Record ID: LIN-9F5FB8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post Medieval copper alloy English style Nuremberg "show" jetton by Lazarus Gottlieb Lauffer imitating medals struck in silver and gold to commemorate Queen Anne's expedition to Vigo Bay in AD 1702. Obverse - a bust of Anne left, with lovelock over shoulder; Reverse - a bird's eye view of the Spanish port, the destination for the treasure fleets, its mouth blocked by British warships, the inner harbour filled with burning French and Spanish treasure ships. The edge is reeded. The token is in a very worn condition. As Mitchiner (1988) number 1838-1840. Obverse …
Created on: Sunday 19th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Navenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-516977
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, post-medieval dress fastening c. 16th – 17th century.  Read Class E, Type 3. A pierced rectangular frame with raised outer edges and central pellets within a raised ‘V’ ridge, and a collar at the junction of the hook and plate.  The attachment loop and most of the hook are missing. The object has a pale brown/green patina, and measures: - 21mm long. Class E, Type 3. See Read 2008, p. 104, Nos. 402 and 403.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-77D30B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver Roman ring with an oval cornelian in the bezel c. 3rd century AD. The loop has prominent angles/keels, above are triangular shoulders. The ring aperture is slightly ovoid, with a ‘D’ shaped profile. The oval cornelian sits within a broadly octagonal bezel (17.8mm x 15mm). The charioteer is driving a biga (a two-horse chariot) to the left, and is more unusual, depicting Cupid rather than the more commonly found Victory variation. The representation of the charioteer is naively chip carved, characterised by the Maaskant-Kleibrink as ‘i…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-BE32B6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy figurative mount dating from the late 13th century to the 16th century (c. AD 1250 – 1500). The mount is in the form a pinecone or zoomorphic creature with a projecting stalk or snout. The sides of the mount are trapezoidal, narrowing to a ‘stump’ at the bottom with a raised circular top. It has a cross hatch of grooves, and there is evidence of gilding.  The rear has the remnants of a single copper-alloy rivet, now squashed to one side. Dimensions – Height = 12.5mm, Width =  9mm. This example parallels mounts from Meols,…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BDAA75
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete undecorated copper alloy sub-rectangular strap end dating from the mid-13th century to 16th century (c. AD 1250 – 1500). There is a single rivet in situ, one side of the object has lost much of the plate, and it terminates with a small central knop. The surface has a mid-green patina. Dimensions – length = 21mm, width = 11.8mm 11mm. See Egan and Pritchard (1997:142) Nos 659 and 669 or Plate 93. Probably belonging to Cassels 3.2b.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BD79A5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy medieval trapezoidal strap loop with integral rivet on base of frame, dating from the mid-14th century to early 15th century (c. AD 1350 – 1450). Cassels 5.1E. Dimensions -  11mm by 11mm.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1A3925
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval heraldic enamelled shield mount c. AD1300 – 1500. The shield has the remnants of an enamelled heraldic face, with the remnants of a chevron arrangement.  The tang remains in situ, and appears longer than the standard tang, perhaps to mount at a junction of harness straps?  The surface is heavily eroded and has a very dark green/brown patina. Measurements – height, 15mm, width, 13mm, length of tang, 20mm. NB: the photos were kindly provided by the finder.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Addlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5FC8B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval cast lead biconical spindle whorl c. 1100-1600AD. Each face has radiating ridge lines at random angles, with interposed pellets.
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5F337B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, clipped, and pierced silver penny of Charles I c. AD 1625-1644.  Obverse: Portrait bust left with ‘I’ behind.  CA[ROLVS D G M B F ET] H REX Reverse: Oval garnished shield. The coin is clipped and the reverse legend is illegible. . [IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT] The initial mark is illegible, coin possibly from Group C with no inner circle.  These coins are often pierced, with a heavily degraded portrait.  
