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Record ID: DUR-1CE2D0
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sunderland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver, or other modern white metal, bracelet dating to the later Post Medieval or modern period (c.AD1800-2000).
The bracelet is in the form of a slightly misshapen thin silver hoop. There is a soldered join forming the hoop, and two slight knops on one edge of the hoop, positioned at 5 and 9 o'clock in relation to the join. There are no hallmarks or other stamps present.
Dimensions:
The bracelet was discovered on a section of beach close to an access point/steps following a high tide that had stripped away some of the sand to reveal the clay below .
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-5AE48F
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lunate harness mount dating from the Roman period (AD43-200).
The object is lunate or crescent shaped with the main body in the form of curving folds, tapering from the centre to join at the terminals where there is a swirl inwards at both ends. At the left there appears to be an open (possibly broken?) loop; this terminal is also a little higher. The reverse is concave. There is an attachment stud at the base of the curve with a large almost flat top.
The patina of the metal is of a dark green to grey colouring with some lighter patches.
Dimension…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-23E0F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver buckle likely dating from the Victorian to Modern period (c. 1860-1940)
The object is an oval buckle with an integral spindle. The buckle is decorated with a pressed pattern. There is a pellet border on the outer edge. Eight triangles are evenly spaced around the outside, and point in towards the centre. Swirling patterns are present between every other triangle. This pattern is present on the reverse of the buckle as a negative impression. The object has been warped and no longer lies flat.
Length: 73.0 mm, width: 50.8 mm, thickness: 1.03 mm, w…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-78683D
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper alloy, heraldic harness pendant, of Medieval date (AD 1100-1400).
The pendent is lozenge shaped and flat with an integral suspension loop with a drilled circular hole.The face of the pendant has a decorative device depicting a passant quadraped, a beast or monster, left in white enamel, with smaller front limbs and larger bent hind legs. The face of the beast appears to have exaggerated human-like features, although damage to the enamel makes identification difficult. The beast is set against blue and green enamel foliage: the base of the plant, …
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-67E492
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud type brooch, dating from the Roman period (AD75-200)
The brooch has a T-shaped head with short wings and a sub-oval loop attachment. The loop does not survive. The broken head crest is decorated with three stepped lines or grooves leading to the loop, and also five steps/grooves on either wing; one wider groove on each has a 'wavy' line set against a black enamel background on the wings, red on the crest. The shaft leaves the head and curves at an almost right angle to form the bow of the brooch with the remains of the catchpl…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-03B848
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver or pewter finger ring with distinctive bezel, date uncertain.
The ring has a round hoop and a pointed oval/lozenge shaped bezel. The hoop is of D-shaped cross-section, 4.6mm wide, and is slightly irregular, appearing handmade. The width of the hoop increases to follow the shape of the bezel. The surface is smooth and worn, slightly pitted and of a dull silver appearance. There are no hallmarks. The artefact is cast in one piece.
The shoulders of the hoop and the outside of the bezel are decorated with incised transverse grooves.…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-F38577
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper alloy trigger guard, probably dating to the late Post Medieval period (c. AD1800-1900)
The fragmentary ovbject comprises a rectangular strip of copper alloy of thickness 1.7mm. One end is bent and broken. The other end splits into two - one part bends towards the front of the fitting, the other sharply towards the interior. The interior face is plain, and the exterior face is decorated with two vertical lines running from the top to bottom, and a double lined engraved lozenge containing etched cross-hatching.
Dimensions: 79.4mm long, 22.2mm wide and 16.1mm th…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-CCC413
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268-270).
Dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). [AEQ]VITA]S[ AVG] reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome.
posisbly as Normanby no. 1980.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CCB62B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, possbily of Constantius I (AD 293 - 306) thus dating to the period AD 302 - 303 (Reece Period 15).
Possibly GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier.
Note: tenous identification due to corrosion etc.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CC5DCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman coin; a radiate or nummus of an unidentified emperor.
The flan is chipped and the legend and detail is illegible.
Possibly FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse – fallen horseman contemporary copy c.AD355-61
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CC54C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus probably of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period c.AD 350-351 (Reece period 18).
FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting the Emperor standing left holding Victory on globe and standard. Unclear mint.
Note: the coin is very corroded and details are not clear.
Thickness: 1.45 mm; Weight: 1.7 g; Diameter: 18.45 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CC3F35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman coin; a radiate or nummus of an unidentified emperor dating from AD 260 - 402. The flan is chipped and the legend and detail is illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CB81A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Turner twopence of the Post Medieval period from the reign of Charles I as King of Scotland (AD1625-1649).
Spink 5602.
Obverse description:Crown over CR
Obverse inscription:[CAR D G SCOT ANG FRA E HIB R]
Reverse description:Thistle
Reverse inscription:[NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT]
The coin is in a poor condition with wear and corrosion on both faces obscuring most of the markins and legends but enough can be seen to make an identification possible,
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CB1908
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of of the House of Constantine.
Reece Period 17. c.341-346 AD. Mint: Constantinople. As LRBC I no. 1067 and RIC VIII 22.
Obverse features a laureate bust of the Genius of the People of Rome facing left with cornucopiae on left shoulder, legend POP ROMANUS.
Reverse: Star in a wreath. CONS S beneath.
RIC VIII p448, no 22.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CA80FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). Obverse: helmeted bust facing right with 'CONSTANTINOPOLIS' type and legend. Reverse: Victory left on prow holding sceptre and shield. Unclear mint. Coin is worn with significant loss of detail.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CA4656
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Crispus dating from between AD323. Reece Period 16. Minted in Trier. possiby RIC VII 407
Reverse: globe on altar inscribed 'VO/TIS/XX'. Legend: BEATA TRAN QVILLITAS. STR in exergue. Obverse: laureate bust facing right, cuirassed. Obverse legend: [....] NOB CAES.
