Record ID: YORYM-9B7BCD
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy double-headed button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. The head is pointed ovate with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. The pointed terminal has a slight raised lenticular moulding which tapers into the point. An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the boss and bends at 90 degrees where it widens into a second head. The orientation of the shank results in the heads being on different plains. The lower head is rectangular with an incised border. One corner is lost to a worn break. The reverse is fla…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-741DA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded possible base core of a plated Roman denarius of unclear type, perhas Julia Domna (AD 193-217) or one of the later Severan women, dating to the period c.AD 193-235 (Reece Periods 10-11). Illegible reverse type. Probably a prototype of the mint of Rome. 
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-389137
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy enamelled button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. Wild Class VIa variant. The head is formed of a flat rectangular plate. Decoration on this plate consists of red and yellow enamel, set within three parallel square cells with yellow enamel set in the middle cell and red enamel present in the two flanking cells. An integral circular sectioned shank extends at 90 degrees from the underside of the head before splitting in to two arms, and forming a loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and arms being on different plains…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-FD9045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Probably LITITI A or derivative reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and sceptre. Unclear mint. cf. RIC V.5, no. 1088ff.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5C4E12
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is of the 'simple' type, comprising an ovate basal strap bar flanked by circular collars. A circular sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars, tapering in diameter to the side opposite the strap bar. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The terret loop is 18.15mm in diameter, 2.67mm in thickness while the collars are 7.04mm in diameter. It weighs 2.99g. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0B51D1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c. AD 43-200. Henig Type II. The object is composed of an oval shaped bezel, set with undecorated blue glass enamel, from which narrowing plain shoulders extend to either side. The band continues to narrow to the reverse and loops completely. There is no decoration visible on the band of the object. The metal is dark green in colour with a worn smooth patina. The ring measures 15.17mm in diameter and 1.73mm in loop thickness with a bezel measuring 4.58mm in width and 6.09mm in length. It weighs 0.89g. The size of the ring …
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CB5AF8
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. Lewis Type 2; Simple Terret. The terret ring comprises an ovate-sectioned basal strap bar flanked by semi-circular moulded collars. A D-sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars, tapering in diameter to the point opposite the strap bar. A separate s-shaped hook formed of a rectangular sheet of copper-alloy is present around the terret. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The terret is 22.6mm long, 23.7mm wide, 5.7mm thick. The h…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Londesborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B88E16
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T1115. Description:  A complete though distorted copper-alloy stylus with silver wire decoration of Roman date, c.AD 43 – 200. Manning's Type I. The object comprises a circular sectioned shaft which tapers to a rounded point at one end and a spatulate and waisted, or shouldered, ‘eraser’ at the other. Worn moulded decoration is present where the shaft extends into the point. Four short bands of flat silver plate are adhered to the mouldings. The metal has a dark red/green patina and is worn. The object is 43.7mm long, 5.2mm wide, 3.2m…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B262A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), probably a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). Probably PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre., large X below branch. Unclear mint prototype.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D4123C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Titus (AD 79-81) as caesar under Vespasian, dating to the period c.AD 77-78 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7D98AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint prototype. 
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3E438D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A7 (Fowler Type A1) with a plain, circular sectioned frame which expands towards the terminals. Both terminals are rounded knops. The metal has a shiny brassy yellow patina and is in worn condition. The brooch is 20.2mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 1g. Dr Anna Booth (2014, p.129) discusses the distribution of Type A brooches as focusing on Roman military sites followed by towns. Fewer than 50 have also been found at hillforts and Roman villas. Of those from hillforts the major…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AD66F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 318-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR on an altar. Unclear mint, probably Trier. 
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 22nd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AD5204
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy ribbed bracelet of Late Hallstatt - Late Iron Age date, c. 650-100 BC. The bracelet comprises twenty-one (21) complete conjoined pointed ovate knobs with transverse double banded ridges at the juncture between each knob. The section is an asymmetric ovate having a more distinct curve to the upper surface. Both terminals are in the form of half knobs. The metal has a mid-green delaminated patina and is worn. The bracelet is 69.9mm in diameter, 11.9mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 66.2g. A parallel from Roxby, South Humberside has been published by Kevin …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-49DBE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius, possibly of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c. AD 138-161 (Reece Period 7). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a she-wolf suckling twins? Probably mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4979A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece period 5). Illegible reverse type. Mint of Rome. 
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-37104C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy possible contemporary copy Roman nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Prototype of the mint of Trier. Similar to RIC VII, p.223, no.586.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-F8A509
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy harness fitting, probably of Simple type terret ring of Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC – AD 150.  Approximately one-third of the object remains. The fitting comprises an incomplete sub-circular vertical attachment bar collared by a sub-oval moulding. A short length of an ovate sectioned hoop extends from the outer edge of the moulding which terminates in a worn break. The metal has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The terret is 26.11mm long, 14.53mm wide, 11.67mm thick and weighs 8.73g. Terret …
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B8A708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, probably copying a coin of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type probably depicting Hilaritas standing left holding branch and cornucopiae. Prototype of Gallic Mint I. cf. Normanby no. 1956.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B826D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman Nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), dating to the period c.AD 319-320 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse depicting a standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives. Probably mint of Ticinum. cf. RIC VII, p.377, no. 116.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.