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5E6B1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hammered silver shilling of Charles I, c. 1625 – 49 AD.  Obverse: left facing bust of Charles I with XII behind bust. The initial mark of a portcullis dates the coin to 1633-34. CAROLVS D.G. MA BR.FR.ETHI REX Reverse: depicts a round garnished shield quartered with the arms of Britain and France. C R to sides of shield.  North 2223. CHRISTO.AVSPICE. REGNO
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-6A74DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Scottish cut halfpenny of Stephen (11135-54 AD),  Voided short cross and stars -  type II, dating c.1145-54) Type II, dating c.1145-50 AD.. Obverse: Crowned and bearded bust facing, holding sceptre in right hand, Legend: [STI]EFN[E] Reverse: Voided short cross and a six-pointed star in each angle. Legend: - Diameter: 20.07 mm; Weight: 0.61g
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hogsthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-0C0F6E
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, possible Pilgrim piece in the form of a scallop shell mounted on a bar c. AD 1500 - 1700.  The bar is circular in cross-section with remains of terminal end caps. There is a remnant of a possible suspension loop on one side of the bar, it is a circular with a thinned and pointed broken projection. The shell is delineated by seven central radiate ribs; it is hollow with a circular aperture at the top and bottom, probably missing a central bar which would have passed through the block. One side of the shall has a small, ragged edg…
Created on: Sunday 14th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-804B9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver penny of Edward I c. 1272 – 1307AD. Obverse with Crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle, legend around with outer beaded circle.  EDW REX ANGL DNS HYB.  Reverse Long cross pattée, with trefoil of pellets in angles. 'A' top consists of two sloping wedges. The coin has small lettering indicative of a class 1a, probable mule – S1382. CIVI TAS LON DON - Dia = 19.9mm Weight = 1.41gms.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: BERK-4B6D83
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy Roman developed T-shaped brooch dating to c. AD 50 – 150. The surviving brooch consists of the upper section of the wings and the upper section of the bow. A fragment of the pin remains attached to the axial bar within the long wings of the cross bar. The bow is D-shaped in cross-sectioned and is slightly arched. Where the bow is attached to the crossbar there is a raised horizontal collar. The bow is concave at both edges and widens to form a circular geometric motif at the midpoint. The motif consists of a central lozenge with each corner joining …
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4B4AE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval long cross halfpenny of Edward IV (AD 1461-1483), second reign dating to AD 1473 – 1477. Pierced cross initial mark. Withers Class 6b, North: 1667. Obverse: bust facing, EDWAR DEI GRA REX x Reverse: long cross and three pellets to each quadrant, CIVI/TAS/LON/DON Measurements: diameter = 11.84mm, thickness = 0.47mm, weight = 0.3gm. Refs; Withers & Withers 2004, page 32, North 2000, vol 2, page 95.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4B3449
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain Emperor but dating to the period AD 260 to AD 402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. Diameter = 10.61mm, weight = 0.5gm
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4B1DD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn and abraded copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly a CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS coin dating to c. AD 330– 335. (Reece Period 17). With the laureate, helmeted, bust left visible. Reverse possibly Victory standing on prow. Diameter = 12.09mm, weight = 0.6gm.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4B08DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain Emperor but dating to the period AD 260 to AD 402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4AEA34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain Emperor but dating to the period AD 260 to AD 402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4AD3E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman Nummus of Constantine I c. AD 306 – 337, probably dated to AD 318 – 320. (Reece Period 16). VIC[TORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP] reverse type depicting two Victories standing holding a wreath over an altar with VOT/ PR in shield. Unclear mint. Diameter = 17.71mm, weight = 1.9g.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4A6BA2
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post Medieval copper-alloy jetton probably of Louis XV, Nuremberg, French style, issued by Albrecht Hoger, dating to c. AD 1735 – 1789. Obverse: King's diademed bust right, [L]VD. XV. D. G. FR. [ET] NA. [R]EX Reverse: Ship sailing to left, unclear inscription. Reference: Mitchiner 1988, page 531, nos 1897-1900 The jetton is 19.22mm in diameter, 0.46mm in thickness, and weighs 0.7g.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 18th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4A5DFB
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post Medieval belt mount dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700. This is probably from a sword belt hanger. The body of the object has a sub-rectangular form, with an inverted chevron cut to the broad end and terminating with a formed loop into which there is an attached small annular ring with a broken terminal. The main body of the device has a slightly convex cross section and has two drilled attachment holes. Measurements: Length = 26.6mm, width = 12.16mm, thickness = 1.25mm and the ring diameter is 11.57mm. A similar mount can be found on the PAS dat…