There is some damage to the flan. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C91926
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324).
Dating AD 315-316. GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding a patera and conucopiae, turreted and with loins draped in himation.
A/S in field. PTR in exergue. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p170, no 84.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C7B65C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Severus Alexander (AD222-235).
AD 231-235. Mint of Rome. RIC IV. 235
Obverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
Reverse: IOVI PROPVGNATORI reverse type depicting Jupiter standing front, in war-like attitude, left, head right, feet apart, hurling thunderbolt with right hand.
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 20.18 mm
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-B3503C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow copper alloy spout, probably from an ewer or aquamanile, in the form of a lion's head, c. 1400 - 1700 AD.
The three-dimesional head is depicted in fine detail, with nose, cheeks, oval-shaped eyes, folded back ears, central head ridge and fine etched transverse grooves on the sides and top of the head mimicking rippling fur. The head tapers into a circular neck with broken terminal. The front of the face, which served as the spout, depicts an open mouth with two canines creating an oval shaped aperture, and two triangular shaped apertures on the side. The …
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-2311B0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unusual lead alloy flat pointed oval 'vessica' seal matrix of the medieval period, probably 14th century.
This is a flat seal matrix, shaped as a pointed oval. It is 34.5mm long, 23.1mm wide, 4.3mm thick (excluding the loop) and weighs 13.2g. The surfaces are a mid-brown colour with a buff-coloured patina, particularly on the reverse and in the recesses of the die.
The reverse has the remains of a broken loop, or pierced lug, oriented vertically and located centrally at the upper point of the oval. There is a raised border around th…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-A52681
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed axehead of the Late Bronze Age, Ewart Park phase (c.900-800 cal BC))
The socket of the axe is square and lipped. The blade of the axe has a very slight curve at both sides. The aperture measures 23.6 by 20.2mm. On both the front and reverse of the axe is a single rib. The body is slightly facetted towards the edges and both sides are sub triangular in shape: the apex of the triangle is at the point of the blade. As well as the structural damage to the axe there is some minor damage, wear and corrosion whether due to age more r…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-A4C9D8
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla dating to the period c.AD 1350 - 1530.
The ampulla has a trapezoidal neck which tapers along its length towards the body, only part of which survives. The object has been flattened and the body is concave, and the mouth has been pinched closed. One of the handles at the side is complete, while the other handle is missing. It has a rounded body which expands from the bottom of the neck and a rounded bottom. One face exhibits a design consisting of chevrons radiating down beneath a linear collar givi…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F8CF47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of the medieval period (AD1100-1300).
The weight is circular with a wide slanted, slightly rounded side and a flat almost convex base.The upper face is decorated with a ten petalled flower with a raised central bud.
Diameter: 34.38 mm; Thickness: 13.77 mm; Weight: 111.88 g
The weight is similar to a number of other so-called ' 'floriated cross' weights on the PAS database (see SUSS-2FD427 and KENT-79A82E) which Biggs (1992, 41) suggests were used to measure large bullion payments and were in use between the 1…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F83C16
Object type: TANKARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy tankard handle of the later Iron Age or early Roman period (BC150-AD100).
The object is roughly T shaped with a small section of a loop at its base. The arms of the cross section slant slightly to the centre where there is an incised groove. Near the end of the arms there is a small hole where a pin or nail would have attached the handle to the vessel. The arms are flat on the reverse, curving down to a shaft with a large knop just above the crown of the loop where only part of one side remains.
Due to corrosion there is no decoration visible on the surface…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F7FE96
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead steelyard weight with iron attachment fitting dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410.
The object is broadly bi-conical with a slightly flattened top and almost pointed base. There is an iron loop still in place at the top the end of which can be seen at the base. The surface of the metal is pitted and marked and is generally of a cream and pale brown colouring with rust staining where the iron shows.
Diameter: 30.18 mm; Height: 38.49 mm; Weight: 111.88 g.
See KENT-3A0E1B , BH-432A08, YORYM-3157B4 and YORYM-1D9563 on the Portable A…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7D513B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver Threehalfpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1580-1.
Second coinage, Mintmark long cross, North 2000
Obverse description: [bust left] in inner circle, very heavily worn with faint scratch marks, rose on right. . Obverse inscription: ELIZABET[H D G]ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA
Reverse description: square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend. Reverse inscription: POSV[I/DEV] ADIVTORE/MEV
Possibly intentionally defaced by scratching or rubbing.
The coin weighs 1.3g, measures 18.37mm in diameter and is 0.60mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7C5993
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy terret ring of Late Iron Age to Roman date (AD50-150).
The object is sub-circular is shape, and missing a section between 10 and 1 o'clock. The object has two, integral raised collars, each of which have two incised lines running circumferentially. There are also two globular knobs on either side, and is likely missing one at the apex in the missing section. The hoop is d-shaped in cross-section, and is thicker at the base than the top.
The metal has a light green patina. Height: 58.67mm, Width: 77.35mm, Thickness: 12.99mm, Weight: 51.1g.
Le…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-7B704E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603).
Second coinage, Initial mark long cross. 1580-1, North 2001
This coin measures 14.81mm in diameter, 0.39mm thick and weighs 0.5g.
Obverse: crowned bust facing left. Legend: E.D.G .ROSA. SINE. SPINA. pellet stops.
Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchee. Long cross mint mark. Legend: CIVI/TAS/LONDON.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7B2EB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period (AD1200-1500).
The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with a central aperture (off-centre and lipped on one surface) measuring 11.5mm. It is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines, which form triangular shapes and pellets. This is very feint due to some wear and corrosion. The patina of the metal is of a dark cream colouring showing grey where there is some damage.
Lead spindle whorls were uncommon before the medieval period and the relatively large diameter of the central perforation places th…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-64B471
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Iron Age coin of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, c. 60 BC - 20 BC. Unclear type, possibly Rudd ABC no. 1734 (p. 92).
0.7g. 12.3mm by 7.6mm. It is 2.1mm thick.
Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: stylised horse.
Approximately 1/8 of the coin survives.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-64AC02
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch, probably of the postmedieval or modern period, probably 1850 - 1950 AD.
The brooch is formed of two sheet-metal pressed circular plates, one forming a back plate and the other the face. The centre is hollow and contains soil. It is 31.9mm in diameter, 3.6mm thick and weighs 6.0g. The surfaces are rough and brown in colour, with areas of green copper corrosion products. Breaks are old and patinated.
The face of the brooch is generally circular with a concave central area surrounded by a raised border about 3.9mm wide. Th…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-40B596
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal from Russia, of the post medieval period, dated to 1855.
The seal is roughly circular, stamped on both sides with Russian characters. It is 28.3mm in diameter, 5.8mm thick and weighs 24.0g.
The obverse: has lettering in low relief within a border ridge. The inscription reads approximately АРХ ДОР/ АѲСЯШ/СеМеН/АНАРRѲ/[----].
The reverse has a stamped circular impression including a narrow raised border within which is an inscription reading: АРХБР/КРОНЪ/2 СОРТЪ/ Е.Т[--]/1855. The first line is around the edg…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-3FA358
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object, possibly a seal box lid.
This object is half of a circular cast copper alloy object with a peripheral flange, which was probably a circular seal box lid. The object measures 33.3mm (diameter) and is 18.1mm wide, weighing 5.9g. It is 3.6mm deep at the flange and 1.8mm thick away from the flange. The surface is a light brown colour with some green corrosion visible at the edges and sharp dark green decorative lines.
Assigning the side having the flange as the reverse, the central portion of the object (13mm in diameter) is domed upward…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-3E0EFF
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bead of unknown period.
The bead is sub-spherical or biconvex, measuring 13.6mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick (through the hole) and weighs 7.7g. The hole is 2.8mm in diameter. It has a patchy, rough brown - green surface, about half of which is of green corrosion products. Much of the original surface is missing and so it is impossible to determine visually whether the bead surface carried any decoration.
A similar, but smaller, bead appears at record SWYOR-AA0195. KENT-EC7838 is also similar.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-3D7C96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Hadrian, from the Roman period, dated to 119 - 122 A.D. Reece Period 6. RIC II 95b.
This coin is 18.6mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 2.7g. It has a small chip in the edge and radial crack at about 2 o'clock position on the obverse.
Obverse: laureate draped bust right with drapery on left shoulder. Legend: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANUS AVG.
Reverse: Pax seated left holding branch and victory. Legend: P M TR P /COS III
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-3C9BFD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible trade weight, probably of the Medieval or Post Medieval period (c. AD 1390-1700).
The weight is in the form of the elongated face of a man with a beard and long moustache. There is a band of hair at the apex and all the facial features are prominent, except ears.The reverse of the weight is almost flat and is undecorated. The general naivety of the face suggests that it could have been locally produced. Possibly, the face depicts Jesus or possibly a local person known to the maker.
Length: 66.42 mm
Width: 38.24 mm
Thickness:…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-AC135A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object with antlers and oak leaf design, probably post medieval, probably 1700 - 1900.
This object is 20.4mm high, 19.7mm thick and 22.4mm wide, weighing 15.8g. It is a dark grey colour, probably a lead alloy.
This object has an oval, concave base which is rounded externally and has two bifurcated antlers projecting from the top of the base, each extending diagonally upward and leaning backward slightly, in the position which would be expected if modelling a stag. Each antler has small dots and lines in relief following the contours of…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-AAA03D
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead or lead alloy whirligig toy, probably post-medieval, c. AD 1600 - 1900.
This artefact comprises a broadly circular disc, with a central circular hole and 30 small radial rounded lobes forming a scallopped circumference. The disc has been folded approximately in half through the hole and has cracked along the fold. It has a pale creamy brown surface. It measures 26.4mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and the hole is approximately 3- 4mm in diameter. It weighs 8.3g.
Whirligig toys are described in Forsyth (Forsyth, H. with Egan, G,…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-169F5F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy nummus of the Roman period, dating from 330 - 333 A.D., Reece period 17.
The coin is a commemorative coin, minted at Constantinople in AD 330 - 3. RIC VII, 63 Constantinople.
The coin weighs 2.3g and is 19.4mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick.
Obverse: Laureate, helmeted bust left, wearing Imperial cloak and holding sceptre over left shoulder. Legend: CONSTAN/TINOPOLIS.
Reverse: Victory advancing left standing on galley prow with spear or sceptre and shield. No legend. Exergue: CONSA.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-153D2C
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable toggle dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c.50BC-AD100).
The object has a rounded and bulbous central body,which tapers at either end into waisted sections before terminating in a pair of worn rounded ends ,a raised collar can be seen at one end..From one side of the central part of the toggle projects the stumps of a now broken attachment loop. The object is very worn and there is no evidence of any decoration.
