Record ID: SOM-4DF3C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1BA21A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut halfpenny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'Expanding Cross' type dating to c.AD1050-53, light issue (North 820), mint: Gloucester, moneyer: Wulfweard. Ref: North 1994: p.180
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-619774
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1087), 'Two stars' type (North 845; BMC v) dating to c.AD 1074-1077, moneyer and mint unclear (blundered inscription). Ref: North 1994: 191. The coin has a crack from the edge between 11 and 12 o'clock to about the centre of the flan. The mint and moneyer for the coin are uncertain with the inscription difficult to read and quite garbled. Possible readings include +BIICNPI OII NEBV or +BIICNRI ON NEBM neither of which match known mint or moneyer names. Another suggestion is that the mint could be Her…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: BM-110BD3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A characteristic Victorian snake ring.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-6E76F4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver thimble, torn around circumference of dome. The body decorated with lozenges centred with squares of waffle-type indentations; the triangles between the lozenges also with indentations, plain border between engraved lines. Lathe centring mark on dome. Length: 2.2 cm. 17th Century. The precious metal content of the thimble is greater than 10%.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-9D4EA6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval belt mount formed from a flat plate of roughly semi-circular shape. The outer frame of the mount is corrugated and a circular aperture has been cut into the centre. Three shallow, concave collets decorate the base, two of them concealing the attachment of rivets which survive on the reverse holding a fragment of textile in place.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chideock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-9B6A22
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring, measuring 25mm in diameter. The hoop is decorated with deeply grooved, twisted bands, within which are engraved the stems of flowers at each shoulder. The bezel is a flamboyant octagonal shape which is engraved with a merchant’s mark
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-201184
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver-gilt finger-ring bezel attached to a fragment of the hoop. The bezel is formed of a quatrilobe with cross-hatched decoration, with small projecting knops, one of which has broken off. The centre is set with a quatrefoil, also with cross-hatched decoration, surmounted by a small lozenge in high relief and decorated with an engraved X-shaped cross. The gilding is now worn. Maximum width: 14mm Width of hoop: 5mm.
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-885BD4
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
The sub-triangular plate has three pierced attachment lugs at the broad end (producing a scalloped-effect) and it tapers to a form a hook, rounded in cross section, and broken off at the end. As customary in the decoration of such pieces, the main field is subdivided, here in three portions by a pair of plain bands, departing form the central piercing on a dotted ‘stem. However, the main decoration on the field is not interrupted by these, and it consists of an elegant vegetation motif. From what might be interpreted as a vase at the narrowest end of the field depart a central bu…
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: OXON-C184DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver early medieval cut halfpenny of Cnut (1016-1035), Quatrefoil type (North 871) dating to c.AD1017-1023, moneyer: uncertain, mint: Chester. Ref: North 1994: 167. In addition to being cut in half along the voided cross on the reverse, the coin is missing large chip between 3 and 4 o'clock as seen on the obverse. Obverse: Crowned bust left, within quatrefoil; [ ]NGLOR[ ] (OR ligated) Reverse: Long cross voided on quatrefoil; each limb terminates in three crescents, pellets at apex of cusps. +[.../.../...]LEG
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-9C3C4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), CONCORDIA (MILITVM or similar?) retrograde. clasped hands. It is possible there is a mintmark but the coin is incredibly close in style to an unmarked piece sold at auction (Classical Numismatic Group 102, 8 5 2016, lot 1090). Although coins are both of rough style, only metal analysis will enable us to comment further on whether they are regular. However, this piece does have a slightly blundered and mis-spelt obverse legend IN(reversed)P CARA[SI?]VS P A(G).. Diameter: 18.81 mm Weight: 3.30 g Die axis: 9
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
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Record ID: WILT-CC3415
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Medieval halfpenny possibly of Edward III (1327-77), Third 'Florin' Coinage (1344-51), Withers' Type 6, mint: London. Ref: Withers and Withers 2002: 25. The coin was poorly struck off-centre resulting in parts of the original die not being struck onto the flan, and parts that were are shallow and indistinct. The flan is chipped in places.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-6DAE2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Cut silver halfpenny of William I (the Lion) of Scotland (1165 - 1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars). Phase B (Spink S5031) dating to c.1205-30 AD. Moneyer: Henri Le Rus. Mint: Perth. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 5031. Diameter: 18.86 mm Weight: 0.62 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-C34C5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver terzo di grosso (1/3 groat) of Pope Paul II (AD 1461-74), mint: Ancona (mint-mark 'f'; Biaggi no 50). Ref: De Wit 2008 (Künker auctions): 231. The coin is chipped around a small length of the edge from approximately 9 - 10 o'clock (obverse). Measurements: 20.8mm diameter, 0.8mm thickness, weight 1.15g.
Created on: Monday 12th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: DOR-10B90E
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Description:. An incomplete silver child's whistle, A tubular whistle formed from sheet silver and with an open D-shaped mouth piece and a D-shaped sound hole. There is a visible seam along the length of the whistle. The body of the whistle expands towards the open end. The open end has a series of sharp triangular projections around its edge. most of which are bent. The body is decorated with three collars. One below the sound hole is formed of coiled, spring-like silver wire, The second, equidistant between the latter and the end of the body, is of the same construction and …
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melcombe Horsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-68ECDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius, possibly Arcadius, probably dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory on globe and spear. Unclear mint, probably Milan. cf. RIC X no. 1227; Hoxne no. 705ff. The coin measures 17mm in diameter, 1.18 g in weight, and with a die axis of 12 o'clock.
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: BH-12F5DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period c.231-235 (Reece Period 11). SPES PVBLICA reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV.2, p. 89, no. 254c
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2020
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Record ID: ESS-DB5489
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete, but misshapen, silver medieval finger-ring with decorated bezel and shoulders, dating to c. 1100-1200 CE. The ring has a flat hoop, with a wider bezel, which comprises over half of its circumference. The bezel comprises seven panels of incised decoration, some areas retaining niello. Three primary panels (including the centre bezel) are each decorated with a cross-crosslet, the further four panels intersperse the cross panels and consist of narrow parallel grooves. Dimensions: External diameter: 23.7mm at widest point (band is squashed); thickness of…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-B53A68
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A decorated finger ring of post Medieval date made from a low grade base silver alloy. The hoop has a flat cross-section and has moulded decoration to the exterior, comprising palm fronds alternating with cinqfoil rosettes of pellets. The applied bezel is a 4.7mm wide quatrefoil with a small heart incised onto it, possibly with a flame emerging from the top. The hoop has been crushed and is now distorted.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: DOR-989FF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval cut halfpenny of Aethelred II (978 - 1016), 'Last Small Cross' type (c.AD1009-17; North 777), mint and moneyer uncertain (possibly Aelfgar at Tamworth. Ref: North 1994: 160-1). The bust style (only the back of the head visible) belongs to North's (1994: 161) 'West Midlands' type. The reverse inscription [ ]LFGAR ON[ ] is most likely to represent the moneyer Aelfgar at the mint in Tamworth. Date: Late Early-Medieval Diameter: 18.38 mm Weight: 0.68 g Die axis: 5
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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