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Record ID: NARC-93B3E5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy finger Ring of Roman date (AD 200-300). Henig Type VIII. The object is composed of a distorted oval profile and rectangular sectioned band, with a raised central ovate bezel, partially missing and now without its intaglio. The shoulders are keeled and the band tapers in toward the lower portion. The shoulders are decorated with an incised chevron flanking the bezel, forming a lozenge in plan. And repeating short transverse lines on the outer edges of the shoulders, and a transverse, double collar at the lower end of the shoulder before the band tapers in…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-939433
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is a Colchester type two-piece brooch, Harlow type. The brooch is composed of a head with short rectangular wings, to the reverse of the wings is a double central lug. In the centre of the top of the head there is a transverse wire fixed in place by the upper lug. Within the lower lug is a wire with four coils flanking the lower lug, the wire axis bar is retained, the pin is missing. The bow is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section and extends down into a tapered foot. The front of the head is decora…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 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: PUBLIC-903325
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A probably Post Medieval, complete cast lead alloy hexagonal uniface token with impressed central crucifix or cross. The other face is plain. This token likely falls into Powell Type 14.
Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD.
Measurements: 12.88 mm diameter, is 1.89mm thick and weighs 1.9grams.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-901118
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, almost complete cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The initials are R .W above which is a decorative raised line comprising two centrally connecting half circles and there is another raised decorative scroll under the initials. There is the remaining parts of a raised circumference line around the edge of the object. The other face is plain. . Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; the…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-8F55AE
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy early Iron Age cast ring-headed 'swan-neck' pin dating to c. 550-50 BC. The head is ring-shaped and circular in cross-section. There is a diagonal join at one side where one end meets the stem. One end terminates here, with three bands of three closely spaced, transverse grooves before the flat end. The other curves round in an S-shape (hence the term 'swan-necked') before extending downwards to create the stem, which is slightly mishapen as it tapers down to a narrow point. The dark-green patina surface i…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: SF-8E413B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age to Roman Aesica brooch. The head is semi-cylindrical in shape with a rounded outer face and open, concave reverse. The outer face of each wing is decorated with a single diagonal groove. In the centre of the upper edge of the reverse a rear-facing hook projects. The bow is straight in profile and divided into three sections. The upper section is strongly humped and curves backwards to join the hook. Its outer face is decorated with two grooves in a saltire cross. A long, sub-conical boss projects from the centre of the bow, its upper surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-7DA6C6
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy penannular, armilla bracelet or armlet of early Roman date, AD 43 - 100. The remaining fragment consists of part of the band, decorated with a central parallel band of cable decoration running the length of the remaining fragment.
Dimensions: length: 17.48mm; width: 11.14mm; thickness: 1.39mm; weight: 2.00 g.
Reference: Crummy, N, 2005. From bracelets to battle-honours: military armillae from the Roman conquest of Britain. 93-105
Crummy, N. 1983. The Roman small finds from excava- tions in Colchester 1971-9, Colchester Archaeological Repor…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
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Record ID: CORN-7DA4FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Faustina I (died AD 139) dating to c. AD 139-61 (Reece Period 7). Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 162, cf. no. 1116. AVG[VSTA, S C]; Probably Ceres standing left, holding corn ears and long-handled torch.
Measurements: Diameter, 30.53mm; Thickness, 4.24mm; Weight, 16.38g
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7D1AC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Alcester type, subclass Mackreth 2011 Almgren 101 dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is comprised of the head, spring with a fragment of the pin, bow, foot and catch plate (overall length 49.7mm) with much of the pin missing in old damage. The brooch likely had plates on either side of the spring to secure the axis bar as all examples of the type include them (Mackreth 2011: 192), but these have been lost to old damage and iron corrosion.
The head is trumpet-like in form with a D-shaped section (width 17.6mm x 10.9mm thick). …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-7BB9E1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy penannular finger ring in the form of a coiled snake, dating from about AD 100-400. The hoop is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in section. The terminal on the outside of the finger-ring tapers to a point and represents the tail of the snake. The other terminal is broken, but is expanded and probably would have formed the head of the snake. The ring has a small circular knob near the tail, and the ring is decorated with a series of moulded lines ranging from angled single ribs near the tail, to a herring-bone pattern near …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: ESS-7AFE5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to period c.AD 156-157 (Reece Period 7). TR POT XX COS IIII, S C, reverse type depicting Securitas seated left on chair formed by two cornucopiae, resting left elbow on cornucopia, holding sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 145, no. 967; BMC IV, p. 340, cf. no. 2016.
