Record ID: DEV-47A73B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A set of Post Medieval white metal cuff links dating to c. AD 1750-1850. This set of cuff links consists of two octagonal discs secured by a long oval link. Each disc has a concave reverse and an integral loop. The front surface is decorated with a central rose design with five petals around a central cross hatched disc, and a small calyx projecting between each petal, all within a plain linear border. Cuff links with similar designs are recorded on the database e.g. IOW-4A7C02 and LON-C990D7 which are both silver examples with the note that this design was popular at the end of the …
Created on: Saturday 28th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-279513
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead alloy late medieval pilgrim badge depicting Saint Giles, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The badge consists of a rectangular plate with a sub-circular sewing loop projecting from each corner. A further large sub-circular projection at one short end accomodates the halo'd head of the saint, who is depicted standing, bearded and tonsured with his head within a beaded halo. The saint holds a crozier in his left hand and with his right is obscured but is probably raised in blessing (by comparison to other examples). The base of the saint's vestments are fil…
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 25th November 2023
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Record ID: DEV-FC5B3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to AD 321-3 (Reece Period 16). BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse type, depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/ XX. RIC VII, pg. 114, no. 275; Cloke and Toone, The London Mint, p. 268, no. 9.05.025.. It is possible that there are dots after BEAT and TRA.
Created on: Thursday 12th April 2018
Last updated: Sunday 28th March 2021
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Record ID: DEV-EE419B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy sestertius, possibly of an Antonine Empress, dating to c. AD 139-182. The reverse appears to show a standing figure, flanked by S C. Mint of Rome. The coin has a fragile dark brown patina, with areas of bare reddish-brown alloy visible. The empresses in question are Faustina I, Faustina II, Lucilla and Crispina.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2018
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Record ID: DEV-EDC734
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper alloy dupondius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to AD 140-44 (Reece Period 7), ANNONA AVG, S C, Annona standing holding corn ears and cornucopiae, between modius and prow. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 113, no. 656(var?). The obverse type appears to be radiate and draped right which is not recorded in either RIC or BMC, although it might just be drapery on left shoulder which is noted for RIC 656.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Record ID: DEV-E5D052
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy sestertius of the deified Faustina I (died AD 141), dating to AD 141-61 (Reece Period 7), IVNO S C, Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 165, no. 1143; BMC IV, p. 245, no. 1532.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DE88A9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late early-medieval copper-alloy strap-end, dating to between c. 900 and 1100. The item is a simple version of the Thomas class E, Type 1 'Winchester-style' strap-end, its design representing 'inhabited plant scrolls' (Thomas 2004). The more ornate and less common examples of this type have more intricate detail and zoomorphic elements. The item is tongue-shaped, with a raised relief and openwork terminated by a thick transverse bar, above which is a flat plate, recessed on the front, containing evidence of three perforations by which it was attached to a strap. The o…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-32AE45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192), probably as Caesar under Marcus Aurelius dating to the period c.AD 177-180 (Reece period 8). Uncertain reverse depicting a standing female figure left, possibly Libertas holding pileus and sceptre or similar type. Mint of Rome. For the possible reverse type Cf. BMC p. 675 no. 1684; RIC III p.341 no. 1588. See attached composite image for detail. Diameter: 28.6mm. Thickness: 4.3mm. Weight: 12.7g.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E6CD0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a sestertius of uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD ruler, c.AD 41-260. Both faces of the coin are illegible due to post-depositional corrosion. Diameter: 30.5mm. Thickness: 4.4mm. Weight: 12.9g.
