Record ID: BERK-41ECD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver voided short cross halfpenny possibly of King John or Henry III dating to c. AD 1199 - 1272 . Obverse: bearded bust facing, holding sceptre. Rreverse: short voided cross with quatrefoils in each angle. Possibly cut halfpenny of class 6c2 or 6c3. London mint, moneyer unknown. Dimensions – Diameter = 15.47mm, thickness = 0.4mm, weight = 0.3gm.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-2CC2D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate dating to c. AD 275-285, possibly a copy of a Tetricus II (AD 272 - AD 274). Unclear mint prototype. Cf. Normanby no. 1977. The coin is stamped on a flawed blank and has a smooth dark green patina. Obverse: unclear radiate bust right. Reverse: possible sacrificial implements type with jug. Dimensions – diameter = 11.12mm, thickness = 1.1mm, weight = 0.6gm.
Created on: Saturday 18th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-2C8CD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 – 337), dating to AD 318-320 (Reece Period 16). V[ICTORIA]E LAETA[E PRINC PERP] reverse type depicting two Victories standing holding wreath inscribed VOT/PR; altar between them. Unclear mint. Star in alter. The coin has a dark green/brown patina. Dimensions – diameter = 20.1mm, thickness = 1.7mm, weight = 2.8gm.
Created on: Saturday 18th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-2C4246
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy uniface circular coin weight, probably for a gold Noble c. AD 1400’s.  Obverse: King with sword and shield standing in ship with a rose on the hull and a banner with the letter 'E.’ The reverse is plain and undecorated. The weight at 7.2gm, more closely aligns with the 1412-13 issue of the light coinage of that date. Dimensions – Diameter = 18.16mm, Thickness = 4.28mm, Weight = 7.2gm For similar types of weights see Biggs 1992, page 27.
Created on: Saturday 18th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-2C06E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver long cross penny of Edward III (AD 1327 - 1377) dating to the Pre-Treaty Series C ,1351-1352. Durham Mint. Ecclesiastical issue under Bishop Hatfield, S1592. Wren 1995, page 89. Obverse: crowned bust facing in beaded circle, beaded outer border. initial mark cross pattée. Reverse,:long cross pattée, bottom limb topped with crozier, three pellets in each quadrant, beaded circles and legend around. Dimensions – diameter = 19.18mm, thickness = 0.52mm. weight = 1.1gm.
Created on: Saturday 18th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-2BE0BE
Object type: KEY BLANK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy key possibly dating to the post medieval period c. AD 1500 – 1800. The bow is a squat ovoid with typical inward turns at the junction with the shank. The upper section of the shank is formed of a thickened spherical collar which tapers inward then out to form a second broad spherical collar. The shank then tapers in slightly to  form the solid pin and ward. The ward appears uncut and there remains a fragment of the casting seam to one side, thus it is a probable blank. The surface is heavily eroded with a …
Created on: Saturday 18th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: BERK-2BACFB
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman cast copper alloy standing figurine of Mercury c. AD 43 – 410. The figure is nude with an exception for the chlamys fastened on his left shoulder and draped at his back, with its lower edge wrapped around and draped form his left lower arm. He has a possible petasos cap on the head and holds a bag of coins in the right hand. The figurine is missing both feet at the ankle point. The stance is on the right leg with the left knee bent and slightly lifted, forming a gentle ‘S’ bend to the form. The indentation on the right hand may have held a caduceus. There are remnan…
Created on: Saturday 18th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
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Record ID: BERK-1A0FEB
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Post Medieval (possible) hooked tag c. AD 1500 – 1700. The tag is in the form of a moulded relief human head or face-mask bordered by sub-rectangular segments. The hooked section now missing. There may also be well abraded break points to the top of the human head. The surface has a mottled green/brown patina. This could possibly be a Read Class E, Type 3. C.f. Read 2008, page 93, no. 329. Dimensions – Length = 25.35mm, width = 17.9mm, thickness = 1.75mm, weight = 3.9gm.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3ED711
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lithic scraper, probably Late Neolithic to Early Bronze age c. BC 3300 - 2000. The bulbar end exhibits a clear bulb of percussion with light radiating ripple marks extending partway down the partly incurvate ventral surface. The dorsal surface has a small section of the cortex in situ and the surface is heavily faceted with random flaking. The edge has bifacial fine and coarse retouch and probable further damage/fritting from its time in the ground. The material is a mottled grey/cream flint with small white inclusions with further iron oxide elements. The small black surface markin…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3EC6A6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of an escutcheon to a Roman vessel c. AD 50 - 400. The escutcheon is heavily abraded, losing some of its form. The surface is pitted with a mid-green patina. Measurements - length = 19.38mm, width = 12.67mm, thickness = 3.63, weight = 4.1gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3EB432
