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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-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
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This findspot is known as 'Londesborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-0E0719
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period c.AD 222-235 (Reece period 11). SALVS PVBLICA reverse type depicting Salus, draped, seated left on throne, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and resting left arm on side of throne. cf. RIC IV.2, p. 84, no. 178d for the probable reverse type.
The coin is 17.4mm diameter, 2.4mm thick and 3.48g in weight.
The reverse legend is blundered and appears to read SALVS PSV[...](C?)S, which suggests that either the coin has been double struck with the SALVS legend appearing at both ends of…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
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
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4DC8D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75-175. Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group D; Mackreth 2011, Trumpet Type 1.2b1, Plate 80, no.11826.
The head is ovate with the remains of a single centrally positioned integral lug to the reverse. No pin or spring remains and the breaks to the lug are worn. The front of the ornate head is decorated with a pair of recessed arcs which are inlaid with blue enamel. A circular sectioned bow extends from the front of the head curving and widening into a semi-circular petal knop (acanthus) moulding. The bow …
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-362064
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T742.
Description: An incomplete silver-gilt dress hook of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. Read’s Class D, Type 6.
The object comprises a flat trefoil backplate with engrailed edges and two remaining hollow domed bosses to the upper surface. A third boss is lost to worn breaks. Each remaining boss has a trefoil of large annulets of twisted wire filigree. The four outermost annulets encircle a trefoil of filigree annulets set around a central granule. The two innermost annulets have lost their decoration though the application scars remain. A circ…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Thorngumbald', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-7C7D84
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Roman date, c.AD 50 - 150. Lewis Triple Projection Type.
Approximately one quarter of the object remains comprising a circular sectioned frame with worn break to one end and integral sub-triangular collar to the other. The basal bar which would have projected from the other side of the collar is lost to worn breaks. A single integral raised knop is present to the outer edge of the frame, close to the break.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The terret is 31.8mm long, 13.1mm in diameter at the collar, 3.9mm in diame…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7C0C13
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A8 (Fowler Type A3).
Approximately half of the brooch remains. The hoop is circular in section with a worn break to one end. To the other end, it expands into a rounded knop with a single raised moulded collar.
A pin loop remains looped around the frame though the pin proper is lost to a worn break.
The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The brooch is 31.6mm long, 4.6mm in diameter at the terminals and 2.5mm diameter at the frame. The brooch weighs 2.1g.
Dr Anna Booth (2014…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-27A4DE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 100-200; Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group C; Mackreth 2011, Hinged Trumpet Type 4, uncertain sub-class.
The head is ovate with a double lug hinge mechanism to the reverse. The axis bar is retained within the lugs but the pin no longer remains.
The front of the head is undecorated. A circular sectioned bow extends from the centre of the front of the head widening slightly to a circular acanthus moulding. The lower bow extends from the lower collar with a circular section and terminates in a rounded foot knop. The …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BCB111
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T661.
Description:
An incomplete possible silver finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Henig type II; Guiraud's type 2.
The hoop of the finger ring is ovate in form and section. An ovate recessed bezel is present to the widest part of the hoop and the shoulders taper away from the bezel. The bezel is empty.
Dimensions:
Length: 22.4mm; Width: 11.5mm; Thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 7.2g.
Discussion:
The finger ring fits into Guiraud's type 2 (Henig type II), which dates from the 1st to early 3rd centuries. These are a very common type of Roman fi…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-69ADD0
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T651
Description:
Four silver coin clipping fragments from uncertain denominations from uncertain rulers, likely post-medieval in date, c. AD 1500-1700.
Each fragment has been clipped from the edges of probable English silver coins. The two larger fragments were found attached but have since broken into two. The two smaller fragments do not appear to have originated from either the same coin as each other or the same coin as the larger fragments.
Catalogue:
Fragment 1: Uncertain denomination of uncertain ruler; possibly Charles I, Tower Mint under Parliame…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Byland with Wass', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-D7DCD8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75 - 150 Mackreth 2011, Standard Trumpet Type 1.a1a, Plate 78, no. 12361.
The head is ovate with a single centrally positioned integral vertical lug to the reverse. The spring and loop remain though the pin terminates with a worn break prior to reaching its full length. An axis bar remains fitted through the lug. Six turns of the spring remain around the axis bar. The outer turns of the spring bend under the head to form a loop. The front of the head is decorated with a recessed border. A circ…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-F32E5D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete copper alloy trumpet brooch dating from the Roman period, c. AD 80-200. Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B; Mackreth's TR x2.b group, pl.87, no.11839.
The trumpet head is decorated with two ridges round the curved upper edge. The head of the brooch contains a double lug hinge mechanism. An axis bar remains fitted through the lug with ends which curve upward to form a head loop held at the waist by a rectangular sectioned open staple. A closed pin loop remains fitted around the axis bar with the pin extending completely to its full len…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7033C4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T506.
Description:
An incomplete silver-gilt dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1600. Read’s Class B, Type 3.
The main plate of the dress fitting is triangular with a twisted wire filigree border within which are three wire filigree circles. These would originally have housed raised bosses. Six large granules are present, set in the spaces between the circles and border.