Length: 25.54 mm
Width: 10.73 mm
Thickness: 7.55 mm
Weight: 6.7 g
Toggle fasten…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-14D9F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shoe buckle of the post medieval period (AD1680-1720).
The object consists of a partial bar and frame edge. On the side bar, a drilled hole for a spindle is still in place surrounded by a large knop with a fragment of a pale green glass jewel. At the rounded corner is a smaller knop with a larger one at the broken terminal. There are traces of possibly a floral decoration on the edge.
The patina of the metal is of a dark green colouring. Dimensions: Length: 46.13 mm; Width: 31.41 mm; Thickness: 5.4 mm; Weight: 6.46 g.…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bradbury area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-14702E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object from the medieval to post medieval period (AD1450-1550).
The apex of the object is flat with a round end with a small circular attachment hole. Below this is a sub square section, before narrowing and flaring again to a rounded section, and terminating in a triangular shpe with a worn rounded end.
The patina of the metal is of a pale brown colouring with some lighter cream coloured patches.
Length: 67.15 mm
Width: 12.27 mm
Thickness: 7.09 mm
Weight: 21.5 g
It has not been possible to find comperanda for this object…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bradbury area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-98A135
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable furniture fitting from the modern period (AD1850-1900).
The object consists of a circular spoon like lower disc with a convex face and concave reverse. The dace is decorated with three concentric rings with a large circular central 'boss' at the centre. Above the disc there is a stem which begins with a collar, narrowing to a similar one below a sub rectangular loop at the apex.
Length: 22.33 mm
Width: 13.3 mm
Thickness: 1.97 mm
Weight: 10 g
The object is most likley some form of furntiture fitting, pos…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bradbury area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-97E18B
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint arrowhead of the barbed and tang type, dating from the later Neolithic to early Bronze Age. (BC2700-1000).
Probably a Beaker Type, 'Sutton b' (See: Green 1980, Fig 45h).
The arrrowhead is sub triangular in shape with slightly convex sidesone barb is incomplete.Both faces have been worked with covering, scaled and low-angle retouch.One surface is more convex due to the working of the flint.The core of the flint is of a dark grey colouring with some almost white patches.
This was a surface find
Dimensions: Length: 8.2 mm; Width: 9.27 mm…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-97CD1D
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, flint, leaf arrowhead of early Neolithic date.
Green (1980) Type 3Bn. c.4000BC-3300BC.
The object is sub-triangular, the dorsal face is slightly convex with covering parallel low angle retouch and short sub-parallel low angle retouch around all the edges.
The ventral surface is slightly convex near the point then becomes slightly concave towards the proximal end due to a negative scar and percussion ripples.
Reference: Green, H.S., 1980. The flint arrowheads of the British Isles: a detailed study of material from England and Wales with comparanda from Scotland and …
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-97387E
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toggle fastener from the late iron age to early Roman period (BC200-AD100).
The object is cylindrical in overall shape with a raised central section, 10.91mm wide, which gently narrows towards each end, both of which flare into rounded terminals. On the central section there is a raised decoration which cannot be determined exactly due to corrosion. On one side of the central section there is possibly a circular cell which may have been enamelled and on the surface opposite this decoration there is a very worn rounded attachment loop.
Le…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-96C743
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of the Roman period, dated to AD75-200.
The trumpet style head of the brooch is almost in the shape of a lozenge with a rounded face. On the reverse is a fragment of a centrally positioned lug; no pin or spring remain and the breaks to the lug are worn and corroded. A circular sectioned bow extends from the front of the head curving and widening into a sub spherical 'acanthus' knop moulding. Traces of decoration can be seen on the knop in the form of outlined triangles The bow terminates with a worn break below the moulding.
The …
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-95F536
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dragonesque brooch from the early Roman period (AD50-200).
The brooch is curvilinear in form resulting in a roughly S-shaped form with wider rectangular 'lozenge' shaped central panel; both zoomoprhic terminals have been lost and the breaks are old and worn. The upper surface of the lozenge panel is decorated with a series of recessed cells infilled with enamel: a ring (with red enamel) and dot (blue enamel) at the centre is surrounded by four further panels, red enamel to each side, and approximately triangular blue enamel cells leading from the cen…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-834DAB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian 'Urnes style' mount of the early medieval to medieval period (AD1050-1150).
The anthropomorphic mount is in the form of a stylized human face with a beard and hair which is raised to form a convex shape.
The face has pointed-oval eyes, rounded cheeks, a long, slender triangular nose and a beard, formed from grooves that are engraved diagonally. A moustache features lateral protrusions at each side. The hair is openwork and formed of entwined linear elements, but only a portion of it survives to one side. Five attachment loops or…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-82AD1B
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness pendant of the medieval period (AD1300-1400)
The object is in the form of a 'heater' shield with a flat top and sides tapering to a point. The remains of an integral loop are present at at the centre point on the top edge. The front of the shield shows some gilding but with an ydesign obscurred due to corrosion. No decoration or markings are visible on the reverse where further corrosion is present.
Length: 19.78 mm; Width: 11.62 mm; Thickness: 0.84 mm; Weight: 4.49 g.
The overall design of the pendan…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bradbury area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-8241D1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell from the Roman period (AD43-410).
The bell is conical in shape with a circular attachment loop at the apex. Below the loop there is an incised circumferential line; the body is undecorated. There is a small hole on the side just above another incised circumferential line. Below this line the edge of the bell has been broken away in places and the clapper is mostly missing.
The patina of the metal is generally of a dark green colouring with some lighter patches.
Length: 16.29 mm; Thickness: 1.14 mm; Weight: 15.54 g; …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-819496
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Assemblage of 13 Modern lead mine tally tokens, c. 1800-1950 AD.
