SUR-8E9667: COIN
A gold quarter stater (9.0mm, 1.21g) of the southern region / Regini and Atrebates, attributed to Commios and of "Commios A Type", dating to 50-25 BC. Obverse: letter A on plain field. Reverse: horse, left with ladder mane, solar motif above and rings below. As ABC 1031.
Stable URI: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1159876

SUSS-79937A: COIN
A complete post medieval gold unite of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) Group B, second bust, castle initial mark dating to AD 1627-1628. Tower mint under Charles I. As North (1991) no. 2148a Dimensions: diameter: 32.75mm, thickness: 0.75mm, weight: 9.18g. The flan is possibly lightly clipped on one edge.
Stable URI: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1159723

SUR-675F42: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini, Sills insular CF type dating to c. 65-40 BC. Obverse: boat with two occupants with rosette behind. Reverse: tree like object bisected by band. As ABC 530.
Stable URI: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1159606

LEIC-50C3A7: COIN
A medieval gold quarter-noble of Edward III Treaty Series (1327-1377), dating to c. AD 1363 - 1369. Potent cross initial mark.Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p56 no 1243. Diameter: 20 mm Weight: 1.93 g

NARC-E87660: COIN
An incomplete gold Halfcrown of Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage. Royal shield crown reverse with initials h/I at sides. Arrow initial mark. Tower mint London. AD 1536-1537. Diameter: 20.67mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 1.8g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 111, No 1795. The initials h/I for Henry VIII and Jane Seymore.

HESH-C1CC19: COIN
A gold Post Medieval third-guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820). Spink 3738 dating to AD 1798, with date in legend. London mint. Spink (2008: 391). The coin shows light wear on the bust and on the crown.

PUBLIC-53105A: COIN
A medieval gold Quarter Noble coin of Edward III (1312-1377). Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361). Spink 1495

HAMP-D54512: COIN
A complete uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region (Regini) dating c. 60-20 BC, 'Willlett's Nipple.' Obverse raised circular bead with four-pointed stars around. Reverse geometric pattern , feather or tree like motif to one end. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-429.

YORYM-9B479E: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Domino type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, with a box containing four pellets above reverse. Wreath and crescents obverse. ABC, p.93, no.1758.

ESS-8442D8: FINGER RING
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date c.1600-1800 Description: The hoop, once circular in plan, is now bent slightly and D-shaped in cross-section. The exteriror surface is plain while the interiror is engraved with an inscription. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case, italic and reads 'Hope is all my comfort’. There is a visible makers mark which is unidentifiable. Measurements: length: 24.2mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 4.03g Discussion: Posy (or posie) rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to late 18th centuries, most often in gold though silver and gilt-silver examples are known. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring, those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic over the course of the 17th century and into the 18th (Oman 1974). Yet, the earliest securely dated posy-ring in the British Museum is 1961,1202.75 (dated by mark to circa 1601-1611) and inscribed in italics. A the maker's mark cannot be idenitified however, there is no evidence to allow the ring to be securely dated. Conclusion: It is therefore not clear if this object was at least 300 years old at the time of discovery and, even though the object is made of more than 10% precious metals, does not constitute potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.

OXON-42B63E: COIN
A gold, Iron Age stater of the Catuvellauni, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Big Wheel' type of the Eastern (North Thames) region; dating to the period c. 60 - 20 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, outline crescents back-to-back at centre. Reverse: horse right, wing motif above, wheel below. ABC p. 124, no. 2442, BMC nos. 331-335, VA 1487. The coin has a diameter of 18.21mm, it is 2.63mm thick and it weighs 5.63 grams.

YORYM-9E61EB: COIN
A gold post-medieval half-guinea of Charles II (AD 1660-1685) dated to the period AD 1672-1684. Second Bust. Crowned cruciform shields reverse. Mint of London. Spink 2013, p.332, no. 3348.

KENT-9B9AE1: COIN
A gold biface quarter stater of Eppillus of the Cantiaci, c.AD 1-15. Description: This a 'Eppillus Wreath Cross' gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci tribe of the Kent region. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, shallow crescents at centre, 'EPPI' in angles. Reverse: Horse facing left, ring and three pellets above. Measurements: Diameter: 11.17 mm; Thickness: 1.07 mm and Weight: 1.38 g. Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 390 and VA 436. This coin is of the type of CCI-690227 and is the first of its kind recorded on the PAS from metal-detecting.

An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 10, Corio Cor type. Obverse: COR on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, pelletal sun ring above, small animal below. cf ABC, p. 105, no. 2051; BMC no. 3134; VA no. 1039.

SUSS-864B76: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani, 'Gallic War Uniface' type dating c.60-50 BC. Cf. ABC no: 16; VA 50-56. Mack 27. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right. The flan is misshapen and roughly oval. The obverse is raised from where the die struck the reverse. Measurements: diameter: 24.08mm, weight. 6.07g.

DUR-5C251F: COIN
A complete gold solidus of the Roman period from the reign of Valens as Emperor of the East (AD 364-375). RIC 9 39(a) Obverse description: Pearl diadem, draped, cuirassed bust right. Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG. Reverse description: Valens and Valentinian seated facing one another holding a globe with palm branch between them and Victory standing behind with wings spread. Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVGG. Mintmark: TROBC for Trier. The coin is in a good condition with minimal wear on either face. Thickness: 1.38 mm Weight: 2.85 g Diameter: 20.91 mm

WMID-DEC2E2: FINGER RING
A thin, plain, gold Post Medieval finger ring dating circa AD 1724 - 2000. The ring is severely bent and mis-shapen, becoming sub-anular in plan, U-shaped in profile and D-shaped in cross-section. The surface of the ring is a uniform and even gold colour, with no decoration present. There is a surface break visible near one of the bend points. Measurements: Length: 16.3mm Width: 11.4mm Thickness of band: 1.4mm Weight: 0.6g Due to the undecorated nature of this band, it is challenging to date this ring with any certainty. Bands of a similar style have been recorded on the database; WMID-B8CD48 are LVPL-F848BA also undecorated, WMID-EE8C30 is also plain and has a similar weight. In those cases, the rings have no diagnostic features that can securely date this ring pre-1724. In addition, Judy Rudoe of The British Museum notes in the absence of any diagnostic dating features or an identifiable makers mark it cannot be securely dated to a pre-1723 date. Owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the comments made by Judy Rudoe, the object cannot be dated at more than 300 years old and as such falls outside the stipulations of the Treasure Act.

SUSS-DDDF53: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold early uninscribed uniface quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini/Atrebates, dating to c.60-20 BC, Willet's Nipple type. A ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-432. Dimensions: diameter: 11.55mm, thickness: 2.37mm, weight: 1.50g

LEIC-CF0DB4: COIN
A Medieval gold quarter noble of Richard II (1377 - 1399), dating to c.AD 1377 - 1399. Pellet in centre of reverse. Part of the coins edge is folded slightly. North (1991) Volume 2, p 62 no 1319 Diameter: 18.5 mm Weight: 1.4 g

NMGW-CA2048: COIN
An Iron Age gold Continental Gallo-Belgic quarter stater (1.64g ; 9.7mm), dating to c.125 - 50 BC (Sills Class Ca2). Obverse: Animal or boat. Reverse: Waved line or tree-like object. Sills 2003: 232 and Fig 76.

SWYOR-C73EE1: COIN
A bent gold post-medieval coin; a Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating from AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, number 2090. Measurements are; diameter 20.9m, thickness in its bent state 2.7mm and weight 2.46g. The metal is 0.4mm thick.

SUR-73B83E: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater (1.75g, 13.3mm) of Gallo-Belgic imported type attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the early 2nd to early 1st century BC. Right facing type. Obverse: flamboyant wreathed head, right. Reverse: horse, right. As ABC 28; Allen no. Aa2; VA 15-17.

KENT-731554: INGOT
A fragment of gold, likely hack gold from a penannular bracelet of Bronze Age date, possibly c.1100-850 BC. Description: The object is broadly 'axe-shaped' with a sub-circular terminal that tapers to a flat rectangular cross section. This was likely achieved by cutting and hammering. The tapered end has been cut, indicated by a bright rugged cut. The terminal also appears to have been cut from a larger object and then hammered smooth. The gold has a rich, bright yellow colour. Measurements: Length: 14.77 mm; Width: 7.03 mm; Thickness: 6.43 - 2.37 mm and Weight: 6.5 g. Discussion: Gold ingots generally fall into three main date ranges: Bronze Age, Early Medieval and Modern. While gold ingots are often dated to the Early Medieval period, in association with the Viking bullion economy, this piece is not diagnostic of the other examples on this database (see BERK-842965, HAMP-3C8EAE and GLO-64767B). This example also weighs 6.5 g which does not conform to the Anglo-Scandinavian örtugar - mark weight system (as outlined in Kruse, 1988 and in Haldeny & Kershaw, 2014). Additionally, the ingot does not appear to be Modern, due to the high purity of the gold content. Thus, it suggests that this could be Bronze Age, as will be discussed below. The surrounding area has mainly produced Post-Medieval finds, with no Bronze Age or Early Medieval activity recorded on the PAS or the Kent Historic Environment Record. However, 3 km from the ingot findspot was KENT-8C3793, a gold torc fragment dating to the Iron Age which may suggest more local prehistoric activity that previously thought. The shape of the ingot is strikingly similar to a number of Bronze Age dated examples. Most notably is the hack gold present in the Middle Bronze Age Fittleworth Hoard, dated from 1400-1100 BC, currently in the collection of the British Museum. The record IOW-9F0C84 (and the addenda IOW-21EDC1) shows Late Bronze Age (c.1150-800 BC) hack gold in association with penannular rings that display the characteristic oblique ‘V’ shape seen on this example. These examples suggest that the hack gold is a fragment of a penannular bracelet; other database examples of a similar form are also identified as bracelet fragments as are the objects alongside the hack gold in the Fittleworth Hoard. IOW-50D55F is a Late Bronze Age penannular bracelet that has been ‘snipped’ and modified to become hack gold. CORN-705C14, SWYOR-DDC942, Green (1983) and Eogan (1994) also discuss bracelet fragments that are reminiscent of hack gold. Other isolated fragments posited as Bronze Age, such as BH-E08E66, SOM-E5EF83 and NMS-E6AF84, have been deemed Not Treasure on the balance of probability due to the lack of diagnostic indicators. However, it is argued above that this object is diagnostic enough to be considered Bronze Age and, as such, Treasure. Treasure Conclusion: It is therefore clear that this object dates to before 1724 and as the object is made of more than 10% precious metals, it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.

DENO-72B46C: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi). Kite type dating to the period c. 20 BC - AD 10. Reverse shows lunate horse left, kite containing four pellets above with pellets and annulet below. Obverse is very worn, possible crescents and cloak. ABC 1761. (VA 825-1). Diameter 17 mm, thickness 2.5 mm and weight 5.7 g.

KENT-4DB68C: COIN
A gold uniface quarter stater of the Cantiaci, c. 50-20 BC. Description: This a 'Caesar's Trophy' gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci tribe, an early uninscribed 'P' trophy type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: “Caesar’s Trophy” stylised Roman trophy, below which is a crescent flanked by two annulets. Measurements: Diameter: 11 mm; Thickness: 2 mm and Weight: 1.27 g. Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 192 and VA 145.01

HAMP-48AD7C: COIN
A complete uninscribed gold quarter Stater of the Belgae dating c. 55-35 BC. " Cogwheel Smiler"" as ABC 770. Obverse features stylised boat design with figures separated by line and cogwheel each side, grinning mouth below. Reverse horse left, sunburst above, other rings around. Sills 2017 Db2 Class 2a Cheriton Cogwheels.

