Record ID: WILT-F72071
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman copper alloy headstud brooch dating to AD 75-200 (Mackreth type Headstud 5.).  The brooch is missing the foot of the bow, most of the catchplate and the top of the bow (it appears that the bow has broken across the centre line of the headstud).  The bow is decorated with the semi-circular curve of the remaining headstud.  Below this the centre of the front of the bow is decorated with cross-mouldings creating a lattice of cells down the centre with with half cells along either side and an incised line along the outer edge.  The central cells…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-656ED2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch dating to c AD 335-400.  Mackreth CD H 12.c. The brooch is incomplete and is mssing the tip of the pin, the catchplate and the foot of the bow.  The brooch comprises short wings with a single incised line around the front of the ends of the wings.  In the centre of the wings the top of the bow rises in a peak to a raised headloop with a central piercing which may have been filled with enamel or glass.  At the back of the wings, there is a hinged pin.  The bow has a central ridge running from the headloop an…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-64CE0D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy headstud brooch dating to c AD 75-200. cf. Mackreth Headstud Type 1.gb. The brooch is  missing the lower part of the bow, the hinged pin (apart from the part attached to the retaining bar) and part of one wing.  The fragment has a headloop in the centre of wings which are formed as cylindrical tubes into which the pin retaining bar was inserted.  Along the front face of the wings there are 7 vertical incisions on each side of the bow.  The bow is not heavily decorated and has a smooth top section, a raised annulet forming the headstu…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-643DE7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy circular plate brooch (possibly repurposed or intended as a decorative mount) dating to c AD 80-250. cf Mackreth's PL CONT 9.a. The brooch is circular with champlevee decoration.  The outer rim of the brooch is raised and there is a second raised field inside this with a central raised knop.  There is field of grey enamel surrounding the central knop and the remnants suggest that the gray enamel formed a star shape with fields interspersed (although there is no longer any evidence of these).  The outer ring has alternating blue and red secti…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-614747
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to c AD 1250-1400.  The buckle is trapezoidal in shape and is decorated with three lobed knops on the outer edges and centre of the front of the frame.  The central knop is larger and decorated with incised lines flaring out from the central pin rest.  At the opposite end there is evidence of the depressed markings created by the pin on the strap bar.  The pin is now missing. The cross section of the frame is curved on the front and flat on the back which is undecorated.  There appears…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-5F9AFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver radiate of Postumus dating to AD 260-269 (Reece period 13).  The coin may possibly have been silvered.  Probably HERC DEVSONIENSI reverse type depicting Hercules standing facing and looking right, holding a palm branch and resting hand on a club.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-3A1937
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy plate brooch dating to c AD 43-200.  Mackreth PL CONT no. 25. The brooch is incomplete with only two-thirds of the bow remaining and part of the catch plate.  In its complete form, this would have been an elongated brooch comprising two half cones joined at their bases in the middle of brooch with a pair of transverse mouldings with diagonal slashes.  At top and bottom are single forward-facing studs.  Only the lower half of the bow is complete and there is evidence in the stud of possible enamelling (although the remains are scant).&n…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-37746C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Polden Hill brooch dating to AD 75-175.  Mackreth's CD PH 5.b.1. The brooch is incomplete and is missing the lower part of the bow, the pin and one end of the wings.  The wings encase the spring mechanism and have capped ends with two mouldings at each end (one wing missing).  There is then a short undecorated section before vertical ribs from the top of the wings to part way down the bow which rises up between the ribs and has a central raised rib down the bow with horizontal slashes across it.  See Mackreth …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-35F404
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval miniature toy jug made of lead and dating to c AD 1250-1500.  The jug has been partly squashed flat.  This type of miniature toy jug appears to modelled on full-sized ceramic jugs from London and Surrey and the Medieval Pottery Research Group classification is generally use to identify specific types.  This is a Type 2 Design 1 pear-shaped jug.  It has a wide flaring rim with a beaded rim, probably a small pouring lip, a long neck, sloping shoulders and a pear-shaped body which tapers gently to a flat oval …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-0FF251
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver sesino of Galeazzo and Bernabo Visconti, Lords of Milan (1354-1378), issue without marks dating after AD1355, mint: Milan (Lombardy, Italy). Ref: Day et al 2016: p.449, pl. 35 nos 614-17. Approximately a quarter of the outer rim of the coin is missing, broken along the lineof the inner circle.  obverse: B G VICECOM[ITES];  'Visconti snake' (biscia) eating 'Saracen'.  reverse: MEDIOLANVM depicting a cross.  The coin appears to have been pierced, once directly through the centre, with a second, smaller hole just below. 