All tokens are sub-rectangular with rounded corners and a circular hole towards one of the short ends. Seven tokens are stamped with the number 104, and six are stamped with the number 179. The reverses are plain. The tokens have white and grey patinas and some chips to the edges and corners.
The weights of the tokens range from 8.99g to 10.29g. The tokens are all very similar, with a general length of 53.60mm; width: 26.95mm; thickness: 1.66mm; aperture diameter: 6.04mm.
One findspot has been provided for all the…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-810DA2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern ceramic ointment vessel c. AD 1750-1900.
It is a circular stoneware vessel with a raised lip on the upper face creating a circular depression and a central pedestal foot on the lower face. The side is incised with 'Singleton's Eye Ointment' in cursive script and filled with mid-blue glaze. The artefact has an overall white/grey glaze with some minor chips.
Unlike other ointment vessels, a mercuric oxide ointment was placed on top of the upper face, covered in wax paper and sold in a cardboard box. A version of Singletons was produced as e…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-19D1BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman barbarous radiate (AD 275-85) copying a coin of Gallienus (AD 260-8), AETERNITAS AVG reverse depicting Sol standing left with right hand raised and holding globe in left, mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-194C4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period c.AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre.
The coin is mistruck thus mint mark is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-04EAAF
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable complete lead palm guard of probable post-medieval date (c. AD 43-1900).
The object is a sub circular disc which has been slightly turned upwards on one side in order to be able to fit in the hand. The artefact has been made crudely, and there are numerous scratches. One longitudinal deep groove may be related to its use, or might be post-depositional damaage.
Length: 54.01 mm
Width: 50.47 mm
Thickness: 7.06 mm
Weight: 126.93 g
These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-046917
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy clog or shoe clasp of the post medieval period (c. AD 1800-1900).
The object is formed of sheet metal which in plan resembles a heraldic shield. The obverse features stamped imagery in relief (now obscured through corrosion). At either end there are two lugs which project at a 90-degree angle and curve beneath the plate, one of which has a semi-circular terminal which would have acted as a catch.
There are many examples of this type of clasp on the database,see NLM-F8F0A3 for a similar shape.
Length: 23.72 mm
Width: 15.99 m…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-03AF0C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount of the post medieval period (c. AD 1700-1900).
In plan, the object has broadly sunburst shape, with eight radial flicked terminals. The mount features an openwork design comprising a central square and four oval shaped perforations. Both faces are otherwise undecorated. The mount is slightly concaved. This mount may have been used as a strap or casket mount.
There are other examples on the database at: SUSS-B3F392 and NMS-D94958
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-036D00
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token from the post medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800).
The object is a bi-facial disc with a rounded edge. One side is marked with an anchor, and the other is unclear but might be a crown.
The patina of the metal is of a very dark grey colouring.
Thickness: 4.09 mm
Weight: 8 g
Diameter: 19.37 mm
The mark of the anchor conforms to Powell type 5
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-030F20
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener from the early post medieval period (c. AD 1550-1650).
The upper face of the fastener consists of a central oval plate decorated at the centre with a foliate motif within a plain border.
On the outside edge of the plate are two decorative knops, one on either side. There are three attachment eyes, two either side of the incomplete rectangular loop and one at the opposing end. The end attachment eye is missing.
The rectangular loop at one end would have taken the corresponding hook of another fastener on the opposite edge of the garment to br…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-EF719E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of the Medieval period from the reign of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509).
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: hENRIC D GRA REX ANGL with rosette stops.
Tun initial mark.
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription:POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEVM outer,CIVI TAS CAN TOR inner.
Tun mintmark.
Minted in Canterbury c. AD 1486-1504
The coin is in a fair to good condition with minimal wear on both faces. There is a slight loss of detail to the flan, possibly …
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-EEBE68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver siliqua of the Roman period from the reign of Valens (AD 364-378) dating to c. AD 367-375.
Obverse description: Pearl diademed,draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG
Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirAss holding Victory and sceptre.
Reverse inscription: VRBS ROMA.
Mintmark TRPS [dot] for Trier
The coin is in a good condition with minimal wear on both faces and some slight loss of detail to the flan.It is possible there is part of the mintmark missing.
RIC IX 27 (d) or (e).
Thickness: 1.31 mm
Weight: 1.8…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-EE5753
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button and loop toggle fastener from the late Iron Age to early Roman period (C. BC 150-AD 100).
The artefact comprises a solid, elongate copper alloy object formed in three parts. The central portion comprises a circular segment with projecting 'button' which is decorated with intersecting transverse and longitudinal ridges creating a chequerboard design which may have been filled with (now-lost) enamel. On the opposing side of the central segment is a projecting sprue which may have extended into a (now-lost) attachment loop.
The centra…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-6FCB57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval silver penny of Aethelred II ( The Unready)(978-1009 AD),
First Small Cross type, minted by Hafgrim at Lincoln, 978-979 AD
North 764
Obverse: Diademed bust left with three pellets in front. Legend: EDELRED REX AN. Initial mark: Cross Pattee
Reverse: Small Cross Pattee. Legend: HAFGRIM M-O LIND. Initial Mark: Cross Pattee
Diameter:20.6mm; Thickness: 0.9mm, Weight 1.3g
The coin has a small chip missing at 10 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-36C6B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625-1649).
Group D Fourth Bust, AD1635-6. North 2225.