Created on: Monday 24th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-910FE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-medieval silver 5 sols coin (piece de cinq sols) of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), dated 1702 (on coin). Mint of Paris. Part of of the coin is missing at an old break. The coin surface is worn and illegible in places but retains fair detail, with areas of dark patina. It measures 20.38 mm in diameter, 0.52 mm in thickness and weighs 0.8 g. One edge is slightly bent, from the break.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-106D25
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy (late) Tournai jetton. Shield of France Modern type inscribed AVE MARIA GRASIA PLEn', dating to c. 1415-1497. Minted at Tournai (probably). See Mitchiner (1988, 225) nos 670-673, especially no. 671, though none are identical. This jetton has suffered minor losses all around the circumference, and a more significant one at one point. The jetton has a diameter of 30.23 mm, a thickness of 1.18 mm and a weight of 3.47 g
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-093473
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy core of a contemporary copy Roman Denarius, possibly of Didius Julianus, AD 193 (obverse), and Septimus Severus, AD 193-211 (reverse). Prototype: Mint of Rome. Obverse description: Laureate head right. Obverse inscription: [... ](DID?) - [ ]. Reverse description: Emperor, veiled, standing left holding [branch and book]. Reverse inscription: [FVNDAT?] PACIS. For reverse, cf RIC IV, pt 1, p. 107, no. 128. Reece Period 10.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 5th June 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A3B8C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Medieval silver groat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Pre-treaty period (1351-61), series C (1351-2; North 1147), London mint. Ref: North 1991: 50. Obverse description: King facing with bifoliate crown within arched tressures and trefoil. Annulet stops, no annulet under bust. Obverse inscription: [EDWARD D G REX AN]GL Z FRANC D[hYB] (wedge-tail R; reverse-barred Roman N; closed C; annulet stops) (Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France, Lord of Ireland). Reverse description: Long cross dividing inscriptions with three pellets in each angl…
Created on: Monday 18th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-748517
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-27), class 10cf (c.1305 - 1310; North 1040-43), probably 10cf4 (North 1042/3). Mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 32; Withers and Withers 2006: 36-7. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with bifoliate crown. Obverse inscription: [ ]GL DNS HYB Reverse description: Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: CIVI/[T]AS/LON/DON The obverse is struck off-center. The coin is worn and corroded, and has been clipped. Diameter: 15.92mm. Thickness: 0.81mm. Weight: 0.94g. Refe…
Created on: Saturday 16th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3806A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval silver 'soveriegn' penny of Henry VIII (1509-1547), struck under Cuthbert Tunstall, Bishop of Durham (1530-1559). Second coinage (North 1813; Spink 2354). Initial mark: star, dating to 1530-1544. Mint of Durham. North (1975, 93) It measures 16.09mm in diameter, 0.53mm in thickness, and weighs 0.61g. The coin is worn and abraded by movement in sand on the beach.
Created on: Sunday 19th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-285337
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly clipped and bent medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377). Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Treaty Series (North 1243; Spink 1510). Initial mark: cross potent, dating to 1363-1369. Mint of London. North (1975, 43). The coin measures 19.16mm in diameter, 0.79mm in thickness and weighs 1.86g
Created on: Saturday 18th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FE2AC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A probable Roman copper alloy sestertius, probably of Claudius (AD 41-54), probably SPES AVGVSTA, S C, Spes advancing left. Mint of Rome. RIC I, pp. 128 & 130, cf. nos. 99 & 115. The coin is very worn and corroded, and has no identifying marks. Diameter: 34.09mm. Thickness: 3.46mm. Weight: 11.33g. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies to Roman auxiliary…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-56D8E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper alloy sestertius dating to the first or second century AD, probably of Claudius (AD 41-54). Reece period 2. Possible mint of Rome (Moorhead S. 2013). Obverse is worn and illegible. No visible countermark. Reverse inscription: [E]X S [C] / [OB / CIVES] / SERVATOS within an oak wreath. Probable RIC 96 or 112, Cohen 39, BMC 115 or 185. Diameter: 32.36mm. Thickness: 3.74mm. Weight: 16.32g. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of …
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-56C92E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestertius, dating to the first or second century AD, possibly of Claudius (AD 41-54), Reece period 2. No detail is legible due to wear and corrosion, but the reverse appears to have a standing figure, possibly Spes. Diameter: 33.07mm. Thickness: 4.09mm. Weight: 17.59g. For possible coin, see RIC I, pp. 128 & 130, nos. 99 & 115. Given that this coin was found in close proximity to three other coins of Claudius, this identification is plausible. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors M…
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-562CF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Claudius (AD 41-54). Possible mint of Rome (Moorhead S. 2013). Reece period 2. Obverse description: Bust facing right, laureate. Obverse inscription illegible due to wear and corrosion. No countermark visible. Reverse inscription: EX S C / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within an oak wreath. RIC 96 or 112, Cohen 39, BMC 115 or 185. Diameter: 34.12mm. Thickness: 7.09mm. Weight: 20.49g. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through …
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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