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D1187F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval or post medieval lead cloth seal dating to c AD 1500-1700.  The seal is incomplete and only the front subcircular stamped disc, part of the connecting strip and possibly a small part of the rove disc which is adhered to the front disc remains.  The front disc is decorated with a crown and portcullis, although as it has not been stamped very straight, full details of the decoration are not visible.  Dimensions: Length: 17.0mm; width: 12.3mm; thickness: 3.1mm; weight: 2.96. The portcullis decoration was a badge of the Tudors and it is likely that thi…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D05D4E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The copper alloy bezel from a Roman or early medieval Brancaster type finger ring dating to AD 350-450.  All that remains of the finger ring is the square bezel, although there is evidence on the reverse that the bezel was attached to a hoop.  The bezel is square with rounded corners.  It is decorated in intaglio with incised relief.  There are short incised transverse lines outlining the edge of the bezel (parts are missing where the object is worn or slightly damaged).  In the centre, is a depiction of a stylised bird, probably a peacock with long l…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-0227FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small bodysherd of a Medieval vessel dating to c. AD 1100-1500.  The fabric is a hard fired, rough and sandy with abundant translucent grey/white sandy quartz inclusions.  The outer surface is a buff colour and smooth with a row of vertical rouletted lines (and possibly a second row just visible).  The inner surface is a darker buff colour with some patches of darker grey and is rough and gritty.  The core is a darker unoxidised grey. Dimensions:  length 31.6mm; width 27.7mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 5.11g.   Thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith, Wessex …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-6F7958
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to AD 270-271 (Reece period 13).  DIVO CLAVDIO obverse.  SECVRIT AVG reverse type depicting Securitas standing front, looking left, leaning on column and holding sceptre or baton. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-6F324C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13).  VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Mars standing left, holding a branch and vertical spear, shield resting against his legs. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1F9E25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver groat of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1560-1561.  POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV reverse depicting a square shield on a long cross fourchee dividing the legend.  The obverse is strangely stamped with the top of the head apparently starting at 10 o'clock to the initial mark.  Initial mark is cross and crosslet.   North (1991) p 133, no 1986.
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-1F59AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1250-1256.  Obverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter.  Moneyer is Randulf and the mint is probably Bury St Edmunds.  North (1994) p 226-227 nos 991/1 - 992/2 (probably class 5 (b)).
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-1E7053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval tin halfpenny of William III and Mary II dating to AD 1689-1694.  On the reverse the halfpenny has a square copper alloy plug in the centre.  A double bust facing right is visible on the obverse and Britannia seated left is on the reverse.  Probably mint of London. Spink (2022) p 382, no 3447-3448.
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-1DD1D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval tin farthing of James II or William III and Mary II dating to AD1684-1692.  The coin is very corroded and parts of the edge have been lost.  The farthing has a square copper alloy plug in the centre.  A bust facing right is just visible on the obverse and similarly, Britannia seated left can just be seen on the reverse.  Probably mint of London. Spink (2022) p 373, no 3420-3421 (James II) or p382 no 3450-3451 (William and Mary).
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-1B7EB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Caracalla dating to AD 201-206 (Reece period 10).  VOTA SVSCEPTA X reverse type depicting Caracalla standing left, sacrificing out of a patera over a tripod and holding a roll.  Mint of Rome.  RIC IV pt 1 p 234, no 150.
