Record ID: BERK-E5B917
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Sceatta probably from the Rhine area, known as the Porcupine type (Series E). This sceat dates from the 8th century. The head of the 'porcupine' has evolved to be triangular in shape, indicating a later date than other Series E sceats. An exact comparison could not be made with this coin, but it bears similarities to those found in the Kloster Barthe hoard, from around Leer in Ostfriesland, Northwest Germany (Abramson 2006:91).
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 19th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-C18152
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman steelyard balance arm. The balance arm is of the unequal arm type - the longer weighing arm being absent from this example. The balance fragment measures 29.01mm long, 15.28mm wide and is 4.59mm thick. It weighs 10.8gms.
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marcham', grid reference and parish protected.