Record ID: SUSS-6E7680
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval cast copper alloy single loop buckle (Meols type 8); with intact plate dating between AD 1230-1400. The object consists of the buckle and attached plate. The buckle is oval in plan with a D-shaped cross section and the strap bar is narrowed and offset. The outside edge of the buckle is expanded with cast moulded decoration comprising two lobed knops at either end with four transverse ridges between them. The plate is formed of a single copper alloy sheet bent around the strap bar, with a central rectangular slot to accommodate the pin and notches each sid…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-A78F75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13).  [A]ETER[NITAS AVG] reverse type depicting Sol standing left with right hand raised and holding globe in left. Mint of Rome. Officina letter: r. As Normanby: no: 189. RIC V: p. 144; no: 160. Measurements: diameter 15.55mm, weight 1.55g.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-A67C64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater struck by Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni-Trinovantes dating to the period AD 10-40. Cunobelinus Plastic type. As ABC p. 137, no. 2816. Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, M[V] to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, pellet above and below, CVN below. Measurements: diameter 12.05, weight 1.36g
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-74911B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate coin, possibly a late style or contemporary copy of a radiate struck by Carausius (AD 286-93) at the 'Rouen' mint, c. AD 286-7 (Reece Period 14), [ ]S [ ], possibly Salus standing left holding baton and cornucopiae.  This is a very tentative identification, but the coin can be compared to a piece, found at Silchester, in the forthcoming RIC volume by Sam Moorhead - no. 345. Measurements: diameter 17.71mm, weight 2.09g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1D2ED1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to the period AD 364-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor with standard dragging a captive person left. Unclear mint. Measurements: diameter 17.10mm, thickness 1.67mm, weight 2.51g.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-76E01E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bird mount of probable medieval date c. AD 1200-1500. The plano-convex mount is in the form of a bird of prey looking right with wings hanging each side. The head is worn with a single ring and dot eye and rudimentary beak, set on a long narrow neck. Feathers are represented with incised cross hatching on the body and two or three oblique grooves down each wing. The long, narrow body flares out at the tail extending into a sub-lozengiform terminal with concave sides and a horizontal terminal base edge. There is small circular aperture&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-7660D6
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy cast dress hook of (Read Class E, type 3), dating c. AD 1500-1625. The object comprises an openwork plate of plano-convex cross section with a central circular plate containing a vertical rectangular aperture with rounded ends, probably to contain a separate missing element. The plate is contained within an openwork border of seven pointed oval apertures with protruding knobs between. There is a trapezoidal attachment loop at the top and it is missing the end of the recurving hook. The metal surface is dark brown.  Measurem…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-75DFA1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy cast one piece dress hook of (Read Class E, type 3), dating c. AD 1500-1625. The object comprises an openwork plate of plano-convex cross section with engrailed edges and moulded relief decoration comprising a heart with a cross hatched lozenge, (interpreted as a pineapple, thistle or pinecone), with openwork above creating four circular apertures on each side. There is a trapezoidal attachment loop at the top and it is missing the end of the recurving hook. The object has a dark green patina.  Measurements: length: 31.22mm…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-638722
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy cast one piece dress hook of (Read Class E, type 3), dating c. AD 1500-1625. The object comprises a convex hollow domed boss with moulded relief decoration of a large Tudor rose with three rings of petals set within a ropework border. There is a trapezoidal attachment loop at the top and it is missing the end of the recurving hook. The object has a dark green patina.  Measurements: length: 27.45mm; width: 14.29mm; thickness: 3.27mm and weight: 2.42g. Read (2008) illustrates a similar example on page 95, no: 346 and suggest an e…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-635DDE
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy cast one piece dress hook of (Read Class E, type 3), dating c. AD 1500-1625. The object comprises a convex hollow domed boss with moulded relief decoration of a large Tudor rose with three rings of petals set within a ropework border. There is a trapezoidal attachment loop at the top and a sharp reverse curving hook at the base. The object has a dark green patina.  Measurements: length: 34.4mm; width: 14.9mm; thickness: 3.42mm and weight: 3.29g. Read (2008) illustrates a similar example on page 95, no: 346 and suggest an early Post Med…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-632952
