Record ID: WILT-BA43CD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper-alloy finger-ring, dating to the period AD 43-410. All that remains of the ring is the bezel and shoulders, although part of the hoop on the right hand has remained, although it has broken off and now bends inwards to the underside of the bezel, measuring 2.62mm in thickness. It is possibly a Henig Type II. The bezel is broadly circular in shape, and measures 10.93 in diameter. The intaglio which would have been set within the bezel is no longer there, though there are traces of two figures on the bezel. Around the circumference of the bezel is a thin ri…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EBC1B4
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A possible Mesolithic to Neolithic fabricator, dating to the period 8000 BC- 1000 BC. It is oblong in shape, measuring 80.18mm in length and 24.39mm at maximum width, though it tapers to a point at either end. The thickness is 15.44mm. It is a secondary flake, as a small portion (no more than 10%) of the cortex survives on the dorsal face at the bottom. From the cortex, a light grey colour, the surrounding area is a dark grey in colour, though this lightens as the fabricator continues. The retouch is covering, and is scaled and low angle. The ventral face is completely smooth, and a l…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-7CF987
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman earring or possibly finger ring, dating to the period 43-410 AD. The object is 25.08mm in diameter, 8.99mm thick except for the central boss which is 14.02mm thick. It consists of an incomplete hoop, a dark olive green/ brown in colour, D-shaped in cross-section with a pair of transverse ridges at one (wider, 4.7x3.2mm) end, narrowing to 2.6x0.9mm at the other end, which bends slightly upwards. The wider end is inserted into a boss, a light green-blue in colour, circular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section (being flat to the reverse). From its oppos…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Liddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-AD5D12
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver post-medieval dress fastener, probably a cap (or hat) hook, dating to the period AD 1500-1600. This plate resembles a flower, with incisions resembling the folds of the petals and the centre bud of the flower. From the back of this flower plate, where there is no discernible decoration, the hook is attached. It has been flattened on the reverse of the plate and extends between the lower rounded knops. It is circular in cross-section and curls back towards the reverse of the plate in a recurving S-shape, terminating in a sharp hook. Dimensions: The …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-87DB1D
Object type: DIE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy medieval to post-medieval dice, dating to the period AD 1100-1800. It is square in shape, measuring 18.96mm and weighs 50.74g. The patina is rough, and mid grey in colour, and the dots denoting the number on each side are roughly incised in a circular fashion, measuring approximately 1.2mm in diameter except for the "1", which has an groove of 2.89mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-441778
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval pommel from a sword or dagger dating to the period 1150-1450. AD. It is hollow and sub-spherical in form, measuring 16.07mm in height and 17.71mm in width. One face has a smaller hole, measuring 7.64mm in diameter, opposite this is a larger hole. This larger hole has four incisions on the corners, and measures 10.61mm in diameter. The two faces without holes have been flattened. In total, the object weighs 7.21g. The face bearing the larger hole and incisions is flat and would have allowed the tang of the cutting implement to fit snugly against…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Grey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-23BCA9
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete square double-sided copper-alloy coin weight, dating to the period AD 1612-1633. The weight is for a unite (22 shillings) of James I. It is slightly bevelled on all sides from the obverse (value face) to the reverse (bust face). The weight weighs 4.14g, the circular border has a diameter of 13.67mm and a thickness of 3.22mm. The obverse shows St Michael spearing a dragon. In the field are the letters BRI, with perhaps IR for Iacobus Rex, which has either worn flat or worn off the flan. On the reverse there are the letters XIs below a crown. There is a C in the top lef…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penton Grafton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FBD1F5
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coin hoard of three post-medieval silver coins, one of Louis XIV and two shillings of William III. 1) Silver post-medieval coin of Louis XIV, dating to the period AD 1643-1715. Uncertain mint. Obverse: left facing bust, illegible inscription. Reverse: Cross on top of three fleur-de-lys, encircled. Inscription: [...]MO[...]. Uncertain mint. 21.45mm diameter, 2.38g 2) Silver post-medieval shilling of William III, dating to the year 1697. Uncertain mint, third bust. Obverse: bust of William (third bust) with laureate facing right, inscription: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA. Reverse: crowne…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th March 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-1C4D84
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Froxfield II, Hampshire A hoard of thirty one Roman copper-alloy coins of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 318-324 (three earlier Roman stray finds recorded at end of catalogue). They have not be treated or cleaned. Summary: AD 318-24, 28 (1 x London, 2 x Trier, 25 x uncertain); illegible nummi, 3 (two are fused together but are 1 x Constantine I and 1 x Crispus) BEATA TRANQVLLITAS: (10) Copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 318-324), 18.94mm in diameter, weighing 2.71g, die axis is 6. Obverse: Laureate bust facing right. Obverse …
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-00AC89
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of fifteen, and one cut, medieval silver pennies, ranging in date from AD 1180- 1217. All of these coins, with the exception of the cut penny are from the reign of John I. 1) Silver cut penny of Henry II, AD 1180-1185. 19.13mm in length, 9.63mm in width, 0.64g. Obverse: Crowned bust facing out. Obverse legend: HENRICVS REX. Reverse: Short voided cross, four pellets in each quarter. Reverse legend: SAGAR/ON/OXEN Reference: N963. Note: This coin appears to be a Sagar (moneyer) from Oxford, but the "s" in Sagar is not typical for 1b types, as it is reversed. This is more…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ECA5DA
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
Three complete early-medieval silver sceats found close together (30 m apart). 1) Silver sceat dating to c. AD 720-745. Series H, type 49. Obverse: Crested peacock displaying roundel above, five pellet cross over annulet below neck. Reverse: Small and central moustached face with beaded outline, seven or eight roundels below neck. 12.82mm in diameter, 0.75g, die axis 11. 2) Silver sceat dating to c. AD 720-740. Series K, type 20, 'bust-with-cup' type. Obverse: Draped and diademed bust facing right, knotted wreath ties behind and holding chalice in palm before cross pom…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiseldon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-D1E136
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period of AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS, Victory standing holding a sceptre and standing on a prow. Mint: Trier. RIC vol VII, p. 217, no. 530.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2016
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Record ID: WILT-2C669B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 138-192, uncertain reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-735591
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the Emperor Magnentius or Decentius dating to the period AD 351-353 (Reece period 18), VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories facing holding shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-79F40C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of the Emperor Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece Period 13) Unknown reverse and mint.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-9EABBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman denarius of Severina (AD 270-275), dating to the period AD 270-275 (Reece period 13). VENVS FELIX reverse type depicting Venus standing left holding seated figure in right hand, vertical sceptre in left. Mint of Rome. As RIC V.1 p.316, no. 6; Normanby no. 1286.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shalbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-967CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1567, second coinage, Coronet initial mark, London (Tower mint). North 1997.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-7DD927
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (Reece Period 17), dating to the period AD 330-335. CONSTANTINOPOLIS, Victory facing left on prow with sceptre and shield. Mint mark uncertain.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Challow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FFE827
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval coin of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period c.AD 1600-1750.This coin has been bent in the form of a love token.
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A833FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Crispus dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16), IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES reverse type depicting VOT X inscribed within a wreath. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2016
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