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Record ID: SF-942E91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable medieval swivelling strap fitting. The object consists of a circular cross-sectioned hoop with a oval section projecting from one side. There is a circular hole, c.7mm at its widest point, through the centre of the oval section. The circular hole is faceted on both faces, suggesting that a moveable component was attached here originally. The cross-section of the hoop would also be unusual for a finger ring, suggesting a more practical function. It appears to have decoration on both sides of the frame of the hoop, leading to the oval projection, pos…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9415B3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy 'Limoges style' cross mount, enameled and gilded figurine depicting a saint (possibly the Virgin Mary),  dating c. AD 1100 - 1300. It is broadly rectangular in plan with the head centred on a circular projection representing a halo or nimbus. The upper surface of the figurine is convex and the reverse is concave except the circular halo which is flat. The body of the figure has two circular rivet holes pierced through it; one on the chest and one centred adjacent to the lower edge. The bottom of the mount…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-93DB47
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton, issued by Hans Krauwinckel II dating to c.AD 1586 -1635. Rose and Orb type. Reverse motto reads *GOTTES GABEN SOL MAN LOB (One should praise God's gifts). Diameter: 20.5 Weight: 0.68 As Mitchiner (1988), p441, number 1538.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-93B778
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy Medieval button dating to c.AD 1300-1550. This button has a slightly bent profile and a wide diameter, with two central holes set in a circular recess. These are now filled with soil. This artefact has a few surface marks and an even grey surface patina. The button is 24.29mm in diameter, 3.02mm thick and weighs 12.07 grams. This button looks very similar to dress hem weights from the same period which would have been used to hold down the hem of ladies dresses or as curtain weights (Bailey 2005: 83, Fig.9). Similar examples include OXON-B41DA1,…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-93B48C
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Papal bulla probably of Pope Nicholas III (1277-80). It has been folded and broken post-deposition, neither the reverse or obverse are entirely clear. The reverse depicts the face of Saint Paul, moulded in bas relief surrounded by a separate pellet border with a croziernd enclosed within a circumferencial border. Above the face is the inscription SPA, an abbreviation for St. Paul - the other half of the bulla would have featured St Peter. St. Paul is seen on the left looking right, with a long pointed beard, and St. Peter would be right …
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peasenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-93B334
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c.AD 323 - 324. Reece Period 16. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, reverse type shows a wreath inscribed with VOT X. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 13.9 mm Weight: 1.44 g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-93A677
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Uncertain Mint. Diameter: 13.2 mm Weight: 1.18 g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-93949D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate imitating an uncertain ruler, dating to c.AD 275 - 285. Reece Period 14. Uncertain reverse prototype. Uncertain mint.  Diameter: 11.7 mm Weight: 1.18 g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-938D10
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead palm guard, c.AD 1600-1900. The palm guard is broadly oval in plan and D-shaped cross section; all the edges are uneven. The obverse face is slightly convex and has the in-print of woven cloth, possibly from where is pressed against the users glove, and in centre is a slight circular depression of the type commonly found on the surface of palm guards. The reverse face is flat, although slightly uneven. The object is 62.4mm long, 58.9mm wide, 14.9mm thick and weighs 380 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-93817E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, copper alloy model of a quadruped with a long tail, possibly a lioness, leopard or similar. It is missing most of its very thin legs. The body is curled around, the head being inside this curl, facing semi-sideways, with a posisble short mane marked on the back. The waist is narrow and the haunches are well defined. The long tail with a tail tuft is curled over its back, and back on itself. There are various marks and sections on the body which seem deliberate rather than from damage, and these may have been cells for enamel. The eyes too are alos deep and these ma also h…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-93771E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c.AD 330 - 337. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type shows two soldiers with two standards. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.1 mm Weight: 1.16 g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-9371BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c.AD 330 - 337. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type shows two soldiers with two standards. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 17.1 mm Weight: 1.89 g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-936FDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius of uncertain Antonine emperor, Rome, reverse Victory standing right inscribing shield, c.AD161-92
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-9367B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c.AD 330 - 337. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type shows two soldiers with two standards. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 18.8 mm Weight: 4.03 g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-936553
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg "Lion of St Mark" jetton,  anonymous issue. Obverse: 'Lion of Saint Mark' standing left, winged and nimbate with halo - crown  Reverse: Imperial orb within three arched tressure  Diameter: 27.65mm Weight: 7.07g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-9361D2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object which is a possible fragment from a lead vessel or pot of uncertain date. The fragment is irregular but broadly triangulat in shape and sub oval in plan. One surface is convex and the other slightly convex. It is slightly thicker at one end, with old and worn breaks on the non "rim" sides. The rim itself is thicker than the rest of the fragment suggesting that it comes from a curved vessel. The outer surface has a coarse surface with a grey coloration with occasional brown and lighter grey patches across the…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-935504
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Norwich Corporation, die axis 12 o'clock, 1668
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-935222
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of House of Constantine dating to c.AD 348 - 350. Reece Period 17. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, reverse type shows a phoenix standing on a rocky mound. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 16 mm Weight: 1.63 g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-933A68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver threepence of Elizabeth I, Tower, initial mark eglantine, North 1998, extremely worn, 1575
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-932795
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I, Tower, initial mark hand, North 2016, extremely worn, 1589-92
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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