Record ID: NMGW-964195
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver farthing of Edward II (AD 1307-1327), North class 10-11, n. 1070/1. Mint of London. The coin is worn and is missing much of the inscription.
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-7F7A06
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and enamel button-and-Loop Fastener of Roman date (Likely 2nd century AD). The button-and-loop fastener is of Wild's Class Via and is missing much of its surface due to heavy corrosion, while the loop ends in a break just as it starts to bifurcate. The head of the object is sub rectangular in form and may originally have been square, with a flat rectangular section. Its surviving dimensions are 15.6mm wide, 16.1mm long and 3.8mm thick. The head thickens towards the shaft. The face of the head is decorated by a red enamel quatrefoil executed in champlevÃ…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-124D22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), ‘short cross’ coinage, possibly Class 7b (or John Class 5), moneyer Ricard, minted in London, possibly in 1222-1236 (possibly North 979). Coin is worn and much of the inscription is missing.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-00C2EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), unclear initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1558-1603 (North nos 1988, 2001, 2017). Clipped.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D7C6E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Irish copper alloy halfpenny of Charles II (AD 1645-1685), Armstrong and Legge’s regal coinage, issued in AD 1683. Spink 6575, probably the issue with MAG BR FRA larger than the rest of the reverse legend. The coin is complete and badly corroded.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D677C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (AD 757-796), 'floriate cross with lozenge centre reverse' type (North 302var; cf. especially Chick 68), later substantive Light Coinage (phase IIc) dating to c.AD 784/5-792/3, moneyer: Babba, mint: Canterbury (see discussion below). Refs: North 1994: 88; Chick 2010; Naismith 2017: table 9. The coin is complete although encrusted with dirt. Note that in the spelling on the moneyer's name on the reverse, the first A is located at a cross end rather than in a beaded circle as seen for the other letters.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-6BD01B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy axe head of Late Bronze Age date. The type is uncertain, but probably South Wales (Stogursey) Type of Ewart Park metalworking industry dated to c.950-750 BC, but possibly of Wilburton-Wallington through to Llyn Fawr industries dating to c.1150-600 BC. The axehead is represented by the end of the blade only with a straight transverse break across its width resulting in a surviving length of 32.3mm. The break happened in antiquity and is likely evidence for deliberate breakage of the object prior to deposition, or ‘ritual killing’. The wi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-6B76EB
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
A near-complete cast copper alloy terret of Late Iron Age date (c.100 BC – AD 100) probably winged and triple projection type (Lewis 2015). The terret ring is oval in plan (internal diameter of 42.1mm x 31.2mm, external diameter 56.9mm x 52.6mm). The integral bar of the terret is 15.9mm long, 9.7mm wide and 7.9mm thick. Traces of a moulded expansion on the internal surface and on both faces preserve on either side of the bar, marking the beginning of the hoop, but surface damage has removed much of the detail. The hoop is D-shaped in section (with max surviving dimensions 9.3m…
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th December 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A8008
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Neath Port Talbot
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), probably Spink 1411, possibly North (Vol. II) class 10cf2. The coin seems to have been clipped on two sides, but the inscriptions are intact on both sides. Mint of London.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A7B83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I or II (1272-1307, 1307-1327). The coin was clipped and is very worn, some discerning features have been erased (such as half of the inscription on the obverse). Minted in Canterbury. Probably North class 10 or 11.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A7718
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval continental imitation of an Edwardian silver penny, a crockard of John I or II, Duke of Brabant and Limburg (AD 1267-1294 or 1294-1312). Mayhew number 40. Coin is very worn, a bit bent, and has a crack where the T would be in the obverse inscription.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A645E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny, probably of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461), or possibly Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Uncertain type. Mint of London. Coin is worn and incomplete.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-014419
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper alloy figurine depicting the god Mercury, dating to the Roman period (c. 43- 410 AD). The fragment consists only of the head of the figurine, ending in a break across the neck. The head is wearing a winged petasos cap, the wings are asymmetrical and curve out from the front of the cap. The cap extends down the back of the head to the nape. Curly hair frames the face, projecting down from the edge of the cap. The ears are just suggested under the hair. The face is executed in a stylized manner, with large, almond eyes angled down at the outer ends, a flat n…
Created on: Friday 8th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 24th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-F30ECA
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy developed axehead of Needham’s Class 4E (Type Whittington), dating to the early Bronze Age, probably specifically to the Willerby assemblage (Metalworking Assemblage V), c. 1900 – 1600BC. Needham’s Class 4E (Type Whittington) relates to Type Bandon, as defined by Schmidt & Burgess (1981, p 65)[1] and probably dating to Willerby assemblage (Metalworking Assemblage V), the later part of Needham’s (1996)[2] Period 3, c. 1900 – 1600BC. The axehead is near-complete, missing only the cutting edge of the blade, the blade tips and part of the b…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-DB1157
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token penny issued by John Humphreys in Abergele, Williamson Wales 4, dating to 1668. Ref.: Williamson (1891, 1187); Boon (1973, 83, no. 5). The token has a circular piercing near its edge at 4 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D6EBA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-402. Uncertain reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D5EC69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper halfpenny probably of William III (1694-1702), minted at the Tower of London, 1695-1701 (Spink 3554-6).