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-DFDF47
Object type: KEY (WINDING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper alloy clock key dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The flat-sectioned bow comprises two loops: the larger, oval, loop is at the bottom, with a bifurcated, drop-shaped extension above, decorated with a wreath on either side. Both sides of the larger loop have been incised to create the impression of a pair of entwined possible serpents whose open mouths meet at the base. A double moulded collar marks the start of the oval-sectioned stem, which has a hollow tip. There is a simple bit with two parallel projections forking out from the stem.  Dimensions: …
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-610C0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 353-361 (Reece period 18).  FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-228079
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of unclear emperor dating to AD 260-296.  Unclear reverse type.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-226E53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate probably of Postumus dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14).  Probably PM TR P COS II PP reverse type depicting soldier standing left with globe and spear..  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2258E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate of unclear emperor dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14).  Unclear reverse type.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-223B05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus dating to AD 269-271 (Reece period 13).  INVICTVS reverse type depicting Sol running left with a globe and whip.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-21E29E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13).  LIBERT AVG reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding a pileus and vertical sceptre.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1FCFB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman pierced barbarous radiate of uncertain emperor dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14).  Probably SALVS AVG reverse type depicting Salus feeding a snake.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1FA46E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17).  CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse depicting victory on a prow with sceptre and shield.  Mint of Trier.  LRBC (1960) p5, no 52.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1F7455
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) dating to AD 153-154 (Reece period 7).  COS IIII reverse type depicting Annona standing left holding corn-ears and placing left hand on modius set on ship which is half seen.  Mint of Rome.  RIC Vol III, p 54, No 231.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CEEAA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting victory walking left with a wreath.  Mint of Arles.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CECC17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 353-361 (Reece period 18).  FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen barbarian.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CD5F67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 348-350 (Reece period 18).  FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting the emperor in a galley with a standard.  Unclear mint possibly Lyons.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-CBFAD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 353-361 (Reece period 18).  FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen barbarian.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-916B55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 353-361 (Reece period 18).  FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen barbarian.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-91521C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 318-324 (Reece period 16).  BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-913DD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-913037
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting victory walking left wiht a wreath.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-91243E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting victory walking left wiht a wreath.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-9116DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting victory walking left wiht a wreath.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-90F50F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335-341 (Reece period 17).  GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-90EA0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335-341 (Reece period 17).  GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard.  Probably mint of Trier. 
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-90DF6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335-341 (Reece period 17).  GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard.  Unclear mint. 
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-90D2C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335-341 (Reece period 17).  GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard.  Unclear mint. 
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-90C154
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17).  VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting wolf and twins.  Probably mint of Trier. 
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-90AE48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17).  CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting victory on a prow with sceptre and shield.  Unclear mint. 
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-90A10E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17).  CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting victory on a prow with sceptre and shield.  Unclear mint. 
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-908E6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17).  CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting victory on a prow with sceptre and shield.  Mint of Trier.  
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-244FD3
Object type: ROOF TILE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a roof tile dating to the post medieval date (cAD1600-1800).  The fabric is coarse with abundant small sandy inclusions with some large voids.  The fabric is dark orangey brown.  The tile is hard fired. The sherd comprises the corner of a tile and there is evidence of part of a circular nail hole.    Dimensions: 64mm in length, 57.9mm in width, 11.6mm in thickness, 68.47g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-23FBED
Object type: TILE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a tile or possibly a vessel and probably of medieval/post medieval date (cAD1400-1800).  The sherd may be Verwood type pottery.  The fabric is fine with abundant small inclusions of sand, black quartz and red iron oxide.  The outer surface is oxidised to a pale pinky buff colour and the core is a reduced grey.  The pottery is hard fired.  There is evidence of abraded olive green glaze and the outer surface is decorated with two lines of three wavy combed lines which may be related to adhesion rather than decoration.    Dimensions: 5…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EC65D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver penny of Charles I dating to AD 1625-1649 (Group D).  The coin is bent and is pierced with a crude hole.  CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX obverse depicting a crowned bust facing left.  IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT reverse depicting a garnished oval shield.  Initial mark is two pellets.  North (1991) p 162, no N2268.
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EBCF89
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Roman brooch dating to c AD 43-100.  The brooch comprises curved wings which would have curled around the spring.  The centre of the top of the bow has a forward hook that would have captured the spring and the bow then continues in a horn shape. The lower section of the bow is missing as is the spring, pin and catchplate.  The brooch is undecorated. Dimensions: 21.8mm length; 23.8mm width; 4.78g weight.
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EBCC38
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy rectangular buckle dating to c AD1720-1790.  The buckle is complete.  The buckle comprises a rectangular frame which has been drilled through in the centre of the shorter side and a double spiked spindle inserted.  The buckle may have been tinned.  This type of buckle may have been used to fasten garters on boots.  The buckle has no chape.  Dimensions: 19.5mm length; 16.5mm width; 2.8mm thickness; 2.23g weight. cf. Whitehead (2003: 114) no 733. 