This coin measures 30.6mm in dameter and is 1mm thick, weighing 6.0g. It is not completely circular and has probably been clipped.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing left, XII behind. CAROLUS D.'G.' MA'BR.FR.ET HI.' REX. Initial mark: crown
Reverse: garnished oval shield, no lettering. Legend: CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO. Mint mark crown.
Bust possibly defaced and/or rubbed.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-353E91
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy assymetric double-loop buckle frame of post medieval date, circa 1575 - 1700 AD.
The buckle measures 24.7mm in length and 13.9mm wide (top to bottom at the centre). It weighs 1.4g. The buckle frame comprises a rectangular loop (5.5mm internal width), and a D-shaped loop (6.2mm internal width) separated by a vertical pin bar. The loops are slightly angled upwardly towards each other. A trilobed knop extends from the centre of the curve of the D-shaped loop. The pin is missing, although a lump of iron corrosion between the pi…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-A236D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Charles I, dating from 1633-4. North 2240
This coin is slightly clipped and part of the edge is ragged after damage has removed some material. It is 25.1mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 2.9g.
Obverse: crowned bust facing left. VI behind the bust. The face is worn away although the crown and legend are clear. This coin may have been deliberately defaced as a show of anti-royalist support. Legend: CAROLUS.D.G.'MA.B[RI.FRA.ET.]HI.REX. Initial mark: portcullis.
Reverse: garnished oval with C.…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-A105A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating to the early medieval period (c.AD850 - 1000).
The object has a circular flat base and possible decoration in the fomr of irregular pellets and a prounced or turned-out rim around the edge of the domed (convex) top. It has a cream/off-white patina.
A similar object is recorded in this databse at LIN-B6A114. Similar examples were found at the Anglo-Scandinavian or Viking camp/settlement at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, p.49, fig. 20). It is difficult to determine the difference between lead weights and gaming p…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-A06016
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Tournai "shield of France" jetton of the medieval - post-medieval period, probably dating from the fifteenth century (c. 1400-1500 AD).
The jetton is 25.9mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 3.7g. Part of the edge has broken away rendering much of the legend unclear. The jetton is green and has deposits of copper corrosion on the surface which obscures part of the design.
Obverse: Shield with three crowns within a fine trilobe border. One crown is above the shield and two, less elaborately drawn crowns appear at…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-505A68
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy die stamp, probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD1200-1400).
The object is bar shaped, rectangular in form and section with one face decorated. The relief decoration comprises deeply incised scrolling foliate motif, seemingly a vine, that moves along the rectangular face diagonally from edge to edge creating smaller triangular shaped voids each filled with a scroll. There are five scrolls in total, and a lateral groove encloses the motif around the edge. The appears to be traces of white paste in the recessed areas created by the motif. One short ed…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-0CF276
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of James I
Second Coinage, Fourth bust, initial mark escallop, AD1606. North 2103.
The coin is 25.3mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 2.4g. It is bent upwards approximately horizontally near the centre of the obverse and folded back at the bottom edge. This is similar to the folding often found on coins used as love tokens, although not so pronounced on this particular coin.
Obverse: Crowned bust right IACOBVS.D.G..MAG BRIT.IRL.ET HIB [REX].
Reverse: Square topped shield with date (1606) at the top. Legend: QV[AE DEVS CONIV…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-0C1965
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pendant, probably of medieval to early post medieval date (c.AD1300-1600).
The pendant is roughly square, measuring 25.4mm x 25.9mm with an integral rectangular cast loop extending 5.9mm from the centre of one edge. The pendant is 2.8mm thick and weighs 14.1g. The pendant is roughly cast and has a fairly smooth grey/white surface.
The face of the pendant is decorated with 23 raised circular bosses arranged in 5 rows. Most of the bosses are approximately 2mm in diameter. Five larger bosses, about 4.5mm in diameter, are arranged in a cross patter…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-8DD6E5
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible terminal from a spur dating to the Post Medieval period (AD1700-1850).
The object consists of a sub rectangular concave plate with a broken terminal, which tapers to a lozenge shaped opposing terminal which is pierced by two sections separated by a raised bar at a diagonal angle. Both the plate and raised bar are decorated with an incised leaf motif within an incised border, and both surfaces show evidence of gilding.The reverse is plain and undecorated and is slightly concave.
Length: 51.16 mm; Width: …
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-7A1300
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy plaque, sign or token, probably late post-medieval or modern, 19th or 120th century.
The object is rectangular with one broken edge. It measures 25mm x 18.5mm and is 5.3mm thick, weighing 10.1g. Oriented horizontally, the face has an upper and lower border with a large letter "C" mouled in the centre. The letter has a prominent upper serif. The right hand side edge seems complete and unbroken although the border does not continue around that edge. The left hand edge is broken through a perforation, probably for attachment to …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-799F61
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy commemorative medallion commemorating the Golden Jubilee celebration of Queen Victoria, dating from 1887.
This fragment is less than one quarter of a circular medallion. It measures 18.6 x 20.5mm and 2mm thick It weighs 4.7g. It is a grey colour with some dark grey metal showing where the surface has been damaged. A circular perforation is present about 3mm from the edge.
The obverse has the upper part of a crowned bust facing left. Part of a legend reading VICTORIA appears near the edge leading up to the perforation. The …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-796173
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead. Davis Group 5 “Wide blade” dating to the earlier Middle Bronze Age (c. 1550-1250 BC).
The socket is oval in shape, measuring 19.2mm by 17.3mm. The aperture diameter is 16.9mm. The socket wall is 1.4mm thick. The socket narrows to 12.5mm at the point where the blade wings start. The socket extends into the blade and measures approximately 62mm. There are two loops on the side of the socket, starting at 11.2mm from the socket mouth. These have been hammered into a flat hexagon shape. The intact lo…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-78EE3D
Object type: LID
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lid or closure, probably modern, dating from about 1900 - 1980.