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D5893B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval tin halfpenny of James II (1685-1688), minted at the Tower of London, 1685-1687 (Spink 3419). Missing copper plug.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C54B5B
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy and glass mirror case of Medieval date (c. 1270-1350 AD). The mirror case is fused shut, missing some of the rim and part of the double lugged catch.  Both circular lids have perforated lugs at opposite sides. One lid has the broken stump of a suspension loop set at 90 degrees to the lugs, measuring 3.6mm thick, 2.2mm wide, and 3.5mm long. Each lid has a double and a single lug at opposite ends. The single lug from the lid without a suspension loop is inserted into the double lug from the other lid to form a hinge, fixed with a surviving copper alloy …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C50018
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I or II (AD 1272-1307 for the first, and AD 1307-1327 for the latter), possibly North 1038, Class 10 (a), Spink 1404, or Spink 1414. Mint of Canterbury. Coin is badly dented and bent, bust is very worn. Initial mark is a cross pattee.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C4DA1F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type. Uncertain mint. Very corroded and missing a significant portion of the edge to the left of the bust.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C48DAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver halfgroat of Henry V (AD 1413-1422), mint of London, probably North 1391, Class C (a). Parts of the edge are ragged, and the inscription is very worn in places.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C21388
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring in the form of a buckled belt of uncertain date, possibly dating from late Medieval to Post Medieval. The ring is in the form of a buckled belt, made from a strip with an integral loop at one end. The end of the strip was bent around to form the hoop and inserted into the loop. The loop is sub circular with poorly surviving mouldings on its outside and where it joins the hoop. The hoop is rectangular sectioned with c.4mm wide parallel sides. The tongue end of the hoop also bears mouldings as well as a small circular projection (likely representing …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-C1DE3D
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spur, dating to the Post Medieval period, likely to the 17th century. The spur is nearly complete, with the sides, terminals, and heel intact, with a moulded upturned neck ending in a break. There is no sign of a rowel box, but spurs of this period were exclusively rowel spurs, so this can be assumed to have been so. The spur is relatively small, although heavy distortion may have narrowed the width between the terminals. The terminals are of figure of eight form with moulded collars. The frame has a plano-convex section, with a flat inner and con…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-AEE264
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus, likely of Constantius II (317-340) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece Period 18). Reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN depicting two Victories facing one another, each holding wreath and palm. Mint of Siscia. RIC VIII, p. 363, no 188. The coin is very worn and missing much of its edge.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-AE7B6A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy and iron Colchester Derivative Hinged (CD H) brooch, dating to the early roman period (c. AD 43-120). The brooch is missing much of its pin, part of the bow and the whole foot and catchplate. The wings of the bow consist of the robust cylinders 30mm in total width and a maximum of 6.4mm thick. The wigs are completely hollow, containing the corroded iron axis bar visible at the ends of the wings and in the slot for the pin cut into the centre of the reverse of the head. The wigs are decorated by at least one transverse groove each, although the po…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-AE0ED6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type, dating to the Roman period (c. 75-175 AD). The brooch is missing part of its bow and spring as well as the whole catchplate and foot. The head of the brooch is formed by an 8.5mm wide flat-topped plate, joined at a right angle to the top of the bow. This plate projects backwards, thickening on the underside but with near-parallel sides until it joins the wings 6mm from the top of the bow. The top of the bow has an integral 7.6mm long perforated lug. The 3.9mm thick, 2.6mm high wings are angled back sligh…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-ADE00E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy and enamel object of unknown purpose, but certainly of Roman date (c. 43-410 AD). The object represents only a fragment of an unknown object, ending in breaks at both ends (the sides appear to be damaged original edges). The object is very broadly rectangular in shape, though the longer edges are concave. These edges are 12.3mm wide in the middle, and 20.17mm at the top and 21.2mm wide at the bottom. The object runs in a slight curve, with concave reverse and convex front. The broken top edge of the object projects slightly more than the bottom. The rev…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-ADB8A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of the Aucissa Series (Auc), dating to the Roman period (c. 43-100AD). The brooch is mostly intact- missing only the pin, axis bar and part of the catchplate. The bow is narrow, strongly curved, with sides that taper gently from the head to the foot and a uniform thickness- 2.3-2.6mm – ridge once had beading along the length indistinct transverse mouldings at base of bow Head made from a sheet rolled up to wrap the axis bar- 4.1mm diameter rolled head- 12.3mm wide Foot knop composite- 5mm diameter round ball- 13.2mm from catchplate top to kno…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-AD94C8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch, potentially of a hybrid form incorporating elements of both Trumpet Derivative and Colchester Derivative Hinged brooches dating to the Roman period (c. 43- 175 AD). The brooch is mostly intact and only the pin and most of the catchplate is missing. The brooch is integrally cast as a single piece except for the axis bar. The brooch is topped by a flat sub-circular knop projecting from the centre of the head. The front of the knop has a rough sub circular depression, potentially representing either a cell to hold enamel or an unperforated chain l…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-AD6997
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-337), dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-AD4300
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Gloria Exercitus (one standard) issue of 335-341, Reece period 17.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-AD2747
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead pointed oval seal matrix of Medieval date (Likely 13th Century AD) The seal matrix is flat and pointed oval in form. The reverse of the seal matrix has a 7.9mm long pierced lug projecting just below the top point. The lug is intact but flattened sideways. The remainder of the reverse is undecorated. The central device, set within an incised pointed oval border, is a fleur-de-lis executed in line work apart from the central petal, which is executed in relief. The inscription is well preserved and mostly legible, with a cross initial mark. The inscrip…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-9C7E2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10, potentially Class 10cf1 (North 1040) dating 1305-1310 AD(1305-1306 if Class 10cf1). Obverse inscription: +EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB, crowned bust facing. Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing the legend with three pellets in each quadrant, reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-0AAE2C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Late La Tène brooch of Late Iron Age or Early Roman date (c. 1st century AD). The brooch is missing half of the spring as well as the pin, the catchplate and the foot. The surviving brooch is made in one piece, with a mid-arched bow with a sub-circular cross section that tapers towards the foot. The bow is a maximum of 4mm wide and 2.7mm thick. No surface decoration is visible. The head of the brooch curves strongly, entering the mechanism at over 90° from the line of the bow. The mechanism is an integral bilateral spring with internal chord and would…
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-0A540B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval struck silver sixpence of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553), dating to AD 1550-1553. North No. 1938. Mint of London. Diameter: 28.1mm Weight: 2.84g
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-0952D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and damaged silver hammered Medieval penny of Edward IV's second reign, dating c. 1472-1486. Mint of York, archiepiscopal issue under Archbishop Neville or Sede Vacante, 'E' or ‘G’ and rose by neck. Spink 2128/9, North no. 1648/1649. The coin is worn and heavily clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-0897A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c.AD 335-345 (Reece period 17). Reverse type uncertain, but probably GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers flanking one standard. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-778406
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-296. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-77658C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 307-318. Sol with whip and globe reverse type [SOLI INVICTO]. Badly corroded and missing parts of the edge. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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