Record ID: BH-6BD269
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold quarter Moeda with a value of 1000 Reis of John V (João V) of Portugal (1706-50) dating 1709. Mint of Lisbon.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-612082
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of Charles II (AD. 1660-1685), dated to 1672 or 1682. Mint of London. Spink (2004), p.309, no. 3348. The coin has been bent into an 'S' shape, possibly indicating it was used as a love token. For a similar example on the PAS database see YORYM-6B0D7F.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-60C888
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, gold half escudo or 800 Reis of John (Joao) V (1706-1750), dated to 1732. Mint of Portugal.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-E9D2A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold finger-ring. The hoop is circular with a 'D' shaped cross-section being flat on the inner surface and convexly curved on the outer. The finger-ring weigh 5.85g, has an external diameter of 22.4mm. The band that forms the hoop has a width of 3.6mm and thickness of 1.9mm. The external surface is undecorated but dulled by shallow scratches and pits the result of wear while in use and post-depositional damage. A couple of shallow dents and associated burrs are present on the edge between the internal and external surfaces. The inner surface has a shinier appearance an…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-37BE5E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of gold finger-ring dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The fragment is rectangular in plan and D-shape in cross-section with squared breaks at each end of the surviving band. The upper surface is decorated with a geometric grid pattern of recessed square cells arranged in 17 rows four cells wide, some of which may contain very small amounts of white enamel. Each square in the grid is approximately 1.0mm wide. An inscription on the interior of the band reads 'VE'. Measurements: The fragment measures 16.6mm long, 4.3mm wide, 0.9mm thick an…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 30th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-05AA41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Gold half guinea of George III (1760-1820) dated to 1801 on the coin. Sixth head. (Spink 3736) Obverse right facing laureate bust. GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse crowned Hanovarian shield in garter. BRITANNIAURM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR. HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE in garter.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-B75880
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold signet (or seal) ring, probably dating to the seventeenth century. The ring has a flat oval bezel that is decorated with of a coat of arms. The coat of arms features a recessed rectangular zone (a 'fess') that is finely stippled positioned between three galloping horses; two above and one below. The horses are surrounded by a series of sub-bilobed indentations, which appear to be the symbol for ermine. In heraldic terms the arms can be described as Ermine a fess between three horses courant (or full speed). However it is also possible that the horses are springing …
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Record ID: BH-CD9A5E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold mourning finger ring dating to the late seventeenth century AD. The finger ring comprises a simple hemispherical-section band, which is now distorted. The outer surface of the band is plain, with the exception of a small, stylised skull motif. The inner surface of the finger ring is engraved with the inscription 'Sequimini M.3.Jan 69' in an italic script followed by a small motif of opposing 'F's. The inscription appears to be filled with a black substance, perhaps niello. The finger ring has an inner diameter of 19mm, with the band itself having a width of 4mm. …
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-74FF80
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold mourning finger ring dating to the late seventeenth or early eighteenth century AD. The finger ring is plain on the outside but engraved with a skull, the hoop bent in the middle. In the inside of the hoop is an engraved inscription in italic lower case in remembrance of R. P [or B] and maker's mark of a Roman capital R in an irregularly-shaped shield.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Mimms', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6122A2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold finger ring with engraved decoration on the shoulders and box bezel containing a stone (or glass stone) with remains of pale blue enamel on sides of bezel and on shoulders Dimensions: Diameter: 18.5 mm Width: 17.6 mm Weight: 1.76 g Discussion: The form and decoration corresponds to standard types of c. 1670-1720 Conclusion: Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-94AE5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold half-sovereign of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553), dating AD 1549. North no. 1911. The reverse depicts the crowned bust of the king in profile facing right. The inscription reads EDWARD . VI : D . G . AG[L . FRA .] Z . HIB . REX. The reverse depicts a crowned garnished oval shield with the initials E and R either side