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EAB15A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to c AD1550-1650.  The buckle frame is complete but missing its pin.  The buckle comprises a trilobed, trefoil with two blind holes on the outer edge of each loop and a lobed knop at either end of the central strap bar.  Dimensions: 43.1mm length; 22mm width; 2.4mm thickness; 2.22g weight. cf: Whitehead (2003: 64) no 393. 
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EA48E5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to c AD1350-1450.  The buckle is incomplete.  It comprises a single oval lipped frame with the remains of the integral, forked spacers which have broken just below the buckle frame.  Dimensions: 22.05mm width; 20.5mm length; 2.43mm thickness; 2.1g weight. cf. Whitehead (2003: 36) no 213. 
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-EA1AF8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy D-shaped buckle dating to c AD1250-1500.  The buckle is complete and comprises a single D-shaped loop with a narrowed and offset strap bar.  There is a copper alloy pin which is fixed by folding the end around the strap bar.  Dimensions: 16.07mm width; 13.16mm length; 2.02mm thickness; 1.16g weight. cf: Whitehead (2003: 19) no 54. 
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-E99601
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman bracelet dating to cAD320-c450.  The fragment comprises a narrow strip of copper alloy with a rectangular profile in section.  The fragment is decorated with a line of ring and dot decoration and notched decoration forming a wave along each edge of the ring and dot decoration.  The decoration terminates in a double transverse incised line.  Dimensions: length: 42.9mm, width: 4.5mm, thickess: 1.2mm, weight: 1.20g. Cf Crummy (1983) pp 41-42, no 1704.  
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-E834F3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic body sherd from a crudely made medieval vessel dating to c. AD 1075-1250. Kennet Valley ware. The sherd has a grey fabric with iron rich inclusions as well as flint and organic material.  One surface has an applied red slip and the other may have evidence of cooking residue. Dimensions: length: 42.8mm; width: 33.9mm; thickness: 6.4mm; weight: 11.87g. Found a number of years ago by the finder. Thanks very much to Lorraine Mepham and Rachael Seager-Smith for assistance with identifying this sherd and dating it to the late 11th and 13th centuries.
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1A8EFC
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead Papal bulla of Pope Clement V, pope from AD 1305-14.  CLE/MENS/:PPV obverse depicting the legend in three lines within a beaded border. PP stands for 'Pastor Pastorum' or 'Shepherd of Shepherds'.  The reverse depicts the faces of Saints Peter and Paul in moulded bas relief, each surrounded by a separate pellet border with a crozier between the two.  Above the faces is the inscription SPASPE, an abbreviation for St. Paul and St. Peter. St. Paul is seen on the left looking right, with a long pointed beard, and St. Pe…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-99F618
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval-modern copper alloy pipe tamper, moulded in the form of a horse's leg and hoof dating to c AD 1700 - 1900. The hoof and leg are finely moulded.  The leg is moulded with the leg raised and at the top of the leg, the leg widens to form the tamper.  There is some evidence of corrosion and damage but the object is complete with a dark brown patina.  Cf other examples on the PAS database SWYOR-2FEE08, LVPL989 and SWYOR-7449E3. Dimensions: Length 52.7mm; Width 11.92; Height 22.31mm; Weight21.16g. 
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-99B201
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative type brooch dating to c AD 100-180.  The brooch is missing its pin and lower half of the bow.  The fragment comprises wings with two incised lines around the ends with a space in the centre for the hinged pin.  The bow has a rectangular section at the centre of the top with a row of pellets on each wide and an incised line below.  There is a small area extending each side and framing the rectangle.  Below the rectangle, this is an section with three incised lozenges, the central lozenge is filled wit…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-994A3C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Middle to Late Early Medieval copper alloy 'ansate' or 'equal arm' type brooch dating to c AD 700-1000.  Weetch (2014) type XIII 'Other or unknown type'. The pin of the brooch is missing and the catchpate loop is damaged, otherwise the brooch is in remarkable condition.  The brooch comprises trefoil terminals at each end which are attached to a wider heart shaped lobe.  The brooch then rises up into a semi-circulare section which has parallel sides and is decorated with two raised horizontal ribs and in the centre a rectangular section whi…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-8595BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-8586F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-8575AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-837C5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  Probably GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-835B56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-834142
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-832D29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-830D44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive.  Mint of Arles.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-47DB86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver long cross penny of Edward III dating to AD 1351-1352.  CIVITAS LONDON (reverse barred Ns) reverse type depicting a long cross with three pellets and an annulet in each quarter.  The obverse has annulet stops.  Mint of London.  Pre-Treaty Period Series C (1351-1352).    North (1991) p 50, no N1149.