PUBLIC-0FF628: RING
A squashed gold ring of uncertain function and without hall or maker's mark. Description: The object is a thin gold band of uncertain function. The looped object has been squashed but otherwise shows little depositional damage. There is no hall or maker's mark visible. The object is a dull gold, suggesting a lower carat. Measurements: Length: 30 mm; Width: 16 mm: Thickness: 1.48 mm and Weight: 2.81 g. Discussion: The object does not resemble a finger ring, nor another object type that can be confidently stated. In addition, the object appears to be Post-Medieval to Modern in date, due to the low levels of gold and the delicate band. Treasure Conclusion: Whilst this object likely contains more than 10% precious metals, it cannot confidently be stated that this object is over 300 years old and therefore does not constitute potential Treasure under the stipulations of the The Treasure Act 1996.

BUC-F3A234: COIN
A gold angel of Henry VII (AD 1485 - 1509), Pheon initial mark dating to AD 1507-1509. North 1975 volume II, page 83, number 1698.

ESS-CBA111: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni tribe dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Rose Wings type. Crossed wreaths, flower like motif at centre. Reverse depicts horse right, pellet with three petals around, below double wing motif above. ABC 2469, VA 244 Measurements: Diameter: 12.6mm; Weight: 1.2g

ESS-B47CC7: COIN
An incomplete gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377). Fourth coinage, treaty period, transitional series, dating to the period 1361-1363. North no. 1224. Half of the coin survives, and this half has been folded in half creating a quadrant. The visible side of the coin is the reverse. Measurements: length: 11.1mm; width: 10.5mm; folded thickness 2.93mm; weight 1.15g

KENT-A0D365: COIN
A complete gold Early Medieval Visigothic or Merovingian pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justinian I (AD 527-565), probably dating to c.AD 527-565 Description: This tremissis is a Victory with palm and wreath type (VPW). The mint and moneyer are uncertain. Measurements: Diameter: 14.19 mm; Thickness: 1.0 mm, Weight: 1.42 g. Discussion: This coin is also recorded on the EMC at 2024.0017.

NMS-7EE0BD: COIN
Gold quarter noble of Edward III, London, fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty, Series G, North 1191, very worn, 1356-61

PAS-755C62: FINGER RING
Medieval finger ring, of stirrup shape. The hoop is slightly distorted and abraded along its edges. The ring is set with a roughly rectangular stone, which is held in place by two claws. The ring is gold, and dates from the 13th century. The stone is blue, and is a sapphire. Surface analysis indicated gold and silver contents of approximately 73–76% and 16–18% respectively, and confirmed the gemstone Dimensions: length 25 mm, width 20 mm It has been published in the Treasure Annual Report 2005/6 (p. 115, no. 403)

HAMP-65ED96: COIN
A medieval gold half-noble of Edward III that is in good condition and has been rolled. Coin dates from the Treaty period (1363-1369), Mint: London, N 1238. Obverse description: Forward facing crowned and armoured king in ship with sword in right hand and quartered shield of England and France in left Obverse inscription: XEDWARDxDEIxGxREXxAnGLxDxhYBxZxAQT with double saltire stops Reverse description: Cross Fluery, crown and lion in each angle; small 'E' at the centre Reverse inscription: +DOMINExMExINxFVRORExTVOxARGVASxME with double saltire stops

HAMP-64DF91: COIN
Edward III Quarter Noble. Fourth coinage 1351-1361 Pre-Treaty Period. S1495 (Spink 2021 p.186) Edward III, 1327-77. Quarter Noble, Pre-Treaty Period. (1351-61) A very worn and damaged gold quarter noble of Edward III. Approximately one third of the flan is missing along with the corresponding legend. The coin is no longer flat and has a distinctive curvature. This is a Pre-treaty version dating to 1351-61, fourth coinage. (Spink 1495) Royal arms on shield, pellet below, rev. + exaltabitvr in: gloria: an, floriate cross, e at centre, trefoil and lion in each angle, eight-arc double tressure (N.1141; S.1495) Dimensions; Diameter 19.39mm x 22.11mm x 0.76mm

SUR-4CDD59: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci, dating to c.50-20 BC, Corded triangle type (Southeastern LZ). Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross hatched box below, pellets in field. As ABC p.36, no. 198; VA 151.

SUSS-4B5FBB: COIN
A complete post medieval gold Couronne d'or au soleil (sun crown) of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (AD 1519-1556). Unclear mint mark, dated AD 1542. Dimensions: diameter: 25.48mm, thickness: 0.45mm, weight: 3.03g.

SWYOR-0CF672: COIN
A post medieval gold coin; a guinea of William III (AD 1694 - AD 1702) dating to AD 1698. As Spink 3460. Minted at London. Measurements: 25.3mm diameter, 0.7mm thickness, weight 8.3g

NMGW-D28B2C: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A hammered gold sheet of uncertain date. The sheet has a maximum length of 51.4mm, width of 39.3mm, 0.7mm thick and weighs 14.76g. The sheet is lacking any diagnostic features so the use and date cannot be determined. Small percussion marks on the surface indicate the sheet was intentionally flattened before being deposited, discarded, or lost. Due to the uncertainty of the date, the object is not considered Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.

ESS-CC64DE: COIN
A complete but clipped and bent medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377). North's Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Series E dating to the period 1354-1355. Unclear I.m. London mint. The coin appears to have been intentionally bent into an S-shape. Measurements: diameter: 32.6mm; weight: 7.66g

SUR-B72F02: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (18.5mm, 6.25g) of "Gallic War uniface" type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above. As ABC 16 / Mack 27.

ESS-90CA01: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater of the Eastern region/ Trinovantes, dating to 80BC - 50BC. Waldingfied type depicting wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse depicts disarticulated horse left, beaded mane almost horizontal, pellet and rings below. ABC 2335, VA1462. Measurements: diameter 21.1mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 6.4g The diameter measured is the widest point

WMID-8D6D9C: COIN
A complete gold guinea of George III (circa AD 1760-1820) dating to 1785. The obverse shows a laureate head right with the inscription GEORGIUS. III DEI.GRATIA. The reverse shows a crowned shield of arms, and the inscription M.BF.ET.H.REX.FD.B.ET.L.DS.R.I.A.T.ET.E. with the date 1785 split by the crowned shield. Spink 3728 (2004). Measurements: Diameter: 24.3mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 8.3g Die axis: 6

SUR-10534D: COIN
An incomplete uninscribed base gold quarter stater of the South Western region / Durotriges, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, "Duro Boat Bird" type. Obverse: 'Three men in a boat' design, pellet rosette to left. Reverse: Zig-zag across field, Y-shaped and uncertain objects to each side. As ABC, p. 112, no. 2205.

SUR-101D07: COIN
An uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of "Hampshire Thunderbolt" type, dating to around 60-20 BC. Obverse: stylised boat with figures. Reverse: cruciform thunderbolt motif with objects in angles. As ABC 767.

SUR-0FE8EC: COIN
A complete gold Iron Age Gallo-Belgic "boat-tree" quarter stater of the Morini, dating to c.80-60BC. Obverse; probable boat with three occupants. Reverse; Tree-like object with stepped wedge-shape below. As ABC 40

ESS-E7D0A0: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.AD 8-41. Cunobelinus Biga type. CAMVL in tablet on vertical wreath, heart shapes in angles. Reverse depicts biga (two horse) left, branch above, wheel and CVNO below. ABC 2807, VA 193, BMC 1836-1836A. Measurements: diameter: 12mm; weight: 1.32g

BH-E3E159: COIN
A gold solidus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395) dating AD 383-388 (Reece period 20). CONCORDIA AVGGGA reverse type depicting Constantinopolis seated facing, looking right, on throne with lions' heads to left and right of the seat, holding sceptre and shield inscribed VOT V MVL X. Mint of Constantinople. As RIC IX, no. 70A.

SUSS-BB8267: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold stater of the Southern British region, a ‘Westerham South’ stater of the Regini or Atrebates dating to c. 80 to 50 BC. Obverse: Abstract head of Apollo right Reverse: Stylised horse left, pellet below, zig-zag in exergue with pellets in angles. C.f. ABC 482. VA 202, BMC 24-32. . Diameter: 20.36mm; thickness: 2.96mm and weight: 6.21g. Rudd (2010:47) writes "More Westerham South gold staters [ABC 482] are found around West Sussex and the Solent than North Hampshire, indicating that they were probably produced by the Regini, not the Atrebates."

SUR-65D51F: FINGER RING
A gold posy / posie / posey ring of 18th century date. The ring has a plain narrow hoop with D shaped cross section 1mm thick and 2.2mm wide. The interior is inscribed "Love and live Happy" in an italicised script. There is a maker's mark of I.W in a rectangular escutcheon. The internal diameter of the ring is around 20mm.

NMGW-53C09F: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Atrebates/southern region, struck under Tincomarus (25 BC-AD 10) dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 10, Rudd’s ‘Tincomarus Warrior Com F’ type. Possibly mis-struck as the reverse has a smeared appearance and the pellet border appears slipped. The coin has a rose gold appearance. Reference: ABC 1067

SWYOR-519A68: FOB
A gold circular hoop or ring with a tubular element projecting at one point, that could be part of a swivel fitting, probably from a fob or watch chain. The object has no hallmarks or stamps, but the condition, style and construction suggest a Modern date of AD 1800 - 1980. The hoop is circular in cross-section. The tubular fitting has a square base with a circular recess, and then a reel moulded circular tube that passes completely through the hoop. It is 24.6mm long, 23.1mm wide and 3mm thick. 2.6g.

NMS-FDD7E8: FINGER RING
Gold mourning ring dated 23 September 1805. The ring has a wide hoop, of even width throughout but now crumpled in one place. It is decorated on the exterior with a beaded ridge to top and bottom, two plain ridges within this, and a central band of relief lettering reading ELIZ: SHERMAN. DIED. 23. SEP: 1805. AGED. 81 The stops vary, sometimes colons but mostly central pellets. There is a space-filling motif, probably a rosette or flower, between the start and end of the inscription. Although the lettering is very neat, the workmanship is untidy, with lots of engraving scratches left rough; these may be keying for enamel that has now entirely disappeared. The interior has four hallmarks in a longitudinal line approximately behind the letters ELIZ. From left to right they are: a maker's mark (SG (or possibly SC) in a rectangular cartouche); a very worn stamp which appears to be a bust within a rounded cartouche, placed sideways; a lion passant within a polygonal cartouche; and a date letter, now slightly damaged but apparently a capital K. The London assay office's date letter for 1805 was a capital K, but the other marks do not appear to conform to this office's standard. Weight 3.25g, diameter c. 20mm, width of hoop perhaps c. 7mm.

NARC-E8A9BD: COIN
A complete gold 1 Peso of the Republic of Chile (AD 1864). Obverse depicts Liberty standing, reads REPUBLICA DE CHILE, mint mark below (So). Reverse depicts wreath with value and date within (1//PESO//1864), reads IGUALDAD ANTE LE LEI. Minted Santiago. The coin has a worn circular perforation at 12’oclock (obverse) indicating its reuses as a pendant or similar. Die Axis 6 O’clock. Diameter: 14.31mm, Diameter (perforation): 1.03mm, Thickness: 0.78mm, Weight: 1.5g

YORYM-C0551F: COIN
An incomplete medieval gold quarter noble of Henry V (AD 1413-1422) dating to the period AD 1413-1422. Class C, variant with broken annulet to left of shield and mullet to right. Ornate floriated cross within a treasure of arches reverse. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.70, no.1382 variant.

SUR-BD9E47: COIN
A gold post medieval double crown of James I, second coinage of 1604-1619. Fourth bust, unclear initial mark. London Tower mint. As North 2087.