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval to early Post Medieval copper alloy book fitting; a book clasp hook-piece (Howsam type A.3) dating c. AD 1450 - 1600. The sub-rectangular front plate has bevelled edges with one flared and scalloped (fishtail) end,and a central flat rectangular backward curved hook at the other end. The upper surface is decorated with a stamped central ring and dot motif adjacent to a triangle of three perforated circular holes placed towards the fishtail end. Two circular rivet holes are positioned between the holes and the end of the pla…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-626B26
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval gilded copper-alloy figurative dress hook dating c.AD 1500 - 1650. Only the main plate survives which comprises a domed sub-triangular boss bearing a moulded classical cherubic mask/face with a transverse collar beneath the chin. Two short worn stubs project from each side of the top of the head, the remains of the trapezoidal attachment loop. The face is finely rendered with a fringe of three curls and a further curl at each temple, deep set eyes, a fine nose and cherubic cheeks. Traces of gilding remains on the upper surface of the face and the …
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-D01163
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy bridle boss dating c. AD 1620-1680.  The octofoil mount is symmetrical with a prominent domed (convex) boss. The central dome features a medusa head in high relief with clear and undamaged facial features including the nose, lips, lidded eyes, chin and brow ridge. The face is surrounded by flowing locks of hair and two serpents intertwined within, the heads of which appear in a manner similar to horns at the forehead. These aspects have suffered wear. The outer edge is intricately decorated with eight protruding openwork foils, each…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-CE8A3B
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval to early Post Medieval openwork copper-alloy chape (Ward-Perkins type III) dating c. AD 1400-1600. The chape would have been of composite construction consisting of a front plate and a flat sheet back. Only the front half of the chape remains which consists of a rectangular upper section expanding into a rounded lower half with knopped terminal at the base. The top edge of the chape is worn and irregular, possibly from breaks. The lower half is decorated in the from of a scallop shell effected by moulded grooves radiating outward from a heart shaped op…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-CDEE57
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, heavily worn Medieval copper alloy shield shaped harness pendant depicting a spotted beast, probably a lion rampant dating c. AD 1300-1400 The pendant is in the shape of a heater shield with a single circular suspension loop at the top edge orientated at right angles to the plane of the plate.  The blazon comprises a thin small-headed four legged beast, with three large toes on each limb and a long thin tail, probably representing a single lion rampant, left. The beast is spotted, depicted with inlaid decoration of faded, p…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-CC7D97
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval hinged mirror case dating c. AD 1250-1400. Both halves of the case survive, and are almost complete but detached. Each half comprises a circular plate with a raised outer rim which were connected with an opposing hinge and clasp. One plate has a double lug with connecting bar forming a hinge and an opposing incomplete loop; the other plate has an incomplete attachment loop for the hinge on one side and a projecting sub-circular lug for the clasp on the other. The outer faces of the case are plain and undecorated and the…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-0142B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), dating to AD 1280-82. Class 3g. Mint of London.  North (1991) vol.II, no.1022. Measurements: diameter: 19.94mm; thickness: 0.71mm and weight: 1.32g.  The coin has been double struck on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-425940
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch (Mackreth type 3.2) with applied silver wire decoration dating. c. AD 75-175. The cast brooch has a trumpet head with a perforated tab above, the aperture is filled with corrosion. The reverse of the head retains the axis bar on which remains the corroded coiled spring, the pin is missing. The trumpet head extends with a D-shaped section from the trumpet head to a mid-bow pelta shaped plate. The plate is openwork with an oval aperture either side of the bow and a raised circular boss 4.35mm in diam…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-73CD67
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast post-medieval copper alloy cutlery handle dating c. AD 1600-1700.  The handle is hollow and the terminal moulded in the form of a lion's head with a curved neck at the base of which is a flat vertical protrusion that probably represents the top of a shield. The head comprise a domed head with heavy brow;  hooded eyes and a short snout with pronounced round cheeks. They eyes look forward and the mouth snarling, with closed lips below the nose but indentations on each side below the cheeks. C-shaped grooves on the sides of the neck represent…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-734887
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval gilded copper-alloy harness pendant dating c. AD 1175-1275.   The pendant plate is rectangular with an integral suspension loop with circular aperture aligned at 90º's to the plate. Most of the plate comprises a triangular zoomorphic boss moulded in high relief the form of a lion's head mask.   The face comprises a pair of small rounded ears, a broad forehead and brow with downturned eyes, central long nose and upturned smiling mouth with square chin. There is a single remaining circular rivet hole at one…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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