Measurements: diameter: 30.6mm; weight: 25.6g
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: OXON-7AF724
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
This report will consider these coins with respect to the criteria laid down in the Treasure Act (1996): Namely, their age, precious metal content and whether the coins can be said to come from the same find.
Circumstances of find
Before this case a total of 32 Roman silver coins have been discovered in this location. This addenda of two further coins brings the total now to 34. Of the these, Twenty Roman silver coins were found by Len Jackman between 28th January and 13th February 2019 in an area of 20-30 feet, with several being close together, indicative of a plough-scattere…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Crawley CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: OXON-7AE3FD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete Roman cast silver finger ring of keeled type with raised button on the bezel, of Guiraud's (1989) type 2f or 3g.
The hoop of the finger ring is plano-convex in cross section, almost sub-rectangular with carinated shoulders which transition into a flat bezel so that in profile it appears to be hexagonal. The lower edge of the hoop is missing to an old break. The bezel is sub-rectangular in plan narrowing slightly towards the shoulders with curved triangular cut outs in its long edges creating a central oval region flanked by projecting triangular k…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Crawley CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUSS-7AA5AC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman cast copper alloy figurative object in the form of a lion, possibly a small rotary key handle.
The object comprises the upper body of a lion, including the head, neck, shoulders and forelegs, the front paws are outstretched and linked with a horizontal circular sectioned bar to create an attachment loop with a rectangular aperture. The head is worn with no features surviving although beneath the chin are five curved incised lines to represent the mane. The body narrows to the waist where it ends in a raised double collar terminating in …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-7A5C04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman enamelled copper alloy plate brooch probably a Continental type dating c. AD 100-200.
The plate is flat on the reverse and slightly convex on the upper surface with worn breaks around all edges. The upper surface of the surviving plate contains 16 trapezoidal cells radiating around a central central raised linear annulet. Within the annulet are 12 trapezoidal cells radiating around a raised circular boss with small circular recess in centre; probably for the attachment of a missing element such as a boss or stud. Blue enamel…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-7A1A5D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy, Roman, Hod Hill type brooch, AD.40-100. Remaining are the head, bow, foot and catchplate of the brooch. The object comprises the bow, the foot, and catchplate of the brooch. Both the head and the pin of the brooch are missing. The bow is rectangular shape, with four longitudinal ridges, two upon the outer edges and two within. Extending from the centre of the bow are two transverse terminals, both spherical at the end. Below the rectangular section of the bow is a transverse collar, followed by the undecorated foot of the brooch and endi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: PAS-79DB4D
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval silver bodkin (incomplete). The bodkin is rectangular in cross section and tapers to a point at one terminal. The other terminal is missing, broken off at a point in the shaft which appears to be an aperture. Below the break, on either of the two wider faces, the shaft is decorated with an engraved eight-petalled flower with transverse bars above and below. Below the lower bars (again, on both faces) are a series of four roughly engraved lines of varying lengths, paralleling the direction of the shaft. There is no other decoration.
The bodkin is bent 2/3 down its leng…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-67FA75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy late iron Age to Early Roman brooch; a Nauheim derivative type dating from AD 10 - 100. It has a flat bow with border grooves. There is a four coil spring with an internal chord. the pin is missing. The lower bow has been bent backwards, so the catcplate is upside down. The catchplate is solid and plain, and the catch curves to the left (when viewing the reverse, head uppermost). The brooch has a smooth green patina. The object is 38.1mm long, 14.1mm wide, 13.1mm thick and weighs 3.90g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/brooches-2…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: OXON-67141E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Iron Age La Tène III Nauheim derivative brooch dating to the period c.25 BC- AD 100. The brooch is almost complete only missing part of its pin.
At the top of the bow is the head of the brooch. The head is made of three coils, one to the left of the bow, two to the right. The first coil to the left of the pin and bow is a direct continuation of the bow. From this coil, the curves underneath the bottom of the bow before folding back up to curve into the coil on the right end of of the head and then the final coil to the right of the bow. This final c…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-65CC61
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete Roman copper alloy brooch, a trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200, of Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B or Mackreth's TR x2.b group. It has an incomplete cast headloop. The trumpet head is decorated with two ridges round the curved upper edge. Behind the head is a tubular housing for an iron axis bar which supports a hinged copper alloy pin which is complete. The upper bow is sub-circular in cross-section. the central moulding is on the front of the bow only. It has a double collar above, then three petals above and below the central disc.It is flat at the b…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
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Record ID: LIN-65BD89
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman brooch, Colchester Derivative type, probably rear hook dating to c.AD 43-120.
