either side of the shield (for Archbishop Warham) Reference: North, Part II, No. 1802 Date: Post Medieval - 1526 - 1532 Diameter: 18.78 mm Weight: 1.26 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-31D147
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped silver half groat of Henry VII. 2nd coinage. CIVITAS CANTOR (long cross and royal arms) reverse with a letter M at the centre of the cross. The initial mark on the obverse is a tun. Reference: North, Part II, No. 1710 Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval - 1486 - 1504 Diameter: 19.58 mm Weight: 1.42 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-31FDC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver double patard of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. KAROLVS DEI GRA DVX BVRG CO FL (shield with arms of Burgundy) obverse. SIT NOMEN DOMINE BENEDICTVM (cross fleuretty with a lis at the centre) reverse. These coins were legally current in England as equivalent to the groat (four pence). Date: Late Medieval 1467 - 1477 Diameter: 27.22 mm Weight: 2.88 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwerne Minster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-323DD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a radiate of Carausius, AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). London mint. Reverse unclear. This coin is too poorly preserved to be included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-32D282
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver gilt annular brooch fragment or cap badge (perhaps), dating from the 13th - 16th century. It has a flat face in the form of a flower head with six petals or leaves (creating at star like pattern), one of which has broken off. These are defined by raised lines with a pellet at each end. The front has been gilded. There is a scar on the reverse from a soldered recurving hook which is now missing. Compare ESS-286B04 (2007 T7) and NCL-0AEDA2 and one from Norton-on-Derwent, North Yorkshire (TAR 2004, ref. 257, p. 288; 2004 T191) Length: 9.6mm; Width: 8.7mm; Thickn…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.