Record ID: NLM-8DB857
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Valentinian (364-378), Emperor right, Reece period 19; edge chipped. Obverse description: bust diademed right. Obverse inscription: DN VA[----] Reverse description: Emperor advancing right [holding labarum and dragging captive] Reverse inscription: GLORIA [ROMANORVM] In exergue: [looks like] TOT Diameter: 18.2mm, Weight: 2.00gms, die axis: 11
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-8D9F47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Radiate or nummus indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-410 on a small worn oval flan retaining no discernible detail on either side. Diameter (long axis): 16.2mm, Weight: 0.76gms
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-8D87B8
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy ring of unknown date. The ring is oval in plan and circular in cross section. It is plain with the exception of a small raised oval section on the exterior (4.20mm x 3.56mm x 1.01hmm) and has a dark green patina. The ring has an external diameter of 15.59mm x 15.56mm and internal diameter of 11.53mm x 10.32mm, it is 2.12mm thick and weighs 2.16 grams. Plain rings such as these cannot usually be closely dated and served various functions such as harness fittings and dress accessory components. The small diameter of approximately 15.60mm would be too s…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8D874D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VI (r. AD 1422 to AD 1461). First reign,annulet issue, dating to AD 1422-1427.  Annulets either side of bust. Calais Mint.  North (1991), p.75, no.1435. 
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-8D8722
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount. Cast discoid mount with a central hole of diameter 4.3mm. The display side bears an eight-pointed star radiating from the centre with a pellet at the end of each ray and a single pellet between each pair of neighbouring rays. The motif distantly recalls the line-and-pellet decoration of spindle whorls ascribed to the early post-medieval period by this reporter. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1500 Diameter: 20.9mm, Thickness: 1.5mm, Weight: 2.33gms
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-8D84B3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy or possibly lead alloy or even base silver token or coin which has been pierced for hanging, although it is not clear what as. It is degraded but it is possible to discern a horse and rider facing right. The horse is in motion and the riders right arm is raised; he may be saluting or more likely throwing something. The pattern on the rear is even less clear but may include a cross. The piercing is at approximately three o'clock. It may be a commemorative token of some kind. The finder points out a Nommos of Calibria which has some features in common wi…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whaley Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8D7CFA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd likely from an 18th-19th century flower pot. The sherd is an orange/salmon colour with a thin grey layer at the core. There appears to be abundant mica inclusions (the surface appears to sparkle) and possibly some quartz though this is very sparse.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8D6D9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold guinea of George III (circa AD 1760-1820) dating to 1785. The obverse shows a laureate head right with the inscription GEORGIUS. III DEI.GRATIA. The reverse shows a crowned shield of arms, and the inscription M.BF.ET.H.REX.FD.B.ET.L.DS.R.I.A.T.ET.E. with the date 1785 split by the crowned shield. Spink 3728 (2004).  Measurements: Diameter: 24.3mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 8.3g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8D3DDA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn cast copper alloy halfpenny of William III (AD1694-1702), dating to 1701 of the third issue.  The obverse shows a laureate and cuirassed bust right. The legend reads GVLIELMVS TERTIVS. The reverse is of seated Britannia with right hand on knee. The coin is fairly worn and has an uneven surface patina, with visible wear on the edges of the coin. Spink 3556 (2003, p. 346) Measurements: Diameter: 27.4mm Thickness: 2mm Weight: 8.3g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8D3A0C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy sewing ring type thimble, probably dating to c.1450-1550. Circular cylindrical with both ends 'open' and tapering sides. There is a plain border at the base, then five bands of indentations right spiralling up to the top rim. The inside is plain with no visible seams. The surface displays a green patina. Base diameter 19mm, top diameter 16.2mm, wall thickness 1.9mm, weight 6.2g. Similar examples on this database at: SF-5B56D2, KENT-E575C1 and SF-87394B. Holmes (1985) 'A history of thimbles&…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8D37D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272 to AD 1307), class 9, dating to AD 1299-1300. Trifoliate crown. Star on breast. London Mint.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-8D2F59
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy key. Cast rotary key for a casket, with a round bow with collared knop at its end, a round-section stem which is hollow at its end, and the stub of a simple rectangular bit. Three incised lines appear at the end of the stem in line with the position of the bit. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1500 Length: 43.3mm, Height (at bow): 16.2mm, Thickness (stem): 4.6mm, Weight: 6.06gms
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8D22E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill type, dating from AD 80-120. The axis bar, spring, pin, foot, catch plate, and most of the wing caps are missing. The head of the brooch is 20.8mm wide, including the wings which are semi-cylindrical in shape. The caps at the end of the wings which would have held the spring and coil in place are missing. The head itself is humped shaped. At the front of the head, there is the remnants of a rearward facing hook. Roughly half of the bow of the brooch remains. It tapers in length from 9.8mm …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-8D12BE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle fragment. Cast loop from a double looped or spectacle buckle with a D-section frame. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Post-Medieval, 1350-1650 Length: 18.4mm, Height: 25.1mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 2.16gms
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-8D0A62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Henry V (AD 1413-1422), Class C, Withers Type 5. Mint: London. North Vol II (1991) no.1409. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards, broken annulets by crown; hEN[RIC REX ANGL] Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter; CIVI/TAS/LOn/DOn
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8CF32D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object fragment. A fragment of cast copper alloy with a sharp angle, bent and broken around all edges and fiercely abraded. A broad date range is commended by an accompanying fragment of a socketed axe-head. Suggested date: Unknown, Late Bronze Age to Post-Medieval, 1000 BC-AD1700 Length: 18mm, Width: 17.7mm, Thickness: 3.8mm, Weight: 9.02gms
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-8CE273
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin alloy "American plantations token" minted under James II for use in the American plantations, dating 1688. Obverse: James II on horseback, left, IACOBVS II D G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX. Reverse: four crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland linked by chains, VAL 24 PART REAL HISPAN. This token was valued at one 24th of Spanish real, or one and a half farthings.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8CD1A3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy halfpenny token, dating to 1792. The token was issued in Ketley.  The obverse is fairly worn, depicting a vessel sailing under a bridge, and the following legend in three lines: ERECTED/ANNO 1779/SPAN 100 FT. The outer legend is not fully visible, reading 'IRON BRIDGE AT COALBROOK DALE'. The year 1792 is at the bottom.  The reverse shows a worn design of a man working a machine. The words below read: INCLINED PLANE/KETLEY/1789.  This token is either type 8 or 9 in Dalton and Hamer (1…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-8CD023
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double loop buckle frame. It has moulded in patterning on the front, the back is plain. The pin is missing and the frame is in three pieces Dimensions: 58mm wide and 30mm high approximately Thanks to the finder for the information and photograph
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Conyers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8CC535
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625-49) dating to 1625-49. Initial mark: uncertain. North Vol II (1991) no. 2250-60. Obverse: Crowned bust left, II behind; [...]  Reverse: Oval garnished shield; IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.