BUC-7DFA11: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater attributed to the Catuvellauni tribe, struck under Tasciovanos, dating to c. 25 BC - AD 10. Tasciovanos Pegasus type. The obverse depicts TASC in panel on vertical wreath. The reverse depicts Pegasus left, tail raised, pellet in ring on front. ABC 2601, BMC 1647-50.

PUBLIC-B72FB7: COIN
A medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-22), Class E/F mule (North 1373/1374), initial mark: pierced cross, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: p.69; Woodhead 1996: esp. pl. 25 no. 255. Marks on the coin: obverse - cinquefoil and annulet by the sword arm, pellet at sword point, trefoil by shield, an unbroken annulet on the side of the ship (Type E), rope 2/1, ornaments 1-1-1. Reverse - trefoil in first quarter, quatrefoil in second quarter (Type F). Struck on a small flan so some of the legend letters are not completely shown.

ESS-721B58: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.10-40 AD. Cunobelinus Plastic type. Corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to left, M[V] to right. Reverse depicts horse rearing right, dashes for mane aqnd pellet above, CV[N] below. ABC 2553 VA 2015, BMC 15846-48. Measurements: diameter: 9.9mm; weight: 1.34g

ESS-71E4DA: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Southern region / Regini, dating to the period c.65-40BC. Sills Insular Cf type. Boat with two occupants, rosette behind. Reverse depicts tree-like object. ABC 530. Measurements: diameter: 11.6mm; weight: 1.42g

ESS-70CF23: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Tasciovanos, dating to the period c. 25BC to AD 10. Tasciovanus Hidden Faces type. Crossed wreaths, one curved, back to back crescents at centre, hidden faces in angles. Reverse depicts horse right, bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above, hook-like object below. ABC 2553 VA 1680, BMC 1591-1603. Measurements: diameter: 16.3mm; weight: 5.55g

NLM-1A2DAC: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring. Treasure case T27 2002. Viking. Gold fused wire strands, very fragile. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Height: 19.3mm, Thickness: 4.1mm, Weight: 2.67gms

YORYM-DE9B29: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1950. The object is circular with a thick D-shaped section. No decoration or hallmarks are present and there are two nick marks to the edge. The metal has a shiny yellow patina and is in good condition. The ring is 25.4mm in diameter, 5.6mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 11.8g. The finger ring has been seen by curators at the British Museum who state that, due to the undiagnostic nature of the object it cannot be securely dated and, as such, would fall outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

ESS-605A7A: COIN
An Iron Age gold 'Gallo-Belgic broad flan' Ab stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC. Left Type. Flamboyant wreathed bust left with big hair. Distinct trefoil eyes. Reverse depicts horse left, charioteer above. As ABC, p. 28, no. 4; VA 12; LT 7886, Sills, 2003: pp. 140-159, nos. 286-303. The obverse of the coin has multiple scratches crossing over eachother. Measurements: diameter: 25.4mm; weight: 7.25g

DENO-5CAFC8: COIN
A slightly clipped gold noble of Edward III dating to the period AD 1356 - 1361. Pre-Treaty standard type A, North 1180 (a). Obverse depicting the king standing facing in a 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 depicting a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and an ornamented compartment (containing the king's initial) in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant, with a crown above; all within a tressure of eight arches. Small annulet stops. Mint of London. Diameter 33.8 mm, thickness 0.89 mm and weight 8.3 g.

GLO-482CCC: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates, dating to the period c.60 - 20 BC, Selsey Dahlia type. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above, wheel below. ABC p. 48, no. 503; BMC nos. 503-518.

DENO-75976D: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to c. BC 50 - 20. Domino type. Obverse shows wreath and crescents. Reverse depicts lunate horse left, box containing four pellets above, four armed spiral anticlockwise below. ABC 1758. Diameter 19.67 mm, thickness 3.26 mm, weight 5.37 g

HAMP-736281: COIN
Complete uninscribed Chute gold stater of the southern British Belgae (ABC 746) dating c. 65-40 BC . Obverse Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse Disjointed horse left with rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, crab below, many pellets above.

PUBLIC-6006F2: COIN
A post Medieval gold quarter Moeda with a value of 1000 Reis, of Peter II (Dom Pedro II) of Portugal (AD 1648-1706), dated 1689. Obverse: Crowned arms of Portugal. Reverse: Short cross pattee with quatrefoils in each angle. The coin is flat, but exhibits two parallel creases, suggesting that at some time it has been re-used as a token or charm by being deliberately bent into an S-shape. Mint of Lisbon. Diameter: 18.6mm Weight: 2.68g

SUR-4AAFF1: COIN
A gold crown of Charles I, Group B with second bust and cross calvary initial mark dating to 1625-1626. As North 2181.

LVPL-34FE36: COIN
A gold Gallo-Belgic E type stater attributed to the Ambiani tribe, minted c. 60 BC-c. 50 BC. Obverse: Mound. Reverse: Celticised horse galloping right, disjointed lines and pellets above. (ABC 16). Ref.: Van Arsdell 1989: 70, cf. no. 52-1. Dimensions: 17.8mm diameter, 2.8mm thick; weight: 5.99g.

SWYOR-201A2F: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
A gold disc, probably part of a late Post Medieval or Modern collar stud or similar dress fitting, dating from AD 1850 - 2000. It is a shallowly domed disc with no decoration. The reverse is concave and is partially covered with a black coating, perhaps an adhesive as there is no other evidence of attachment. There is a flange round the edge which is flatter and uncoated. The disc would probably have been attached to a central shaft terminating in a smaller domed disc which would have sat against the neck after being threaded though a collar. Measurements are; diameter 10.8mm, thickness 1.2mm and weight 0.41g. The body of the metal is 0.1mm thick. Compare SWYOR-F68B49 and IOW-CC7B78.

SUR-1E7231: COIN
A milled gold one third guinea of George III, first laureate head, second reverse type dated 1802. As Spink 3739.

SUR-1E482D: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold stater (19.6mm, 5.78g) of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates and of "Selsey Two-Faced" type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and behind, charioteer's arms above. ABC 485; Sills' Qa Class 2 (Sills 2017 p.120).

NCL-919E55: COIN
A complete gold quarter noble of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1351-1361. Pre-treaty series (fourth coinage). intial mark: cross 3. The obverse has a shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Obverse inscription: +EDWAR.R.ANGL.Z.FRANC.D.hY . The stops are single saltires. The reverse has a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. The reverse includes an odd spelling, reading +EXALTABITVR.IN.GhLORIA. instead of the standard EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA. Spink 2008, no. 1498. Thickness: 0.48 mm Weight: 1.85 g Diameter: 18.65 mm

BERK-786404: COIN
Complete uninscribed Chute gold stater of the southern British Belgae (ABC 746) dating c. 65-40 BC . Obverse Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse Disjointed horse left with rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, crab below, many pellets above.

NARC-275C34: COIN
A complete gold Half Noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth coinage, Treaty period. DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS ME reverse depicting a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and an ornamented compartment in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant, with a crown above; all within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Cross pattée initial mark. Mint of London. AD 1363-1369. Diameter: 26.79mm, Thickness: 0.84mm, Weight: 3.8g The outer edges of the coin are slightly distorted. North Vol II, P 55, No 1238

NCL-264E3A: COIN
A complete gold half guinea of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1695. Minted at the Tower (London). Early harp. Spink, 2001, p 324, no 3466.

SUSS-0E0FD2: COIN
An Iron age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates struck for Verica, c.AD 10-40, 'Verica Stars' type. Obverse: VERIC/COMF over two lines, crescent above, star below. Reverse: A Horse stepping right, star above, REX below. ABC p. 72, no. 1208; Sills, 2017: 382, no. 377. Dimensions: diameter: 11.44mm, thickness: 1.42mm, weight: 1.36g

SUSS-A67C64: COIN
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

DENO-A5A93A: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring of post-medieval date, c. AD 1800-1830. The ring has a thin, undecorated D-sectioned band with no bezel. It bears an interior maker's mark, 'WH', which has been identified with Will Hunter or Will Hitchin, a London goldsmith working at the beginning of the 19th century. Diameter: 16 mm, thickness: 0.75 mm, width: 2 mm and weight 1 g.

KENT-8F18C7: COIN
A Gallo-Belgic Iron Age gold stater of the Ambiani tribe, c.80-60 BC. Description: This is a Ambiani stater of the "Biface" type dating to circa 80-60 BC. Obverse: wreathed head, right. Reverse: sinuous horse right. Measurements: Diameter: 18.03 mm; Thickness: 2.71 mm; Weight: 6.62 g. Discussion: As ABC 13 and VA 42-48.

WMID-7B652A: COIN
Gold Iron Age stater. Early uninscribed British I type, VA 804/805, similar to Hobbs Plate 9, 195. Obverse: wreath, cloak and cresecents. Reverse: stylised horse facing left, surrounded by pellets.

WMID-7B14C3: COIN
A complete gold quarter noble of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1351-1361. Pre-treaty series (fourth coinage). intial mark: cross 3. The obverse has a shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Obverse inscription: +EDWAR.R.ANGL.Z.FRANC.D.hY . The stops are single saltires. The reverse has a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. The reverse includes an odd spelling, reading +EXALTABITVR.IN.GhLORIA. instead of the standard EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA. Spink 2008, no. 1498.

LEIC-686BB5: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater struck by Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni-Trinovantes dating to the period c. 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, branch and group of pellets above, C[V]N below. Die axis: 3 o'clock.

DUR-64B471: COIN
A fragment of a Iron Age coin of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, c. 60 BC - 20 BC. Unclear type, possibly Rudd ABC no. 1734 (p. 92). 0.7g. 12.3mm by 7.6mm. It is 2.1mm thick. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: stylised horse. Approximately 1/8 of the coin survives.

HAMP-628E77: COIN
Complete uninscribed Chute gold stater of the southern British Belgae (ABC 746) dating c. 65-40 BC . Obverse Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse Disjointed horse left with rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, crab below, many pellets above.

KENT-0FD708: COIN
A Medieval gold Ryal (rose noble) of Edward IV (AD 1461-1470, AD 1471-1483). Description: This is a Ryal of the First Reign light coinage (AD 1465-1470), probably minted at Norwich, Mint Mark 'N' in waves. Obverse: Crowned king in medieval ship with rose on hull, holding sword and Royal Arms, the inscription reads 'EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL FRANC DNS YB'. Reverse: Ornate cross fleur-de-lis, rose on sunburst in centre, crowned lion passant in angles, all within a tressure of eight arcs with trefoils in spandrels, trefoils in legend, the inscription reads 'IHC AVT TRANSIENS PER MEDVM ILLORVM IBAT'. Measurements: Diameter: 32.76 mm, Thickness: 0.64 mm, Weight: 7.58 g. Discussion: See North 1552.

NARC-80F37D: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Addedomaros dating to the period 50 BC-AD 10. Addedomaros Spiral type. Obverse: Six-armed wreath spiral, three crescents at centre. Reverse: Horse right, cornucopia motif below and inscription [ADDIIDOM] above. Diameter: 18.38mm, Thickness: 3.01mm, Weight: 5.6g ABC No 2517. VA No 1620 BMC No 2396-2404

LVPL-3F5F74: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, attributed to VEPO, dating to the period c.AD 15-40, 'Vepo Ring Pellet' or 'Vepo Triadic' type. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent. Reverse: VEP above, CORF below, Lunate horse left with large round head, unclear motif below tail. ABC, p. 97, nos. 1854, 1857.