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4A3DC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast copper alloy double loop buckle dating to 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. Measurements - 23.84mm, width = 19.73mm, thickness = 2.44mm, weight = 3.1gm. See Marshalls Buckles Through the Ages Part 8 Type IIIC-35.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4A30FC
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of copper-alloy tweezers probably dating to the Roman period c. AD 43 – 410. The tweezers are made from a single strip of copper alloy folded over on itself with a defined loop to the top of the tweezer. Both arms of the tweezers are bent at around the mid-point. There is a faint trace of linear incised lines running down the length of the arms, close to the edges. Length = 24.4mm, width = 6.6mm, thickness = 2mm, weight = 2.6gm. Reference: BALDOCK – I.M. Stead & V Rigby, Fig 57 No 289.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4A2338
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sectional fragment of a cast copper-alloy Medieval to Post Medieval purse frame c. AD 1400 – 1600. The purse frame is possibly of Williams Class A1. The fragment is rectangular in form and slightly curved with an L-shaped cross- section. The reverse is hollow. The exterior is decorated with incised double-strand lattice that may have had a niello infill. Length = 80.3mm, width = 6.92mm, thickness = 2.0mm, weight 15.1gm. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database: SUR-3FF9D1, SUR-5CD912, and SUSS-80C935.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4A1175
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy cylindrical weight of unknown date, possibly Roman. The cylinder form is topped with a raised circular knop that has an everted top section, in which there is evidence of a ferrous attachment device. The weight is 13.44mm in diameter, 24.5mm in height, and weighs 35.9g. Possible parallels can be found in Tyrrell, R. 2015, Lead weights, in M. Atkinson and S.J. Preston Heybridge: A Late Iron Age and Roman Settlement, Excavations at Elms Farm 1993-5. Type 'C'
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-4A0084
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval to modern copper-alloy bullion cup-weight from a ‘nesting’ set dating to c. 1600 – 1850. The weight is cup formed with a wall thickness of 2.35mm. The inner base is marked with intersecting concentric circle pattern and the letter ‘A’. Diameter = 22.87mm, weight = 12.6gm. Simialr weights can be found in Biggs 1995, page 17-18 which are dated to c.1600-1850.
Created on: Sunday 8th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-356C53
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast spherical iron canon ball with a diameter of 39.17mm or 1.54 inches, weighing 190.4gm c. AD 1550 – 1750. The size of the ball suggest that it is from a Serpentine, or conceivably, it might have been used in a larger calibre field piece, firing canister shot. The Serpentine is referenced at P 55 - Principal English guns of the sixteenth century - Artillery Through the Ages (Albert Manucy)
Created on: Saturday 7th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CEB30A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus probably from the House of Constantine c. AD 305 – 363. (Reece Period 15 – 18), reverse obscure. No legend survives. Dimensions – 12.88mm, weight = 0.9gm. Obverse with feint outline of bust left(?)
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CE95AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Constans c. AD 337 – 350. (Reece Period 17) Reverse - VIC[TORIAE DD AVGG Q NN], two Victories standing facing each other, each holding a wreath, upright palm branch between them. Mintmark PARL. RIC VIII Arles 93. Diameter = 15.9mm, weight = 1.1gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CE704E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, possibly contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 306-361 (Reece period 15 - 18). Reverse - GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS type, two soldiers holding spears and shields on either side of one standard. Reverse legend missing. Diameter = 16.98mm, weight = 1.4gm
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CE549E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Nummus of Theodora c. AD 337 – 340. (Reece period 17) Reverse [PIETAS-ROMANA] Pietas facing, head right, holding an infant. Diameter = 13.77mm, weight = 1.2gm. Mintmark: • TR(P/S) •
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CE2406
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, possibly of uncertain 3rd to 4th century AD ruler, dating to the period c.AD 250 -350. Possibly dated to AD 271-4. (Reece period 13) Illegible standing figure reverse type. Conceivably a Tetricus I. Diameter = 18.7, weight = 2.4gm. 4gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CDFBFF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman nummus City Commemorative c. AD 307 – 337. Dating to AD 333-7. (Reece period 17) Victory on prow left, holding transverse sceptre and shield. Mint possibly PLG - RIC VII 246. Diameter = 16.9mm, weight = 2.1gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CDDF4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman nummus City Commemorative c. AD 307 – 337. Dating to AD 333-7. (Reece period 17) Victory on prow left, holding transverse sceptre and shield. The coin is crudely stuck and is possibly a contemporary copy. Mint unclear and with no remaining legend. Diameter = 13.4mm, weight = 1.0gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CDADF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper- alloy