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-47319A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver penny of Charles I dating to AD 1625-1649.  IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT reverse type depicting an oval garnished shield with no inner circles.  Initial mark appears to be two pellets.  Group D Fourth bust.  North (1991) p 162, no N2268.
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-4659F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III dating to AD 1258-1265 (Class Vg).  GILBER ON CANT reverse depicting a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter.  Moneyer is Gilbert and mint is Canterbury.  North (1994) vol 1, p 227, N 997.
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2DF52D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy with glass stone mount or pendant/brooch probably medieval dating to c AD 1100-1400.  The mount is oval with a band of chevron decoration around a slightly off centre cabochon glass stone set in a bezel with a raised rim, which is slightly damaged.  Surrounding the bezel are radiating double incised lines surrounded by an incised oval line with the chevron decoration around it. The back is flat and undecorated with evidence of four small rivets (three of which remain and there is a small hole where the fourth was).  The mount is corrode…
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B43DA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver voided short cross cut farthing of Henry III dating to AD 1216-1272.  Obverse depicts the lower left quadrant of the coin and depicts a bust facing forwards holding a sceptre with a distinctive ornamental E (Class 6c2).  Reverse depicts the upper left quadrant of the coin and depicts a voided short cross with a quatrefoil in the angle and the letters DE (the E is ornamental).  Unclear moneyer.  Mint of London.  North (1994) vol 1, p 222, no N976/2.  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B42587
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1248-1250 (Class IIIc).  hENRICVS REX III obverse depicts a crowned bust facing.  ON VIN reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter.  Unclear mint and moneyer.  North (1994) vol 1, p 227, no N988.  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B30DB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cross and crosslet (Tealby) type cut halfpenny of Henry II dating to AD 1158-1180.  Obverse depicts a crowned bust facing holding a sceptre.  The reverse depicts a large cross potent with small petent in each angle and in the centre, a small cross in saltire.  North (1994) vol 1, p 217, no N952-961.  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B2A8A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver farthing of Edward I dating to AD 1280.  E R ANGLIE obverse depicting a crowned bust facing.  LONDONIENSIS reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter.  Initial mark is cross pattee.  Mint of London.  North (1991) vol 2, p 33, no N1053/2 (Class 3de).  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B2520B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VI dating to AD 1422-1461 or AD 1470-1471.  The coin is worn and clipped.  hENRIC REX ANGL obverse depicting a crowned bust facing.  CIVITAS LONDON reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter.  Initial mark is unclear.  Mint of London.   
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B0B57E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny (although the size suggests possibly a farthing) probably of Edward I dating to AD 1272-1307.  The coin is worn and the image on the obverse is unclear.  EDW R'ANGL'DNS'hYB obverse depicting a trifoliate crowned bust facing.  CIVITAS LONDON reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter.  Initial mark is a cross pattee.  Mint of London.  Probably, North (1991) vol 2, p 32, no N1044-1650.  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AFD144
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward IV dating to AD 1471-1483.  The obverse of the coin is unclear and may have been double struck.  Obverse depicts a crowned bust facing probably with a T to the left of the neck, the right of the neck is indiscernible.  CIVITAS EBORACI reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter plus an extra pellet in two opposing quarters and a quatrefoil in the centre of the cross..  Initial mark is a rose.  Mint of York.  Probably, North (1991) vol 2, p 94, no N1654-1656.  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AEF7D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to AD 1300-1300.  EDW R ANGL DNS hYB obverse depicting a crowned bust facing with drapery comprising two wedges, a star on the breast and pellet eyes.  CIVITAS EBORACI reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter.  Initial mark is a cross pattee.  Mint of York.  Class 9b.  North (1991) vol 2, p 30, no N1037/1.  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AE09BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1583-1584/5.  E D G ROSA SINE SPINA obverse depicting a crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind the head.  CIVITAS LONDON reverse depicting a square shield on cross fourchee.  Initial mark is an A.  Mint of London.  North (1991) vol 2, p 137, no N2016.  