This is a circular hollow screw cap or lid from a vessel such as a bottle or vial which has a flat lid and circular wall. It measures 23.5mm in diameter, 8.4mm high and weighs 5.7g. It is rough and corroded to a green colour.
The flat lid of the cap is perforated slightly off-centre, with a neatly made circular hole. The face is decorated with raised patterns around the hole, including scrolls, possible floral swags and some lettering in modern cap…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-789DC0
Object type: LID
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lid or closure, probably modern, dating from about 1900 - 1980.
This is a circular hollow screw cap or lid from a vessel such as a very small bottle or vial. Externally, the face is decorated with a representation, in relief, of a flower on a stalk with four leaves. The edges adjacent the face are knurled. the inside walls of the cap appear to be threaded. The walls are deformed due to damage. It measures 10.2mm in diameter, 4.8mm high and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-77FCC3
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver cufflink of the post medieval to modern period, probably dating from c.AD1750-1850.
The cufflink is oval, formed of thin silver which is formed into a dished shape with a silver loop soldered to the concave side. The convex face of the cufflink is engraved with eight scallop shell motifs, each with their wavy edge towards the edge of the cufflink and arranged to form a border. Engraved lines in a fan shape are present between the scallop shell elements. A central motif with a scalloped edge is also present but the detail of the central portion of the mot…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-77F886
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of the Early Medieval period (AD750-950).
The object is sub rectangular with the split end presumably broken away. Below the broken terminal there is an incised line and a wide groove with two drilled holes on the lower edge. Below the holes are five sets of chevrons arranged over a lateral convex ridge with an incised 'X' below. The left and right quadrants of the X each have a large protruding pellet. The section below is somewhat plainer and flat, with two rounded external lappets and a rounded tongue-like terminal.&n…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-77A382
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead figurine of the Post Medieval to Modern period (AD1850-1950)
The object is in the form of possibly a woman seated on the floor with crossed legs,one arm is rested on her knee. The opposite hand is holding something made from iron which is missing. On her head she wears what appears to be a hat covered with a shawl. There is some damage to the figurine especially the face and at the right knee. The figurine is hollow.
Height: 38.99 mm; Width: 33.59 mm; Weight: 73 g
Hollowcast figurines such as this tend to be toys …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-3D5458
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A cut or broken half of a denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14). The reverse is unclear but appears to feature the leg of a horse or another animal left. It could be an ADVENTVS AVG type with emperor riding left, or possibly a VIRTVS AVG or similar type with a lion left. The reverse legend is unclear. Mintmark is R[SR].
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-FB07C6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete coper alloy toy cannon of post mediaeval date (1600-1700).
Cast in one piece with a tapering cascabel and spherical button. The base, vent and muzzle rings are in relief. There is a drilled touch hole 2mm in diameter.
A second broad reinforcing ring encircles the barrel where two circular trunnions 6mm in diameter project 8mm from the barrel. The chase then tapers towards the muzzle which flares out from the reinforcing ring.
The internal bore diameter is 6.36mm (1/4 inch)
Length:109.25mm, Width; (at trunnions) 33.35mm, Diameter: (at touch hole) 16.18mm, Weight…
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-E86ECC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post-medieval date, probably dating from about 1600-1800.
The token is circular, 25mm in diameter and 1.2mm thick, weighing 4.7g. It is a pale cream colour with a powdery smooth patina. It is folded at about a third of its width. The surface details of the obverse and the reverse are obscured by wear and corrosion and so the token cannot be identified. Traces of lettering appear around at least part of one face but cannot be distinguished. Lead tokens were used in trade in Medieval and post-medieval periods.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-E62DED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pierced silver threepence 'declaration' coin dating to 1646, minted at Oxford during the reign of Charles I (1625-1649).
Provincial and Civil War issue, Oxford Mint AD1646 - North 2473 (Spink 2995)
On the obverse is a crowned bust left which breaks the circle at top; here the coin has been pierced with a square hole. III behind bust. Lis/lys mint mark. CAROLUS DG M BRI ET H REX.
On the reverse are three lis/lys above the declaration inscription RELIG PRO / LE ANG / LIB PAR which is set over three lines inbetween two&n…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-697E51
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pot mend, of uncertain date, probably of Roman to Post Medieval date, about AD 43 - 1700.
The object consists two unequal sized oval pieces of lead connected by short neck. The space between the lead plates varies from 6mm to 16mm thick and is filled with a cream coloured ceramic material.
Weight: 81.48g, Length: 38.76mm, Width: 25.87mm, Thickness: 16.77mm.
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Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-690276
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pressed copper alloy badge dating from the second world war (1940 - 1945).
The badge is in the shape of a building with three search light beams rising from it. The legend SLO is embossed in the centre. There are the remains of two studs or rivets on the back of the badge.
The legend probably stands for Search Light Operator and would have been worn by a member of the Home Guard or ATS.
Length: 16.61mm Width:16.23mm, Thickness:1.13mm, Weight: 1.19g
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-685E15
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval to Modern copper-alloy watch winder, dating to AD 1881 - 1941.
The object is sub rectangular with three concave sides and one convex; in the centre of the convex side is a protruding, flaring cylindrical knop. At the opposing edge is a thinner cylindrical shaft. The main body is inscribed on both faces with raised lettering. One side reads COOPERATIVE/SOCIETY/HASWELL the other reads: WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS.