It is missing the spring, pin and catchplate due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form. At the centre of the head is a short stub, an integrally cast rear facing hook that would have originally held in place the now missing spring. The bow is triangular in form and section, tapering to a pointed broken terminal. The entire object has a dark brown patina; it is very worn and delaminating with no traces of decoration.
It measures 27.14 …
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Castle Bytham', grid reference and parish protected.
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: SUSS-657868
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93), dating c. AD 286-93. (Reece Period 14). [ ], Boar standing left. The mintmark is unclear. It is possible that the mintmark is CXXI, but this is highly speculative.
The coin is heavily worn, with a small chip missing at 10 o'clock on the obverse.
Obverse: Radiate bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [...] IVS[...]
Reverse: Boar standing left
Reverse inscription: [...]
Mintmark: unclear letters
Dimensions: diameter: 19.49mm, thickness: 2.09mm, weight: 4.03g.
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: OXON-2707EB
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast Post-Medieval silver bodkin dating to c.AD 1600-1700.
The bodkin is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section. At one terminal it is rectangular in cross section being 4.3mm wide and 1.9mm thick. Just below the edge it is pierced by a large oval hole (6.2mm long and 1.1mm wide). After this it gradually narrows and thickens down its length becoming almost square in cross section (2.8mm wide and 2.4mm thick). At this end it hen has an elongated moulded acorn shaped terminal that is circular in cross section. This being begins with a …
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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This findspot is known as 'South Oxfordshire CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: PUBLIC-24D274
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A late Medieval to Post Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 12 (squared geometric) probably dating to c.1400-1800.
Circular and flat, disc-like. The obverse has a triple stranded voided cross with V-shaped arrows pointing towards the centre in each quadrant. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a whitish cream patina.
Diameter 19.7mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 4.7g.
E Fletcher (2005) Leaden tokens & tallies p.102, Type 12.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.
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: SF-134CAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Byzantine copper follis of Phocas (AD 602-10), dating to the period AD 605-10. Obv: [ … ]; Facing crowned consular bust holding mappa and cross on sceptre. Rev: Large XXXX; above ANNO; to right [regnal date]. In exergue: NIKO[ ]. Mint of Nicomedia
The coin appears to have been double-struck.
MIBE II, p. 192, no. 69b
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-130F35
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold ring with an image of the Virgin and Child etched onto the bezel. The ring has a flat oval bezel with a raised frame around it cast in. Within the bezel is an image, formed by casting and incising (?) of the Virgin and child. The child has a halo and is swaddled. The Virgin is crowned and holds the baby on her right hand side. This image and the bezel runs across the finger. The shoulders of the ring are also decorated, with a loop lower down which progresses with a pattern reminiscent of basket weave that runs up to and frames the bezel. This pattern could alternative…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-0EA0D4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy possible brooch fragment. A fragment of congealed copper alloy or lead alloy melt – the object is rigid which points to an alloy – with a sub-triangular protrusion from a short plano-convex bar, melted on one side. The finder kindly notes this resembles a brooch catch plate [of Roman type] and a keeled appearance, on one side only, confirms this to be a partly melted object. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410
Length: 32mm, Width: 12.4mm, Thickness: 5mm, Weight: 6.84gms
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Messingham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUR-0E4733
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy hinged Roman brooch, possibly of south-western T- shaped Type, dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The arms are tubular and completely enclose the iron axis bar. The front has the stump of a broken projecting loop. The main portion of the bow has a flat cross-section and has three parallel ridges running down the spine, the central of which is cast in a zig-zag pattern. The foot, pin and catchplate are missing. Circa 1st to 2nd century AD.
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-005625
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Carausius AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor/baton. C Mint. Probably RIC V., pt 2, p. 486, cf. no. 255. New RIC V.5, cf no. 2402
Diameter: 24.13mm and weight: 3.0g
A short section of the flan is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FEDBF7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill variation brooch, dating from AD 80 to AD 160.
Over 75% of the brooch is present, with the foot, catch plate and pin missing.
The brooch has an angular head, with semi circular wings projecting from either side. These wings have a pierced wing caps. They have been decorated with three recessed vertical lines. No shoulder is present. Behind the wings, the spring is visible. It has six coils to the left and seven to the right of the pin. Part of spring is held in a rearward facing hook at the top of the brooch. The head of the brooch has been deco…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-FED4F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy one-piece Colchester brooch dating to the late Iron age to Roman period, c.AD 25-60.