nummus of Constantius II c. AD 323 - 361) dating to AD 355 – 361. (Reece Period 16) Reverse - FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman Mintmark -// SMKA RIC VIII, pp. 498-9, nos. 104 / 110. – Diameter = 16.19mm, weight 2.1gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CD8985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, possibly of Constantine I or Constantine II c. AD 306 – 340. (Reece period 17). [GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS], two soldiers holding spears and shields on either side of one standard. RIC uncertain. Diameter = 15.3mm, weight = 1.1gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CD6FE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, Constantine II as Caesar c. AD 317 – 337, dating to AD 335-7 (Reece period 17). [GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers and one standard. Mint unclear. Diameter – 15.29mm, weight = 1.0gm
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-CD43F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to c. AD 337-340 AD (Reece Period 17). [PAX PVBLICA] reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Unclear mintmark, possibly TRP, Trier. Ref. RIC VII: 90. Dimensions – Diameter = 15.39mm weight = 1.2gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-BEF260
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus probably of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). [GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS] possible reverse type depicting two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them. Unclear mint. Dimensions – Diameter = 14.23mm, weight = 1.3gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-BCA704
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-35 (Reece Period 17). [VRBS ROMA] reverse type depicting Romulus and Remus suckling wolf; above, two stars. Unclear mint, possibly Trier, TR•P. Ref. RIC VII: 542. Diameter = 17.1mm, weight = 1.44gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-BC5A7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to the period AD 337-340 AD (Reece Period 17). Unclear reverse type but possibly [PAX PVBLICA]depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Unclear mint. Diameter = 14.77, weight = 1.8gm
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B993F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Roman copper alloy coin, possibly a barbarous radiate, copying uncertain Emperor, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. Much of the rim is missing or the coin has been struck on a poor flan. Dimensions – diameter = 15.38, weight = 1.3gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B9710B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus possibly of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). [GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS] reverse type depicting two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B95252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor dating to the 4th century. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B92598
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus possibly of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-78 (Reece Period 19). Uncler reverse type but possibly [GLORIA ROMANORVM] depicting Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Unclear mint. Dimensions – 17.68mm, weight = 2.0gm
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B91413
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn and abraded Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor dating to the 4th century. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint Dimensions – diameter = 16.87mm, weight = 2.2gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B8F9CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete highly worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor dating to the 4th century. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. Dimensions – diameter = 17.1mm, weight = 1.7gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B8CE9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor dating to the 4th century. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. Dimensions - diameter = 14.1mm, thickness = 1.38, weight = 1.2gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-B8A160
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting Romulus and Remus suckling wolf; above, two stars. Mint of Trier, TR•P. Ref. RIC VII: 542. Diameter = 17.96mm, weight = 1.7gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3BB2EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, possibly of Constantius II (AD 323-361) dating to the period AD 348– 353 (Reece Period 18). Unclear reverse, possibly FEL TEM[P REPARATIO] depicting soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Unclear mint. Diameter = 19.29mm, weight = 3.3gm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3B9443
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman Barbarous radiate possibly copying Tetricus I (AD 271 – 274) dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse, possibly [HILARITAS AVG] depicting Hilaritas standing left, holding palm and cornucopia. Unclear mint. No legend remains. Dimensions – Diameter = 18.24mm, weight = 2.4gm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3B722A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, possibly copying a coin of Claudius Gothicus (AD 268-2709) dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). MARS [VLTOR] reverse depicting Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy, H in right field. Unclear mint. Reference: RIC V-1, 67. Dimensions – diameter = 17.17mm, weight = 2.4gm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3B218C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus copying the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-35 (Reece Period 17). [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. Dimensions – Diameter = 14.56mm, weight = 1.1gm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3AE112
