Record ID: ESS-355B52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine, AD 330-340. Reece period 17. The coin is worn but obverse depicts a helmeted bust facing left. Reverse depicts a Victory on prow. The coin weighs 1.27g, 15.42mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: ESS-353D72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine, AD 330-340. Reece period 17. The coin is very corroded but obverse depicts a helmeted emperor facing right. Reverse depicts a Victory on prow. The coin weighs 1.30g, 14.55mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2016
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Record ID: ESS-3512CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine, AD 330-340. Reece Period 17. Obverse depicts a helmeted bust facing left with sceptre behind. Inscription reads [CONST]AN / TINOP[OLIS]. Reverse depicts a Victory on prow holding a staff in the left hand and resting on a shield with the right. The coin weighs 2.16g, 16.03mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Record ID: ESS-336B48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Severus Alexander (AD222-235), dating AD 229. Reece period 11. Obverse depicts a laureate bust of the emperor facing right. Inscription is worn. Reverse depicts Mars striding forward, facing left, holding a spear in left hand, right arm is raised and he is holding a branch. Inscription reads [P M TR P VIII] COS III P P. RIC IV no. 91. The coin weighs 2.37g, 18.10mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
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Record ID: ESS-0B5A82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver soldino of a Doge of Venice, possibly Agostino Barbarigo AD1486-1501. One edge is slightly bent. Obverse shows a saint, halo and staff are visible. Inscription is worn but reads LAVS TI / BI SOLI. Reverse shows two figures, right figure kneeling. Inscription no longer readable. It is similar to NMS-80530D, although this is gilded. The coin weighs 0.22g, 11.81mm diameter
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
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Record ID: ESS-0F110A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval copper alloy knife handle, dating to AD 1400-1500. The handle is bent out of shape with two sides missing completely but would have most likely been hexangonal in shape. At one end is a raised collar running around the rim of the object. At the opposite end, there is a nodule protruding from the socket. This is either a casting sprue or remnants of a loop. It has an uneven covering of green patina and is otherwise mid-brown in colour. Similar knife handles are recorded on the database, although these are decorated with iconographic designs LVPL-A3EBD8, HAMP-B529…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-0EB6E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver groat of Mary (AD1553-1554). The coin is extremely worn and damaged. Part of the obverse inscription is visible and reads [M]ARIA [---]. The coin weighs 1.19 grams, 23.00mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E4365D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy as of Gordian III AD 238-244. Reece period 12. Obverse shows bust of Gordian facing right, inscription reads IMP GO[RDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG]. Reverse shows Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor, inscription reads [LAE]TITIA[ AVG N]. Minted in Rome. RIC 300. The coin weighs 6.19 grams, 24.48 mm diameter
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E00176
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine AD 350-360. Reece period 18. Obverse shows the bust of an emperor facing right while the reverse shows a 'fallen horseman' type figure (Moorhead, 2013, p.188-189) The coin is worn and the inscription on both sides are no longer visible. The coin weighs 1.01 grams, 12.01 mm diameter Reference: Moorhead, 2013, 'A History of Roman coinage in Britain' Greenlight Publishing. Essex
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-8F6609
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing, dating to the reign of Charles I (AD1625-1649). Obverse shows part of a crown, with the sceptres within the inner circle. Reverse shows a crowned rose. The rest of the coin is heavily worn with a green patina. The coin weighs 0.52 grams, 12.20mm diameter.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-4F60BC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy mount, dating 16th-17th century. It is circular in shape with the front highly worn, so that the design is no longer clear. However, it may be possible that the front depicts a female bust facing left. On the back of the object are two integral rivets. It is covered with a light green patina. The brooch is 2.66 grams, 16.09 mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-25E4EC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval copper alloy annular buckle, dating AD 1200-1400. It is circular in shape with no decoration. On one side, where the patina is thicker and rougher, a notch for the pin to lay is visible. The pin would have been separate and is now missing. Examples of annular buckles are illustrated in Egan (1991, p.59, figs.30 and 31). The object has a mid-dark green patina. The buckle is 4.36 grams, 25.82 mm diameter Reference: Egan, G, 1991. 'Dess Accessories c.1150-c.1450'. Museum of London
