Record ID: LEIC-B47B8D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Wirral type brooch, 69mm long, 2mm wide, 22mm deep and weighing 25 grams. The brooch is intact and consists of a rectangular cross sectioned, circular loop with an oval knop at its upper edge. This sits above a flat edge which is stepped and the lower portion decorated with two rows of triangular stamps. Below this the bow curves and is rectangular in form and cross section. It is decorated with three linear enamel cells, filling most of the bow. These have blue in the centre, flanked by red enamel. At the base of the bow is a semi-spherical, centrally placed kno…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-8AEB09
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The matrix has a tri-lobed terminal with a knop at its apex and small projections at the side (one at each upper side of a lobe) and one at each side where it joins the shaft. It sits upon a raised collar of three bands which has a short hexagonal tapering shaft below. This expands to form an oval shaped matrix surface which is engraved with an armorial shield set in a beaded recessed border. The arms are quartered and are 1st and 4th , on a chevron between three animals's heads erased, a mullet enclosed by two crescents; 2nd and 3rd, two bars. Above the shield the crest dis…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-FD732C
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Modern copper alloy Italian fascist youth badge, 3mm thick and 38mm in diameter with a weight of 11.44grams. The badge is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It is missing its pin and central disc on the reverse. The badge shows a left-facing helmeted bust of Benito Mussolini, surrounded by the inscription CREDERE OBBEDIRE COMBATTERE" (Believe Obey Fight) and inscribed "G.I.L." (Gioventù Italiana del Littorio) = Italian Fascist youth. The Reverse is inscribed witha warning - "MODELLO DEPOSITATO / RIPRODVZIONE INTERDETTA" = reproduction forbidden patent pending.
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-F9034E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver Denarius of Domitian as Caesar under Titus (AD 79-81), dating to AD 80 (Reece Period 4). Reverse type PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, lighted & garlanded altar. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed), p. 215, no. 266. (RIC II [1962] 50) (Titus), RSC 397a, BMC 92
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th April 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-EB374C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch, Length: 25 mm, width: 23 mm, weight: 4.55 g. The brooch has solid circular cross sectioned wings which are plain and house a recess for a hinged pin, now missing. The upper part of the bow rises sharply outwards from the wings, has a circular cross section and tapers to a point. It is decorated with a central raised plain ridge running its length.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-E7292C
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy miniature object / votive axe, 150-250. Length: 32 mm, width: 29 mm, thickness: 5 mm, weight: 6.61 g. The axe consists of a circular cross sectioned shaft which has a rounded terminal with a double incised collar above. The axe head is sub rectangular, tapering in width and flaring outwards to form a blade. The shaft emerges from the top of the head slightly. One face is incised with an X flanked by incised vertical line. These may be pseudo binding marks, given their position. Compare NLM-629192 SF-E5A4C7 BH-EF7EF6 BH-6D6F73, excavations at Baldock, Hertfo…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-4294C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Polden Hill type brooch of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3, CD PH 4. d. PLATE 47. It is 32mm in length, 20mm wide and 11mm thick with a weight of 7.04grams. The brooch consists of semi-circular cross sectioned open wings with a ridge at each end. There is no spring or pin present. The bow sits on a prominent rectangular projection with a rounded upper surface to accomodate the curve of the bow. This is semi-circular in cross section and is decorated with two vertical incised lines running its length with short horizontal pellets running between the two. There is…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-3EF5C0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Roman period copper alloy strap-mounted skirted terret, 53mm in length, 36mm thick (at skirt) and a weight of 63.73grams. The terret consists of a central circular cross sectioned loop with a diameter of 40mm. This tapers in width from c. 6mm at its base to nearly 10mm where it joins the skirt. This consists of two integral triangular shaped projections which emerge at diagonals from the loop. These have been poorly cast and each has a central rectangular shaped ridge running from its base to its apex. Set in between these two projections is a sub rectangular shaped, circular…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-295469
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver denarius of Domitian as Caesar under Titus (AD 79-81), dating to AD 80-81 (Reece Period 4), Reverse: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Minerva with shield and spear. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed), p. 215, no. 268.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 11th April 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-28F2BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate of Divus Claudius, dating to c. AD 270-85 (Reece Period 14), [CONSEC]RA[TIO], unclear, but most likely an altar.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-96E623
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Medieval silver gilt crucifix, 21mm long, 10mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 2.53g. The object is rectangular in form and cross section and depicts Jesus on the cross, with a large halo behind his head and curved outstretched arms with over large hands fixed to a narrow cross beam. He is flanked by two shorter figures whose heads reach the underside of his arms. To the left is the figure of Mary and to the right a male figure, probably St. John. Above the figure of Jesus is a wide short shaft with a large scroll attached that should read INRI, but is poorly executed and re…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-84675A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 119 (Reece period 6). BRITANNIA, PONT MAX-[TR POT COS III], S C reverse type depicting Britannia seated facing right, foot on rock, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre, large shield to right. As RIC II, p. 412, no. 577A or 577B. This is a coin of British Association, struck in Rome for issue in Britain - 39 specimens were found in the Sacred Spring in Bath (As Walker, 1988: p. 291, nos. 1-39, pl. XXXI).