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantinopolis dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). Reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow, holding a sceptre and shield. Unclear mint. Reference: RIC VII: Trier 563. Dimensions – Diameter = 16.35mm, weight = 2.g.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3AA20A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of Victorinus c. AD 268 – 271. (Reece Period 13) [I]NVICT[VS] Reverse type, Sol walking left, holding whip, right hand raised, star in left field. RIC V-2 Cologne 114 Diameter = 21.87mm, weight = 2.6gm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3A52AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period c.AD 340-341 (Reece period 17). Reverse: GLORI-A EXER-[…], Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Mint: I//[…] Probably mint of Lyon or Arles. Cf. RIC VIII, p. 178, no. 26ff for the type. Diameter = 14.87mm, weight = 1.1gm. = 2.0gm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-3A1CA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman City Commemorative c. AD 307 – 337. (VRBS ROMA) Dating to AD 333-4. (Reece period 17) Wolf and twins left, star-dot-in-wreath-star above. Mint Mintmark SCONST. RIC VII Arles 373 Diameter = 16.5mm, weight = 2.0gm.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-39F58D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy nummus of Valens c. AD 364-378. Dating to AD 364-367. (Reece Period 19). Reverse, [GLORIA RO-MANORVM], Emperor holding labarum, standing right, looking back, dragging a kneeling captive behind him by the hair
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-39C186
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Procopius (AD 365-366), dating to the period c.AD 365-366 (Reece period 19) Reverse: REPARATI-O FEL TEMP, Emperor standing facing holding labarum in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Mint of Constantinople: -//CONS[] Diameter = 16.5mm, weight = 2.0gm. As RIC IX, p. 215, no. 18
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-29906B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period c.AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Reverse: [INVICTVS], Sol running left raising right hand? Probably Mint I, cf. Normanby no. 1412. Diameter = 20.41mm, weight = 23gm.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-295761
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy nummus, possibly of Gratian c. AD 367 – 383. Reece period 19. [DN GRATIANVS PF AVG], / [SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE], Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm. Star over M in left field, B in right field. Mintmark TES. RIC IX Thessalonica 27c, type xxx(b) Diameter = 16.7mm, weight = 2.1gm.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-28934B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman nummus if uncertain ruler possibly Valentinianic c. AD 364-378. Reece period 19. Reverse GLORIA [RO-MANORVM], Emperor in military dress, walking right, head left, holding labarum, dragging captive behind him. Right field: possible ‘N’ . Mintmark uncertain. Diameter = 18.6mm, weight = 2.0gm.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-28846B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman nummus of uncertain emperor c. AD 250 – 360. Reverse with possible facing standing figure with standard/spear in right hand with possible small figure to right. Portrait bust right; no legend remains. Diameter = 18.29mm, weight = 1.7gm.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-169498
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period c.AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon. As RIC IX, p. 46, no. 21b.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-1686F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period c.AD 269-271 (Reece perido 13). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing right holding long vertical sceptre and resting hand on shield. Mint I. Cf. Normanby no. 1422.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-166838
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint prototype.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-125ED9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-036C4A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy Georgian bell/capstan, trade weight c. AD 1714 – 1900. The weight is bell or capstan in form with a cast circular loop atop. The top of the ‘capstan’ has a pair of incised grooves and a single incised groove just above the base, which has a rounded edge. The lower surface is plain and there is now a mottled green/brown patina. Dimensions – Height = 28.44mm, width = 14.6mm, weight = 13gm. See Biggs 1992, page 52, 53 for similar bell weights from the Georgian period.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
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Record ID: BERK-031B9E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy Bronze Age (early Iron Age) axe fragment c. BC 800 – 600. The fragment consists of a quadrant part of the mouth, the attachment loop and a part of the body, excluding the blade section. The mouth has a double mouth moulding with the feintest trace of a vertical ridge, extending down the front of the casting. The loop is skewed at a slight angle to the vertical and the casting seam has not been removed. The axe, bearing a close resemblance to the Quay Fen Hoard (Cambridgeshire) Sompting type, Cardiff II variant (nos. 79+80) as seen in ‘The Early Iron Age …
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: BERK-0187F0
