Record ID: WILT-159705
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval silver gilded finger-ring, dating to the period AD 1500-1550. It measures 23.21mm in diameter, 7.12mm in thickness and weighs 6.66g. The decoration is framed by two ridged rims, one either side, which run the entirety of the finger-ring. In between are triangular sections of raised dots, approximately 21 in each section. Again, these triangular sections are enclosed by a ridged rim, and alternate from top to bottom. There is no discernible decoration or writing in the inside band. Discussion and Date: This style of ring is typical for the very early Post-…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fontmell Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-639AF4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Roman finger-ring, Henig type VIII, dating to the period AD 43-200. It measures 18.17mm in height and at maximum width, 21.06mm. The bezel is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 8.04mm in length, 6.38mm wide and 2.24mm thick. The bezel is decorated with ten oval punches. The bezel rests on a rectangular base, 15.26mm in length and 1.45mm wide, before it tapers downwards in a triangular fashion, where it connects to the lower half of the ring. This is the widest part of the ring, at 21.06mm, and measures at 3.17mm thick, but tapers inward at the base of the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
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Record ID: WILT-82696A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman half-nummus of the Divine Maximian (AD 286-310), dating to the period AD 317-318 (Reece period 16). REQVIES OPTIM-ORVM MERITORVM reverse type depicting Emperor seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre. Mint of Siscia. As RIC Vol. VII, p 429, no. 41.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
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Record ID: WILT-840E09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver farthing of Edward I, dating to the period AD 1299-1301. Withers type 21, mint of London.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-844C54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III, dating to the period AD 1335-1343. Mint of London, second "star marked" coinage, Withers type 5.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-829F41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-8769DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy ring of uncertain date. It measures 16.08mm in diameter, 3.52mm in thickness (tapering down to the points) and weighs 1.62g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-883194
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval strap end or buckle plate, dating to the period AD 1250-1450. It measures 18.95mm in length, is 13.09mm in width (tapering down to the break, which is pointed) and weighs 0.94g. There are two rivets, in the rivet holes, which are at the top end of the mount. Either side of these rivets are two linear incisions, which run the length of the mount. There is no further decoration on the back.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-881217
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval mount, dating to the period AD 1270-1350. It measures 14.99mm in length, is 3.91mm in width and weighs 0.39g. There are two rivets, one slightly bent, in the rivet holes, which are one at either end. There is no discernible decoration. For similar, please see Read (2001) Metal Artefacts, p23 no.160.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-872A28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 353-361 (Reece period 18), FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-898F8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory with wreath walking left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-896D1E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy tinned Roman Hod Hill brooch, dating to the period AD 43-75. It is incomplete insofar as one wing, the spring mechanism and the pin are all missing. The brooch measures 34.08mm in length and 8.61mm in width, though the missing wing would have made the original width much wider than it is now. The wings taper inwards to the top of the body, where there is a ridge, and measures 4.89mm in width. After this the body tapers slightly outwards, but then tapers inwards gradually until a horizontal ridge, which connects the body to the foot and catchplate. There is a…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-8369F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius dating to the period c. 150-120BC (Reece period 1). Uncertain reverse type depicting a Biga. A countermark of a "w" or a "m" appears next to the horse's head. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Saturday 30th September 2017
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Record ID: WILT-61DE65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I or II. Canterbury mint (AD 1300-1310; Class 10cf)
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6434E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-63C233
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories holding a wreath or shield over an altar. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 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-72F2B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing female figure. Gallic mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-73A40B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of an uncertain emperor, dating to the period AD 43-250. Uncertain reverse type or mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-D84FB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly chipped medieval short-cross silver penny of Henry II, dating to the period AD 1180-1185. Short cross class 1b. Henri moneyer, London mint North 963. (North, JJ, 1980, English Hammered Coinage Volume 1, Spink & Son, London, no.963).
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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