HAMP-FC4E52: COIN
An Iron age uninscribed gold stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, dating to the period c.60-40 BC, 'Cheesefoot Head type'. Obverse, wreath , cloak and crescents, occ. serrated. Reverse: triple tailed horse right, beaded mane, charioteer's arm above, small ring and pelletal sun in front, small ring and six-spoked wheel below. ABC 761,BMC 476. die axis 5 o'clock.

PUBLIC-F0726B: COIN
Gold coin. Half guinea of George I (1714-1727), dated 1717. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS.D.GM.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. Reverse description: Cruciform shields of Arms with sceptres between them radiating from central sunray disc. Reverse inscription: 17 17.BRVN ET.L.DVX SR.IA.TH ET.EL Diameter: 20.0mm, Weight: 4.03gms, die axis: 6 As Spink 3635. See also NLM-C5A013

NMS-D5565B: TORC
Description: Piece of gold rod, probably a small fragment of a flange-twisted or bar-twisted torc with three flanges, now bent into a spiral of two full turns. One end is original, with a rounded tip and neat triangular cross-section. From the rounded tip, the terminal flares slightly for c. 10mm and runs straight, before starting to coil. As it starts to curve, each face becomes concave so that the cross-section is Y-shaped, and the rod is then neatly twisted as well as bent into a coil. After two full turns the rod is apparently cut or broken. It is S-twisted (also called a left-hand twist), and the end of each flange, or arm of the Y, is polished or worn so that it is burred, or smooth and flat. The apparently broken or cut end also has some smoothly bent and worn areas. The fragment has a slightly pale, brownish colour. Dimensions: Overall diameter of coil, c. 11mm. Overall thickness of the coil, 6mm. Maximum diameter of the twisted rod, 2.4mm. Weight, 2.2g. Discussion: Gold torcs with twisted square or (more rarely) triangular cross-sections were popular in the Penard phase of the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1400-1100BC. The simplest form is the bar-twisted torc, where the rod is left with a square or triangular cross-section. When the corners of the square or triangle are extended into flanges, to produce a cross-shaped or Y-shaped cross-section, it is known as a flange-twisted torc; this example is perhaps on the border of both types. Fragments of square bar-twisted or four-flanged torcs bent into small loops are recorded on the PAS database at GLO-2AF0AE and SOM-AA390A, and another (probably with four flanges) was found in 1961 in the Sporle hoard (Eogan 1967, 173, pl. 22.3). They vary in their gold content, some being fairly pure and others (e.g. ESS-D1D1E9) being only c. 75% gold. This object has some unusual features. Firstly, triangular bar-twisted torcs or three-flanged torcs are much less common than four-flanged examples, although a comparable three-flanged fragment is recorded at BUC-EF04B8. Secondly, torcs normally have terminals which flare outwards towards their ends, rather than taper as this one does. The terminal on this example is unusual, but can be compared with the terminals on a small Bronze Age gold twist-effect loop in the British Museum (OA.10875). Thirdly, twisted torcs are, according to Eogan (1967, 131), more often Z-twisted (also called right-hand twist). This example has an S twist, as do the small loops from the Sporle hoard, GLO-2AF0AE, and SOM-AA390A, and the short length of three-flange torc BUC-EF04B8. Date: Middle Bronze Age, 1400-1100 BC.

WILT-6D9F1B: FINGER RING
A complete Late Post Medieval gold finger ring, dating to c. AD 1800-1850. The hoop of the ring is slightly sub-circular in plan. The bezel has an orange/red glass sub-circular setting, with a slight blemish within the glass. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with a possible foliate design, but this is difficult to distinguish. The hoop has some old damage and there is a seam showing on the exterior of the hoop, caused during the manufacturing process. The interior of the hoop has a folded seam which is particularly in evidence at the base of the hoop, plus there are striations in the gold, presumably also caused during manufacture. There is no evidence of a hallmark or maker's mark. Dimensions: Height: 19.6mm; Diameter of hoop: 18.4mm; length of bezel: 5.3mm; 5.7mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 1.77g Judy Rudoe, Curator at the British Museum, dates this ring to the first half of the 19th century.

ESS-58EC4C: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region/ Trinovantes, dating to the period c. 60 BC- 20 BC. Heybridge Horse type depicting wreath between two pellet lines, stylised locks of hair above, crescents and pellet in ring motifs below. Reverse depicts horse right, large rump, various pellets around, pellet boss below. ABC 2359. Dimensions: diameter: 11.4mm, weight, 1.26g

NMS-2EAB72: COIN
Gold Gallo-Belgic quarter stater, weight 1.44g, devolved designs on both sides, c.60-50BC

NARC-17CDEA: COIN
A complete gold Portuguese Escudo or 1600 Reis of John (Joao) V (1706-1750), dated to 1729 (on coin). Reverse depicts crowned coat of arms framed by scrollwork. Lisbon mint. Diameter: 19.84mm, Thickness: 0.78mm, Weight: 3.1g These coins are present in the UK due to the expansion of trade during this period (17th-18th centuries) resulting in gold coinage from Portugal, Spain and France circulating in the UK. Coin weights are known to have been made to control these coinages. By 1816 another Act of Parliament declared that only gold coins of the realm (above 40 Shillings) would be legal tender. These coins were known as Joeys or Joes, Portuguese or Port Piece. The coin would have been worth approximately 9 Shillings. The edges of the coin have been bent outwards slightly so it now appears slightly 'S' shaped in profile, possibly indicating its modification into a love-token. Other examples of this denomination being used as possible love tokens have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: SF-1E8F81, SOM-83DF38 and SUSS-0C9EB4.

HAMP-D8F76E: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates of “Selsey two faces” type dating 60-20BC. ABC485 Sils’ Qa Class 2 page 120 (2017). Obverse wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse triple tailed horse facing right, wheel below, charioteer’s arms above.

LEIC-D742ED: COIN
A Medieval gold quarter-noble of Edward III, Treaty Series (1327-1377), dating to c. AD 1363 - 1369. Potent cross initial mark.Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p56 no 1243. Diameter: 19.6 mm Weight: 1.9 g

ESS-C0C2A5: COIN
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic quarter stater attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the period c.175-60 BC. Gallo-Belgic Broad flan Aa type depicting flamboyant wreathed head right. Reverse depicts horse right. As ABC 28, VA 15-17 (Sills Class 1b). Dimensions: weight: 1.70g, diameter: 14.1mm

BH-AC7C29: COIN
An Iron Age Gallic imported quarter stater, possibly of the Nervii, dating to the first century BC. 'Crossed Lines with Rider' type. Obverse: criss-cross chisel marks. Reverse: horse left with lyre below and rider above. As ABC no. 37; va 37.

SUR-85B46D: COIN
A milled gold guinea of Charles II, fourth laureate bust and dated 1679. As Spink 3344.

SWYOR-849D51: COIN
A fragment of a gold coin; a noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377) probably struck during the Pre-treaty or Transitional period, about AD 1351 - 1363. The coin is very fragmented and there is only a little bit of the side presereved, making the exact type unknown. Dimensions: The fragment is 15.1mm in length, 8.2mm in width, 2.5mm in thickness and it weighs 0.73g.

A complete post medieval milled gold Portuguese 1000 reis or 'moidore' of João V (AD 1706-1750) dating to 1721. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 16.69 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.59 g Dies axis:6

NARC-46D953: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold and gem Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is composed of a rectangular cross sectioned band which has been distorted, likely by post-depositional processes. The band expands to raised shoulders and pentagonal bezel which are hollow due to the object’s construction from a folded sheet of gold. The bezel has bevelled edges, with a lower pentagonal linear boarder and is formed by a hollow collet within which is set a red gem (likely garnet), which is irregularly shaped and smooth. The inner surface of the object is smooth and undecorated. Dimensions: Height: 25.25mm, Width (band): 4.38mm, Width (bezel): 8.37mm, Thickness (band): 0.57mm, Thickness (bezel): 6.39mm, Thickness (shoulder): 2.14mm, Weight: 3.3g Discussion: Finger rings were a popular dress accessory for both men and women throughout the later medieval period, and gemstones often held symbolic, medical, or mystical properties. Medieval lapidaries – texts about the physical, medieval, or social properties of gemstones – were widely distributed throughout this period. Garnet was a popular gemstone in medieval Britain due to its well-attested symbolic values. Its dark colour was reminiscent of the blood of Christ (see Murphy P 24), therefore imbuing the ring with religious significance which could confer protection to the wearer. This ring, with concave collet and irregularly shaped gemstone can be compared to other examples on the PAS, including 2018 T792 (DUR-06DFCA), 2021-T110 (DEV-2BE4FC), 2012-T574 (NMS-4AC5F5), 2022-T302 (DUR-9B082C), and 2020 T503 (BH-C20892). References: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 2002. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3. Dress Accessories, c. 1150-c. 1450. Woodbridge: The Boydell Press. Murphy, S. 2020. Sacred Blood and Burning Coal: The Garnet Carbuncle in Early Medieval Europe. CUNY Unpublished Thesis. Oman, C. 1973. British Rings, 800-1914. London: BT Batsford.

PUBLIC-303AA1: CUFF LINK
An incomplete gold half of a cufflink, dating to the Mid 18th/19th century. The object is plano convex in form with a an attachment loop at the back. the lower circumference is decorated with a single set of upward curving incised lines. The domed part is stamped with makers mark "M". The inside is hollow and empty, where a stone or decoration would have been, bot now missing, probably lost in antiquity. Diameter: 13.7mm. Height: 8.87mm. Weight: 2.67gms.

SUR-07D415: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater attributed to the Iceni / eastern region and dating to 40-35 BC. Obverse: wreath with crescents flanked by paired scrolls. Reverse: Horse, right with feather tail, pellet in ring above. Not in ABC; Cf. Rudd (2022) Type 28.

GLO-06BCF9: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, tree type. Dating to 20BC-AD5 Obverse: tree symbol. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below

WILT-9A20D5: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Addedomaros, struck between 50 BC-AD 10. Addedomaros Spiral type. Obverse: Six-armed wreath spiral, three crescents at centre. Reverse: Horse right, possible cornucopia motif below (but this is unclear) and inscription [ADDIIDOM] above. ABC Type 2517.

BUC-88D0FE: COIN
An Iron age quarter gold stater attributed to the Catuvellauni tribe, struck under Tasciovanos, dating to c. 25 BC - 10 AD. Tasciovanos Quatrefoil type. The obverse depicts quartrefoil pattern of four corn ears, back-to-back crescents at centre, teardrops in angles. The reverse depicts horse right, three horse muzzles above, uncertain motif below. ABC 2583, BMC 1638-39.

BUC-88A34C: COIN
An Iron age gold stater attributed to the Catuvellauni tribe, ruler unknown, dating to c. 53-51 BC. Early Whaddon Chase type. The obverse depicts Wreath, cloak and crescents, rounded wing motifs above wreath. The reverse depicts horse right, wing motif above, pellet sun below. ABC 2433, VA 1476, BMC 295-330.

BUC-87D818: COIN
An Iron age gold stater attributed to the Catuvellauni tribe, struck under Tasciovanos, dating to c. 25 BC -AD 10. Tasciovanos hidden faces type. The obverse depicts Crossed wreaths, one curved, back-to-back crescents at centre, hidden faces in angles. The reverse depicts horse right, bucranium, solar motif, and TASCIAVAN above, hook-like object below. ABC 2553, VA 1680, BMC 1591-1603.

SUR-F52494: TORC
A fragment of a flange- or bar-twisted gold torc, 39.7mm in length, dating to the Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase) c. 1300 - 1100 BC. The torc has a x-shaped cross-section with four flanges twisted into a spiral with a circular cross-section of 6.6mm diameter. Both ends of the fragment are abraded and one appears to have been crushed. It is unclear whether the fragment has broken off from or been cut from the original torc.