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval sword pommel dating to c. AD 1250 – 1400. The pommel falls into the Oakeshott's type I. The pommel is disc- shaped in form and has broad chamfers that widen to the radius of the pommel, from a central flat circular face. It is hollowed to take the sword tang with the lower aperture being 31mm x 11.2mm, and the upper at 11.5mm x 7mm. There are stress like fractures to the corners of the voided attachment socket. The surface has a very dark green patina with some brown staining. Dimensions – Width = 42.81mm, depth = 39.3mm, thickness = 24.75mm, …
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-017318
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy French Jetton (Charles VI, France, 1380-1422) dating to 1385 - c. 1415. Obverse: Royal crown with a large central fleur de lis and two lateral lis: three small crosslets across body of crown. + AVE MARIA : GRACIA : PL Reverse: Tripple stranded straight cross fleuretty within a 4-arched tressure: around , C A V E. With some modest fritting to the rim, the surface has a dark green/brown patina. Dimensions – diameter = 23.26mm, thickness = 0.77mm, weight = 2.1gm. Similar jettons can be seen in Mitchiner 1988, page 180, no. 467.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-0162DE
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy zoomorphic strap-end dating to c. AD 750 – 1100. The strap end is possibly a Thomas Class A, Type 2. It is sub-rectangular in shape, tapering to a zoomorphic terminal consisting of an animal's head with ears, eye-ridges and bulbus snout. The attachment end has a pair of rivet holes and has a concave tail like moulding that leads to a decorated panel, down to the snout. However, the surface is so eroded that no clear pattern can be discerned. The back of the strap end is plain and there is a break to one of the upper attachment holes. The surface has …
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-014DA7
Object type: FOLDING KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast incomplete Roman zoomorphic fragment of a handle from a folding knife dating to c. AD 43 - 410. The handle is in the form of the ‘Hare and Hound’ type but in this case, the castings are much more angular and ‘stylistic’ than life like. The fragment consists of the Hare with the Hound caught onto the Hare’s tail. The underside has the remnants/stains of what was, a ferrous blade in situ. Dimensions – Length = 42.42mm, height = 15.73mm, thickness = 4.37mm, weight = 7.3gm. Several complete and incomplete examples are recorded on the Portable Antiquities …
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-013F03
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Anglo-Saxon mount dating to c. AD 500 - 600. The mount is broadly triangular in form with rounded edge lines and a flatten and slightly extended lower apex. The surface is incised or chip carved to reveal a fantastical bird or beast bounded by a single ridge line. There are fragments of gilding with a yellow metal. The edges of the mount are heavily abraded and there is no remaining evidence of attachment or fixing points. Although less ostentatious, the mount has similarities with Anglo-Saxon mushroom shaped buckle pins and a passing resemblance to mounts found within …
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-012463
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unifaced circular coin weight, probably for a gold Noble c. AD 1412 - 1464. Obverse: King with sword and shield standing in ship with a rose on the hull and a banner with the letter 'E’. Reverse: blank. The weight at 7.3gm, more closely aligns with the 1412-13 issue of the light coinage of that date. Dimensions – Diameter = 16.28mm, Thickness = 4.26mm, Weight = 7.3gm. For similar types of weights see Biggs 1992, page 27, and Withers, P. and Withers, B.R., 1995, page 19.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: BERK-01119B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and enamelled Roman plate brooch dating to c. AD 100 – 200. The brooch is pelta-shaped in form. It is heavily edge abraded and missing its various lobed terminals on the arms of the pelta-shaped plate. The brooch is decoration is of Champlevé style with enamel infilled cells. It has a central ‘ladder’ effect of cells with alternate yellow and red infill. To each side, there is a curvy linear, or floral design infilled with blue and red enamel. The back of the brooch is plain, the pin fulcrum and a fragment of the catch plate remain but the pin is m…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: BERK-00B57B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast circular uniface medieval to post medieval lead weight c. AD 1400 – 1700. One side of the weight has a pair of raised circles and a possible shield like motif to the central field. The surface is abraded and marked and has an overall grey/cream lead oxide patina. Dimensions – Diameter = 24.5mm, thickness = 5.9mm, weight = 38.2gm.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-009901
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead pilgrim's ampulla dating to c. AD 1350 - 1550. Only the lower bowl section remains. One face is decorated with a scallop shell. The other face is undecorated. The patina is of a dull grey/white lead oxide. Dimensions – Width = 29.45mm, length = 30.2mm, thickness = 7.5mm, weight = 22.8gm. Similar types of ampullae can be found on the PAS database including: PUBLIC-A6629A, LIN-B747D, AND YORYM-817994.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-008BD7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla dating to c. AD 1350 - 1500. The ampulla is in the typical form of a rounded lower body, topped with a gently flared neck. One suspension loop remains intact, the other is broken. One side is decorated with a quatrefoil cardinal pointed flower with a central knop and a diagonal ridge line from top left to bottom right. The other side is decorated with a shield, bounded by a vertical line to each side and a pair of small four petaled flowers beneath. The shield side is badly abraded, and the overall patina is of a dull grey/white lead oxide…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-FF3DE9
