Record ID: BH-CC73FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded Medieval gold half-noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Third 'florin Coinage (1344-51; North 1111) or Fourth coinage (Pre-Treaty Period, possibly Series G; 1361-61), mint: London; North 1111, 1184-8. Ref: North 1991: 47, 52. The coin has been folded (obverse facing outwards) and is worn and damaged in palces making full identification of the coin difficult. The obverse inscription ending FRAnC DNS hYB is typical of the rare issues of the Third Coinage but is also listed, with variations, on some Series G coins in Woodhead (1996), e.g. pl. 5 nos 41-2.   North,…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-0FDEF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold hammered quarter noble of Richard II (1377-1399 CE). North no 1318. The obverse shows a shield of England in an 8-arched tressure. The obverse legend is mostly gone, but probably reads RICARD D GRA REX ANGL. The reverse depicts a Lis at the centre. Reverse legend is also mostly gone, but reads EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA with single saltires between each word.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-4DAE0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval noble of Edward II (AD1327-1377) dating to the Treaty series, AD 1363-1369. Mint of London. North 1991, volume II, page 55 ,number 1231.
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: SF-32825A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold medieval gem-set finger ring. The bezel is oval in shape and holds an in situ dark blue gemstone setting. To either side of this there is a small wedge-shaped moulding, creating a stepped appearance in profile. The band is narrow and D-shaped in cross-section. This style dates to the 13th to 14th centuries (Egan and Pritchard 2002, 326. fig 215; Oman 1974, 18-20). A number of comparable examples of this type have been reported as treasure and reported to the PAS see: BERK-57430E (2019T158), HAMP-6C5109 (2017T761), SUR-C32418 (2019 T997) and DUR-602602 (2019T35). …
Created on: Friday 11th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Stortford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-581D45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Treaty Period (1361-1369), Treaty Series (1363-1369; North 1231-3), mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 55. The coin is bent and appears slightly clipped so not all of the coin is easily visible (and not visible on the image).
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-88E70D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval gold quarter nobel of Henry V (1413-1422), light coinage, Class C (North 1382; variation as Spink 1756) dating 1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 70; Spink 2009: 174. Obv: HENRIC (saltire) REX (saltire) ANGL (saltire) Z (saltire) FRAN[C] in short broad lettering around a shield of arms within a tressure of eight arches with annulets on points; lis above shield; broken annulet to the left and mullet to right; possible mullet to bottom right. Rev: EXAL[TABITV]R (double saltire) IN (double saltire) GLORIA. Ornate cross, lis at centre, trefoil and l…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2020
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Record ID: BH-FE781B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold half-noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth coinage (Treaty Period; 1361-69), Transitional Series (1361-63), mint: London; North 1223. Ref: North 1991: 54. The coin is slightly worn, especially towards the top of the obverse and lightly clipped removing approximately half of the outer circle (i.e. only the bottom half of most letters survive).
Created on: Tuesday 28th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
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Record ID: BH-739A89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), treaty series, dating 1363-1369. Cross potent initial mark. Mint of London. The coin is bent out of shape in several places, especially on the side of the flan that is also broken. As North 1975, p. 42, nos. 1231-1233. Obverse: King facing in armour holding sword and shield, standing on ship, shield quartered with the arms of England and France. [EDWARD DEI GRA] REX AnGL DnS hYB [Z AQST]. Uncertain whether an annulet or saltire before legend. Reverse: Floriate cross with lis at terminal of each arm and an ornamented co…
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: BH-FD7578
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold ryal or rose noble of Edward IV dating to the period AD 1464 to 1470. Mint of London. cf. North p. 69, no. 1549. The coin was bent in half on discovery but has now been straightened.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-915D25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter noble of Edward III dating to the period AD 1361 to 1369. Mint of Calais. North p. 43, no. 1245.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2017
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Record ID: BH-B7572C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold angel of Richard III. North no. 1676, with boar's head mintmark on both sides. Minted 1483 - 1484. Maximum diameter: 29mm. Weight: 5.21g.
Created on: Friday 30th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 30th January 2015
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Record ID: CAM-976DB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold half-noble of Edward III, Treaty period (1363-1369), Mint: London, N 1238. The obverse shows a forward facing king in ship with sword in right hand and quartered shield of England and France in left. Obverse legend: xEDWARDxDEIxGxREXxAnGLx[D]xhYBxZxAQT with double saltire stops. Reverse shows the small 'E' at the centre. Reverse legend reads +DO[MINExM]ExINxFVRORExTVOxARGVASxME with double saltire stops. Weight is 2.99g, diameter is 25.23mm, thickness is 0.53mm. Die axis is 12 o'clock. See North, J.J. English Hammered Coinage: Volume II, Edward I to Charles II…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hertfordshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A9CD75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged gold quarter noble of Henry IV. Light Coinage, 1412-1413. North no. 1357. Dimensions: 19.2mm diameter, 0.5mm thick; weight: 1.75g.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Three Rivers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-140512
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature medieval brooch, circular in form, with a flat back and rounded front. The front is decorated with punches simulating granulation separated by incised criss-crosses. The pin is intact, its loop bent around a bar which holds it in place. The pin tapers to a point and has a collar of punched decoration resembling that on the surface of the frame. The whole effect is very decorative. The brooch is gold and dates from the thirteenth century.
Created on: Saturday 28th November 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-BD2073
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and slightly worn gold Half Noble of Edward III; Treaty Period or Post-Treaty period, 1361 - 1377 AD; minted at Calais. Measures 23.4mm in diameter, 0.4mm thick and weighs 3.15g.
Created on: Thursday 27th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shenley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DE1292
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval mount, rectangular in shape and slightly distorted. The front surface is engraved with a depiction of the Holy Trinity, showing the seated figure of God the Father, holding aloft the Crucified Christ. The engraving was originally enamelled, and significant traces of black enamel remain in the recesses of the design. The mount is likely to have decorated a reliquary or a book cover. The mount is gold and dates from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century.
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dacorum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F60814
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold coin of medieval date. Quarter noble of Edward III. Treaty period AD 1361-1369. London mint. The coin is in good condition, with little wear and only a small crack. It measures 19.3mm diameter by 0.4mm thick and weighs 1.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-CA49D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold coin of medieval date. Half Noble of Edward III (1334-1377 AD). The coin is incomplete and scratched. It measures 26.1mm diameter by 0.5mm thick and weighs 3.71g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EE05D1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring of stirrup-shaped type, missing a fragment from its hoop and much distorted. The ring is gold and dates from the 13th century AD. The bezel has a setting for a stone which is missing. It measures 19mm across its widest point. The hoop is 1.7mm high by 1mm thick. The weight is 1.45g.
Created on: Monday 20th September 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkhamstead', grid reference and parish protected.