SUR-DA8C8D: FINGER RING
A gold medieval gem set finger ring of 'stirrup' type, with the hoop expanding to a thickened bezel, 2.6mm wide and 1.2 thick with a recessed oval setting for a cabochon gem of around 3mm length, which is now lost. The hoop is extremely thin at between 0.6mm and 0.5mm thick and 0.7mm wide. It varies from sub oval to D-shaped in cross-section and has been bent out of shape; the original internal diameter was approximately 17mm. There are no marks or surface decoration.

SUR-8A035F: PENANNULAR RING
A gold penannular ring of late Bronze Age date. The ring is 17.5mm in diameter and has a circular cross section of 6mm diameter, with a gap of 2mm between the flat ends. The ring appears to be solid gold rather than plated as there are no evident cracks or fracturing in the surface which would be expected from corrosion of a copper alloy core. No decorative banding is evident.

GLO-E2B412: PENANNULAR RING
A complete Middle Bronze Age gold tripartite penannular ring dating to circa 1300-1150 BC. It is C-shaped in plan comprised of three circular-sectioned penannular rings soldered together. Each terminates in a straight and even break. Discussion: The form is consistent with other examples processed through the Treasure Act including 2021 T762 (Gard 2021) and 2012 T165 (Smith 2012) each of which is dated to the Middle Bronze Age. In those records, it is noted that gold tripartite penannular rings often lack secure archaeological contexts (Meeks, Craddock and Needham 2008: 13) while the appearance associated with the onset of the Bronze Age ‘ornament horizon’ dating to circa 1400-1100 BC, congruent with the Taunton to Penard metalwork phases of the Bronze Age (Roberts 2007: 7). Conclusion: The object contains a minimum of 10% of precious metal. The object contains a minimum of 10% of precious metal and is over 300 years old. As a result, in terms of both age and precious metal content, it satisfies the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Gard, M. 2021. ‘LEIC-88F086’. Available at https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1037959. Meeks, Nigel D., Craddock, Paul T., & Needham, Stuart P., 2008. ‘Bronze Age Penannular Gold Rings from the British Isles: Technology and Composition’. Jewellery Studies 11: 13-3.

SUSS-E29477: COIN
A complete uninscribed Iron Age base gold stater of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates dating to c. 60-20 BC. 'Selsey uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, charioteer's arm above. As ABC 488, VA 216, BMC 461-75. Diameter: 17.28mm; thickness: 3.29mm and weight: 5.24g.

LIN-A27E42: COIN
Gold crown coin of Henry VIII, ‘crown on the double rose’ type, second coinage, 1526-1544. It appears slightly blundered. Obv. A crowned double Rose with a crowned initial to either side H/K, Legend HENRIC VIII ROSA SINE SPINA, saltire stops Rev. Crowned Royal Shield, VY:D' .G'.ANGL:FRA'.Z.HIB'.REX Diameter: 24.99 mm; Weight: 3.03g; DA12

SUR-9F3C30: COIN
An incomplete gold angel of Henry VII, class V dating to 1507-1509. Pheon initial mark, h and rose by mast of ship. As North 1698.

GLO-4FCDC5: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “God for me apointed thee” followed by the makers mark arranged over two lines IG/S set within a recessed heart, then the second stamp G within a recessed circle. The outside of the ring is undecorated. A posy ring with the exact same inscription has been recorded at NMGW-6495BC and dated to the 1740’s, although caution should be noted that no reference was supplied for this date. However, and example held by the British Museum AF.1248, displays the same inscription and has been dated to the 17th-18th century, see https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-1248 (accessed 18.08.23) There recorder is grateful to Judy Rudoe and Sabrina Villani for their help with this ring.

WAW-4AEA8E: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Southern Regions/Regini and Atrebates dating to the period c. 60-20 BC. 'Selsey Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, with charioteer's arm above. The coin is slightly chipped around the edge. See ABC no. 488; BMC no. 461-475, VA no. 216.

BH-BA2AAA: COIN
A complete Iron Age Gallo-Belgic imported gold stater of the Ambiani dating to dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right. As ABC no. 16; VA nos. 50-56

BH-8C5D12: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates dating to the period c. 60-20 BC. 'Selsey Uniface' type. Obverse; plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, with charioteer's arm above. ABC no. 488; BMC no. 461-475, VA no. 216.

SUSS-23F9CA: COIN
A lightly clipped medieval gold angel of Edward IV's second reign (1471-1483), Blunt and Whitton type XXI (North 1626; Spink 2091), mint: London, struck between early 1480- 12th February 1483; initial mark: heraldic cinquefoil. Ref: North 1991: p.92; Spink 2016: 221. Obverse: St. Michael facing (cross in nimbus), standing on a dragon, which he pierces with his spear. Legend: [+E]DWARD[.].GRA.REX.ANGL;ZFRANC: Reverse: Image of a galley at sea overlaid with a quartered shield. E and rose either side of ship's mast. Legend: PER C/RVCEm:TVA.SALVA.[...]PE.REDEmP Measurements; diameter: 28.28mm and weight: 5.11g. The flan is slightly bent.

HAMP-7A3A68: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unknown ruler of the Regini, dating c.65-40BC. Sills insular CF type, ABC no: 530. Obverse: boat with two occupants with rosette behind. Reverse: tree like object bisected by band. .

NCL-02F6D5: COIN
A pierced gold coin of James II of Scotland 1437 - 1460 Lion Type Lettering (regular font): IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCOTTORVM Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots Reverse Saint Andrew crucified on a saltire, flanked by crowned fleur-de-lis. Script: Latin (uncial) Lettering: XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XP Lettering (regular font): XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XP Unabridged legend: XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XPC IMPERAT Translation: Christ reigns, Christ conquers, Christ Commands Mint Edinburgh, Scotland

YORYM-C20FD9: COIN
A gold Post-Medieval Crown of the Double Rose of Henry VIII (AD 1509 – 1547) and Katherine of Aragon (AD 1509 – 1536) dating to the period AD 1526 – 1533. Crowned shield reverse. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.111, no.1788.

NMS-BF5C43: COIN
Pale gold Freckenham type stater, Talbot's Boar Horse B with crescents on obverse and a horse on the reverse, Talbot's die combination D6, weight 5.07g, c.20BC-AD20

SF-68ADE9: COIN
An Iron Age gold uninscribed stater of the Iceni/East Anglian region 'Norfolk wolf' left type dating to circa 50-20 BC. Obverse:Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Wolf left, [jaws open], bird motif on back and pellets above, pellet and pellet triad below. As ABC p. 78, no. 1399; VA 610-613; MC 218-278.

NARC-3DDCC1: EAR RING
A possible fragment of a gold earring probably of Roman date (AD 43-300). The object is composed of the hook portion of an earring, the object is circular in cross section and U shaped in plan. Both ends taper to points. One end would have would have affixed to a decorative element, now missing. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMS-F06C53 (2021T21), WAW-C55D85 (2019T25), NARC-758D95 (2018T75), BM-489856, YORYM-7CB0A7 (2009T716), SF-F53D92 (2005T166). In the absence of the decorative element, an exact type cannot be determined, however the object is likely an Allason-Jones Type 11-13. Length: 8.58mm, Diameter: 0.52mm, Weight: 0.1g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMS-F06C53 (2021T21), WAW-C55D85 (2019T25), NARC-758D95 (2018T75), BM-489856, YORYM-7CB0A7 (2009T716), SF-F53D92 (2005T166) Allason-Jones. L. 1989. Ear-rings in Roman Britain. BAR British Series 201. Oxford.

NMS-301849: FINGER RING
Description: Gold posy ring. The hoop is of even width and D-shaped cross-section throughout, although with some wear. The curved exterior is undecorated, and worn to a matt finish. The flat interior is more glossy, and has the inscription in neat lower-case italic letters: Let vertue be thy guide. At the end of the inscription is a stamped maker's mark reading SL within an oval cartouche; it has been stamped so that it is the right way up when the inscription is upside down. The thicker parts of both letters are double-stranded, and there are two small points on the rear edge of the L. Dimensions: Maximum width as bent, 22.6mm. Width of hoop, 3.8mm. Thickness of hoop, 0.9mm. Weight, 2.4g. Discussion: The text of the inscription is included in Harley MS 6910, a miscellany of Elizabethan poetry compiled between 1596 and 1600 (Evans 1931, p. 69). The British Museum's collection contains a plain ring with a very similar inscription (AF.1322, https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-1322) and another with a slightly different version (AF.1320, https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-1320). Both are dated to the 17th century by their makers' marks. The PAS database has several rings with this inscription. One with complex decoration has been dated to the 17th or early 18th century (HAMP-17BF60) and another to the late 17th century (SOM-781886). Simple, plain rings with the same or similar inscriptions include BUC-F183D2, dated to the 17th century; DOR-CA338D, dated to the later 17th to mid 18th century; and CORN-DE5F35 and SUR-B6BBFA, both dated to the early 18th century on the basis of their script. In addition, the maker's mark on BUC-F183D2 has a similar double-strand S. Oman states that italic script began to replace capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century (1974, 40-41). Date: The date-range quoted for similar rings thus covers c. 1600-c. 1750 AD. Given that Oman would prefer a slightly later date, perhaps the century 1650-1750 seems about right for this particular ring.

BH-2C2C4E: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates dating to the period c. 60-20 BC. 'Selsey Dahlia' type. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below. Probably as ABC p. 48, no. 503; BMC nos. 503-518; VA no. 220. Probably a poorly struck, incomplete example of this type.

SWYOR-2AEB54: FINGER RING
A gold and gem finger ring of Medieval date, about AD 1150 - 1500, but most likely to be AD 1200 - 1300. It is a stirrup shaped ring, of angular D shaped cross-section on the hoop, with the sides rising up to a narrow upright bezel which is triangular in profile. There is a pentagonal setting at the apex. This holds a clear blue gem. It is white where damaged, perhaps suggesting it is glass. There is no other decoration, markings or inscription. It is 29.6mm long, 22.5mm wide, 19.7mm internal diameter, 5.4mm thick and 8.1g. This form of finger-ring was most popular during the 13th century however the date range can stretch from about 1150-1500 (Egan and Pritchard 1991:326). BERK-2AFA93 (2015T448) notes that parallels include rings excavated in 13th century contexts at Canterbury (Scarisbrick and Henig 2003:30, no.1), London (Egan and Pritchard 1991:326, nos.1608&9) and Winchester (Biddle 1990:651, no.2082). See also CAM-71FF34 (2015T174) which cites Griffiths, D., Philpott. R. and Egan, G., 2007 Meols: The Archaeology of the North West Wirral Coast Oxford : Oxford University School of Archaeology, pp.161-162, pl.29, no.1977 & 1978.

BH-2AAEFC: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni dating to the period c. 80-20 BC. 'Western Reversed L' type. Obverse: traces of 'three men in a boat'. Reverse: Tree-like motif, reversed L-shape to right, sinuous line below. As ABC no. 2454.