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bosworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-32BD34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch, 30mm long, 24mm wide and weighing 9.94g. The broch comprises solid circular cross sectioned wings which have a central recess with a bar for the hinged pin, now mostly missing. Each wing terminal has three linear indentations forming a border and a hollow recess in its end. The bow is circular in cross section and tapers to a point. It has traces of decoration on its shoulder of two intersecting linear grooves, now very faint. The bow also has a rounded projection near its present edge.
Created on: Friday 27th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F3E1F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver radiate of Herennia Etruscilla (AD 249-251, dating to the period c.AD 249-251 (Reece Period 12). IVNO REGINA reverse type depicting Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 93, no. 330; RIC IV.3, no. 57.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F3BA97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Early medieval copper-alloy brooch fragment. Length: 34 mm, width: 20 mm, thickness: 4 mm, weight: 6.21 g. The object comprises the incomplete headplate only, and is probably from a cruciform brooch. The headplate is flat and rectangular, and missing most of its edge; it is decorated with five (two incomplete) ring-and-dot motifs, one centrally placed and the others in each corner. There is no evidence for any wings. At one edge of the headplate is a centrally placed top knob cast in one with the headplate. This is very worn, but is half-round, so semi-circular in cross-section. It…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F39CD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period AD 229 (Reece period 11). LIBERALI-TAS AVG IIII reverse type depicting Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 169, no. 558; RIC IV.2, p. 86, no. 205.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-5D9AA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy as of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 119 (Reece Period 6). BRITANNIA (in exergue), [PONT MAX TR POT COS III], S C reverse type depicting Britannia seated facing, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre, large shield to right. As RIC II, p. 412, no. 577A. This is a coin of British Association, struck in Rome for issue in Britain - 39 specimens were found in the Sacred Spring in Bath (As Walker, 1988: p. 291, nos. 1-39, pl. XXXI).
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-5D796B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age copper alloy disc- headed pin, Length: 27 mm, diameter: 11 mm, weight: 2.13 grams. The pin is incomplete, missing its lower shaft. This is circular in cross section and widens as it reaches the head from 2mm to 3.5 mm in diameter. The head is 3 mm deep and 11 mm in diameter. It is circular in form and triangular in cross section, emerging from the shaft and widening to form a disc with a concave upper surface which contains a central circular depression. There is no decoration. Pins of this type are hard to date as they are not often discovered within hoards. The…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-5BE6A3
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Age copper alloy flat axe, Length: 94 mm, width: 43 mm, thickness: 11 mm, weight: 164 g. The axe is complete but is pitted with corrosion and has a rectangular form and cross section. It has a very square butt end with tapering sides and it has largely parrallel, slightly flanged edges which only taper outwards slightly before becoming the curved edge to the blade. this tapers gently in width and has a rounded edge with slightly projecting sides. There is no sign of any decoration. Its form is consistent with the Arreton developed flat axehead type, of Early to Middle Bronze…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-A4499D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy umbonate plate brooch, 22mm in length, 20mm wide and 1mm thick with a weight of 7.47grams. The brooch is circular in form and triangular in cross section. It has an incomplete flat outer border which has two intact circular cut outs. Given that they are not in the correct position for suspension loops and the remaining incomplete cut outs have different depths, this would suggest the brooch originally had a series of cut out circles as a border. These would have been interspersed with punched ring and dot motifs. In the centre is a triangular boss contained withi…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton (District)', grid reference and parish protected.