The brooch is cast as a single piece and now comprises the bow and elements of the head and wings. The catchplate and pin are missing. The head of the brooch is narrow with incomplete short rectangular wings either side and the stub of an integral forwards facing hook projecting from the centre of the top. The spring and pin are missing leaving an open gap in the reverse. An oval sectioned bow projects centrally from between the front of the wings taperin…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE9A83
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa (AD 80 - 120).
The brooch consists of the head, wings, bow and rearward facing hook. The pin, spring, foot and catchplate are missing.
The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The rearward facing hook is present on the head. The bow is broad and is broken just above the foot. Short converging grooves decorate the head, on either side of the rearward hook.The wings take the form of a cylinder capped with two perforated, circular wing caps. It ha…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FDBAED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland (AD 1165 to AD 1214),third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B. Bust III (Spink S5029), dating to the period AD 1205 to AD 1230. Moneyer: Hue Walter, Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14.
Diameter: 18.0 mm
Width: 9.7 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: NLM-EAF87E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch. Cast Colchester brooch, Mackreth type C 3.3. Short plain wings mask a three coiled spring with a chord held by a backward pointing hook which projects from the back of the wings. The wings are at the top of a narrow bow with rounded front and facetted back which tapers to a plain foot [catch plate lost]. Suggested date: Late Iron Age, 25-50.
Length: 45mm, Width: 11.8mm, Thickness (crest of bow): 1.7mm, Weight: 2.42gms
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Stokeham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BUC-EA2A7E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy figurine, possibly dating from the Roman period. The object consists of a head, likely of the God Mercury. In the centre of the face is the nose, below this an incised line indicates the nose. Either side of the top of the nose is a groove representing the eyes. The ears project backwards either side of the head. The hair runs around the forehead and ears, and decends down the neck. The hair is represented by incised lines crossing each other. At the top of the head there are two projections. The neck projects down underneath the chin, and extends outwards befor…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-E7DFA2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman copper alloy disc headed pin dating c.400 BC-AD 410.
The head is circular and flat (8.65mm in diameter and 3.84mm thick), with rounded edges. The upper side of the head has moulded decoration in the form of a central sub-circular recess (4.8mm in diameter) with a raised central pellet; the recess is surrounded by two rings of stamped dots, with the upper surface sloping down to the edge. The recess may have originally been enamelled. The shank has a sub-rounded section and is 2.13mm thick, tapering slightly to 1.43mm thick at …
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LIN-E64808
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T381
A fragment of a silver-gilt early medieval Trewhiddle style hooked tag, stylistically dating it to the 9th century (c.AD 800-900).
The surviving fragment is a broadly triangular shape, flat and decorated on one side, terminating with two very worn rectangular lugs that originally may have been hooks. There is a rectilinear bulge on the reverse. The main body has a decorative panel of the Trewhiddle design consisting of a looping zoomorphic beast with entwined limbs, surrounded by a beaded border. The creature is depicted in profile and&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: CORN-D690E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Aesica derivative brooch with hinged pin, dating to c. AD 50-165. Similar to Mackreth Type AES 4.a.
The object consists of wings (one complete) and the bow. The wings are tubular and incised with diagonal grooves. One wing features a worn break, making it slightly shorter than the other. The bow is broadly sub-rectangular in plan is decorated with a prominent central ridge. It flares to a fantail before terminating in a worn break.
On the reverse of the brooch fragment is a clear notch for t…
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 23rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: WILT-D572BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'sovereign/eagles' type (North 827) dating to AD 1056-1059 (Naismith 2017, table 17: revised dating of 'late 1050s'). moneyer: Sidumann, mint: Wareham. Refs: North 1994: p.180; Naismith 2017: table 17, p.274-6.
Obverse: crowned sovereign enthroned with orb and sceptre; EADWARD REX ANGLO
Reverse: voided short cross with a bird (eagle) in each quarter; SIDEMAN ON PARN
Coins from the Wareham mint are quite rare and this is only the fourth example recorded by the PAS. The coin is a probable …
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SWYOR-D4F7E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series D (type 8) dating from about AD 690-710, probably struck in the northern Netherlands (Friesland). Refs: Naismith 2017: p.88, figure 5; Op den Velde and Metcalf 2003: p.93.
Obverse description: Standard with central annulet and L-shaped motifs in each corner.
Reverse description: Cross with other motifs and pseudo-legend outside
The coin is 11.3mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 0.9g
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-D3BFA2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy figurine of Roman date, potentially portraying the flute playing muse Euterpe, or a temple musician or priestess, dating to about AD 43 - 410.
