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Record ID: WILT-660C9E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper ally Roman figurine of Mercury, dating to the period AD 43- 402.
The figurine is incomplete, with most of his limbs intact, with exception to a singular hand and two feet. The head is appropriately sized for body proportions, the hair is depicted as incised waved grooves. Covering the rest of the skull is a winged cap. This is decorated with vertical lines and grooves. The eyes are visible as small indents, and the nose is defined with two vertical grooves, both at a diagonal angle. The brow ridge is enhanced by a horizontal line, just above the eyes. The jaw l…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WILT-62F597
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tinned copper alloy one piece early post medieval toggle clasp, dating to the period AD 1500-1650.
This is type 1 of an unclassified toggle clasp group. The plate consists of an open work and moulded design of one central circular perforation. The top horizontal edge of the object is decorated with a series of transverse lines, giving a rope like effect. Two iron rivets which are heavily corroded, but still in place are located above and below the open work design. The longer edges of the plate are not straight but almost reflect a foliage design. The edges has deep cusp…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
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Record ID: WILT-62AC69
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy piece post medieval hook, dating to the period AD 1600-1700.
The plate is trifoliate in design with a circular and lozenge shape apertures, and a projecting bifurcate collar at the juncture of the plate. The plate consists of decorative open work shapes, two circles at the top, and an irregular lozenge shape beneath. On the top aperture, and below the open lozenge, there are rivets, both of which are manufactured of iron. This is evident due to them both being heavily corroded. The hook is blunt, and remains integral to the plate. Attached to the hook is a s…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6209FC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded medieval or post-medieval buckle plate, dating to period AD 1400- 1700.
The plate is formed from a rectangular sheet of copper-alloy which has been folded in upon itself. There ia recess for the pin. The plate have five perforations which would have held 5 rivets, holding both sheets of copper alloy in place. Three of of these five rivets are still intact, the rest are either completely missing or partially damaged. The plate is bent and is further damaged by having the posterior sheet of metal partially missing. The buckle frame would have been originally at…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-619F7F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval single loop buckle dating to the period ADc.1350-1450.
As well as being D in shape, the loop of the buckle is D shape in cross section, with bevelled edges and a knop on the far edge. The pin is complete. The buckle plate is formed of a sheet of copper-alloy which has been wrapped around the pin bar with a recess to hold the pin. This sheet has one rivet, which is located at the distal end of the sheet and can be clearly seen through both sheets of copper alloy. To the reverse the sheet is narrower and shorter.
The length of the buckle is 32.2…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-60CE22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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 advancing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-50E71E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260- 402. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4D5F12
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bent post medieval copper alloy Venus penny jetton of the low countries, dating to the period c. AD 1490- 1550.
The 'Venus pennies' were a popular series of jettons, or reckoning counters, that were made for the merchants of Antwerp during a period when this city was the flourishing principal commerical centre of the land, and were circulated amongst the merchant classes during the first half of the sixteenth century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4CE10C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval complete copper alloy jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II dating to AD 1586-1635. Rose/Orb type with obverse of three crowns, alternating with three lis arranged around a central Rose (eight oval shape petals). Obverse inscription: GOTES SEGEN MACHT REIC. Reverse is an imperial orb surrounded by a cross patty within a treasure with three main arches. Reverse inscription: HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NV. Mitchiner: 1504.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4C8DBD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy post medieval farthing dating to AD 1668-1669. The issuer is uncertain. The obverse is indiscernible, the reverse is inscribed I G with three flowers in between. The closest parallel for this issue is of John Goulding from Steeple Ashton (Norweb 5591) although the reverse inscription on this example states [...]FORD 166[...].
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4BE37A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval complete copper alloy jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II dating to AD 1586-1635. Rose/Orb type with obverse of three crowns, alternating with three lis arranged around a central Rose (eight oval shape petals). Obverse marginal inscription: HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NVR. Reverse is an imperial orb surrounded by a cross patty within a treasure with three main arches. Marginal inscription: GOTES REICH BLIBT EWICK.