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-2078BD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval complete copper alloy finger ring dating to c.AD 1500 - 1700. The finger ring is circular with a D-shaped cross section. The exterior surface of the hoop is decorated with a foliate and rose design with a narrow, smooth flat rim.  There is a raised square knop at the front of the ring.  The interior of the hoop is undecorated.  The patina is brownish green and is corroded.  The finger ring is 26.03mm in diameter, 8.41mm wide, 3.47mm thick (4.99mm thick including the raised square knop) and weighs 10.19g. cf. YORYM-F33F78 on the …
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-204884
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post-medieval cast copper-alloy double purse bar dating to c AD 1450-1550. This is a purse bar of Williams' Class H3. The upper bar is oval in cross-section with conical terminals at each end. An integral trapezoidal block projects downward to the centre of the bar, tapering in width from top to bottom and of equal thickness to the bar. An integral circular-cross-sectioned shank projects downwards from the centre of the block, passes through a hole in the central block of the lower bar and is then secured by a circular rove.…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1FDDB8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval cast copper alloy zoomorphic spout from a ewer dating to c. AD 1400-1500. The hollow spout is long and curves down from the head to a tapering point with a deep gully for the liquid. The spout  becomes tubular at the neck terminating in a stylised moulded dog's head decoration. The dog has vertical sub- rectangular ears with a slight hollow in the centre. The top of the head is flat with a protruding convex brow, below which the face narrows with a concave surface to the peaked nose and open mouth from which prot…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1F42DB
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped lithic implement of Neolithic to early Bronze Age date, circa 4000 - 2300 BC. The implement is a thumbnail scraper, designed to be held between the thumb and forefinger, formed from a secondary flake which is D-shaped in plan and triangular in section. The ventral surface is smooth with subtle ripples of percussion, although the striking platform has been damaged. The dorsal surface displays minimal retouch. The flint is a grey colour. The implement is 19.3mm long, 14.6mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 1.30g. Scrapers are fairly ubiquitous throughout prehi…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1CC535
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy Tournai jetton of Crown type dating to c AD 1415-1497.  AVE MARIA GRACIA [rosette] X obverse depicting a Royal crown with three annulets or rosettes across the band.   Reverse depicts a triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in a 4-arched tressure with V - M (x2) in the external angles.  Cf Mitchiner (1988:222-223) M629-631, 651-664.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1B2069
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval or post medieval lead token dating to c AD 1400-1700.  This lead token was found with WILT-1AEC06 and may be dated similarly to the fifteenth century.  The token is uniface and is decorated with a linear design with four pellets on short lines perpendicular to the central line and a plain back.  The design may be a truncated anchor.  Powell Type 5.  Cf Fletcher, 2005, p 61.   Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1AEC06
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead token dating to c AD 1200-1500.  The token is uniface and is decorated with a linear cross with a pellet in each angle and a plain back.  The decoration is reminiscent of the reverse of a long cross penny.  Powell Type 14.  Cf Fletcher, 2005, pp 40-41.   Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date. Tokens of Powell's type 14 are thought to imitate Medieval pennies, and may therefore be of the same date.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-0827E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cut farthing of Henry II to Henry III dating to c AD 1180-1247.  The fragment is too small to identify accurately, the shape of the X suggests it is later in the sequence.  Obverse depicts the top of the sceptre.  Reverse has a quatrefoil in the quarter and the legend reads RES' O.  Moneyer is PIRES, PERES or PIERES.  Uncertain mint could be London, Chichester, Winchester or Durham.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-07932B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval coin (possibly a halfgroat) of Charles I dating to AD 1625-1649.  The coin is deeply scored on both faces.  The obverse depicts a crown bust facing left with the start of the legend CAROL.  Reverse depicts an oval shield with garniture.  The garniture suggests this coin may be mint of Exeter.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-06B44D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval Anglo-Irish silver Suns and Roses type penny of Edward IV dating to c AD 1478-1483.  The penny has been heavily clipped and little of the legend is visible.  Obverse depicts crowned bust facing with a rose to the left of the neck and a sun to the right of the neck.  A sun to the left of the crown and a rose to the right of the crown.  [CIVI]TAS DVBL[ ... ] reverse type depicting a long cross with a small rose at the centre of the cross and rose and 2 suns and sun and 2 roses in alternating angles.  Mint of Dublin.  Spink 2003,&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B6F1A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (possibly Constantius as Caesar) dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A2E6AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A2D186
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory walking left with a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A2C2D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of uncertain ruler dating to AD 330-402. Unclear reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A2A3CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-A1410F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-A11868
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.