Record ID: DUR-1AEA42
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, with partial silver gilding. probably dating to 100-200 AD. The brooch consists of an intact axis bar with lost spring pin integrally cast within a trumpet-shaped head. The headloop, footknop (and lowest section of the bow of the brooch) have broken away and are missing. The head is decorated with a curving loop pattern and central ridge motif. The central knop consists of a central transverse ridge with petals above and below and additional transverse ridges above and below. The central transverse ridge runs all the…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-17EDA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut farthing of the Medieval period probably from the reign Richard I  (AD1189-1199) or John (AD1199-1216). Class 3-5c, Hve of Caterbury, York or Lincoln, North 967-971 Obverse description:Crowned bust facing. Obverse inscription:[hEN]RI[CVS REX]. Reverse description:Voided short cross with four pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription:hV[........]
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-171B99
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of the Early Merdieval period (AD800-1000). There is a split plate at the flat attachment end with two circular copper alloy rivets at the rounded corners. The mid section of the front of the plate is decorated on the front face with two moulded opposing zoomorphic heads (snout to snout). Both are very stylised and comprise a pair of squared ears with drilled indentations, a truncated V-shaped brow ridge framing angled eyes (both with drilled indentations and a drilled indentation in the centre of the brow) and a rectangular transverse sn…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-167723
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of the Medieval period from the reign of Edward I (AD1272-1307). class 10 cf2, Canterbury mint, AD1301-10, North vol 2 p32 no 1041 Obverse description:Crowned bust facing. Obverse inscription:EDWAR [ANG]L DNS hYB Reverse description:Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription:CIVI TAS CAN TOR. The coin is in a fair condition with some wear on both faces,it has been clipped around the edge.There is some damage to the coin,it has been struck heavily with a blunt pointed objectseveral times on the obverse leavi…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1603F2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of the Post Medieval period (AD1500-1700). The object has a tapering sub-rectangular shape, the bottom tip of which is truncated. At the opposite end is a projection trefoil/lis. The surface of the mount is decorated with three recessed chevrons. On the reverse are two integral point that have been bent back on themselves to secure the item to a strap. Length: 31.43 mm; Width: 13.19 mm; Thickness: 1.59 mm; Weight: 1.87 g A similar mount LON-96414C cites an example published by Marg…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C8123E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Hungarian denar of Charles Robert I (1308-1342). Reference: Huszar 472. Obverse: crown, legend: m REGIS [KA]RVLI. Reverse: kneeling angel, left, with letter K in the left field. Charles I, also known as Charles Robert was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1308 to his death. He was a member of the Capetian House of Anjou and the only son of Charles Martel, Prince of Salerno. His father was the eldest son of Charles II of Naples and Mary of Hungary.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C7BFB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and broken silver Roman Siliqua of an uncertain Roman emperor, dating to the the period AD 378-402  Reece periods 19 to 21, VRBS ROMA or VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting Roma seated left on a cuirass, holding a reversed spear and Victory on a globe. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C5B9EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver Roman Republican denarius of Moneyer L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus.  89BC, mint of  Rome. RRC Identifier: RRC 344/2c   Obverse description: Head of King Tatius facing right - SABIN A.PV Reverse description: Two soldiers killing Tarpeia; above, star in crescent -  [ L.TITVRI] Thickness: 1.55 mm; Weight: 3.44 g; Diameter: 18.49 mm According to Roman mythology, Tarpeia was the daughter of the Roman commander Spurius Tarpeius who betrayed the city of Rom…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C38ACF
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval vervel of Lewis Richardson Type A dating from c. AD 1550-1700. Description:  Consisting of a flat ring with rectangular cross-section and central perforation, the ring is undecorated except for an inscription on both sides. One side reads  ‘+ AMBROS *’ with a looped first descender on the ‘A’, the other side reading ‘+ PVDSE *’. This name would be read as Ambrose Pudsey/Pudsay today. The vervel is complete, with no breaks in the ring and some slight scratches on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.89mm; Diameter o…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-9BB053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), struck under marcus Aurelius (AD.161-180), dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Probably MATRI MAGNAE, S C, reverse type depicting Cybele enthroned right holding drum in left hand on left knee, lions to left and right of the throne. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 346, no. 1663.  Measurements - diameter:28.77mm; thickness: 4.10mm; weight: 14.39g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-9A2B73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of the Post Medieval period from the reign of Elizabeth I 1558-1603). Third issue (1583-1603), Initial mark [escallop], North vol 2 p 137 no 2016 Obverse description:Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Obverse inscription:E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description:Long cross fourchee over square shield. Reverse inscription:CIVI TAS [LON] DON The coin is in a fair condition with wear on both faces more so on the obverse,it has been clipped around the edge,there are two creases running across the coin from approximately 1 to 7 o'…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-99D798