Mitchiner: 1543.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4B631A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval incomplete copper alloy jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II dating to AD 1586-1635. Rose/Orb type with obverse of three crowns, alternating with three lis arranged around a central Rose (eight oval shape petals).
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-39C336
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval complete copper alloy jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II dating to AD 1586-1635.
Rose/Orb type with obverse of three crowns, alternating with three lis arranged around a central Rose (probably eight oval shape petals). Obverse marginal inscription: HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NVR. Reverse is an imperial orb surrounded by a cross patty within a treasure with three main arches. Marginal inscription: GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICH.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3962CF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast made medieval copper alloy once piece bar mount dating to c AD 1350-1400.
The mount has a central circular section with a circular perforation. From each side of this section are short flat rectangular sections which extend at opposite sides. These terminate with circular lobes, each with a rivet hole. Both rivets remain intact, and the entire mount remains undecorated.
The mount weighs 1.49g and measures 31.71mm in length. The circular section is 8.10mm in diameter and it is 2.21mm in thickness.
Please see Read, B, 2001, Metal Artefacts of Antiquity Volume On…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-389ADC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval English copper alloy jetton of the sterling head type, dating to the period AD C. 1280-1340. Obverse: Class 10 bust, in circle: boarder, pellets and rosettes. Reverse: Long cross patonce design, rosette-pellet clusters in ach angle : boarder, pellets and rosettes. Mitchener: cf 106.
There is a small central perferation.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-379491
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval French jetton, shield of France Modern type, dating 1380-1497. The obverse shows the shield of France with three lis, the revese depicts a triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in a four-arched tressure.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-364CAF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I dating to the period AD 1636-1644. Possibly Rose type 2. London mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-360F1C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sexfoil, convex sheet mount of medieval period AD 1350- 1400.
The mount has been die-stamped so that each foil stands up from the next and also has a central perforation. The entire mount remains undecorated, but holds a green patina on all surfaces.
It is 13.75mm in diameter and 3.92mm in height. The central hole has a diameter c1.92mm. It weighs 0.46g.
Read, 2001,Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, pages 13 and 15, fig 9 no. 103, and WILT-378FE1 on the PAS database.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-26A10C
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron Roman furniture fitting dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410.
The fitting is circular in plan and consists of a upper disc which shows evidence of iron corrosion. This narrows into the circular shaft. Just above the shaft are two circular knops, which sit side by side. The object then widens again into another disc which is its base. This is wider than the upper disc and is concaved inside.
The height of this object is 11.27mm, the diameter of the larger disc is 11.41m, and the smaller is 8.33mm. The weight is 3.89g.
Please see WILT-11BAC2 and WILT-BF90…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-260DD0
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy two piece mount, dating to the medieval period AD 1250-1400
The strap end is bent and broadly triangular tapering to the tip. It is formed from a single sheet of copper-alloy which has been folded in half. Above the fold is a circular perforation which would have held a rivet that is now missing. The sheet has become detatched, the break is located at the perforation. Two further perforations are visible on the strap end, the first is located at the tip and contains a copper-alloy rivet. A larger perforation is located above the centre of the strap e…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-25CB59
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman T shape brooch, dating to AD 43-100.
The complete wings are D shaped in cross section with closed terminals. The spring of the hinge is made up of five coils (would have been ten originally) lying against the flat wings on each side of the head, with the chord held under a slight projection at the top of the head. The cord for the coils has been pulled up on top of the wings and has broken off where a new set of coils would have been wound. The bow falls almost vertically after curving back from the head, before curving inwards at the point whe…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-253C63
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end dating to the medieval period AD 1200- 1500.
The composite strap end has been constructed of two sheets of copper-alloy and a spacer. There is a perforation on both sheets to hold a rivet, which partially survives.
The length is 18.74mm, the width is 8.71mm, and the thickness is 3.16mm and its weight 1.27g
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-231F21
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, dated to the medieval period of 1475 AD to 1600 AD.