The figurine has a dark brown to dark green patina, and is somewhat worn. It illustrates a humanoid form with round hair. The hair on the crown appears to radiate from the centre of the head. The hair then bunches in a consistent roll around the circumference of the head at the level of the ears. Some detail in the wave of the hair are faintly visible. Two semi-rounded eyes are visible on the face, but the rest of…
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SUR-BAC7AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, attributable to Verica and dating to the period AD 10-40, 'Verica Vine Leaf Viri' type. Obverse: Vine leaf, to left VI, to right RI. Reverse: Warrior on horse right, holding spear and shield C O F around. As ABC 1193; BMC 1159-1176.
Created on: Sunday 16th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9781B7
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy wide strip penannular bracelet or armlet, possibly a military armilla, dating to c. AD 43 – 100. The fragment consists of a flat, slightly bowed, plate that is sub-rectangular in shape and in cross-section. Both ends terminate at an old break.
The front face has two parallel linear bands of punched or incised cabled decoration, each flanked by grooves. The underside is undecorated.
There is an olive green patina.
Length: 25.5mm. Width: 13.1mm. Thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 2.86g.
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: FASAM-91B6B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to AD 41-42 (Reece Period 2), CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, Constantia seated left on curule chair, feet on stool with right hand raised. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 122, no. 13; BMC I, no. 11.
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: OXON-913E64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A plated silver Roman denarius of caracalla (AD 198-217), dating to the period c.AD 198-217 (Reece period 10). Probably LIBERTAS AVGG reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and rod. Prototype of the mint of Rome. This is probably a contemporary copy combining an obverse from early in Caracalla's reign (c. AD 198-200) with a reverse type proper to Septimius Severus dating to c.AD 197-200. Cf. RIC IV.1 no. 133 for the probable reverse type.
The coin has a copper-alloy core with plated silver surface, much of which is missing at the edges of the flan.…
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: IOW-7F7630
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Secondary Phase 'Victory' type (BMC Type 22) dating to c.AD 710-25. Refs: Metcalf 1994: p.440-3, pl. 21 nos 350-1 (esp. 350); Abramson 2006: 32 and 81.
The coin is chipped around much of th edge and there is evidene for some copper corrosion on the obverse surface.
The coin is very similar in style to one found at Bawsey, Norfolk (Metcalf 1994: p. 442, no 5.
Obverse: Winnged, tuniced figure walking right, symbols in front.
Reverse: Facing, winged figure standing in a boat-shaped curve, cross beneath each wing.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: OXON-7EF595
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A base silver Roman denarius of Septimus Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period c.AD 193-194 (Reece period 10). LEG [...] TR P COS reverse type depicting a Legionary eagle between two standards. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV.1, cf. nos. 1-17
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-7EB11F
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, bent, Roman copper alloy hair pin dating c. AD 43-410.
The pin is complete but bent at three points along its length, the lowest bends at 45°'s where the shaft is laminated at the break. The head has a square cross-section and is decorated with a pair of incised saltires set one above the other on each face with crude horizontal incised lines below forming seven bands. Here, the pin gradually tapers to a circular cross-section terminating in a sharp point. The metal surface has a dark brown patina.
Measurements: length: 137.2mm; thickness; 4.1mm at…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SUSS-7E877D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn Roman copper alloy as of Antonine date, possibly Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome.
Measurements: diameter 26.46mm, weight 7.91g.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: WMID-6E1850
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill, Mackreth 2011, 5.d1 #1610 Plate 50, of Roman date (AD 50 to AD 170).
Approximately 70% of the brooch is present, with the pin, part of the catch-plate and foot missing.
In plan, the brooch would have been T-shaped, but the bow is now bent at its mid-point to the right at roughly a forty five degree angle, and is roughly D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. The bows&n…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 18th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Marton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUSS-6C93D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), probably dating to the period c.AD 313-317 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe. Mint of London.
Diameter: 18.82mm and weight: 1.42g.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 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
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SUSS-6C328C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c.AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 144, no. 82.
Measurements: diameter: 14.3mm and weight: 1.06g.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-6C194B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow type, dating c. AD 50-80.
