Record ID: BERK-267901
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Victorianus or Tetricus I (AD 269 - 274)
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
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Record ID: BERK-7474E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead token dating to the late 17th - 18th centuries. The token has an 8-pointed star with pellet in each angle, and the reverse has a tree with branches as decoration. The token measures 11.72mm diameter and weighs 2.45gms.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2013
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Record ID: BERK-F5B676
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bifacial lead token dating to the 17th-18th centuries. The token is quite worn on both faces but traces of lettering can be seen.
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2013
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Record ID: BERK-E0F373
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A poorly cast post-medieval lead token. The purpose of these common finds is still uncertain, however they may have finctioned as agricultural tokens or tallies, local small change, or possibly gaming peices. They are dated to the 17th century AD.
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-44D246
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy coin weight, probably for a half or quarter noble. This weight is illustrated in 'Lions, ships and angels' (Withers, 1995, p. 20). It was made in Antwerp by an unknown maker (see Withers, p. 60). The weight is rectangular in plan. The obverse bears a circular panel depicting a ship, with a letter 'h' (for 'Henricus') located to the right of the mast. On the reverse is a central hand dividing the letters 'D I'; an inner ring of stars surrounds this central design and, around this, is a second ring, of four large and four small fleurs-de-lys. The object measures 14.…
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-AEB6E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy coin, possibly Scottish (16th-17th century). Dimensions: weight 1.2g
Created on: Sunday 19th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-A60993
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead token. The token is decorated with seven radiating lines running across the face of the token on one side, possibly representing a wheel, and a smaller four-armed cross within a circle on the reverse. Dimensions: diameter 20.1mm; weight 8.14g
Created on: Sunday 19th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-28DA50
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable post-Medieval copper-alloy trader's token (17th-18th century). The token has been pierced. Diameter: 15.7mm; weight 1.01g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-282158
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable post medieval copper alloy farthing trade token dating to the period AD 1648-1672. The token was probably issued locally (possibly Wantage) but it is too worn for further identification. Dimensions: 15.9mm; weight 2.03g
Created on: Tuesday 30th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
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Record ID: BERK-1F2E41
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy square coin weight for a gold ryal. A ship is depicted on the obverse face, the reverse is blank. The Ryal coin was first issued by Edward IV along with its half and quarter in 1465 at a weight of 120 grains and a value of 10 shillings. Its distinctive design is a king in a ship which has a large rose on the side. In 1553 Mary increased its value to 15 shillings and Elizabeth I also issued a similar coin in her third coinage at the same weight and value. The earliest coin-weights are round with the obverse design of the coin - the king in ship…
Created on: Tuesday 30th September 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-8B82D0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval uniface lead token with cross on one side comprising five lines that intersect in the centre. Powell type 3. Leaden tokens were used for a variety of purposes. These ranged from small change, to checks and tallies for services rendered such as hop picking. They were in use from the Medieval period into late Post-Medieval. A number of designs exist that were probably produced in London and circulated widely around the production hub, but since lead is so easy to fabricate by far the majority were made by local artisans and were used extensively in more provincial and …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2008
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D771B0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval uniface lead alloy token. The token is decorated with a raised cross with ovals or crude pellets in each quarter. Powell type 12. Leaden tokens were used for a variety of purposes. These ranged from small change, to checks and tallies for services rendered such as hop picking. They were in use from the Medieval period into late Post-Medieval. A number of designs exist that were probably produced in London and circulated widely around the production hub, but since lead is so easy to fabricate by far the majority were made by local artisans and were used e…
Created on: Sunday 14th September 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-BE4617
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast biface lead alloy token. One side is decorated with an eight-arm cross with a pellet between each arm (Powell type 3). The other has what are probably the initials CI (Powell type 2) but they are not clearly resolvable. The token is now bent. Leaden tokens were used for a variety of purposes. These ranged from small change, to checks and tallies for services rendered such as hop picking. They were in use from the Medieval period into late Post-Medieval. A number of designs exist that were probably produced in London and circulated widely around the production hu…
Created on: Saturday 13th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-BE2110
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval biface cast lead alloy token. One side is decorated with an open sexfoil flower petal design (Powell type 1) and the other has the raised initials HC (Powell type 2). Leaden tokens were used for a variety of purposes. These ranged from small change, to checks and tallies for services rendered such as hop picking. They were in use from the Medieval period into late Post-Medieval. A number of designs exist that were probably produced in London and circulated widely around the production hub, but since lead is so easy to fabricate by far the majority were made by local …
Created on: Saturday 13th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: BERK-969764
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval biface lead alloy token. The token is circular in plan. One side is marked with the initials 'RB' (Powell type 2). The other has a cross with bifurcated ends and pellets in the gaps (Powell type 14). Leaden tokens were used for a variety of purposes. These ranged from small change, to checks and tallies for services rendered such as hop picking. They were in use from the Medieval period into late Post-Medieval. A number of designs exist that were probably produced in London and circulated widely around the production hub, but since lead is so easy to fabricate by far…
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F11EB6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval-post medieval token. The token is in very poor condition and incomplete. There is possibly the letter 'W' or 'M' on one side. Dimensions: diameter 13.7mm; weight 1.49g
Created on: Thursday 4th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-DA4E74
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval biface lead alloy token. The flan is circular with a raised open sexfoil design on one side (Powell type 1) and a geometric design, possibly initials, on the other (Powell type 2). Date circa 1550-1800 AD. Dimensions: Diameter 26.2mm; weight 5.68g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-569016
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval uniface lead alloy token. One side is decorated with a central cross of three strands with angles in each corner and a central pellet. Powell type 12. Leaden tokens were used for a variety of purposes. These ranged from small change, to checks and tallies for services rendered such as hop picking. They were in use from the Medieval period into late Post-Medieval. A number of designs exist that were probably produced in London and circulated widely around the production hub, but since lead is so easy to fabricate by far the majority were made by local artisans and wer…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-567491
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval uniface lead token (16-19th century). One side is decorated with a central cross with angles in each corner. Dimensions: Diameter 21.9mm; weight 4.72g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-30E338
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy cast bow and fantail brooch (1st-2nd century). The brooch has short wings which form a cylindrical housing for a hinged pin (now lost). The front face of the brooch is decorated with a moulded cast design below the wings from which the fantail extends. The reverse is undecorated, amd a rib extends along the tail to form a sub-triangular catch plate. The brooch has an extensive white metal coating. Dimensions: Length 44.9mm; width 16.7mm; weight 5.81g
Created on: Friday 1st August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lockinge', grid reference and parish protected.