The bar fragment is V shaped in cross section and is curved. The edges are smooth, and both ends are broken. The front face is inscribed: [...GL]ORIA followed by niello inlay.There are two small perforations (side by side) on the front face which would have been utilised as an attachment point for the purse. The reverse is undecorated.
The length of the purse bar is 49.12mm, the thickness is 4.72mm and its weight is 7.60g.
Ward Perkins (1940:169) suggests metal framed purses first became…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-229FEE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval to post medieval double loop buckle dating to the period AD 1350- AD 1650.
The buckles frame creates oval shaped hoops which are D shaped in cross section. It remains undecorated on both sides. The pin is attached to the central strap bar by being wrapped around. The edges of the frame are bevelled, and there is a break point on the left corner, closest to the strap bar.
The height is 22.03mm, width is 35.97mm, thickness is 6.11mm and it weighs 8.06g.
A very similar example can be found in Whitehead (2005) "Buckles" page 53 No.291 and page. N…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BCB1B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260- 402. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BC71B4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount with two rivet holes, dating to the period ADc.1350- c.1400.
The mount consists of a rounded body with one terminal lobe (there would have orginally been two). The surviving lobe still has its rivet intact. The body is decorated with four ridges and have tiny grooves inbetween each one. The rounded body and the lobe is concave at the back.
The length of the mount is 18.52mm, the thickness is 3.11mm, the diameter of the central hemisphere is 11.67mm and the weight is 1.89g.
Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of …
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BC2A21
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy composite strap end, dating to AD 1350-1450.
It is a composite strap end composed of two plates joined by a spacer. The rivets are well concealed. The strap end is broadly rectangular shape with a small knop projecting from one end, and three knops projecting from the other.
The strap end measures 25.17mm in length and 13.85mm wide and 2.86mm in thickness. The weight is 3.12g.
Egan and Pritchard (1991) "Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from excavations in London". p. 143, no. 660. Examples can also be found on the PAS database WILT-A7EB29 for example.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BB4ECB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn but complete Iron Age copper alloy Durotrigan (South Western) stater dating to the period 58 BC - AD 43.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BADC05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II dating to the year AD 317 (Reece period 15). CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type Sol with radiate crown, standing left, raising right hand, holding a globe low in the left hand, turned inwards. Mint of Trier. RIC Vol VII p. 175 no. 148var. Var = obverse legend.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: WILT-B9C239
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Crispus dating to the summer period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS Reverse type: Altar inscribed VOTIS XX, with globe on top. Lyon mint. RIC: 172.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-B954B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius dating to AD 307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM Reverse type Genius standing left, head towered, loins draped, right hand holding patera and left cornucopia. Trier mint. RIC: 714.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-B86B75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting the Wolf of Rome suckling twins. Lyon mint. RIC: 242.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-B82FA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus dating to the period AD 324-326 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting a camp gateway with two towers. Trier mint.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-B7DB02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus dating to AD 323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, reverse type depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX with a globe on top. Mint of Lyon. RIC:132.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A84493
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I as Caesar dating to AD 307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM rveerse type depicting Genius standing left holding a patera and cornucopia. London mint. RIC Vol VI no. 89b.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A7A3BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A7822C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 307-361. Uncertain reverse tye and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A76457
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece period 16), BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe above an altar inscribed VOTIS XX. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A707F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of a uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 264- 402. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A6CBA4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle pin, dating to the medieval to post medieval period AD1400- AD 1700.
The buckle oval in cross section and would have attached itself to a central bar of a buckle by the open ended hooks. There is also a notable ridge (almost like a decorative boarder) on the main body of the pin, just below the attachment hook. The pins end is pointed, but fairly rounded. The entire object remains undecorated.
The pin is 45.12mm in length, 3.85mm in diameter and 3.92g in weight.
Please see WILT- 91B037 on the PAS database for similar.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3F6DA5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle post-medieval dating to the period AD c.1500-1600
The buckle is rectangular in shape with a curved frame, making he central strap bar offset and set back from the frame. The bars which are either side of the strap bar are decorated with four rabbets. These rabbets are decorated with transverse lines and grooves, giving a brick like effect. Om each end of the central strap bar are bifid knops.