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gilt copper-alloy composite three-piece harness pendant dating to c. AD 1100 - 1300. The harness pendant is square-shaped in form with a scalloped edge, and a central domed head. The circular suspension loop being the probable third component, is attached to the top of the main plate with a circular knop on the forward attachment area. The central domed head is attached via an integral stud that is riveted to the centre of the plate. It is fashioned with a crude representation of a lion’s head mask. The raised ears, nose and mane appear to be the integral moulding w…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-EB4C47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating to c. AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Female figure seated right, holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Lugdunum. The coin is struck off centre with some fritting to rim. Dimension – diameter = 18.98mm, thickness = 1.83mm, weight = 3.3gm. RIC I, p. 95, no. 30. Reece Period 1
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: BERK-EB2D7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Sextus Pompey (42-40 BC) dating to 42-40 BC (Reece Period 1). CLAS ET OR AE, MAR IT EX S C (in exergue) reverse type depicting Neptune standing left, holding aplustre in right hand and cloak over left arm, placing foot on prow; on either side, one of the Catanaean brothers, bearing his father on his shoulders. Mint in Sicily. Dimensions - diameter = 19.36mm, thickness = 2.02mm, weight = 3.3gm. RRC p. 520, no. 511/3a. Reece Period 1. Crawford 511/3a. Uncertain mint in Sicily, 43-36 BC.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: BERK-EB0C6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Roman Republican denarius of Cn. Cornelius Blasio dating to 112-111 BC (Reece Period 1). ROMA reverse type depticting Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolts; to left, Juno, (holding sceptre); to right, Minerva, holding sceptre and crowning Jupiter with wreath. Mint of Rome. Dimensions – dimeter = 18.44mm, thickness = 2.00mm, weight = 3.8gm. RRC p. 309, no. 296/1d. Reece Period 1
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-6CBB0D
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy portrait head of Venus c. AD 43- 250. The bust is solid and cast in the style of a goddess of the Hellenistic Period. It is sharply truncated at the neck and may or may not have been attached to a ‘body’. Cast with an oval face with sensitively carved features, the head held canted slightly to the left and with a very defined and well modelled hair style, typical of the style for Aphrodite. The hair is centrally parted and the arranged around the forehead and then gathered at the back into a single bundle with a side locks to each side, draping down the neck. T…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-6BDBEF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to c. AD 335 – 341 (Reece Period 17). [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them one standard. Unclear mint. The surface is heavily eroded with some loss to the rim, now with a brown-green patina. Dimensions – diameter = 14.63mm, thickness = 1.25mm, weight 1.1gm.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: BERK-6BB749
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of post-medieval date c. AD 1600 – 1700. The fitting is circular in plan with a prominent domed side profile. The form is ‘bowl’ shaped with a narrow rim surrounding the dome/concave rear. There are two cast bent attachment lugs still in situ. The fitting has a bright mid-green patina with an eroded surface. Dimensions – Diameter = 20.18mm, depth of body = 5.3mm, thickness = 1.3mm, weight = 4.4gm. See GLO-0AAB68.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: BERK-6B9FFE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester one-piece brooch of Late Iron Age to early Roman date c. AD 25 – 60. The head is broken, and the plain bow has a sharp angle with a partly trapezoidal cross section and tapers to a point. the catch plate is eroded away to leave just a feint trace of its location. The surface is a rough with a brown/green patina. Dimension - Length = 61.92mm, width = 6.35mm, max thickness = 3.57mm, weight = 5.3gm. See Roman Brooches in Britain, Bayley & Butcher – page 61, item 51. Hattatt 2012, page 296, fig. 155, no. 250.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
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Record ID: BERK-439E58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver Blanc Guenar possibly of Charles VI of France dating to c. AD 1380 – 1422. The coin has been heavily clipped with the legend now missing. The coin has been pierced and is heavily eroded to one side. Obverse: Illegible. Rreverse: Long cross with alternate crowns and lis in the quarters. Dimensions – diameter = 15.75mm, thickness = 0.45mm, weight = 0.5gm.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-438061
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medeival silver long cross halfpenny of Edward III c. AD 1327 – 1377. Obverse: bust facing. EDWARD[US REX] Reverse: long cross and three pellets to each quadrant – legend with Lombardic ‘N’, from the third florin coinage. The coin is on a misshapen and clipped flan. CIV[ITAS] LONDON Dimensions – diameter = 14.7mm, thickness = 0.38mm, weight = 0.4gm.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-436D79