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: LON-E69199
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete tin alloy cuff link with double heart and crown decoration. Single disk that has been pressed into shape, flanged edge with a connection loop that has been soldered on to the back. Elements of the design are visible on the reverse where it has been impressed from behind. The double heart and crown motif may be associated with the marriage of Charles II to Catharine of Braganza in AD 1662, though it remained in use for sometime afterwards as a popular symbol of marriage. There are a number of these to be found on the database, see: DENO-62DA68, LVPL-AC3AA1, SWYOR-52C05…
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
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Record ID: LON-E68BE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval silver penny of Henry VIII. Obverse is seated Henry holding short sceptre, Reverse is royal shield with long cross. Minted in Durham the coin carries the legend Civitas Durham and the star mark of (AD 1526-44). North type 1813. Diameter: 15.06mm Weight: 0.51g North. J.J. 1975 English Hammered Coinage Vol 2 Spink & Son: London
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
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Record ID: LON-E6852D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver sixpence coin of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). Obverse bearing bust of Elizabeth I facing left with rose behind head, heavily worn to point where only crown and merest hint of outline are visible. Reverse carries flat top shield with royal arms divided by cross arms that pass through to legend and terminate in foliate design. Date is unfortunately too worn to read beyond 15[--]. Carries the Tun mark dating AD1592-95. Diameter 26.17mm weight 2.71g Reference: North. J.J. 1975 English Hammered Coinage Vol 2 Spink & Son: London
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
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Record ID: ESS-D11008
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval copper alloy Angel coin weight, dating AD1465-1619. The weight is circular in shape but may have orignally been sqaure and worn down over time. The obverse shows the archangel Michael spearing a dragon through the mouth. The Reverse is plain. The weight is covered in a green patina. Examples of the same type of weight are seen on the PAS database (SUSS-3C26F2) and Withers show similar examples of an Angel weight (1993, 20-22) The weight is 4.81 grams, 16.08 mm diameter Reference: Withers and Withers. 1993. 'British Coin Weights'. Galata Print Ltd. Powys.
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-2A8428
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy token dating to AD 1665. The initials J and C overlapping are visible in the centre. Obverse inscription is mostly illegible but 1665 can be read. Reverse is incredibly worn but three letters I A M are visible.The token is covered in a mid brown patina. The object is 2.09 grams, 12.78mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Record ID: ESS-292B8D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy silver plated forgery of a denarius of Trajan (AD96-117), dating AD 103-111. Reece period 5. The obverse shows a bust of Trajan facing right. Inscription reads TRAIAN[O AVG GER DAC] PM[ TR P COS V PP]. Reverse shows Pax holding a palm branch and cornucopia. Inscription reads [S]PQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. The coin is broken at the edge and there is copper alloy visible underneath, meaning that the coin has been made from a copper alloy disc with silver plating. RIC 190. The coin is 2.55 grams, 11.46mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2015
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Record ID: ESS-281BA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Charles I (AD1625-1649). Obverse shows bust of Charles I facing left. A Roman numeral I can be seen to the right of his head. The inscription is worn. The reverse is very worn but shows a short cross dividing a shield. Inscription is worn. The coin is 0.82 grams, 9.11mm diameter
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Record ID: ESS-974CE3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy strap fitting dating to the Post Medieval period. It is rectangular in shape with two rectangular protrusions at each end. The protrusions have been broken and remains of iron rivets are visible. The front face is decorated with two ovals, each with a dot in the centre, giving the illusion of a pair of eyes. It is corroded and covered in a green patina with rusting around the iron rivets. It is 7.07 grams, 24.48mm length, 9.88mm width, 2.49mm thickness The object is similar to LON-D43EEC on the database.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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