The height of the buckle is 34.62mm, the width is 25.80mm and the weight is 20.47g.
Please see Whitehead (2003) "Buckles 1250-1800" page 77, No. 476 for…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: WILT-3D7A85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Iron Age stater of the Durotriges (South Western) dating to the period c. 58 BC - AD 43. Hod Hill type. Cf. ABC. no 2175.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3D1A81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period AD 232 (Reece period 11). SPES PVBLICA reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 203, no. 906; RIC IV.2, p. 121, no. 648.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3C1F2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cut halfpenny of Henry II - Henry III dating to AD 1180- 1247, uncertain short cross class. Uncertain moneyer, Canterbury mint.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3BECB8
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and iron Roman possible furniture fitting.
At one end of the item are three bands of copper alloy, these call connect together and create a loop with two projecting terminals. The loop tapers before expanding to a conical projection with a flat base. Projecting from this is the remnants of an iron cylindrical projection.
The height of this item is 25.56mm, the diameter of the dome section is 8.78mm, the width of the apeture of the A shape attachment is 9.38mm and the weight of the overall object is 3.64g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3ACA49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19), SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-002AFA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting dating to the post medieval period AD 1600- 1700.
The object is flat trefoil clover in design with a fourth shape as a stem. Between the trefoils is a small central dot. On the posterior surface there are two incomplete lugs.On the bottom lug there is remarkable left over evidence of the leather strap which was originally fastened to the fitting.
Overall, the object is 23.39mm in height, 19.62mm in maximum width. It weighs 3.04g.
Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FF964E
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy, post medieval dress fastener dating to the period AD 1500- AD 1650.
The tag is constructed in one piece, with a sub rectangular shaped loop located at the top and an incomplete hook located at the bottom of the dress fastener. The plate is a trefoil, consisting of three bulbous circles set in a triangle shape, and there is also a small central dot and one between each bulbous circle. The hook is fully intact, and bends upwards at the back of the plate.
The height of the object is 21.33mm, the width is 13.82mm, the thickness (excluding hook) is 2.77mm and…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-FF5C49
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Bronze Age blade, dating to c 1500 BC to 1100 BC.
The fragment is very small, with a very flat sub rectangular cross section. It is lozengeform in cross section. All the edges are smooth, even the edge with the break point. The blade narrows from the break to the curved tip.
The height of the fragment is 24.92m, the thickness is 3.86mm the width is 14.81 and it weighs 4.14g.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FF39E4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy two piece unclassified loop from a sword belt, dating to the period AD 1600-1700.
The main plate is convex with moulded-relief. The section is also sub-circular hollow domed with three longitudal facets. At one end is a ridge collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other narrows to a transverse ridge and a recurving close-blunt hook. The back has an integral rivet near the hook and on the terminal. The terminal is commences with a horizontal band, a bulbous circle and then a rounded tip.
The length of the object is 62.65mm, the dia…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FEBFE8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount with two rivet holes, dating to the period AD c.1350- c.1400.
The mount is composed of three hemispheres, one large centrally, and two small ones either side. The posterior surface of the central hemisphere is hollow, and the two smaller ones has the shanks of the rivets protruding through. The central shape is decorated with a series of 5 horizontal lines and one vertical, which appear to be made out of dots.
The length of the mount is 16.27, the thickness is 3.60, the diameter of the central hemisphere is 8.96 and the weight is 1.16g.
Pleas…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FEA026
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount with two rivet holes, dating to the period AD c.1350- c.1400.
The mount consists of a rounded body with two terminal lobes. Both lobes show a central hole for the inserction of the rivets, one of which is still in place. The body is decorated with four ridges and grooves. The rounded body and the lobes are concave on the back part.
The length of the mount is 18.02mm, the thickness is 3.46mm, the diameter of the central hemisphere is 8.81mm and the weight is 1.23g.
Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Find…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FE23BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post-medieval farthing of Charles II dating to the period AD 1660-1685. Reverse type depicting Britannia seated left. London mint. Spink: 3394.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FDF4AB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy mount from a sword belt, dating to the period AD 1500-1600.
The mount has an integral forward facing hook and a separate loop. The loop is fixed securely but can move freely on the hook. The main plate of the mount is foliate in design and also possesses two rivet holes, one at the bottom and one at the top. The latter has its rivet missing.
The length is 53.22mm, the maximum width is 21.63mm, the thickness (without the integral loop). Is 11.17mm and the weight is 11.75g.
Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue o…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FBBE7E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy impersonal seal matrix, dating to the period AD 1300-1400.
The seal matrix is circular with a loop on the reverse, with a depiction of the paschal lamb (with a halo and standard), and has the legend bordering the lamb. The legend reads ECCE AGNUS DEI.
It measures 18.56mm in diameter and weighs 4.93g.
Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom". Page 78, No.594 for similar.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FB678A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cast made piece fragment of a strap-fitting, dating to the medieval period AD 1250-1400,
From the broken section of the object, it could have been a square hook attachment. Beneath this iw an undecorated rectangular section. Below this are two raised bands of copper alloy placed horizontally. The next shaped section is irregular. The parallel edges slant outwards, then dip inwards and follow down straight until the next section. This area also has a small central perforation. This section is boarded off with another set of two horizontal raised bands. T…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-AB9A02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 318-AD 324 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, reverse type depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX with a globe on top. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AB2433
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 2. Transitional Type 2/3, flat wing ends type), cf. Mackreth 2011, 3. Plate 46, pg. 71, no. 12023. Manufactured middle Severn Valley), dating to the period AD 43-200.
The brooch is composed off one wing, the head, the bow and the catch plate. The other wing and the pin is missing. The wing is cylindrical in shape and cross section, it is open at the back and has two rounded perforations, one of the terminals, and the other on the arm of the wing, near the head. The head and w…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AAB5FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper-alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating to the period AD 75-175.
The wings, lower bow, catchplate and pin are missing. The head of the brooch has the typical loop attachment at the top, which sits on small flat rectangle, decorated with two horizontal lines. Below this, the head conforms to the typical "shovel" like shape. This has a fine raised semi-circle bent line, bordering this section from a rectangular back plate. The bow arches at almost 90 degrees, and is decorated with a vertical design of three grooves. The central groove is decorated at the top with a ser…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AA518E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval annular buckle dating to AD 1400 - 1500.
The buckle has its central bar, but the pin is missing. It is circular in shape, with a sub-rectangular cross-section. It is rather smooth in texture and holds a green patina with black marks that may be traces of black lacquer.
The buckle is rather small, coming 21.74mm in diameter, 2.40mm thick and weighs 3.02g.
Whitehead (2003) "Buckles 1250-1800" illustrates a very similar buckle p46 no269. This would have been a waist or sword belt buckle.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A93963
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval domed button, most likely dating to the medieval period AD 1400-1500.
The object has a circular bioconvex solid head with indented dotted lines radiating outwards, but not directly from the centre. The top centre of the head is plain. The shank is looped, but not central to the shank, giving it a wonky appearance. The object has a dark, brownish green patina.
Overall, the height of the button is 15.05mm, the diameter of the head is 10.25mm and the weight is 3.04g.
For the general shape and composition of the button please see Read (2005), "Met…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A88B57
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy medieval to post medieval type one havett dating to AD 1500-1650.
The bar of the object is bent and has two hooks, both of which bend inwards at 45 degrees. What could be potentially the top end of the object begins to taper outwards from its fine hooked end. These widened edges remain parallel to each other, even when the edges taper inwards to the rest of the object. Unusually, there seems to be know zig zigged area which would have been originally used for wire grip (Read 2008), but the wider area of the main body of the object could have been used for t…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A7EB29
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap end, dating AD 1350-1450.