GLO-D958D6: FINGER RING
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The outside of the hoop is decorated with a curving line that arches from one side of the ring to the other and surrounds the whole circumference. This line is a vile with slight branch protrusions at the apex of each of the arches. Residing within each of the arches is a variety for flower and forms ranging from examples with four to six oval petals to examples with spiked petals. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “my affection is my affliction” followed with the makers mark C. A posy ring with a decorated outer and bearing the inscription ‘Constantly in Affection’ was recorded at LVPL-8713A7 (2022T1194) and has been dated to the 17th century. Also, the ring recorded at NMGW-4AB918 (2013TW25) displays a similar, albeit more detailed, floral style on the outside of the ring and dated to 1550-1650. Conclusion: Although the makers mark is not associated with a known maker that would allow accurate dating, the lettering style is consistent with examples from the mid 17th century to the mid 18th century. Therefore, on balance of probability, it is likely the ring predates 1720 and as it contains a minimum of 10% precious metal, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

BUC-C89389: LOCKET
A post medieval to modern gold locket, possibly a mourning locket, dating to c. AD 1800-1900. The locket is oval shaped, and formed of two halves held together by a hinge on one side and clasp on the other.The hinge is broken, so when the locket is opened the two halves fall apart. On the front of the locket is a raised monogram, with the letters J O U J I S. On the reverse of the locket there is no decoration. At the top of the locket is a circular attachment loop, with another larger attachment loop above. Looking at the locket from the front the opening clasp is on the left, with a small indentation to allow the viewer to open the locket with. When the locket is open there are two glass covered oval sections. The one on the left contains a black and white faded photograph of a woman, framing her head and shoulders. The woman seems to be wearing a stripy scarf tied in a large bow underneath her chin, and possibly wears something on her hair or in her hair. She is looking slightly off to the right. The section on the right contains a lock of brown hair, this has been curled round to fit in the locket. Behind the hair there seems to be a piece of blue material. The locket is a yellow gold colour. When open the locket measures 43.9mm in length, When closed the locket measures 37.0mm across the length, 22.2mm in width, 8.7mm in thickness, and weighs 13.32g.

SUSS-B026B8: COIN
A complete medieval gold maravedi of Alfonso VIII of the kingdom of Castile (1158-1214) dating 1184-1213, mint: Toledo (Clemente and Cayon 1012-1043). Ref: Clemente and Cayon 2005. The flan is slightly uneven and bent. A very small X has been incised onto the obverse surface, partially over a pellet situated to the left of the cross above the central kufic inscription. Dimensions: diameter: 25.27mm, thickness: 0.80mm, weight: 3.83g. See: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces122691.html

NMS-AF2E74: COIN
Gold quarter stater of the Iceni, Irstead type with reverse horse left, weight 1.07g, c.30BC-AD10

WMID-ABB9AA: COIN
A complete Post Medieval gold halfcrown of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). Second Issue Coinage. Tun mintmark. Fifth bust. North Vol 2, p.146, no 2095.

DENO-AB813C: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
An early modern to modern gold dental plate. The object comprises a gold or gold alloy plate, shaped to fit the mouth, with hooks to attach to remaining teeth and hold the set in place. The set appears slightly distorted but complete; there are two teeth mounted at the front. They are the central incisors, and are artificial, possibly carved from ivory but probably porcelain. Length 44 mm, width 22.2 mm, thickness 11.2 mm and weight 6 g.

HAMP-AB5A83: COIN
Iron age verica gold quarter stater An Iron Age gold quarter stater of Verica of the Regini and Atrebates dating to the period c. AD 10 - 40. Verica Thunderbolt type. Cf. ABC 1205. Obverse has a central stylized thunderbolt design comprised of a circle in the middle with a horizontal line through its centre, and curving lines above and below. COM above thunderbolt design, FILI below. Reverse horse advancing right with wheel below.

HAMP-AB3127: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of 'Danebury Scrolls' type dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Scroll-like flourishes around central cogwheel sun, with pellet in dot in between scrolls. Reverse: Horse left, wheel above, floral sun below. Pellet in dot in front of and above horse. As ABC 791, BMC 539.

SUSS-A9473C: COIN
A gold Iron Age uninscribed stater of the Southern Region / Regini, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Wonersh type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, outline crescents at centre, stylised locks of hair in each angle. Reverse: Horse right, multi-armed spiral sun above, wheel below. As ABC, p. 50, no. 527; BMC nos. 351-356. Diameter: 19.21 and weight: 5.29

BERK-7FDAAA: FINGER RING
A gold and black enamel moruniing ring of Post Medieval date. The ring is complete save for a slight break in the stone. The hoop is of even width, interrupted by a large bezel which consists of a square gold strip collar and a pyramidal base. The gold strip collar is vertical and decorated on the outside with a raised rim. The base of the bezel projects into the centre of the hoop, and is made with ribs alternating with cells which also retain black enamel. The centre of the bezel was set with a material that does not survive well. The hoop itself is trapezoidal in section slightly. The hoop is slightly squashed. The outside of the hoop is a sunken field filled with black enamel and raised lettering. It reads "MARY MORICE OB 28 OCT 1729 CET 31" - Mary Morice died 28 October 1729 aged 31. Despite the distortion in the hoop the ring is UK size K/L which would be the average size for a male pinky ring.

GLO-059D6D: FINGER RING
Gold The object is a memento mori or Mourning finger ring that has a D-shape cross-section hoop. On the face of the ring is engraved a three-quarter left facing skull, that has large recessed circular eyes, a pointed nasal cavity in-between; a single row of teeth below and a rounded brain case to the right to complete the skull. The remainder of the outside of the band is undecorated. On the inside of the hoop is the inscription ’M.H obt 20 Sep, 1704 with the makers mark JC in gothic style lettering. Another mourning ring with the exact same makes mark has been recorded at OXON-1DEE14 (2021 T165) and dated to 1708. The makers mark is also seen on posy rings such as ESS-E88B82 (2019T733) and ESS-FA2225 (2012 T74), both from Essex and both dating to round about the late 16th-mid 17th century. Notes: 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.

CORN-033615: COIN
A clipped gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), dating 1363-1369. London mint, Treaty series, as North No.1243(b) Obverse description: Royal shield in a tressure of eight arches, double saltire stops Obverse inscription: +EDWARD:DEI:GRA:REX:ANGL Reverse description: A floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Reverse inscription: +EXALABITUR:IN:GLORIA Measurements: Diameter: 17.80mm; Thickness, 0.51mm; Weight: 1.51g

PUBLIC-AB7B5D: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, Corded Triangle type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross-hatched net below. As ABC, p. 36, no. 198; BMC nos. 2469-2471.

SUSS-84DCEB: FINGER RING
A complete Post-Medieval inscribed gold posie finger ring dating c. 1650-1800. The ring has a broadly D-shaped cross-section with bevelled internal edges. The external surface is plain and undecorated with a small knick and multiple shallow scratches. The internal surface is inscribed in lower case reading: God alone made us two one followed by a maker's mark RP within a rectangular cartouche. Measurements: external diameter: 22.19mm; width of band: 2.65mm; thickness of band: 1.43mm and weight: 3.30g. The makers mark does not appear to be recorded in the standard reference works, and so it is not possible to confirm the precise date of the ring. This particular inscription is recorded in several versions by Dame Joan Evans (1931: 39) and found on a number of other rings recorded with the PAS with late 17th to 19th century dates including: CAM-E9D2A3 and DUR-CBCFB9 ; both these examples were also not submitted as a treasure cases as their age could not be proven.

DENO-846F7E: COIN
A gold, uninscribed Iron Age stater of the Catuvellauni, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Big Wheel' type of the Eastern (North Thames) region; dating to the period c. 60 - 20 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, outline crescents back-to-back at centre. Reverse: horse right, wing motif above, wheel below. ABC p. 124, no. 2442, BMC nos. 331-335, VA 1487. Diameter 16.3 mm, thickness 3 mm and weight 5.5 g.

KENT-051582: COIN
A gold stater of the Eastern region, issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 8 to 40. Description: The obverse depicts the corn ear with no central stalk, with script CA on the left and MV on the right. The reverse depicts the horse rearing right with branch above and script CVNO below. See reference: ABC, p. 136, no. 2795. Measurements: Diameter: 17.75mm; Weight: 5.32g

SUSS-F337DA: COIN
A complete post medieval milled gold Portuguese 4000 reis or 'moidore' of João V (AD 1706-1750). Minted in Rio de Janeiro dated 1724. The coin is very slight bent in two areas forming a V, but is otherwise near pristine. Obverse description: Crowned arms of Portugal, vertical value at left '4000', titles of John V at right Obverse inscription: IOANNES.V.DG.PORT.ET.ALG.REX Reverse description: Cross potent, 'R' in each angle. Date of '1724' above between trefoils Reverse inscription: +IN+HOC+SIGNO+VINCES+ (four petal rosette stops) Dimensions: diameter: 29.38mm, thickness: 0.83mm, weight: 10.59g Only four other coins of this denomination are listed on the PAS database, this entry being the first in Sussex. As such, it has been given a status of local importance.

SUR-EFA582: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring of 18th century to modern date. The hoop is plain and very narrow (1.6mm wide) with a D shaped cross section 0.8mm thick which has flattened sides. The internal diameter is around 19.9mm. It appears to have been made from a length of metal curved around and soldered to a butt joint which has been filed smooth. The interior appears to have a black (lacquer?) coating. There are no inscriptions or marks.

SUR-EF8930: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring of 18th century to modern date. The hoop is plain and very narrow (1.5mm wide) with a D shaped cross section 0.8mm thick which has flattened sides. The internal diameter is around 18.3mm. It appears to have been made from a length of metal curved around and soldered to a butt joint which has been filed smooth. The interior appears to have a black (lacquer?) coating. There are no inscriptions or marks.

FASAM-EE7A78: COIN
Gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to c. AD 41-45 (Reece Period 2), DE GERMANIS on architrave of triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue left, between two trophies. Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 125, no. 71; BMC I, p. 178, no. 100, 7.70g; 19-20mm; Die axis 2

CORN-767C33: COIN
[MODERN REPRODUCTION] A gold/silver? of Septimius Severus dating to AD 202-210 (Reece period 10). RESTITVTOR VRBIS reverse depicting Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding palladium inright hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield. Mint of Rome. Measurements: Diameter: 19.66 mm; Thickness: 1.29 mm; Weight: 2.24 g

WMID-7560F8: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A thin sheet of either gold, or gold plated metal which is wrapped around an iron component. The sheet is decorated by sets of parallel indentations which run along the surface in a diagonal direction. The decoration appears to have been machined. Though the purpose / function of this object is not immediately clear, its style of manufacture indicates a modern date. It may have been a component of a bespoke Victorian writing implement such as a fountain pen. It has been described as non-diagnostic for the Bronze Age, Roman, Medieval and Post-Medieval periods by the relevant curators at the British Museum. Though precious metals are present in this piece, it cannot be securely dated to over 300 years old. The opinions of the British Museum curators who were consulted about this piece (Gareth Williams, Judy Rudoe, Beverley Nenk, Richard Hobbs and Sabrina Villani) are that it is not diagnostic as pre-1723AD. This, paired with its modern manufacture and similarities to 19th century decorative fountain pens indicates on the balance of probability, the item is not treasure, and does not need to processed under the Treasure Act 1996.

SWYOR-74106A: FINGER RING
A Modern gold finger ring probably dating from AD 1800 - 1950, and thus too young to be declared as treasure under the 1997 Treasure Act. The ring has a flat hoop of rectangular cross-section. It widens and thickens at the bezel area. A separate elliptical decorated panel appears to have been attached to the outer face of the hoop to form the bezel. The panel has a raised rim surrounding a deeply recessed area, which is decorated with flat topped pellets af varying sizes, bordered by spiral filigree wires. The ring is 21.2mm in diameter, 6.6mm wide and weighs 5.48g. There are no visible maker's marks nor hallmarks. This could suggest it has been imported. A patch of different coloured metal at the back of the hoop may disguise a butt joint. The design is similar to DUR-384706, which is of modern date. The style may be a form of Sardinian filigree work. See also OXON-5CBC99.

