Record ID: OXON-A3C5F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is conical in shape with an irregular rounded base. A rounded perforation runs vertically through the centre of the object. It is undecorated and has a mid-grey patina. The weight is 21.41mm in length and 24.05mm x 21.57mm in diameter at the base and weighs 51.00 grams. The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous fro…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-A3C382
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, Tower, ermine initial mark, North 1997, very worn, 1573
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 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: BUC-A3A875
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman key, dating to c. AD 43-410. The object consists of the terminal end of the key. The first section is openwork, there is a kidney section, with a semi circular hoop projecting out from it. In the centre of the hoop a rounded knop projects. The two curved sections of the kidney shape are attached to the shaft of the key. This is rectangular in cross section. There are two raised recentangular collars, then the shaft narrows before widening to two more rectangular collars. It then narrows to a circular shaft, which then ends in a worn break. The key has a…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-A39EC1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy openwork strap end of Early Medieval date (c. AD 900-1100), Thomas Class E, Type 1 (Winchester Style). The artefact comprises an openwork tongue shaped plate with a complete rectangular attachment plate immediately above. Both corners of the attachment plate have the remains of a circular rivet hole - the rivet no longer being in situ.  The plate is composed of Winchester style openwork decoration in the form of a series of mostly symmetrical fronds, emanating from a central stem which twist along the edges of the plate and e…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-A3961C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine, dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting Romulus and Remus suckled by wolf, with two stars above. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-A37EC4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy jetton, Nuremberg Lion of St. Mark type, piedfort on a thick flan, diameter 27mm, weight 9.21g, further details illegible, c.1500-70
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-A3799E
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tip of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed spearhead. It is lenticular in cross-section, having a central rib which tapers concavely in thickness to the lateral edges. These and the pointed tip are heavily abraded. It terminates in a worn transverse break opposite the pointed end. The very tip of the socket is preserved and visible at the centre of broken end. It is circular, approximately three millimetres in diameter and two millimetres deep. c. 1000 to 700 B.C. Length: 30.5mm.  Width: 13.8mm. Thickness: 6.1mm. Weight: 6.1g  
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-A376C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Class 5b or 5c dating to the period 1250-1256. Minted by Willem in Canterbury.  Measurements: Diameter: 17.8mm, Weight: 1.35g
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A3662A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmented cast, copper-alloy, double-looped buckle of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The buckle has trapezoidal loops and consists of a narrowed pin bar with a copper-alloy pin still attached. The outer face is undecorated with knops at the corners and small lobes at the ends of the pin bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. One of the loops remains intact and the other loop has been broken with a fragment missing. Measurements: The length of the larger fragment is 26mm and the smaller fragment is 12mm. The width of both the f…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BUC-A36557
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible medieval copper alloy annular brooch or possible buckle, dating to 1350-1400 AD. The brooch consists of a circular frame and is semi circular in cross section. There is a recess in hoop where the pin sits. The pin is a piece of copper alloy looped round the pin recess in the frame, and narrows to a point. It is oval in cross section. The pin is 26.5mm in length, and reaches across the frame. There is no decoration, and the brooch has a dark green patina. The brooch is very worn and corroded. The brooch is 31.5mm by 29.1mm, and weighs 3.60g. It is similar…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-A36366
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible toy. Plain ampulla or toy jug. Lead cast. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1500 Height: 33.0mm, Width: 26.3mm, Thickness: 20.3mm, Weight: 31.56gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-A3600D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded, incomplete, iron Roman brooch dating to c. AD 1st-2nd centuries. Probably Polden Hill type, although any detail of the bow or head is now obscured by the corrosion layer. The brooch is missing its pin, spring and catchplace, and only a small section of the bow survives.  The brooch is 18.21mm long, 16..27mm wide, 5.02mm thick and weighs 3.95 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BUC-A34FE6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman plate brooch, dating from 2nd Century AD. The brooch is lozenge shaped, the outer edge is worn and broken. The surviving edge is scalloped. There are two raised lozenges in the centre of the plate. The central one has a raised incised border, and possibly held a stone in the recess. The second lozenge section surrounding this is also raised, and decorated with a border of incised lines. There is possible iron staining on the surface of the brooch. The reverse is undecorated. In the centre there is a circular concave section. At one end there is a slight…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-A33F94
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy ampulla. Lead cast ampulla, one side scallop shaped, other side with concentric rings and what must have been a chevron. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Height: 42mm, Width: 38.9mm, Thickness: 8.6mm, Weight: 56.09gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 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: WMID-A3289B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of unknown ruler, dating to c. AD 1-260. Unclear reverse type of a figure sitting. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-A31BE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, obverse [...], laureate head right, reverse [...], female standing left, heavily corroded, AD161-80
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-A317E9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Grey copper alloy buckle. Small shoe buckle with moulded frame, tongue stamped on back: GH inside a heart. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1660-1720 Length: 36.8mm, Height: 23.2mm, Thickness: 6.9mm, Weight: 11.54gms
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-A314E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the 1st Century AD. At the head of the brooch there is a hinge that is oval in cross section, there is a notch where the pin would have been. The head then narrows to a thin neck, before expanding into the bow. The first part of the bow is trapezoidal in shape. Running down the centre of this section are three raised ridges. Either side of this section there is a rounded knop projection with a narrow neck. The bow then narrows, with two raised collars across it. It then ends with a worn break. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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