Record ID: BH-7A498C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval gilded copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Joanna (Queen of Castile and Aragon) and Charles V (1506-16) gold escudo struck after the death of Joanna when Charles became Charles I of Spain (1516-1558). Although a copy, the coin appears to be based on the gold escudo from the mint at Seville (with an S to the right of the shield on the obverse) of a type minted in 1535 (Clemente and Cayon 3147-8). Ref: Clemente and Cayon 2005: 473-4.
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 13th December 2019
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Record ID: ESS-F36FED
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete silver bodkin of rectangular section and tapering in thickness from one end to the other. The bodkin is broken through the eye and is bent out of shape with the point curling inwards towards the head. The surface of the pin is extremely worn and only traces of the original decoration can now be seen. This appears to consist of a series of transverse lines. Dimensions: length: 44mm, length (unbent): 102mm (approx.), width (max.): 4mm, thickness (max.): 2mm, weight: 5.43g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-720889
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete, composite, gilt-silver cap hook or hat pin dating to the Early Post Medieval Period (1500-1600). It consists of a circular, gilded, silver back plate with a border of radiating, rounded, sub-rectangular protrusions running the circumference of the plate. Two or possibly three are missing. Within this is a raised, circular, moulded ring decorated with diagonal linear indentations forming a twisted appearance. Within this ring is another ring of radiating, rounded, sub-rectangular protrusions which turn inwards forming claws which hold a separate gilded …
Created on: Monday 29th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Stevenage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EA8D38
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver seal matrix dating to the Post-Medieval period. The seal matrix extends to a circular-section handle with beaded mouldings before terminating in worn oval attachment loop. The seal possesses a sub-circular die, engraved with a coat of arms made up of a chevron between three bulls' heads, over which is a helm, topped by a goblet. Four strands of elaborate mantling with floral highlights flow out from either side of the helm, and two shorter strands from the shield itself. Dimensions: Height: 28mm Diameter: 19mm Discussion: Without knowing the preciou…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Record ID: BH-486DD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) Tower of London mint, unclear initial mark. North 1991, volume II, page 162, numbers 2263 - 2273.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-48544F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1582 to 1603. Mint of London. 5th or 6th issue.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-482C3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver groat of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1561. Mint of London. Crosslet issue. North 1986.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-4E943A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to the period 1561 to 1582. Possibly Ermine initial mark. cf. North p. 111, no. 1997.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: ESS-E10C33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gilded and pierced twopence of Charles II (1660-1685). Obverse: crowned bust left with II behind. CAROLVS II DG M B F & H REX Reverse: Shield. Crown initial mark. CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO Dimensions: weight: 0.9mm, diameter: 14mm, diameter of piercing hole: 3mm, thickness: 0.5mm
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2022
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Record ID: SUR-2652DA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver shoe or breech buckle with attachment chape and button. The buckle has an oval frame with a central dividing bar. The button is separately attached and has a domed octofoil head. No maker's stamp is present.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: BH-2A58A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603). CIVITAS LON DON reverse type depicting a square shield on cross fourchee. Initial Mark: uncertain. Mint of the Tower (London). Diameter: 17 mm Weight: ?? g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: BH-2A28E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy token farthing dating to AD 1664. Obv: (mullet)IOHN(rosette)THORNTON , around sugar-loaf. Rev: (mullet)IN(rosette)HITCHEN(rosette)1664 , around rope inner circle, (rosette)T(rosette) over I(rosette)A within. cf. M. Dickinson 123.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: ESS-A6A793
Object type: FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver strap/dress fitting of post-medieval date. The item has a lozenge shaped plate with bevelled edges. One end features a knop decoration with transverse ridge above it and a smaller spherical knop below. The other end features a semi-circular plate protrusion with the remains of a suspension hole and iron rivet inside. There is a soldered flap of silver on the back which broadens at the unattached end, where there is still the remains of an iron rivet, likely the same one that originally fastened the flap down to the front plate. There is a makers mark on the back fl…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-85A3B6
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-Medieval lead Post Office bag seal dating to the reigns of William III (1689-1702) and Anne (1702-1714). It is circular in form with the remains of a transverse perforation that would have enabled attachment to a chord. Both faces carry stamped motifs. On one face (obverse?) is a crown beneath which are the remains of a legend reading [G] POST (general post), a rose below. The opposite face (reverse?) carries the remains of two oval shields(with foliate decoration below), the shield to the right carrying the arms - a dolphin embowed left with two saltires in chief, the shield t…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Royston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5B122E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy farthing token of Thomas Bill of Royston, dating to 1664. The token measures 15.20 mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Royston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-AF42AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I dating to the period AD 1625 to 1649.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2017
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Record ID: BH-7031B4
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy stud dating to the early post medieval period, AD 1550 to 1700. The stud possesses a flat approximately circular body intended to represent a rose of four petals, with four triangular leaves between. On the underside of the body, there extend two circular section lugs. The stud measures 16mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness including the lugs.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
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Record ID: BH-48182B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small lead-alloy token, probably dating to the early post medieval period, approximately AD 1550 to 1700. The token is flat and circular with cast decoration on both its upper and lower surfaces. On the obverse is the letter 'S', while on the reverse, there is an 'I' flanked by two pellets. The token measures 12mm in diameter and 2mm in thickness.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: BH-463416
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy farthing of James I (1603-25), Harrington type 1b (North 2131), dating between 19th May 1613 and 28th June 1614.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: BH-443E04
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy hooked tag or dress fastener dating to the early Post Medieval period, approximately AD 1550 to 1700. At one end, the hooked tag possesses a trapezoidal 'eye' which extends to a circular, slightly convex body. The upper surface of the body is decorated with a central raised circular panel with three letters. These are illegible. The central panel is encircled with a circumferential rim decorated with incised notches. At the other end, a D-sectioned hook extends. The hooked tag measures 29mm in length, a maximum of 13mm in width and 3mm in thickness.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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