Record ID: LEIC-229563
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester brooch, 63mm long, 26mm wide and 18mm thick. The brooch is in poor condition with a green patina and weighs 13.87 grams. It is missing its pin but has an intact spring of 10? coils. Its bow is sub triangular in section with a ridge running its length, but no other decoration is visible due to its condition. The catchplate is intact and is 24mm in length and 10mm wide. It has two perforations of differing sizes which match fig.156, 1459 in Hattatt's ancient brooches.
Created on: Monday 9th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-185125
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval (Viking) silver Thor's hammer, 29 mm long, 21 mm wide at head and 4 mm thick. The object is T-shaped and consists of a sub-rectangular head which comes to a slight point in the centre of its upper edge, and tapers gently in width to its straight edges. This sits on a tapering shaft, sub-rectangular in cross-section, which holds the remnants of a broken suspension loop at its terminal. The head is decorated with sub-rectangular punchmarks, four arranged in a square in its centre and three in a row on each side. Three of the punches appear to have round pellets within them.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thurcaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-800B15
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy harness mount, 26mm long, 24mm wide, 2mm thick, and weighing 7.32grams. The object appears to be rectangular in form and section and has a scalloped edge. It has been folded back on itself, but appears intact. It has at least seven small circular holes arranged around a larger central hole. It appears to have foliate style incised decoration, at least in each corner, on one face. In the centre of one edge there are two transverse suspension loops, set close together which, along with a corresponding one on another component, would have formed a hinge like suspens…
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-C7C40A
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy harness pendant suspension mount, 50mm long, 33mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 6.33grams. The object consists of cross shaped frame with a slightly rounded upper surface. Three arms terminate in a rounded projection sitting above a circular fixing hole (one is missingthe projection) . The fourth arm is split to form two offset suspension loops with which to suspend the pendant.
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-34EA57
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Anglo saxon copper alloy strap end? measuring 24mm long, 12mm wide, 1mm thick and weighing 0.74grams. The object is in poor condition with a green/brown patina. It is sub-rectangular in form and rectangular in section. The object has tapering curved sides with no visible decoration and is missing the tip of its base.
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-345B57
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Early Medieval copper alloy strap end, measuring 36mm long, 7mm wide, 2mm thick, and weighs 2.16 grams. The object is in poor condition with a green corroded patina. The object is sub rectangular and pointed at one end. There is a single circular hole at the upper edge, and traces of a zoomorphic head is visible at the base. The object fits into Thomas Class B, the single hole may suggest if fits the later, Anglo-Scandinavian version of this class?
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-340A54
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Anglo-Saxon copper alloy strap end, measuring 33mm long, 12mm wide, 2mm thick, and weighs 2.20 grams. The object is in fair condition with a green patina. The object is sub rectangular in form with bowed edges and has two circular fixing holes in its upper edge. The object is decorated with a raised border containing the image of a dragon like beast, looking backwards. The object terminates with a raised zoomorphic head with comma shaped ears. The strap end fits Thomas Class A type 1
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-FA9CE7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval copper alloy strap end, 23mm long, 19mm wide and 1mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a brown patina and weighs 0.61 grams. The object is rectangular in form and section and is decorated on one side with a series of incised lines forming a border. The border contains ribbon interlace and the pattern stops over an oval motif near one end. At this point the object widens, forming a central void on that end to accomodate a strap. The ribbon interlace suggests an Anglo-Scandinavian style, perhaps a variant of Thomas class B5 or E4?
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-8F6622
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early post medieval Copper alloy token, 16mm in diameter and 1mm thick. It commemorates the raising of the Royal standard at Nottingham on 22nd August 1642. The obverse shows a sword surrounded by the legend VICTORY AND HONOUR. The reverse shows an illustration of a large rock with the inscription FIXT ON A ROCKE. A five pointed star with central mullet breaks up the inscriptions on each side. The object is in good condition with a brownish patina and is apparently very rare. A better condition example is in the British Museum (ref: M.7153). That piece was published in the 1885 M…
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-1D4B84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Iron Age silver north eastern boar/horse uniface unit.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2005
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-7178D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 337-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, one standard.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-71CC16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II or Constans dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN] reverse type depicting two victories with two wreaths facing D in centre. Mint of Trier. (RIC193ff).
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-722CE6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece Period 17). Reverse depicting Victory on prow. Mint of Trier. (RIC543).
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-DAE117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Theodora dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting female with child at breast
Created on: Monday 28th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-EEDB54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 313-315 (Reece Period 15). SOL INVICTI COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing. Mint of Trier. (RIC41ff).
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-EEEBC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus dating to the period AD 321-322 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQUILLITAS reverse type depictnig altar. Mint of London. (RIC 229).
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-EF09F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, two standards. Mint of Lyon. (RIC236cf).
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-EF1C25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 330-340 (Reece Period 17). Reverse depictnig Victory on prow
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-EF28C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 330-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINCPERP reverse type depicting 2 victories holding two wreaths.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-EF5213
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 330-348 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, two standards.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded.