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Record ID: GLO-DAE03F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Decentius or Magnentius dating to the period AD 350-353. (Reece 18). Obverse: Right facing draped portrait of emperor showing no head gear. [...] Reverse: Large 'Chi Rho' symbol with A and W either side. SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-DABFF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constans dated to AD 348-350 (Reece 18) Obverse: diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right DN CONSTANS PF AVG Reverse: emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding phoenix (or victory) on globe left and a labarum right; Victory to right at helm steering the ship FEL TEMP REPARATIO Note: there is a hole pierced at 10 o'clock of the obverse
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-DAAD41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constans dating to AD 353-361. (Period 18). Obverse: Diadem, cuirassed bust facing right DN CONSTANS PF AVG Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman left FEL TEMP REPARATIO in ex PLG
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-D958D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The outside of the hoop is decorated with a curving line that arches from one side of the ring to the other and surrounds the whole circumference. This line is a vile with slight branch protrusions at the apex of each of the arches. Residing within each of the arches is a variety for flower and forms ranging from examples with four to six oval petals to examples with spiked petals. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “my affection is my affliction” followed with the makers mark C.  A p…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: GLO-E29426
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward III forth coinage Date c1351-1377 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDW[…]VS[…] Reverse: long cross with Quatrefoil in the centre, three pellets in each angle [CIVIT]AS E[BORACI]
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: GLO-E23EB5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman bow brooch fragment consisting of the lower third of the bow which is undecorated with a pointed foot.
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: GLO-091265
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry II, Cross-and-crosslets (Tealby) type F dating to 1170-1180. This coin is poorly struck rendering the entire inscription unreadable Obverse: Crowned bust facing wearing mantle, sceptre in right hand, long hear to the right of face. […] Reverse: Large cross potent with small potent in each angle; in centre, a small cross in saltire. […]
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: GLO-3E8FA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worm copper alloy Sestertius unfortunately the emperor is unreadable, possibly dating to the1st- 2nd century. Obverse: no detail remains [...] Reverse: No detail remains [...]
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: GLO-3E8499
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck; flanking the neck are two angled handles (both are now truncated. The circular chamber is decorated on one side with horizontal, slightly radiating lines that form a scallop shell motif. While on the other side has a cross hatched panel surrounding a possible small standing figure that is shown as two small sub-oval panels forming a figure-of-eight form.  
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: GLO-3E4A20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a heavily encrusted copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: GLO-3CECA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward IV Date 1471-1483 Obverse: bust facing forward. Pellet of left side of the neck, uncertain item to the right EDW[…]REX ANGLI Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: GLO-61A87A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman phallic mount, dating to c. AD 43 - 120. The mount is in the form of an erect penis. This has a semi-circular base that is decorated with a series of wavy lines, this is flanked by a circular domed knop on either sided representing the testicles. The shaft projects from the base and gently narrows to the head, this section is decorated with a series of shallow transvers ridged that form a ribbed effect. The end of the phallus has a sub-circular head with two small projections at the tip. In the centre is a circular recessed cell that would have contain…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2023
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Record ID: GLO-1042B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Iron Age stater of the Catuvellauni, Middle Whaddon Chase, big wheel type. NT5-6, Obverse: crossed wreaths outline crescents back-to-back at centre Reverse:  Horse right, wing motif above, wheel below. VA 1487, BMC 331-35, Ev.C9. M137, S 32, ABC 2442.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: GLO-DE9C8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver unit Western uninscribed. Dobunni 'Cotswold Eagle' type Obverse: head type C, Crescent hair, stalk lips Reverse: triple tailed horse, trefoil flower motif below, stylised birds head above
Created on: Friday 24th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: GLO-DE2346
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Aethelred II 'the Unready' (AD 978-1016); Helmet type (north N775); date: AD 1003-1009. Obverse: Bust left in armour and radiate helmet + ÆÐELRED REX ANGLO Reverse: Long cross voided, each limb terminating in three crescents over square with trefoil at each point, an extra pellet in third and fourth angle +PIN/ASM/ΠΘN[…]
Created on: Friday 24th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: GLO-9F1350
Object type: BOLT (LOCK)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy Roman lock bolt, dating from c. AD 43-410. The lock bolt is rectangular in plan with an openwork frame of two rows of three square-shaped apertures. One side of the frame expanded with an undulating inside edge and a single rectangular notch on the outside. The forward edge of the frame is truncated whilst the opposite side steps up to form handle, again this is also truncated. Lock bolts form part of a tumbler lock. The key would slide into the cut-outs of the panel and release the lock when rotated. Cf Crummy (1983: 124, nos. 4133-413…
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: GLO-9C3EF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uninscribed Weston silver unit Date 30BC-15BC Obverse: Abstract head facing right Reverse: Abstract horse facing left; bellow is a pellet, above is a trefoil made of three linears
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021
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Record ID: GLO-25B828
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lower bow, foot and catchplate only of a Roman brooch, probably a trumpet derivative of the 1st or 2nd century AD. The head of the brooch has been truncated form the moulded bow. The remaining detailing has a circular stud and moulded knee below that would have formed the apex of the bow. The lower leg is undecorated and terminates in a mould foot, catch plat on the reverse is complete.
Created on: Friday 4th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2020
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Record ID: GLO-EB8127
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is a miniaturised axe cast in one piece, similar to Kiernan's type 4. The axe has a long handle that is rectangular in cross-section. The flat head is trapezoidal in form and has straight sides, a long-flared blade and tapering butt. There is a knop at the top of the blade representing the end of the handle shaft. Miniature objects have been interpreted as votives offered at Roman temples and shrines. Although they have often been assumed to be an exclusively Roman phenomenon, it is possible that some examples may be of earlier date. Similar examples on the database i…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
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Record ID: GLO-4DE9C8
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy palstave axe that has a wide curved blade. The sides of the axe are concave and taper from the blade to the middle of the axe each side is slightly expanded with a low ridge running down either edge no both the front and back sides. The stop ridge is positioned three-quarters of the way down from the blade, this is shallow with deep flanged sides behind that run almost the whole length of the rear third. On the side of the axe is a low oval loop that is adjacent to the stop ridge. Middle Bronze Age 1500 BC – 1150
Created on: Friday 20th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
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