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy circular uni-faced coin weight, probably for a gold Noble c. AD 1400’s. The weight is heavily worn but there are the feint outlines of a ship to each side of the weight. Weighing in at 7.2gm, it most closely relates to the light Nobel coin c. 1412 – 1413 issues. The surface has a dark green roughened patina. Dimension – Diameter = 16.85, thickness = 4.15mm, weight = 7.2gm. For similar types of weights see Biggs 1992, page 27.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: BERK-434FF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Sestertius of Trajan c. AD 98 – 117 (Reece period 5). The coin is very worn with limited detail but would appear to be an orichalcum sestertius. Obverse with laureate head right. Reverse type is indistinct but possibly Abundantia standing left holding ears of corn and cornucopiae. The coin has a smooth mid-green patina and measures – diameter = 33.04mm, thickness = 3.62mm, weight = 21.4gm.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-432DE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Caracalla (AD 198-217) dating to c. AD 201 – 217 (Reece Period 10). Obverse with Laureate head right. INDVLGENTIA AVGG/IN CARTH reverse type depicting the Dea Caelestis (the Carthaginian ‘Celestial Goddess’) holding thunderbolt and sceptre, riding on a lion running right over water. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV Caracalla 231. The coin combines two types of Caracalla, the obverse from when he rules with Geta and then by himself, but the reverse from when he is Caesar under Severus. Prototype of the mint of Rome. Dimensions …
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-42F393
Object type: KEYHOLE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy key escutcheon dating to c. 1500 – 1800. The escutcheon is chip carved lozenge-shaped and the plate appears to have been hand sawn from a copper alloy pate and then chip carved. Each edge has been cut with concave and triangular forms with drilled and countersunk fixing holes to each corner. The plate is decorated with an incised floral design consisting of; six petalled flower atop stems to the left and right of the keyhole, and central arching stems and leaves rising around the keyhole, topped by a radiant daisy like flower head. The surface has a smo…
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-42DE9F
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval cast copper alloy baluster shaped unknown object possibly dating to c. 1500 – 1800. The object is heavily cast with a wide baluster central section with each end then formed by concave and beaded extensions. The object appears to be holed through with one end, narrower than the other. The lower terminal has a flared foot and the upper terminal tapers inward to a spout like form. There is a small casting flaw to the upper edge of the baluster moulding, and it has an overall rough brown/green patina. Dimensions – Height 70.23mm, width = 29.6mm, weight = 90.1gm.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-42C12C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast coper alloy late Roman zoomorphic open loop buckle dating to c. AD 300 – 410. The buckle is D-shaped in form and cross-section. The frame is decorated with a pair of crudely cast head to head serpents or dolphins, meeting at the pin rest, with curved inward tails. There are two incised circlet eyes with incised horizontal lines at either side of both eyes.. The reverse is plain. The attachment section of the buckle is missing. The surface has a mid to dark green coarse patina. Dimensions – Width = 42.28mm, depth = 32.52mm, thickness = 4.2mm, weight = 14.4gm…
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: BERK-429F2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hammered silver half groat of Elizabeth I, c. AD 1588 – 1603, third issue, dating to 1587-1589/90. Tower mint. Crescent initial mark. North 2000, vol 2, page 137, no. 2016. Obverse: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind.E.' D.' G.' ROSA · SINE · SPINA Reverse: Square shield on cross fourchée. CIVITAS LONDON. The coin appears clipped. Dimensions – Diameter = 16.12mm, thickness = 0.58mm, weight = 1.0gm. S 2579.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-428FFB
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken copper-alloy buckle chape of Post-Medieval date. The terminal is broken as is the tongue. Only part of the plate and the spindle remains.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: BERK-42709A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shilling of Charles I c. AD 1642 – 1649. The coin has been heavily debased by the removal of all the outer legend band, leaving just the central design. Obverse would have the bust facing left but it is rubbed out, leaving only the remnant of the XII for the denomination. The reverse has the square topped shield. The diameter of the remnants of this coin at 19.28mm matches that of the Shilling under parliament. Dimensions – diameter 19.28mm, thickness = 0.98mm, weight = 2.6gm. Similar to S 2800.
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: BERK-425E4C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, an incomplete cast copper-alloy open work, hooked mount, possibly from a sword belt hanger c.AD 1500-1700. The mount has a heart form frame with a pair equally spaced of circular voids at top, above a trapezoidal void beneath. There are then circular extensions to the top and bottom in which the ferrous fragments of the attachment pins survive. The lower section consisting of the hook is missing. The surface has a mottled grey/green patina with the ferrous stains of the pins to each end. Dimensions – length = 27.9mm, width = 15.19mm, weight = 2.1gm. See GLO-169FA7
Created on: Sunday 19th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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