KENT-5FC507: FINGER RING
An incomplete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. 1750 - 1900 AD. Description: The ring is in the style of a stirrup ring, sub-circular in plan with the bezel, shoulders and half of the hoop surviving. The hoop and shoulders are shown by a seam to be created from two separate plates, creating a hollow space between them. This is exposed by a break extending from the shoulder to the middle of the hoop on one side. The hoop is fine, leading up to steep shoulders and a low pointed bezel. Within the bezel is a glass setting, light green in colour and rounded rectangular in shape. The glass is cloudy and abraded, reminiscent of sea glass. On the underside of the bezel is a hallmark, although it is worn and difficult to read. Measurements: External Diameter: 13.06mm; Internal Diameter: Approx 10.8mm. Width of Hoop: 3.48mm; Thickness of Hoop: 1.37mm. Length From Top of Bezel to Back of Hoop: 21.15mm; Bezel Thickness: 4.43mm; Setting Length x Width: 4.23 x 4.4mm. Discussion: The finger ring appears to be a Post-Medieval imitation of an earlier Medieval stirrup ring. Unlike Medieval examples (such as IOW-7FCE22), the hoop and bezel have been cast separately rather than together. This difference in manufacture supports the suggestion of a later date. Additionally, the hallmark on the underside of the bezel suggests a date of the mid-18th Century onwards. Therefore, although the ring is precious metal, it likely does not constitute Treasure due to its date of 1750 onwards.

WMID-5B359A: FINGER RING
An 18th century - 19th century gold finger ring, worked into an continuous double loop, resembling a closed S. The face of the ring displays a double-looped effect, formed from a single gold band which has been bent and flattened during the production to form a continuous, curved feature. The band's surface is undecorated. The style of the ring contains an element of Rococo influence (post 1730s), namely its flowing curves and undulations which were popular design elements of that period. The deliberate 'looping' of bands has remained a popular effect however which has been used continually into the present day. The back of the band has been bent, likely due to damage in antiquity or movement whilst in the soil. There are no visible assay or makers marks on the ring and there isn't enough surface wear to suggest the marks would have been worn away. The Gold and Silver Wares Act of 1854 saw 9, 12, and 15 carat gold hallmarks introduced (Section 6. 17 & 18 Vic. c.96). A year later gold wedding rings were made liable for hallmarking for the first time. This provides a possible, approximate end date for the production of the ring, as the majority of gold rings from this point onwards would have featured hallmarks. Measurements: Diameter: 19mm, Height: 14mm, Width (upper and lower bands from the front decoration): 2mm, (centre band from the front decoration): 4mm, Thickness: 1mm, Weight: 4.5g Due to the style of the ring and in the absence of marks or surface decoration, this ring cannot be securely dated to over 300 years old and therefore falls outside the remit of the Treasure Act 1996.

NMS-F3A5F9: COIN
Quarter stater of the Iceni, Irstead type, struck in a typical somewhat debased gold, weight 1.11g, c.20BC-AD10.

SUSS-8BAF6E: COIN
An inscribed Iron Age gold stater of the Atrebates / southern region, probably of "Commios Muzzles" type dating to 50-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with two hidden faces, right. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right with five spoked wheel below and annulet behind; charioteer's arm and three horse muzzles above. cf. ABC 1022; BMC 724-729; VA 350. Diameter: 17.35mm; thickness: 3.29mm and weight: 5.50g.

SUSS-8B992F: COIN
A medieval gold angel of Edward IV's second reign (1471-1483), Blunt and Whitton type XXI (North 1626; Spink 2091), mint: London, struck between early 1480- 12th February 1483; initial mark: heraldic cinquefoil. Ref: North 1991: p.92; Spink 2016: 221. Obverse: Standing facing image of the Archangel Michael slaying a dragon. Legend: +EDWARD: D[..]RA :REX AnGL'[.] Z FRAnC (double saltire stops) Reverse: Image of a galley at sea overlaid with a quartered shield Legend: +PER CRVCE TVA SALVA nOS XPC; REDEmPT' (saltire and double saltire stops) Measurements: Diameter: 28.29mm and weight: 5.23g. There are only three examples of this coin type recorded with PAS from Sussex; see SUSS-9CDB47 and SUSS-23F9CA for the other examples. As such it is listed as a find of note of local/regional importance.

PUBLIC-7EA94A: COIN
A complete uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the Southern region / Belgae and of the "Cheriton Wheel" type, dating from 65-40 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents, many large pellets below cloak. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and charioteers arms above. Diameter 17.9mm Weight 5.6g As ABC 758; BMC 446.

WREX-60FAB0: COIN
Complete, but worn, gold half guinea of George III (1760-1820) minted in 1768 AD. Obverse has the second laureate head, right. The legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRA[TIA]. The reverse has the crowned shield of arms DG M B FR ET HIB REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1768. Coin has a milled edge (Spink no: 3732). Measurements: Diameter: 20.5mm; Weight: 2.88g; Die axis: 6

SUSS-489383: FINGER RING
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date. Description: The exterior surface of the band is plain and undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case italic and reads "A's true to thee as death to mee". The inscription is followed by the maker's mark 'WI' in a shield. The ring is in the original form but the band shows some nicks. Measurements: diameter: 21.76mm; thickness: 1.34mm; width: 3.71mm and weight: 4.7g. Similar examples can be found in the British Museum Collections; see: 1202.373 and 1202.94. There are references to the inscription "A's true to thee as death to mee" from c. 1624 see Evans (1931), page 23; but the makers mark suggests a date of manufacture between 1697 and 1739 (Rachel King, pers comm). This object has not been seen by the FLO, and is recorded with images and measurements supplied by the finder.

WILT-245BDA: COIN
A medieval gold half noble of Edward III dating to AD 1356-1361 (Series G Fourth coinage Pre-Treaty Period). EDWAR DEI G REX ANGL [ .. ] obverse depicting the king standing facing in a 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. DOMINE [NE IN FV]RORE TVO ARGVAS ME reverse depicting a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and an ornamented compartment (containing the king's initial) in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant, with a crown above; all within a tressure of eight arches. Saltire stops. Mint of London. Initial mark is a cross pattee. North (1991) vol 2, p 52, no 1186(f).

LON-1F6299: CUFF LINK
A complete Post Medieval, gold cuff link or cuff button dating to AD 1750-1850. Each fastener is octagonal in plan with downturned chamfered edges and depicts a central incised eight trefoil petaled octagonal flower. Each fastener has a liner octagonal border, annulets within. The rear of the fasteners is undecorated except for a makers stamp CQ or CO. Each fastener has an integral looped shank and are joined by an oval wire link. Dimensions of individual fastener: diameter: 17.02mm; weight: 3.97g This is an unusual design of post-medieval cufflink, and it is probably later than the better-known examples with crown and heart or rose designs. The border of circles is paralleled on NMS-CD4498 and NARC-86C6EA, which is dated to c. 1725-c. 1800, and the same date is likely for this example. It is therefore less than 300 years old and does not fall within the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

SUR-D051F7: COIN
An uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of "Hampshire Thunderbolt" type, dating to around 60-20 BC. Obverse: stylised boat with figures. Reverse: cruciform thunderbolt motif with objects in angles. As ABC 767.

YORYM-9575E2: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T449. Description: A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1500. The finger ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with a heart framed by curvilinear vines and leaves acting as a bezel. The hoop is engraved with Jasper Melcior Baltazar in black-letter script. Each name is separated by a short curvilinear vine with leaves. The interior of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 21.6mm; Width: 3.5mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 3.48g. Discussion: The inscription names the three Magi (the Three Wise Men or Three Kings); Jasper (or Casper), Melchior and Balthazar. These names are often found inscribed on medieval rings and brooches and were considered to convey protective or magical qualities to provide protection against sickness, particularly fever and epilepsy. There are several examples of this ring that have been recorded on the database with similar inscriptions. See 2022 T1146 (NMS-EB01C1), 2019 T734 (ESS-E8A904) and an example in the collections of the British Museum, accession number AF.1017. Conclusion: 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.

ESS-3BF6B2: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck under Cunobelinus and dating to the period c.AD8-41. Cunobelinus Linear type depicting Corn ear with central stalk, CA to left, M[V]. Reverse depicts horse right, ladder mane, branch above, CV[N] below. ABC 2810, VA 1927, BMC 1837-42. Measurements: diameter: 11mm; weight: 1.41g

ESS-3BA316: COIN
A complete Iron age gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck under Cunobelinus and dating to the period c.AD 8-41. Cunobelinus Biga type depicting CAMVL in tablet on vertical wreath, heart shapes in angles. Reverse depicts biga (two horses) left, branch above and wheel and CVNO below on the reverse. ABC 2807, VA 1913, BMC 1836-36A. Measurements: diameter: 11.4mm; weight: 1.34g

NARC-26BA36: FINGER RING
Description: A complete silver gilt Finger Ring of late Medieval date (AD 1400-1500). The bezel is of the 'iconographic' type, divided in half by a ridge along the long axis to give two slightly concave (fluted) fields and trapezoidal in section. the band narrows and repeating diagonal incised lines forming a ropework band. The inner surface of the band is flat and undecorated. Each of the panels are engraved with a human figure, both with shoulder-length hair, both slightly turned towards the centre. The bodies of both figures have several engraved lines across the body, indicating a gathered garment. There is an incomplete break across the midsection, with an inward bend, which obscures both of the figure’s hands and therefore potentially diagnostic objects held by the figures. Discussion: The figures depicted on the bezel are likely to be saints, but because they have no symbols clearly shown, they are hard to identify Dimensions: Height: 24.04mm, Width: 22.18mm, Thickness: 1.58mm, Weight: 4.1g

YORYM-119275: COIN
A gold Roman Solidus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to the period AD 364-367 (Reece period 19). RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting the Emperor standing, facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on a globe. Mint of Rome. As RIC IX, p. 116, no. 2a.11.

WMID-BB9D89: BEAD
A complete hollow gold bead of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The bead is spherical. Several small sub triangular depressions are present around the mid point, possibly teeth marks. A circular perforation, with an internal diameter of 1.3 mm is present top and bottom. It has a diameter of 7.1 mm and is 7.0 mm long. It weighs 0.6 g. The bead is a mid yellow colour, with an even patina. The bead is non-diagnostic for earlier periods, so it can not be proved to be older than 300 years. Therefore it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Not Treasure.

SUR-BB1D27: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Western region / East Wiltshire grouping and of 'Three Wheels right' type, dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with hidden face and wheel. Reverse: triple tailed horse right with wheel above and below. As ABC 2093; VA 224; BMC 498-501.

CAM-BAD9E4: COIN
An uninscribed gold quarter stater of the East Anglian Region / Iceni, dating to the period c.50 BC-AD 10, Snettisham Wreath type. Obverse: Wreath crossed by single line of leaves, crescent and two rings forming face in opposing quarters, stylised locks of hair and stylised cloak in other quarters. Reverse: Annulate horse right, open head, front legs disconnected from body, pellet in ring with surrounding tiny pellets above and below. ABC p. 81, no. 1462.

HAMP-B91048: COIN
An complete Iron Age gold quarter stater, possibly 'Mossop Cruciform' type, c.65-40BC. ABC 797. The obverse has a cross with curved arms and central sun motif like the head of a dandelion. The cruciform shape is surrounded by two outline crescents that each form a lyre shape to the left and right of the central motif. Above and below the sun motif there are two petalled flowers or suns. The reverse of the coin has an annulate horse right, wheel below and floral sun above, as ABC 797.

ESS-A7A571: COIN
An early medieval Merovingian gold tremissis of the 'mint-and-moneyer'/'national' series dating to c.580-670, mint: possibly Aoivis (Gif, Île-de-France); moneyer: uncertain ([ ]VDOFRIDVS?]. Refs: cf. de Belfort 1892 no.232; Prou 1892 no. 850 for mint. The coin is of uncertain mint place or moneyer. The coins obverse appear to read AOIVIS VICO FIT[ ] (OI ligated?) paralleled by de Belfort 232 and Prou 850 both reading AOIVIS FIT. The moneyer's name is partially struck off the flan making its reading difficult with the first five letters incomplete. It appears to read [ ]VDOFRIDVS, the first two letters possible EL, CL, LE, EL (etc). No moneyer's name corresponding to these variations could be found.

