Record ID: HAMP-118DF6
Object type: AXE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cast palstave with side loop  and lozenge-shaped flanges. The object has a flared blade with a sub- triangular-shaped depression (on front and back) and a worn central mid-rib below the stop-ridge.   The cutting edge is crescentic and relatively unworn; the blade bevels are well formed and the tips of the blade show little sign of wear or resharpening. On the upper blade on both the front and reverse faces is a cast / moulded indented shield-shape pattern.  The loop is relatively small and low. The two slide flanges are well cast and …
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-DAF23B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol standing facing with whip and globe. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D8F6A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate possibly of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type, depicting figure facing right holding possible spear in right hand and possible palm in left hand. Mint unclear. Reverse slightly mis-struck.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-510ECD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman brooch of Mackreth Type Hod Hill. The brooch has a decorated upper bow with two vertically cast lines. The middle bow is a raised horizontal line. The lower bow narrows toward the foot and is undecorated. Part of the catchplate remains. The head and pin are missing.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-792746
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable buckle fragment of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1550 - 1650. The object is only a fragment and consists of the centre part of the outer edge frame. It is pointed oval in cross section. It is decorated with a sub-triangular moulding, containing a raised lozenge shape and two annulets. Either side of this moulding is a raised collar. The reverse is undecorated.  The buckle is green / grey in colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.4mm, width 6.6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.2 grams. The fragme…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-B06B8A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton of Wolf Lauffer I and of the Rose and Orb type dating to the period c.1583-1601. Obverse: Three crowns alternately with three lis. Legend: +[...].LAVFER.IN.NVR[...] Reverse: Imperial orb surmounted by cross patty, within a tressure with three main arches. Legend: +GOT.ALEIN.DIE EHR VND Mitchener no.1672 Measurements: diameter: 21.4mm, weight: 0.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FFA4B0
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tweezers that have been broken in antiquity resulting in only the end of one arm surviving. This has a narrow rectangular cross-section arm which gently expands to a triangular base that is bent inward slightly. Although a roman date is a distinct possibility, a medieval date cannot be ruled out.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AEE2A4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton, probably of Hans Lauffer and of the 'French Style' type dating to the period 1607 - 1632. Obverse: Ship of Paris. Legend: ET[...] Reverse: Unclear. Legend: NEC.ME[...] As Mitchiner, 1988, p. 477, no. 1686a. It is missing a small section and is covered in a green and brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 24.3mm, weight: 0.98g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-787575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to the period AD 41-50 (Reece period 2). CERES AVGVSTA S C reverse type, depicting Ceres, veiled and draped, seated left, on ornamented throne, holding grain stalks in right hand and transverse torch in left. Mint of Rome, RIC I (2nd ed), no,.Claudius 94. Measurements: 23.8mm in diameter, 3.2mm in thickness, 6.4g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F88EEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Helena under Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17) PAX PVBLICA; Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8A8DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 18) probably GLORIA ROMANORVM; Emperor dragging captive. Mint uncertain. The coin has been pierced at 6 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8C198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-361) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN: Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier. The coin is peirced at 6 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8D93F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of uncertian Emperor (AD 275-296) dating to the period AD 275-296 (Reece period 14). The reverse appears to show a standing figure with a trident to the right. This reverse was used by several Emperors from AD 260-296. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-FC4EBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous Roman radiate of uncertain Emperor dating to AD 275-296 (Reece period 14) Figure, standing right holding a patera over an altar. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-4EB966
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victorty advancing left. Mint of Arles (probably). 
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-4F12C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to the period AD 275-296 (Reece period 14) CONSECRATIO; Eagle. Mint: Uncertain.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-4F4BF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN; Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII Treveri 195
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-0816B5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token, dating from AD 1648-1674. Williamson (1889: Obverse: IN . KINGS . STREETE = three gloves Reverse: IN . WESTMINSTER = S . B fleur de lis above Dimensions: diameter: 15.87m; weight: 0.95g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony.
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8279C3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy Medieval pedestal seal matrix dating from AD 1200 - 1400. The inscription reads 'CREET MOI', the interpretation of which is "believe me". The matrix is sub-circular in shape with the remains of a handle stem which is hexagonal in cross-section. The handle has been broken off leaving a rough edge.  The matrix die is circular with a central design resembling a device of three round-headed flowers growing on a small mound. It could be a thrift plant, or could be a stylised form of fleur de lis. The matrix has a…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83FED9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sheet metal bell of medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1600. The bell is made from a single sheet of metal which has been rolled into an elongated conical shape with an integral suspension loop at the pointed end. The loop is pierced from side to side and projects forwards. The join, which may have originally been soldered together, is clearly visible. The bottom of the sheet has been divided into three and these have been folded inwards to form the bell. The interior of the bell is hollow and it is possble to hear the pea if gently shaken. The m…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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