Record ID: WREX-90A174
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Description The ring is a memento mori ring with a flat bezel in the form of a central square, each side having a projecting semi-circular lobe engraved with a leaf, to form a quatrefoil design. The outer surface of the bezel square is engraved with a death’s head (a skull), inlaid with traces of white enamel, surrounded by the inscription: + Memento Mori, in small neat italic script. The shoulders are cast with scrolls in green enamel, with white enamel ‘stems’ below. Much of the inscription and engraved design remains infilled with soil, and it is not clear whether…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carreghofa', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-81BD67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uninscribed gold quarter stater of the Western region/Dobunni, dating to the late Iron Age (c. 60 BC-AD 10). The obverse is plain with no inscription, but the reverse fits within Rudd’s ‘Sunburst Little Horse’ type = ABC no.2051, p.105; VA 1010-1; S.375; BMC 2942-46/3134. Reverse: Stylised annulate triple-tailed horse right, pelletal cogwheel sun above, small animal (stylised foal?) below, dispersed ring-pellets in field. The object weighs 1.16g with a diameter of 13.8mm and thickness of 0.5mm. Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database e.g. WAW-5…
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st November 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-117167
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description of Find Three gold coins of Edward III (1327-1377) and Richard II (1377-1399): Gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Treaty Series (North 1232), minted in London in 1361-1369. Obverse: EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL DNS hYB AQT; King standing facing in ship, he is crowned and wearing armour, and holds in his right hand a sword and in his left a shield quartered with the arms of England and France. Reverse: IHC AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIV ILLORVM IBAT; floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and an ornamented compartment (containing the king�…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-116BFD
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description of Find Three gold coins of James I (1603-1625) and Charles I (1625-1649): James I gold “Unite” (North 2085); Cinquefoil initial mark; minted at the Tower of London in 1613-15. Obverse: Crowned half-length fifth bust right with sceptre over right shoulder and orb in left hand; IACOBVS D G MA BRI FRA ET HI REX. Reverse: Square shield crowned and garnished, with I R at sides; FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM. Die axis: 6 o’clock. Diameter: 37.4 mm. Weight: 9.83 g. James I gold “Laurel” (North 2114); Trefoil initial mark; minted at the Tower of London in …
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-1167BA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object description Gold posy ring, with flattened D-shaped cross-section. The external band is plain with a highly polished, reflective surface. The internal flat surface is engraved with the motto ‘be Constant to the End’ in italic font. There is a small, sub-rectangular mark or indentation following the inscription. The ring is complete and in good condition. Weight: 4.07 g Maximum diameter: 19.7 mm Width: 4.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Summary and conclusion The style of lettering is consistent with posy rings of seventeenth- and early eighteenth-century date. Similar…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-081697
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval gold finger-ring of mid to late 18th century date Description The gold band is near-circular but has been recently reshaped and is of D-shaped section. There is a linear join across the band and there is no decoration on the exterior surface of the band. The interior of the band has an inscription in italic script reading: Success to our fleet Before the inscription there are two sub-rectangular stamps, the first is a maker’s mark: PB, the second is a lion passant, facing left. Dimensions: External diameter: 20.0mm – 20.9mm, inter…
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ystradfellte', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-6DAA23
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description The ring is a memento mori ring with a hoop of flattened D cross-section. The outer surface is engraved with a skull, inlaid with traces of white enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: [.] V P obt 26 Jan 1711 aet 3, in italic script. The first character is unclear, and may have been truncated by ring alteration The hoop has an internal diameter of 14.5 mm; external diameter 16.8mm; band width 3.35 mm; band thickness 0.7 mm; weight 2.05g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Conclusions The inscription provides…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-C601CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval noble of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy and Count and Lord of Flanders (AD 1384-1404). Delmonte 474. cf. Woodhead 2011, plate 16, no. 153. Gold nobles were issued in Flanders by Philip the Bold in response to English demands that wool bought in Calais should be paid for in nobles.
