Record ID: DENO-261599
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable bow brooch of the Roman period, probably dating from c. AD 50 - c. AD 200. Only part of the bow, foot and catchplate remain. The head, wings, spring and pin are missing presumed in lost antiquity. The bow is broadly rectangular in plan and square in section. At the top of the bow is a jagged break, the patina is worn suggesting this was broken in antiquity. There appears to be decoration in the form of a tear drop or pear shaped depression at the top of the brooch. Towards the foot broken rectangular wings project from each side, these have be…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2017
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Record ID: DENO-9281DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain function, possible brooch or buckle, of uncertain period, probably Post Medieval, AD 1600 - AD 1990. The object is broadly circular in plan and slightly D shaped in section. The object has a circular loop with a circular perforation in the centre, there is a cicumferential groove running around the inner edge of the loop. There appears to be a small rectangular projection from the outer edge of the loop, it is not clear if this is a break, it is possible. There are three evenly spaced knops protruding from the object. There is no further decoratio…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-80821C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman as of Vespasian or Titus under Vespasian (AD 69 - 79), dating to the period AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). Eagle standing on globe reverse type. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 26.6 mm Thickness: 3.0 mm Weight: 7.7 g Coin is heavily worn and there is evidence of light green, active, copper corrosion on the reverse surface.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
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Record ID: DENO-7FF893
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192) as caesar under Marcus Aurelius, dating to the period AD 177 (Reece period 8). [VOTA PVBLICA TR P II] (IMP II COS) [P P], S C reverse type depicting Commodus draped, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera over a lighted altar, left hand holding roll at side. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 672, no. 1673; RIC III, p. 340, no. 1584. Diameter: 27.1 mm Thickness: 3.9 mm Weight: 10.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
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Record ID: DENO-7E523C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy openwork zoomorphic mount, strap fitting or harness fitting of the Early Medieval period, probably dating from AD 1000 - AD 1100. The object is broadly triangular. The front surface has been decorated with the head of an animal (wolf or dog) in profile. The upper edge of the object has one rounded protrusion on the left which seems to make up the ear of the animal, the top edge is curved slightly and has been decorated with a raised leaf shaped design with a raised oval at the at the end, this appears to be the animal's eye. The nose is formed of a triangula…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
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Record ID: DENO-6B897B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Maximinus II Daia (AD 305-313), as Caesar, dating to the period c. AD 305-307 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, holding a patera and cornucopiae. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 128, no. 64. Diameter: 26.7 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 6.0 g
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th October 2021
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Record ID: DENO-69C038
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1550 - c. AD 1750. The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, depicting a dragon or serpent's head with a brow ridge and crest, pointed nose and open jaw, an oval eye is also visible. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, consisting of a moulded collar with three knops, flanked by grooves and leaves from either side. The strap fitting measures 34.8 mm in…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2020
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Record ID: DENO-AE4DBA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy trade weight of the Modern period, probably dating from c. AD 1837 - c. AD 1901. The trade weight is circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has a raised rim of 2.4 mm width, with a circular engraved border as decoration. Two more concentric engraved circles are present on the obverse. Within the central circle, a possible stamp is present, probably consisting of a Crowned [ ]R, there is a central circular depression where the other letter should be, it is probable that this was issued during the reign of Queen Victoria (AD 1837 to A…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-AD2225
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight or part of a stacking weight set of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1727 - AD 1760. Object is circular in plan with a circumferential ridge around the outside edge. The weight has been stamped stamped with a crowned G for George II (1727-1760), in the 9 o'clock position, the sword of St Paul (Guildhall mark of the city of London), in the 12 o'clock position and the ewer, or coffee pot, being the mark of the London Founder's company), in the 4 o'clock position. The other side of the token shows signs of scratching and slight indentat…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-AC0EA5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy French Jetton of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1497 - AD 1521. Obverse depcits four fleurs de lis in a lozenge within a tressure of four arches, and the reverse depicts a simple cross pattee in the field with flowers in each quarter, struck mainly in Tournai during the reign of Louis XII (1497-1515) but also struck during the reign of Francis I (1515-1547) up to the year 1521 when Tournai was occupied by Charles V. The obverse compares well with Mitchiner 726a. Cf. Mitchiner, 1988, pp.236-238, no.726a. For a similar e…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-6CAAF6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface circular coin weight for an Angel of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1604 - AD 1619. The coin weight is circular in plan. The obverse depicts St Michael spearing a dragon to the right, there is a raised border around the edge and both St Michael's legs are bent. The reverse exhibits filemarks and is otherwise undecorated. The coin weight has a diameter of 15.5 mm and a thickness of 3.1 mm. It weighs 4.6 grams (70.9 grains). The object is a mid green in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough …
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-6C4BB3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete bar mount of the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1150 - c. AD 1450. The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. Only the bottom lug remains as a rectangular shaped projection, this terminates in a slight hook, which is at a right angle to the rest of the object. The top lug is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The remains of the lug are visible as a very worn break at the top of the object. The projecting lug is rectangular in shape, and D shaped in section. What would have been the central oval is domed, it is…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-6BD36E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 'miniature' knobbed terret ring of probably the later Iron Age or early Roman period, dating from c. 100 BC - c. AD 200. Approximately 30% of the terret survives, originally it would have been D shaped; it is now an irregular crescent (C shape). The cross section varies in shape along the length of the terret; for the majority it is oval / lentoid. At the base of the ring would have been a horizontal strap bar with an angular faceted triangular cross section, this is now heavily worn and forms the bottom terminal of the object. The strap bar itself would …
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: DENO-5B7ECA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch c. f. Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4a or 4b. The foot, catch plate, pin and the ends of the wings are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with near-cylindrical wings (the back of the wings is flat) projecting from either side at the top. The wings are hollow with a hole running through it from end to end, which contains the remains of an iron hinge bar. Only the corroded stump of the iron pin …
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th March 2018
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Record ID: DENO-5827D7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic openwork belt mount, strap fitting or buckle plate of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1150 - c. AD 1300. The object is broadly rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. There is an open work design in the centre of the object which seems to show two beasts with long tails entwined, the legs of the beasts are also visible, or so it appears, the heads of the animals are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. There is a beaded border, comprising of three raised bearded lines which are flanked by grooves, the border forms the ou…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Record ID: DENO-45295B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable Military Buckle frame or strap fitting of the Roman period, probably dating from c. AD 100 - c. AD 400. The object is broadly D shaped in plan and broadly square in section. One end of the object is rectangular with a rectangular perforation (slit) in the centre. The buckle is decorated with two incised grooves evenly spaced at the top and bottom of the rectangular slit. Beyond the slit is a broadly D shaped loop with two scroll like projections, the scrolls curve towards the inner edge of the buckle loop, these do not form a complete circle, an…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
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Record ID: DENO-448691
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy, side looped and socketed spear (spearhead) of probably the Middle Bronze Age period, dating from c. BC 1500 - c. BC 1150. The fragment would have made the tip of the spear. The object is broadly triangular in plan and lozenge (diamond shaped) in section. There is a raised rib running the length of the fragment on both the front and the reverse face. From the rib each side of the fragment slopes down towards the blade. The cutting edges of the blade are damaged and much of the edge is now missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The tip of the fragment is also…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: DENO-44410B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC Vol VII, page 215, No 527. Diameter: 16.6 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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Record ID: DENO-2E6B23
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative, Dolphin type brooch of the Roman Period, dating from c. AD 43 - AD 65. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. Part of the catch-plate is present at the base of the bow, but the pin and spring are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. Part of the catch-plate is present as a low ridge on the back of the bow. The wings project from the si…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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Record ID: DENO-2DE6BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), possibly dating to the period AD 330-341 (Reece Period 17). Possibly GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one or two standards. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 10.8 mm Thickness: 3.3 mm Weight: 0.4 g Coin is a very poor and crude copy and is thicker than a normal nummus.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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