Only the head and upper bow survive. The arms are semi-cylindrical with a single groove at each terminal end. In the centre is a double lug with two circular apertures, one containing the external chord and the other the axis bar of the spring which has four loops on each side; a short length of the pin survives. The bow extends from the head, the double lug extending in a short ridge before merging with the bow which has a sub-circular cross section terminating in a worn …
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SF-6B9FB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete uninscribed silver Iron Age unit of the Eastern Anglian region / Iceni, dating to c.20 BC-AD 40, probably of 'Eyelash Crescents' type. Obverse: Four opposed crescents at centre of crossed wreaths, V-shape and ring in opposing quarters. Reverse: A horse right with solid Y-shaped head, floral sun below(?), unclear motifs above. cf. ABC p. 85, no. 1588; BMC nos. 3763-3766.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-6A6464
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 180-192), dating to the period c.AD 192 (Reece period 9). LIB AVG P M TR P XVII [IMP VIII] COS VII P P, S C, reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and sceptre, star in field to left. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 436, nos. 671a, 619a.
Diameter: 30.7 mm
Thickness: 4.6 mm
Weight: 17.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-68E217
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
A Scottish cut farthing coin of William I, of the Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B dating AD 1205-30. Moneyers Hue Walter, minted at either Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh.
Diameter: 10.4mm Weight: 0.43g
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: OXON-683031
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Middle Bronze Age palstave axe of the Group 3 type dating to c. 1400 – 1150 cal BC.
The butt of the axe is c.15.4mm wide, c.3.4mm thick and is slightly worn giving it an uneven slightly convex shape.. The septum measures c. 48.8mm in length. The flanges of this axe begin just after the butt and widen in a slightly convex line up the length of the septum. After this point, in side profile, the blade sides narrows in a slightly convex curve towards the cutting edge.
The blade is decorated beneath the stop by a trident pattern created…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: NLM-669D34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Edward IV (second reign, 1471-83), Irish issue, 'Bust with Sun and Roses/Rose on Cross' coinage dating to c.1478-83, mint: Dublin (Spink S6393). Ref: Spink 2003: 136.
The coin has been clipped removing most of the inscriptions on both obverse and reverse.
Diameter: 13.7mm, Weight: 0.38gms, die axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Corringham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-534829
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Medieval silver hammered coin, a Venitian solidino type 5 of Michele Steno, Doge of Venice (1400-13). Mint mark Star D, initial mark +, mint Little Venice. Dates from c1400 to c1413 AD.
Diameter 15mm, weight 0.36g
Obverse inscription: +MIC[HAEL] S[TEN]. DVX
Reverse inscription: +·S·MARCVS·V[EN]ETI·
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Barnoldswick', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BERK-524D87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485 - 1509), 'facing bust' issue with double-arched crown dating to c1490 - 1500, mint: Canterbury (North 1712, Class IIIc), initial mark: tun (both sides). Ref: North 1991: 102.
The coin is badly clipped removing approximately half of the height of the letters on both sides of the coin. The edge has subsequently become chipped in places.
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LANCUM-518217
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete early Post-Medieval (circa 16th century) decorated gold pin head with applied (soldered) filigree decoration to the head, which is has been spherical. The head has a circumferential 'swag' separating the upper and lower hemispheres. Each hemisphere is decorated with filigree heart shapes, of two incurving spirals. The hole in which the pin would have been mounted is also encircled with filigree.The pin is missing, and the head is crushed although complete, and would have been hollow.
As it is gold and more than 300 years old it qualifies …
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Burton in Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: PUBLIC-1C8587
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver medieval penny of Henry I (1100-35), quadrilateral over cross fleury type (type 15; North 871), dating c AD1125-35; mint and moneyer uncertain (see below). Ref: North 1994: p.198.
The coin is incomplete with a crack in the coin which has since suffered damage removing a fragment of the flan. The coin is poorly struck leading to illegibility of inscription.
The only inscription visible on the coin is on the reverse, probably part of a moneyer's name. It reads either [...]DVL[...] or [...]OVL[...], possibilities including Raul/Radulf/Rawulf at Ox…
Created on: Saturday 8th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: PUBLIC-EE018E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 148-149 (Reece period 7). COS IIII reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 48, no. 179.
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 4.27 g
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 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
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: PUBLIC-DD0EF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy roman sestertius, probably of Antonine date and possibly Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) or Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 161-180 (Reece periods 7-8). Reverse type depicting a standing female figure left holding unclear object in right hand and cornucopiae(?) in left. Mint of Rome.
Diameter: 28.34mm. Weight: 23.59 gms
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
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Record ID: NARC-D433CB
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Bracelet of Roman date (AD 250-410). The object is bent strip bracelet, both ends of which terminate in old, abraded breaks. The upper face of the object is decorated with repeating punched dots. The underside of the object is undecorated.