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny of the Medieval period from the reign of Henry III (AD1216-1272). class 3c, mint Lincoln by moneyer Ion, AD1248-1250. North 988/1 Obverse description:Crowned bust facing. Obverse inscription:[hENRI]CVS RE[X III]. Reverse description:Voided long cross, with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription:ION/[ONL/INC/]OLN
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-998257
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but broken, post-medieval silver finger ring, set with a large glass or rock crystal 'gem', dating to the late 18th century (c.AD1750-1800). The band of the finger ring is 'D' shape in section and thin. The applied composite bezel has broken away from the hoop. It has a plain reverse with traces of solder (where the hoop was attached),  and the edges of the collet are crimped and/or beaded. The sub-oval collect itself holds what seems to be a slightly convex rock-crystal.  Dimensions: Hoop:Thickness: 1.7mm; …
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-993216
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of the Roman period from the reign of Antoninus Pius (AD138-161). RIC III 127c, AD145-161 Obverse description:Laureate bust left. Obverse inscription:ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P Reverse description:Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and vertical rod in left Reverse inscription:COS IIII. The coin is in a good condition with minimal wear on both faces,it appears to have been struck slightly off centre. Thickness: 2.17 mm; Weight: 2.87 g; Diameter: 17.64 mm
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-98B3A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of the Post Medieval period from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). Second issue, AD1567, initial mark coronet, North 1997 Obverse description:Crowned bust left with rose behind. Obverse inscription:ELIZABETH D[G A]NG FR ET HI REGINA Reverse description:Royal shield with long cross fourchee with date above-1567. Reverse inscription:[POS]VI DEV AD[IVTOR]EM MEV
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-986EB8
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1550 to 1700. The object comprises a sub-triangular single sheet, with the narrow end bent to form the hook. The edge at the wider end of the plate dips centrally, thus forming two shallow lobes. It has two attachment holes, placed centrally one below the other, on the main plate. There is a collar at the junction of the plate and hook with rounded outer edges. The object has a green-brown patina on the surface. Two belt fittings illustrated in Margeson (1993 …
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-97FE93
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of the Post Medieval period (AD1600-1800). The object is sub rectangular in shape and has curved long edges. On the shorter sides there are opposing elongated D shaped loops.The face of the fitting is decorated with three complete long lozenges with triangles formed at the long sides. Each lozenge is deorated with a sunburst motif; a series of graduating lines can be seen in one of the triangles. The reverse has no decoration. The surface of the metal is pitted and coarse with a mid-green patina. Dimentions: Length: 29.28 mm;&…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-880DB9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of the early medieval period (AD750-1100). The strap end is of Thomas' Class A, Type 2 (Patterned) with zoomorphic terminal. The split end features two rivet holes (one with the rivet still in place) leading into a convex-sided plate featuring non-representational geometric designs, including a sub-oval shape with internal cross ('roundel-and-cross') and a sub-rectangular cell featuring possible abstract foliate design. It has a stylised animal-head terminal with ears formed of a curved comma-like shape. The obverse is …
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-875488
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (brass) medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello (Panama) in 1739.  The obverse features the corroded image of a standing man with a cannon by his right foot and a ship by his left elbow. A circumferential inscription is illegible. The reverse features 7 small ships and 2 larger ships connected by a hemispherical line. The inscription at the base reads 'NOV 1739' and the circumferential inscription is illegible. The die axis between each face is 6 o'clock. An off-centre integral openwork suspensi…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-855EBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman knee brooch dating to circa 150 - 250 AD.  The bow is of semi-circular section with a flat reverse and tapers towards the foot (likely flared, now missing). The bow front is rounded with a median strip of silver decoration comprising three parallel rows of small dots. The head is semi-circular with a crescent-shaped cell which likely held enamel decoration. On the head reverse is a double lug spring housing with a heavily corroded spring on the axis bar; pin missing. Overall orange-brown patina, with patches of green patina near the…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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