Created on: Monday 15th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-D7C767
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Roman gold finger ring of keeled type. A plain sharply faceted, almost triangular in section, hoop widens into triangular shoulders with an openwork design down both edges, now much worn, but probably originally a stylized foliate design. Between the shoulders is a prominent battered oval, or possibly octagonal, bezel containing a dark blue Nicolo, or Nicolo paste, intaglio. The intaglio portrays a standing male figure looking left with objects held in each hand, probably a depiction of Mercury holding a caduceus (a staff with two snakes winding around it) and a money-bag (Henig 19…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th February 2018
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Record ID: IARCH-5D81C9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold roman finger ring with sardonyx intaglio featuring lion walking right, possibly found with Llangynog hoard Robertson 2000, 119 no. 526: "The "gold article" may be the gold ring figured by J.R.A. in Arch. Camb., 45 (1890), 155: "The Roman ring was found under a stone called Bwrdd-y-Gwlltiadd, between Cwmllwch and Blaen-cwm-Pennant, Melangell, in the year 1824, together with two brass coins of the Emperors Caius Victorinus and Gallienus (AD 260-8). It was shown to Mr. Franks of the British Museum, who pronounced it to be undoubtedly of Roman workmanship. The peculiarity of t…
Created on: Friday 11th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangynog', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-3BA0FE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Gold ring in the form of a plain broad band of flattened D cross section. The inner face is engraved with legend X I LYKE MY CHOYS in Roman capitals. The hoop has an internal diameter of 19mm; external diameter of 21.6mm; band width 5.7mm; band thickness of 0.9mm; weight 6.41g. The finger ring from Llangunllo has a form which is hard to date, existing in the fifteenth century, and continuing up to the present. Dating is therefore reliant on the legend and the style of lettering, which is typical of a seventeenth-century date. There are a number of variants of this inscription rec…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
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Record ID: NMGW-936845
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coin hoard comprising nine coins, five of gold and four of silver (see list below). The latest coin is a gold noble of Henry IV (1399-1413) of his 'Heavy' coinage, struck in London early in his reign. There were no associated finds. Edward III (1327-77) Half noble, London; Treaty Series, 1363-9 (3.82g/59.0gr) Quarter-noble, London; Transitional Treaty Series, 1361-31 (82g/28.1gr) Quarter-noble, London; Transitional Treaty Series; (1.52g/23.4gr); worn, clipped Groat, London; Series E, 1354-5; (4.10g/63.2gr) worn, clipped Half groat, London; Series C, 1351-2; (1.92g/29.6gr) worn, c…
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2013
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8E4817
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Double-crown of Charles II dating from 1660-1662. No value to the R of the bust. The obverse of the coin appears to have been double-struck. The coin dates from 1660-62 before the hammering process was superceded by Blondeau's machinery in 1663. The coin has been pierced at 6 o'clock and was probably re-used as part of a necklace. Obverse description: Laureate bust facing L, no coin value behind bust. pierced hole at 6 O Clock Obverse inscription: CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX Reverse description: Crowned, garnished oval shield containing royal arms with C R either side…
Created on: Sunday 18th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Record ID: CPAT-06F0F4
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold clasp.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2013
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Record ID: IARCW-63DAF2139
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A Stater of Western uninscribed (50-1) Reverse: Horse Reference: Hobbs 2937-40. Van Ardsell 1005-1
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 21st March 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brecon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCW-63DAF2216
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A Aureus of Nero (54-68) Reverse: Uncertain Reference: Uncertain
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 21st March 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brecon Gaer I', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCW-63DAF2219
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A Aureus of Nero (54-68) Reverse: Uncertain Reference: Uncertain
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 21st March 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brecon Gaer I', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCW-63DAF2239
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A Aureus of Uncertain 1st/2nd century AD (41-193) Reverse: Uncertain Reference: Uncertain
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 21st March 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerau', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCW-63DAF2372
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A Aureus of Vespasian (75-75) Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS VI Victory Reference: RIC II Vespasian 92
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 21st March 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caersws', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCW-63DAF2376
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A Aureus of Nero (64-68) Reverse: IVPPITER CVSTOS Reference: RIC I Nero 52
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Sunday 21st March 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caersws', grid reference and parish protected.