To the reverse of the plate a circular sectioned piece of wire is present representing approximately half of the attachment sewing holes and the eye loop. Only …
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Lillings Ambo', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-CD1017
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) (Reece Period 7), [ ], unclear female figure left, (at altar?). Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B805BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy spiral ring of probable Bronze Age to Roman date, c.1500 BC – AD 300.
The object is formed of a circular sectioned rod of metal with cut ends. The ring has three coils. It is undecorated.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The ring is 15.9mm tall, 27.9mm in diameter, 3.5mm thick and weighs 17.7g.
Some rings of this type appear to be made from reused fragments of metal and a few are far too big to have been worn on the finger. It has therefore been suggested that they could have been used as hair ornaments or as harness…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CCFEE2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 100-175. Mackreth 2011, Trumpet Type 1.2b1, Plate 80, no.11826.
The head is ovate with the remains of a single centrally positioned integral lug to the reverse. No pin or spring remains but the lug remains complete. The front of the ornate head is decorated with a pair of recessed arcs, both of which is inlaid blue enamel. The surrounding fields appears to have been enamelled originally although this is now very degraded. A oval sectioned bow extends from the front of the head curving and widening into a pet…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-B6486A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T456.
Description:
A complete silver ‘TOT’ type finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300.
The hoop is circular with an ovate section and expands to triangular shoulders which flank a wide square bezel. The bezel has a raised central circular panel incised with the letters ‘IOI’. The outer edges of the bezel, above and below the central panel, have a row of four integral raised pellets. The shoulders are decorated with two chevron motifs, widest at the bezel end and tapering to meet where the shoulders narrow to form the hoop …
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B62774
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T455.
Description:
A complete silver-gilt annular brooch of medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1400.
The frame is circular with a rectangular section and a constriction for the pin. A triangular pin remains looped around the frame by a rectangular sectioned closed loop. The shaft of the pin has a tapering rectangular section and an expanded collar is present at the junction between the loop and the shaft. The collar bears transverse groove decoration.
The front surface of the frame is decorated with a rocker arm design. The reverse is flat and undecorated…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-9575E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T449.
Description:
A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1500.
The finger ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with a heart framed by curvilinear vines and leaves acting as a bezel. The hoop is engraved with Jasper Melcior Baltazar in black-letter script. Each name is separated by a short curvilinear vine with leaves. The interior of the hoop is undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 21.6mm; Width: 3.5mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 3.48g.
Discussion:
The inscription names the three Magi (the …
Created on: Monday 8th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-915C6B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete coper-alloy snake head finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. The finger ring is in two pieces; the hoop and one terminal – a second terminal is lost to a worn break.
The surviving snake head terminal is pointed ovate with a D-shaped section, tapering to an integral ovate sectioned hoop to one side. The hoop terminates in a worn break. The upper surface is decorated with moulded detail featuring raised pointed ovate eyes flanking an elongated raised ridges nose. The head is bordered by transverse ridges. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The hoop is formed of …
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-6586C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T457.
Description:
A silver Post-Medieval coin possibly a threepence of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1558 - 1603. Uncertain Issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Uncertain initial mark. Mint of London.
The coin has been cut approximately in half and folded over at each end.
Dimensions:
The coin is 12.3mm long, 10.8mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 1.2g.
Discussion:
Single coin losses would not normally be considered treasure. However, this example has been altered to such a degree that it could not be use…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-146EC8
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T398
Description:
A complete silver annular brooch pin dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1200-1400. The pin consists of a sub-oval sectioned shaft tapering into a rounded point at one end. Just preceding the point on both broad faces are transverse concave depression forming rests for the frame of the brooch. An expanded collar, featuring pellets on the broad faces, is present at the junction between the loop and the shaft. The complete loop extends out above the collar, wrapping around to form a loop just above the collar.
Dimensi…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-6C5149
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy nail cleaner with a moulded neck and shoulder blade, c.AD 25 - 400. Crummy Type 2a.
The blade is a pointed leaf shape, tapering gently from rounded shoulders to a narrow shaft with forked terminal. A straight groove runs down the centre of the blade from shoulders to terminal. The rounded shoulders taper to a sub-ovate neck featuring two wide and four narrow alternating collars. A circular attachment loop terminal which is in line with the blade projects from the upper end of the neck.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The nail cle…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E9158D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount dating to the Late Iron Age, c.50 BC - AD 100.
The openwork mount comprises a fragment of frame, C-shaped in plan and D-shaped in section, with a stud projecting forward from the face and a rectangular loop and an integrally cast sharp pointed conical spike on the reverse of the mount. Both ends of the C-shaped fragment are marked by worn breaks. The front of the frame fragment is decorated with a single parallel incised line extending across the exterior edge and a small band of pellets around th…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E7C1D6
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T353
Description:
A complete cast silver cufflink of post-medieval date, c. AD 1650-1700. Lewis form 1, type A. The cufflink is made up of two separate circular discs both with a stamped design of a crown above two hearts. A silver wire loop is soldered to the reverse of both discs. A longer oval loop of wire is slotted through the discs' loops joining the two together.
Dimensions:
Length: 30.38mm; Width: 15.76mm; Thickness: 5.42mm; Weight: 2.21g.
Discussion:
The 'crown and heart' motif on cufflinks is t…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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