Length: 44.17mm, Width: 4.05mm, Thickness: 1.30mm, Weight: 1.4g
The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMGW-5B8619, NARC-074B19, WAW-69E77B and WILT-14C34A.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: IOW-C02AC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, probably dating to the period c.AD 310-317 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C02AA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period c.AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one another holding wreaths. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C02A7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). APOLLINI CONS AVG reverse type depicting a Centaur walking right holding bow and arrow. Mint of Rome. Cunetio no. 1378.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C02A51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one other holding wreaths. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C02A2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Unclear obverse and reverse types. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C02A04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period c.AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C029DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period c.AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C029B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period c.AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C02988
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period c.AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting the Emperor standing holding standard and leaning on shield. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C02760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period c.AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Mint of Siscia.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DENO-BFBAC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver penny of Archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury, (833-70), 'Inscribed Cross' type (aka 'Open Cross') dating to c.AD854-64, moneyer Hebeca, mint: Canterbury (North 245; Naismith C154).
The coin is complete but cracked, the crack running along the line of the shoulders of the bust and the inner circle.
Obverse: Tonsured bust facing. Reverse: Inscribed cross, letter in each angle.
Diameter 19 mm, thickness 0.5 mm and weight 1.2 g.
Pennies of Archbishop Ceolnoth are very rare as stray finds and this is only the third recor…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LIN-AECE4D
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T340
Description: A complete medieval silver pendant in a cruciform shape (13th - 14th century). At the centre of the cross is a rectangular block, upon which a saltire cross has been incised and surrounded by an incised border. This block measures 5.20 mm in length and 5.20 mm wide. From this rectangular centre the arms of the cross extend, terminating in rounded knops. This decoration is carried on both sides. The suspension loop and one of the lateral arms is missing
Found during a rally 'Detectival' in Oxfordshire 1st-2nd A…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AE5505
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (dolphin) Roman brooch dating to c.AD 120-240. See Mackreth (2011) CD PH 4.d Plate 47 no.1944.
The brooch is mostly complete with just the catchplate missing. To the front, at the centre of the wings is a humped head, typical of the 'dolphin' type. The wings themselves are incomplete and tubular with the pin spring placed in the centre. The head narrows to form the bow which tapers towards the foot and terminates in a worn break. The head and bow are decorated with a triple moulding with…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Saturday 13th May 2023
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Record ID: LIN-AE420A
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy Late Bronze Age sword of the Ewart Park-type metalworking tradition dated c.950 - c.750 cal BC.
Only part of the hilt and part of the blade has survived. The hilt has marginal ribs running down its edges and two circular perforations. The hilt expands into the shoulders and blade. Above the filled hole on the grip, it starts thickening in the centre to form the mid-rib, smoothing out along the blade. Above the shoulder the hilt widens in a straight sided ricasso then narrows to the blade. The sword has delamated in some area. Light brownish-…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near North Carlton area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-AD7E26
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch dating to the late first or second century AD. The head is a convex oval and has an integral loop on the reverse. The upper bow is divided from the lower by a half-rounded 'acanthus' reel. The lower bow is slender and triangular in section. The foot is reeled. A catchplate is located on the reverse.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: LIN-AD4C61
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy military harness pendant dating to the 1st century AD. The pendant has a worn sub-oval body formed of two rounded lobes or wings. An incomplete shank for a loop extends in the centre above. A collared knop extends below.
There is a less complete parallel from Camerton, in Jackson (1990, no 77) dating to the Claudio-Neronian period. Further parallels can be found on the PAS database: ESS-7E1396 and LIN-2D8324.
Reference: Jackson, R. 1990. Camerton. The Late Iron Age and Early Roman Metalwork. British Museum Publications, London.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-AD1661
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), RENOVAT ROMANO, Wolf standing right, suckling twins. RSR RIC V, pt 2, p. 512, no. 571; new RIC V.5, no. 117 (14 examples known),.
DIameter 19.17mm; Weight 2.73g.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: LIN-AC27C1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Large Roman copper-alloy mount with integral rivet. The front is conical and the sides are slightly concave in side view, and rise from a circular edge 25mm in diameter to a rounded point. The reverse is hollow, and the integral rivet projects from the centre. Its circular-section shaft is 4.6mm in minimum diameter and ends in a large integrally cast disc 12mm in diameter. The object is 16mm in total height with the front and the rivet each making up about half of this. It has a pale green surface and weighs 8.7g.
