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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