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval defaced silver coin (sixpence?) c. AD 1650 - 1800. The coin, now illegible has been bent into the typical double 'S' bend love token form. Measurements - Diameter = 20.05mm, thickness = 0.5mm, weight = 1.6gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E9E81
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval lead or lead alloy biface subcircular token dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800. One face has a simple unadorned long cross, akin to Alvey - Powell type 14 classification, the other has irregular geometric lines. The surface has the typical lead oxidation with a pale grey patina. Measurement - Diameter = 17.93mm, thickness = 2.96mm, weight = 4.6gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E8C35
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rose buckle of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval c. AD1450 - 1550. Sub circular in form with a trapezoidal cross section. The buckle is formed as a five petal rose. Each petal is defined by a curvy linear cast line containing hatched radial lines to further detail the petal form. The surface has a mid-green patina. See Whitehead (26) p.47, nos.273-274. Measurements - 28.77mm, width = 27.33mm, thickness = 2.74mm, weight = 7.3gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E7890
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a small copper alloy cast buckle c. AD 1600 - 1700. With a trapezoidal cross section, the remnant is a simple 'D' plain shaped loop with knops at the corners of the frame and, at each end of the cross bar. One half of the frame is missing. The surface has a mid-green pitted patina. See Marshalls Buckles Through the Ages Fig 8 Type IIB-7. Measurements - 18.04mm, width = 18.4mm, thickness = 1.62mm, weight = 1.5gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E6C9C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy asymmetrical double loop buckle c. AD 1450 - 1700. The buckle is undecorated with a flattened 'D' cross section. One loop is angular forming a point at to one end, the other loop is 'D' shaped. The cross bar extends to a knop at each end. Possible associated with either spur or knee buckle. The surface has a dark green patina. See R Whitehead - 324- 325. Measurements - 25.36mm, width = 18.26mm, thickness = 1.11mm, weight = 2.0gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E61E5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast post medieval asymmetric double loop copper alloy spur buckle c. AD 1600 - 1700. The cross section is trapezoidal, and the surface is decorated by irregular incised groves, with a clear pin rest to the rounded end. The cross bar has a bifurcated pin remnant in situ. The surface has a dark green patina with a modest remnant of what might be gilding on one arm of the frame. See Marshalls Buckles Through the Ages Part 8 Type IIB-5. Measurements - 30.22mm, width = 22.24mm, thickness = 1.54mm, weight = 4.4gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E57DC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy symmetrical 'figure-of-eight' double loop buckle c. AD 1600 - 1700. The plain frame has a flattened 'D' form cross section, the pin is missing. The surface has a mid-green/brown patina. See Marshalls Buckles Through the Ages Part 8 Type IIIC-35. Measurements - 23.66mm, width = 18.55mm, thickness = 1.89mm, weight = 2.2gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E3A58
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast post medieval copper alloy symmetrical 'figure-of-eight' double loop buckle c. AD 1600 - 1700. The frame has a 'D' form cross section and there are the remnants of pin rest to each end of the frame, each having additional incised diagonal lines to either side. The pin is missing. The surface has a mid-green/brown eroded patina. See Marshalls Buckles Through the Ages Part 8 Type IIIC-35. Measurements - 30.0mm, width = 25.88mm, thickness = 1.8mm, weight = 4.6gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E2580
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy symmetrical 'figure-of-eight' double loop buckle c. AD 1600 - 1700. The frame has a 'D' form cross section and there are the remnants of pin rest to each end of the frame. The pin is missing. The surface has a mid-green/brown patina. See Marshalls Buckles Through the Ages Part 8 Type IIIC-35. Measurements - 29.44mm, width = 26.51mm, thickness = 2.06mm, weight = 3.9gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3E1A5A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy symmetrical 'figure-of-eight' double loop buckle c. AD 1600 - 1700. The frame has a flattened 'D' form cross section and there are the remnants of pin rest to each end of the frame. The pin is missing and there are file marks on the reverse of the frame. The surface has a dark green/brown patina. See Marshalls Buckles Through the Ages Part 8 Type IIIC-35. Measurements - 31.04mm, width = 27.28mm, thickness = 1.8mm, weight = 4.6gm.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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