The integral rivet with large flat rove is characterist…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AB9976
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy developed hinged trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 200. The head is semi-circular and is bordered by a moulded double collar around the outer edge. There is a nib projecting upwards from the top of the head. There is a tubular housing for the copper alloy axis bar at the base of the reverse of the head. The pin has an expanded head but most of the shaft is missing. The bow is D-shaped in cross section, with a central raised spine on the upper section and tapers inwards towards the acanthus moulding. At the base of the trumpet head i…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AB2D05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper alloy probable as of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), possibly dating to c AD 140-144 (Reece Period 7), possibly SALVS AVG S C, Salus standing left feeding snake at altar and holding sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 116, cf no. 688b. Although the weight of 8.99g is reasonable, the soapy appearance of the coin suggests that it might be a cast copy or Limesfalsum.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: CORN-AAFD35
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman finger ring, which has a faceted hoop, probably intended to be octagonal. The hoop widens towards one longer facet, which forms the bezel and has a rectangular sinking for a blue stone/glass inset.
Date: Roman, AD 200- 300
Dimensions: Diameter (external - maximum), 18.94mm; Diameter (internal), 15.64mm; Length from top of bezel to back of hoop (external), 14.82mm; Length from top of bezel to back of hoop (internal), 10.98mm; Width of bezel, 5.63mm; Thickness of hoop, 2.52mm;
Weight: 2g
Discussion: Martin Henig (pers. comm 12/04/2023) has confirmed that this fing…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Ogbourne St. Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-AA9032
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman strip brooch of Mackreth 2011, DURO 5.c, AD 25-70. The brooch comprises the head, bow, and part of the catchplate. The pin is missing in its entirety. The remainder of the brooch is formed of a single flat strip, curved around at the top to form the head and hold the pin. The bow is very narrow and flat, and the catchplate projects outwards at a 90 degree angle, but is very shallow. On the face of the bow there are two vertical grooves that run the length of the brooch, close to each edge. One of the wings is damaged.
Length: 61.9…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 23rd July 2023
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Record ID: LIN-AA36F3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative, rear-hook brooch dating circa AD 50-120. The wings are semi-cylindrical and beaded. The centrally placed pierced lug is missing. Half a copper alloy spring survives. The bow is comma shaped in profile, rectangular in section and decorated with a deep channel down the centre. Flanking this on either side are two narrow channels. The foot is missing.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-82499C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Head fragment of a Colchester derivative Hinged pin Roman brooch. The fragment consists of a perpendicular collared head-loop, below which the head of the incurving tapering D-shaped cross-section bow springs. The arching bow fractures transversely after a short distance across a line of raised decoration. A short tubular wing casing encloses the iron axis bar for the hinged pin which is let into a central slot in the casing. Only a stub of the rectangular-section pin remains.
Dimensions: Extant length 19mm, width 12mm. weight 3.87g.
Created on: Saturday 1st April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: SF-6E1AB2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold sheet metal biconical bead with gold wire filigree decoration of early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) date. The two sections of the bead are each made from sheet metal rolled into truncated cones leaving a hole in the centre of their apex. One of these holes is encircled by applied beaded wire, but this is missing on the other. The two sections are joined together at their bases, the join then covered by two strips of beaded wire encircling this point. The outer face of each section is decorated with strips of beaded wire bent into three elongated triangles p…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Drinkstone', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-6B01EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Possible finger ring or even a mount. It is ovoid in shape with a sub-circular central face, from which further material extends out to form the overall. These extensions both have a hole drilled in them, and are angled downwards below the plane of the central face, forming a semicircular section. It is symmetrical in both axes. The semicircular shape fits the finger (a modern male finger) but the two holes either side suggest that this was mounted to something else with a circular shape.
The circular central face is divided into five fields - a central sub-square/…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-6AB5A8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Zoomorphic Buckle of Roman date (AD 350-450). Hawkes and Dunning Type IIA. The buckle is composed of a D-shaped frame, with moulded and incised symmetrical zoomorphic decoration. The outer edge of the buckle retains two outward facing horse heads with punched decoration. The outer edge has one pair of moulded transverse lines, while the strap bar is narrowed and offset and retains two downward projecting loops which flank the narrowed strap bar, which itself retains the looped portion of a wire pin. The outer edge of the frame, between the zoomorphic aspect…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WREX-59CE6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman as or dupondius of Flavian date (probably Vespasian or Domitian), dating to the period c.AD 69-79 (Reece period 4). Reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, possibly holding a shield? Unclear mint, probably Lyon.
Measurements: Diameter: 28.4mm; Thickness: 2.2mm; Weight: 9.32g
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WREX-59BEE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy probable as and possibly of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 98-117 (Reece period 5). Unclear reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Measurements: Diameter: 25.2mm; Thickness: 2.74mm; Weight: 7.39g
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.
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