It is a composite strap end composed of two plates joined by a spacer. The rivets are well concealed. The strap end is broadly rectangular shape with a small knop projecting from one end, and three knops projecting from the other. On the anterior surface, the plate has a fine line decorative boarder.
The strap end measures 29.33mm in length and 13.14mm wide and 3.16mm in thickness. The weight is 2.39g.
Egan and Pritchard (1991) "Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from excavations in London". p. 143, no. 660. Examples ca…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-94DBF7
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy horse harness mount, dating to the medieval period AD 1200- 1500.
The top of the object has a rectangular plate section, and it is surrounded by three small loops (one of which has broken off). The plate is decorated with three triangle wedges, all with internal borders and are raised with ridged edges. All of the top points of the triangles face directly towards the centre of the rectangular plate, resembling a cross pattee. Below this design is a rectangular space where two attachment hooks stand away from the main plate of the mount. One of the ho…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-93C7D9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval mount, dating to the period AD 1200- 1400. The mount begins with a small flat rectangle section which has three protrusions on its top edge (one each top corner and once centrally). This section remains undecorated. From this section the mount angles inwards at 90 degrees and follows into the main bar plate of the mount, which arches slightly. This is decorated with a series of three squares which are further decorated with cross hatching. The squares are connected with a fine channel like border which finishes horizontally. Below this is a small …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-91B037
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle pin, dating to the medieval to post medieval period AD 1400- AD 1700.
The pin oval in cross section and would have attached itself to a central bar of a buckle by the open ended hooks. There is also a notable ridge (almost like a decorative boarder) on the main body of the pin, just below the attachment hook. The pins end is pointed, but fairly rounded. The entire object remains undecorated.
The pin is 39.09mm in length, 3.26mm in diameter and 4.85g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-81C82A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post medieval Spanish coin weight, dating to the period AD 1500-1700.
The weight is lozenge in shape, but with a central circular design on its obverse surface. The front face is decorated with a bundle of arrows. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The height of the weight is 18.08mm, the width is 16.99mm, the thickness is 6.05mm and the weight is 12.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-816639
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy, Roman T shape brooch, dating to the period AD 50-150.
The fragment is compromised of the wings, head and the very top of the bow. The wings are cylindrical is shape and cross section, with two fine grooves surrounding each terminal. The terminals are closed off. On the posterior side of the wings, there is a central groove which exposes a very stunted pin head. The head of the bow arches upwards at an obtuse angle and is elaborately decorated. The top of the design is a very fine arched groove, and beneath it a series of 8 tiny horizontal triangles (fo…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-80DB16
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval horse harness fitting, dating to the period AD 1100-1500. The fragment comprises of an intact hoop, 21.18mm in diameter, and a broadly rectangular attachment, measuring 25.84mm in width and 54.15mm wide. In total, the horse harness fitting measures in total 64.16mm in length, 63.54mm wide and 5.72mm thick. It is undecorated on both sides. The flat surface plate is 3.69mm thick, and has three flayed edges at the base with three grooved ridges giving an uneven and undulating texture. The flat surface plate extends further downwards to a bulbous, rid…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-7FD9B6
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late early-medieval bridle cheek piece with incised zoomorphic decoration, dating to the period AD 1000-1100. What remains is a flat surface plate, measuring 54.96mm in length, 26.85mm wide and 4mm thick, ending in what may have been a broken, broadly circular hoop on the left hand side from which the bit would have originally fitted. There are four perforations within of varying diameters and are broadly circular in shape, the largest measures 9.81mm in length and 6.55mm in width. To the left of the largest perforation is another, measuring 6.43mm in length…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Saturday 19th October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-7E42C8
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast made copper alloy medieval sexfoil annular brooch, dating to the period AD 1300- 1400.
The brooch frame is hemispherical in section, with a complete copper alloy oval section looped pin. The sexfoil design is basic, with no decoration and compromises of six rounded protrusions and six internal points.
The diameter of this brooch is 31.26mm, the thickness of the cross section is 1.88m and the overall weight is 3.54g.
Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom" page 111, Figure 79, N…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6C38B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Iron Age unit of the Dobunni (Western Region) dating to the period AD c.20-43. Obverse type depicts a head facng right, pellet hair, pellet in ring for eye, cross and pellet in ring below, pellets in arcs behind, stalk lips. Reverse type shows a triple-tailed annulate horse left, pellet in ring, TED above and AN below. Anted silver type Cf. ABC. no 2072.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-188638
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy horse harness pendant dating to the medieval period AD 1300- 1400.
The object is lozenge in shape with a circular suspension loop. This is currently damaged, and the perforation is filled with iron corrosion. There is evidence of potential red enamel, but the majority has worn away. Despite this, the Royal Arms of England's design consisting of three lions facing left can still be seen.
The height of the pendant is 43.03mm, the width is 28.87mm, the thickness is 3mm and the weight is 11.80g.
Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: WILT-170A6E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cast made buckle, dating to the post medieval period AD c.1500-1650.
The buckle is sun rectangular in shape, with a single loop and a recessed strap bar. The buckles feet are splayed with knops on the end, and both frames which lead off the feet taper inwards towards the front bar. This front bar has a notched front, with an oval on ovoid knop. Below this, is an engraved curvilinear decorative groove. The pin of the buckle is missing and the underside remains undecorated.
Overall, the width of the object is 48.27mm, the height is 31.37m and the weight …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-16A75A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval strap fitting, dating to the period AD c. 1400- c.1700.
The top of the object is composed of a design which resembles scrolling foliage, but there are a series of small 5 rounded protrusions. Below this section is the main plate. This is rectangular in shape and is elaborately decorated. The design is a flower like visual which has been mirrored on the opposite end of the plate. In the centre of the mirror image is a central dot, with four further dots (two vertically on each side). The rectangular section is finished off with two side by side …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EDD627
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Licinius I dating to the period AD 310 - 312 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius with corn measure and cornucopiae. Mint: London. RIC Vol VI no. 209c.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ED6494
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy 4 ounce stacking trade weight of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649-1660.
The trade weight comprises a disc which has been ground down on one side leaving a rim around the edge. In the centre is a circular depression used to hold the weight while it was being ground.
There are three stamps in the depressed area (a) a shield (stamped out by four small squares) for St. George and the commonwealth (b) the sword of St Paul for the City of London and (c) the letter A standing for the Averdepois system, and (d) a ewer for the Founders' Company of …
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ECDD44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate of Carausius, dating to the period AD 286-293, (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EC8E1C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy beehive shaped thimble dating to the medieval to early post medieval period AD 1400- 1550.
The thimble is cast made (which is very usual (Holmes 1991), and is domed in shape, with flared sides and a rounded tonsure top. The recognizable indentations covers the whole item. They starts at the tonsure top and spiral down until c. 1cm before the base edge. Below is a rim, with two faded circumferential grooves.
Overall, the height of the thimble is 25.98mm, the diameter is 22.96mm, the thickness is 2.44mm, and the weight is 15.75g.
c.f Holmes (1991) "Sew…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EA79C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman pre-reform radiate of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to c. AD 285 (Reece Period 14). IOVI CONSERVAT reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and sceptre.Ticinum mint, First series. RIC V, pt 2, p. 243, no. 222; Gloucester Hoard (CHRB XIII), p. 103, no. 1935.(13 specimens)
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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Record ID: WILT-EA2A32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman pre-reform radiate of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to c. AD 285 (Reece Period 14). CONSERVAT AVG reverse type depicting Sol standing left, holding whip and raising hand. Ticinum mint, First Series. RIC V, pt 2, p. 242, no. 207.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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Record ID: WILT-D4210B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Polden Hill type brooch, dating to the period AD 75- 175.
The head of the brooch is cylindrical in shape with complete end caps, and they both have a circumferential groove. On the undersides of the wings, the coils of the spring are exposed. The coil has been wrapped around eleven times, and then the two outer strands of copper alloy have been pulled upwards to the top of the brooches head.