and a V at the base. The inscription reads SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM. There is an arrow initial mark on both sides. Minted at the Tower of London. This coin has suffered some significant damage, both accidental and intentional. The edge is bent at one point…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-8C11EE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold posy ring with a thin flat hoop edges slightly damaged and a plain exterior. Inscription inside reads in lower case "In thy sight is my delight". Partly legible makers mark in rectangular shield of which one letter may be a C or a D. Dimensions: Diameter (max):19.99 mm Width: 2.78 mm Thickness: 0.66 mm Weight: 3.4 g Discussion: In the absence of an identifiable makers mark it is not possible to confirm that this ring is prior to 1715. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1715 and as such …
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C58F6B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring with distorted hoop of 'D-shaped' section, widening from the back to the bezel. Each shoulder is decorated by a series of longitudinal grooves, and there is a grooved central ridge which, at the non-bezel end, terminates in a fork with projecting, tapering groove. The box bezel is now empty, the sides flaring towards the open top. Each of the setting's two longer faces has a line of sub-oval perforations, now worn thin, which would once have contained enamel. Length (bezel to back of hoop): 21.4mm; width: 23.25mm. Weight: 2.21g. A ring with similar bezel to th…
Created on: Monday 1st December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Graveley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-715855
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Slightly curved gold strip, broken at both ends. The long edges are intact; one is lightly inturned. The outer surface bears 7 grooves parallel to the long edges giving a ridged effect. Under magnification the appearance of the broken ends suggests that the piece may have been made from a double thickness of gold foil. Length 16.4mm; width 8.1mm; thickness 1.2mm; weight 0.69 grams. Identification: While the piece bears a superficial resemblance to some Bronze Age types, it differs in detail. The very high silver content also suggests a later dating. However the piece lacks di…
Created on: Thursday 27th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-34F856
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold half sovereign of Henry VIII. Third Coinage, Tower mint, struck 1544 - 1547 (pellet-in-annulet mintmark). Bent and slightly worn in places. Diameter: 30.2mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 6.06g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A8FDC8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy ring. The outer hoop is plain and the finger-ring is D-shaped in section. The inner hoop bears a two line inscription in upper-case '+ REMEMBER HIM WHOM THIS DID GEVE/ WHO YELDES HIS HART WHILES HE DOTH LEVE'. This is an unusual inscription which is not in The British Museum's collection or in J. Evans, English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931.
Created on: Friday 25th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EB7106
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. The damaged ring is of simple form, comprising a 'D-sectioned' band with no decoration on the outer face. The inner face bears the legend 'True love' and has three hallmarks: the right-facing bust of a king, the lion standard mark, the maker's mark 'I.P'. Dimensions: 20.4mm diameter, 2.1mm high. Weight: 1.85g. The king's head is a duty mark which was introduced on 1st December 1784. Between 1784 and 1786 it was struck incuse; the mark on this ring is cameo, indicating a date of 1786 onwards. The maker's mark 'I…
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croxley Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-99EBF7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily damaged gold finger-ring of post-Medieval date. The convex outer surface of the squashed hoop bears a moulded pattern of decoration, much of which has been deliberately filed off. The remaining portions of the design suggest it comprised a series of quatrefoils interspersed with other elements, including a star within an oval border. The flat inner surface bears the legend 'x Mine x thine x', incised in flowing script. There are no marks visible. In its current condition the ring measures 18.9mm long, 12.5mm wide and 3.5mm high. The weight is 1.81g. This ring was e…
Created on: Saturday 16th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Wych', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7C9BF0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval gold posy ring, mishapen. A flat band, exterior decorated with floral decoration. Interior inscribed, in lower case: x love a[n]d live well. Dimensions: Weight: 2.07g; Diameter: 22.5mm; Band Width: 0.7mm; Thickness: 3.5mm The posy ring cannot be securely dated to pre-1710 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-ED5726
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
This ring of hollow construction has a flat interior and a rounded exterior with twisted wire borders. Analysis has shown it to be an unusual composition that does not conform to gold carat standards.
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.