Length: 22.1 mm, Width: 11.75 mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 1.97g
Haswell Coperative Society was formed in 18…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-016EE1
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object possibly a ld from sort of vessel, post-medieval in date (c.AD1700-1900).
The fragment is slightly convex and appears to have been circular when [more] complete. At the centre is a large rounded boss-like projection, surrounded by radiating and regularly spaced lines of perforations or holes.
Dimensions: Length: 33.4 mm; Width: 26.9 mm; Thickness: 2.14 mm; Weight: 8.5 g.
The object is likely to be a lid, possibly from a pomander or similar to hold scented herbs. See NLM-26EDC8 on this database fo…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D6951C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1700-1800.
The button is sub-circular in plan and flattened in cross section. The perimeter of the button is now damaged and has an octagonal appearance. The obverse is corroded and worn and the pattern is no longer clearly visible but there appears to be a floral design with small circles between the petals of a flower. The the reverse of the button surface is flat and mottled with patches of corrosion, there is a small square depression in the centre where an attachment loop may haqve been ori…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D433D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sceat of early medieval date, probably of a late type, possibly Series L (c.AD700-770).
This is a fragment of a coin with approximately a third of the circumference intact. The original diameter would be approximately 13mm.. About half of the remaining coin is obscured by green copper corrosion salts.
Obverse: Possible radiate bust right with numerous pellets. no evident legend.
Reverse:A single vertical line possibly part of a cross with groups of pellets either side.
Weight: 0.77g, Thickness:1.9mm, Width:11.8mm, Length:12.4mm, Approximate dia…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2ADB6F
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead gaming piece or weight of early medieval to medieval date (c. 700-1100 AD).
The object is an eight-sided conical shape. On the otherwise flat base, there is a slightly off centre protruding nipple. The edges around the base a slightly damaged. Eight equally sized triangles proceed up from the base before meeting at a rounded tip.
It has a cream patina. It has one instance of gashed damage to the surface, and some slight damage to the bottom rim.
13.6g in weight, 10.6mm high and 18.4mm wide at the base.
At the Viking camp/settlement in Torks…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-29D31D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid, lead alloy artefact, probably a weight, dating from the medieval to post medieval periods (c. 1400-1800 AD).
The object is a flat, circular disk. On one face, there is a slightly raised lip around the circumference, and there is a single, small raised nipple in the centre of the face. The other face is undecorated and no makers mark or stamp is visible on either face. It has a buff-cream and dark grey patina, with some patches on the undecorated face of iron corrosion staining.
It weighs 33.1g, 32.7mm in diameter, and 4.7mm thick.
As 33.1g is almo…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-AD210C
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy gaming piece, dating to the later Early Medieval period, c.AD850 - 1000.
The object weighs 21.3g, is 15.1 mm high and 14.8 mm in diameter. It is cylindrical; the circular base has a concave circular dip in the centre, and the top has rounded edges but is generally flat, save for a slightly higher part towards one edge. The sides taper very slightly in towards the top, with up to 1mm difference between the top and base diameters. The surface is mostly smooth and covered with a light buff-coloured patina. The top has 2-3 indentation…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-AC971C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead fishing weight, probably from the Medieval period, (1100-1500).
The general shape is lentoid, with a lozenge-shaped cross-section. It is 56.9mm long, 21.1mm wide and 15.8mm deep, weighing 72.9g. The remains of a broken loop are present at the top end; the bottom end is rounded. A raised border runs along two opposed edges of the weight. The surface is rough and decoration or other markings are not discernible. The surface is a buff colour.
Similar shaped weights are present on the database at PUBLIC-AF81CE, DENO-504967 …
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-AC25B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial mark: coronet; dated 1567 on coin (North V.2 1991: p.135, ref: 1998).
Obverse: ELIZABETH:D.G.ANG.FR[A.E]T.HI [REG]INA; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head
Reverse: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M.MEV Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1567 above shield.
Diameter: 19.73mm. Thickness 0.7mm, Weight: 1.39g.
Die Axis: 1 o’clock
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Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-AB88E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut quarter penny or farthing of Henry III (AD1216-1272).
Class 4a AD1250-1, mint London moneyer Henri, North 989.
This quarter coin measures 10mm x 9.3mm and is 0.8mm thick, weighing 0.4g.
Obverse:crowned bust facing. h[ENRICUS REX] III
Reverse: voided Long cross, 3 pellets in the angle. [HEN]RI O[N ...]
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-455F88
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic buckle dating to the later or sub Roman (early medieval) period (c.AD350-450)
The buckle is D shaped, the frame having a D shaped profile with flat reverse while the pin bar is rounded. The front edge of the buckle frame comprises of a pair of highly stylised facing dolphin heads, much worn and with little detail apparent, meeting to form a pin rest. From each corner on the outside of the buckle loop project a pair of horse heads, facing away from each other. The horse heads have slightly opened mouths, punched annulet eyes, and are further dec…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-434C61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Postumius AT, dating to the period c.74 BC (Reece period 1).
Obverse: Bust of Diana draped right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Reverse: [C.]POSTVMI/AT in exergue, A hound running right.
Mint of Rome. As RRC (Crawford), p. 407, no. 394/1a.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-427327
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of John dating to the period AD 1204 - 1209.
Short cross reverse. Moneyer Ralter. Mint of London. Class 5c. North 971 .
Note: coin is overstruck, with the reverse struck over the obverse
Obverse: Overstruck with reverse: sceptre and 'EX' only is visible of the obverse. [hENRICVS R]EX // RALTER ON LVN
Reverse: Voided short cross: RALTER ON LVN
Weight: 1.4 g; Diameter: 18.7 mm.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.
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