The bow arches from the head and tapers inwards towards the catchplate. From the top of the head, it is decorated with very small, fine horizontal grooves. T…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-8418F8
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy French jetton, possibly the quaterfoil type, dating to the period AD 1200- 1400. Uncertain issuer, and reverse type.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: WILT-83E97C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying Tetricus II, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-83C284
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying an uncertain emperor dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-8389AD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A trade token of John Sindriy of Burford, Oxfordshire, dating to the year 1653. It is of copper alloy and has a diameter of 15.10mm, and it weighs 0.66g. Ref: Williamson, Oxfordshire 52
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-82BA49
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron and copper alloy tinned unidentified object, potentially dating between the medieval and post medieval period AD 1200- 1800
The object is sub triangular in shape with a square shape tip rather than an acute angle. The widest edge of the object has five uneven knops, the edges which taper and small base edge are straight and clean cut. On the top of the plate of the item is a small oval aperture. There tinning is also located on the plate and there is also evidence of dots for decoration. On the reverse side of the object is a fragment of a second layer which is highly corro…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-81EAA8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medieval strap fitting dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700.
The object is composed of two shapes, a rectangle (with its top edge missing) and an open work circle (this would have been the suspension loop). The clasp is one piece and is cast made. The plate is missing. The base edge of the rectangular section has a intentional raised bent edge, decorated with three fine grooves.
The height of the clasp is 13.84mm, the width (including suspension loop) is 21.32mm, the thickness is 2mm and the weight is 1.68g.
A few examples of this clasp can …
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-806EFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman as or dupondius, possibly a Flavian issue dating to the period AD 69-96 (Reece period 4). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-803910
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Iron Age unit of the Dobunni (Western Region) dating to the period c. 50 BC - AD 43. Obverse type depicts a Moon head right, pellted crescenyts for hair, boss on chin, stalk lips. Reverse type shows a triple-tailed annulate horse rigt, cocks head below. Probably Cotswold cock type. Cf. ABC. no 2018.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-7F8BF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19), SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-7F6E0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of either Valetinian or Gratian dating to the period AD 367-AD 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type depicting emporer with a standard going right and dragging a captive. LRBC: 338/339 .
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-7F0267
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-AD 374 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type depicting emporer with a standard going right and dragging a captive. Lyon mint.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-7EDC43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler dating to AD 260-402, uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6BB2AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
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A complete copper alloy Roman nummus, possibly House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330- 361 (Reece period 17/18). Reverse type: possibly a wreath type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6B5EAE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy openwork brooch of uncertain date.
The brooch is broadly hexagonal in shape and is rectangular in cross section. In the centre of the plate is an openwork design of a circular perforation. The reverse is flat and the remnants of both the single lug and catchplate survive. The pin is missing.
Overall, the plate is 26.30mm in length, the width is 17.96mm and the thickness is 9.31mm. the brooch weighs 9.31g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-557396
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius possibly of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 138-161 Reece period 7) possibly PIETATI AVG COS IIII S C reverse type depicting Pietas standing left between two children. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-551D5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman dupondius or as of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 43-250. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-45521A
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval hook, dating to the period AD c.1200- 1400.
At the top is a large conical stop from the base of which protrudes a long D-sectioned integral hook which curves forward at the tip. The stop is thicker than the hook and has a sub-circular cross-section. It is shallowly faceted, and tapers to a zoomorphic terminal. The animal head has moulded snout-like nose and jaws, the mouth being open, and long angles ears at the sides. The eyes are indicated by low angled brows. The hook travels straight down from the centre of the stop before developing into the ho…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-44CAEE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval D shaped buckle dating to the period AD c.1350-1450
As well as being D in shape, the loop of the buckle is D shape in cross section, with bevelled edges and a knop on the far edge. The attachment component of the pin is integral to the plate, but the rest of the pin is missing. The sheet of the plate is securely attached to the straight edge of the hoop with two small wraps of copper alloy. This sheet has two rivets, one near the loop, and the other near the break point. The sheet which is detached from the main plate has a circular aperture at t…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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