KENT-7C67C3: COIN
A late Iron Age, early southern British, uninscribed, struck or hammered, silver or possible debased gold - white gold stater. British A Westerham, Southern class 2a - Carn Brae,produced by the Regini, based in West Sussex. Slightly oval flan. Obverse: Abstract head right with wreath, crescents and probable cloak. Reverse: Disjointed, stylised horse left, partial legs, many pellets above and distinct vesica motif behind. Mint: Southern Britain. Die axis: 11 o'clock. Very worn or fair condition - possible worn dies. Erroded, slightly pitted surface (found in dried up stream bed). This is likely to date to 60-50BC. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 3 No. 21, Celtic Coinage of Britain, R.D. Van Arsdell, Spink London 1989, page 112-113 No.200-1 & 202-1, British Iron Age Coins in the BM, Richard Hobbs, BM Trustees 1996, page 10-14 & 48 No. 7-32, Ancient British Coins, Elizabeth Cottam, Phillip der Jersey, Chris Rudd, John Sills, Chris Rudd, P.O. Box 222 Aylsham Norfolk, page 13-14 No. 482 page 47-49 No. 482, Divided Kingdoms The Iron Age gold coinage of Southern England, John Sills 2017, Chris Rudd Ltd, Aylesham, Norfolk, page 105-106 no. 143 or 144. The coin is 17.81mm long, 15.93mm wide, 2.91mm thick, 17.81mm diameter, weight 3.25g.

HAMP-665675: EAR RING
Gold filigree ear-ring or pendant of Victorian date. Hollow stamped gold with applied filigree circa 1860-1870.

A complete medieval gold angel of Edward IV (second reign; 1471-83), Type XIV (North 1626), initial mark: small annulet, dating to c.1471-2 (Woodhead)/c.1472-3 (North). Ref: North 1991: p.92; cf. Woodhead 1996: nos 453 & 454. The top edge of the coin on the obverse has been bent over. Measurements: length 20.35 mm, width 28.31 mm, weight 5.29 g.

YORYM-D3146B: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British inscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Esuprasu type dating to the period 30-50 BC. Wreath crossed by bar with crescents at end obverse. Stylised horse with IISVP above. ABC, p.99, no.1917. ABC calls this ruler ESVPRASV, however IISVPRASV is how the name appears on the coins. They were struck between c.AD 30 and 50, in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

SUR-BAC7AD: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, attributable to Verica and dating to the period AD 10-40, 'Verica Vine Leaf Viri' type. Obverse: Vine leaf, to left VI, to right RI. Reverse: Warrior on horse right, holding spear and shield C O F around. As ABC 1193; BMC 1159-1176.

OXON-562BF6: COIN
A very worn complete gold quarter stater of the Southern Regini/Artebates tribe dating to the period c. 60 - 50 BC. Selsey Dahlia type. The obverse depicts wreath design with hidden face. The reverse depicts a triple-tail horse facing right with a pellet-line mane; above, flower; before, pellets and crescent with central dot; below wheel. ABC 500, BMC 489 - 495.

WILT-D87397: COIN
A gold post medieval double crown of James I dating to AD1604-1619. IACOBVS D G MA' BR[IT] FRA HIB REX depicting a crowned bust (fifth bust) facing right. The coin has been bent and is damaged. HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS reverse type depicting a crowned square shield with I R on either side. Mint of London. North (1991) vol 2, p 145, North 2088/2089.

NMGW-C62F33: FINGER RING
An incomplete Post Medieval gold ring, dating from the mid-18th, to mid-19th century, c.1750 to 1850. The ring has a fluted bezel which is formed around the ring’s hoop. The bezel is crushed and the stone is no longer present. The bezel measures 3.39mm high, 6.11mm wide and 2.77mm deep. The ring hoop has a current outer diameter (excluding bezel) of 15.83mm and an inner diameter of 13.65mm, it is circular in cross section. The shoulders of the hoop extend from the bezel and gradually taper from 1.26mm in diameter, to the center point of the band, where it measures 0.79mm in diameter. The ring has been damaged with a split or break in the hoop at its thinnest point.

NMGW-C09E89: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), dating 1363-1369. London mint, Treaty series, as North No.1243. Die axis 1 o’clock. Obverse description: Royal shield in a tressure of eight arches, double saltire stops Obverse inscription: +EDWARD:DEI:GRA:REX:ANGL Reverse description: A floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Reverse inscription: +EXALABITUR:IN:GLORIA Diameter: 19.2mm Weight: 1.76g

WILT-AD7ED8: COIN
A complete uninscribed Iron Age base gold stater of East Wiltshire, dating to 50-20 BC. Savernake Forest type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: skinny horse right, pellet mane, possible solar spiral above, large wheel below, torc-like motif in front, various pellets around. ABC, p. 107, no. 2091. Coin is slightly chipped around the edge.

OXON-2DC0DF: COIN
A gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period c.AD 8-41, probably 'Cunobelinus Wild' type. Obverse: [C]A-MV either side of corn ear with no central stalk. Reverse: A horse right, dashes for mane, branch above, CVNO below. As ABC, p. 137, no. 2813; BMC nos. 1843-1844.

YORYM-2A8B0B: PENANNULAR RING
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T312 A complete gold plated pennannular ring dating to the Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. Description: A complete penannular ring, circular in cross section, with corrosion between the terminals. The corrosion likely indicates that it was made by covering a circular copper-alloy bar with gold sheet and hammering it flat, giving it the appearance of being made from solid gold. The ring was decorated with silver or silver rich gold wire, which covers the ring in a continuous spiral that provides a striped effect. Overall, it is in fairly good condition, but there are a couple of scratches, nicks and dents in the surface, as well as some damage around the terminals. Dimensions: Outer diameter: 19.14mm; Inner diameter: 5.93mm; Thickness: 7.06mm; Weight: 11.43g. Discussion: A number of penannular rings of similar size and decoration have been recorded as treasure on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database; 2020T565 (BUC-AD669C), 2019T1091 (HAMP-BE4072), 2015T809 (DOR-0A6139) and 2003T290 (SUR-8E1010). Six Bronze Age gold penannular rings were illustrated in the Treasure Annual Report 2003 (p. 196-197). See also: for a full list. It is not clear how these rings were used. In the past they were called ‘hair-rings’ because they were thought to have been worn in the hair and they have been called ‘ring-money’ as they were thought to have been used as a proto-monetary exchange object and used in trade (Taylor 1980; Green 1988; Eogan 1994; 1997; Varndell 2001; Hobbs 2003; Meeks et al 2008; O'Connor et al 2008). Their function remains uncertain although use as hair decoration has been ruled out, the possibility remains that they were worn on the body and used as personal adornment (see discussion in Armbruster 2021: 191-196). Eogan’s (2004) distribution shows that Bronze Age penannular rings are found in both Britain and Ireland and a small number have been found in northwest continental Europe. Finds recorded on the PAS database for England and Wales reflect a general bias towards southern Britain, with fewer recorded in Wales and northern England. A recent scientific analysis of penannular rings categorised the rings into four broad types based on their components and decoration (Meeks et al. 2008). This particular example comes under their ‘Type 3d gold foil plated copper alloy ring, with silvery gold wire inlay’ and analysis of a similar one in the British Museum collections suggests that the technical skill involved in creating the fine silver-rich gold striped effect on the surface was highly complex. These penannular rings, especially the gold sheet examples with stripes, are generally considered to date to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age (c.1000–800BC; Needham 2007, 33). Conclusion: 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. References: Armbruster, B.R. 2021. Les ors de l’Europe atlantique à l’âge du bronze: technologie et ateliers. Mémoire LIV. Chauvigny, Association des publications chauvinoises. Eogan, G. 1994, The Accomplished Art: Gold and Gold-Working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age, Oxford: Oxbow Books. Eogan, G. 1994. The accomplished art: gold and gold-working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (c. 2300-650 BC). Oxford, Oxbow. Eogan, G. 1997. ‘Hair-rings’ and European Late Bronze Age society. Antiquity, 71(272), 308-320. Green, H. S., 1988. A find of Bronze Age" ring-money" from Graianog, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd. The bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies 35, 87-91. Hobbs, R. 2003. Treasure: finding our past. London: The British Museum Press. Meeks, N., Craddock, P. & Needham, S. 2008. Bronze Age penannular gold rings from the British Isles: technology and composition. Jewellery Studies 11, 13-30. Needham, S.P. 2007. Cirencester area, Gloucestershire: Bronze Age gold and base-metal scatter (2004 T416). Treasure Annual Report 2004, 26-33, figs. 17.1-6. Meeks, N.D., Craddock, P.T., and S.P. Needham. 2008. ‘Bronze Age penannular gold rings from the British Isles: technology and composition’, Jewellery Studies 11, 13–30. O'Connor, B., Cowie, T. & Worrell, S. 2008. Ring money: dernières nouvelles d’outre- manche. Bulletin de l’Association pour la promotion des recherches sur l’âge du bronze 5, 12-13. Raftery, B. 2004. Pit 119: Rathgall, Co. Wicklow. In: Roche, H., Bradley, J., Coles, J., Raftery, B. (eds) 2004. From Megaliths to Metal. Essays in Honour of George Eogan. Oxford: Oxbow Books, 83-91. Taylor, J.J. 1980. Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Varndell, G. 2001. Ringing the Changes: when terminology matters. Antiquity 75, 515-516.

DENO-D9AC7E: COIN
Gold quarter noble of Henry VI, Class C (N1420), dating AD 1422-1427. Obverse has a shield quartered with the arms of England and France, with a lis above, all within a tressure of eight arches. The legend reads hEnRIC DI GRA REX ANGL with trefoil stops and a lis after HENRIC. Reverse has a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb, in each angle a lion passant guardant, with a lis at the centre, all within a tressure of eight arches. The legend reads EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA with mullet and annulet stops. The coin is distorted by several dents and creases; these do not appear to be deliberate folds and are probably post-depositional damage.

ESS-C65258: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Trinovantes, attributed to 'Dubnovellaunos' and dating to the period c. 5BC-AD10. Dubnovellaunos trefoil type. Wreath, plain cresents back-to-back at centre, pellet in ring to each side. Reverse depicts horse left, branch below, trefoil above. ABC 2395, BMC 2442. Measurements: Diamater: 11.7mm; weight: 1.33g

ESS-C61631: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to 'AGR', dating to the period c. AD 10-45, 'Agr A' type. Corn ear without central stalk, CAM to left, CVN to right. Reverse depicts horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch above, cross below, A in ex. ABC 2999, BMC 1855. Measurements: Diamater: 12.7mm; weight: 1.22g

GLO-B2BDDA: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “AS+GOD+WIL+SO+IT+SHAL+BE”. The outside of the ring is undecorated. Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries. Oman (1974, 40-41) suggests that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century, until posy rings became unfashionable in the 19th century. For instance, the posy ring WAW-6A903C (2020T387) is dated to 1550-1650, which although has the different inscription of ‘LOVE x PASETH RICHES’ utilises the same lettering style. In addition to this, the 16th century example KENT-8BED3B (2018T244) reading ‘+VERTV PASETH RICHES’ also uses a similar lettering style. Conclusion: It is therefore clear that this ring dates to before 1722 and as the object is made of more than 10% precious metals, it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.

NMS-84BB97: HOARD
Hoard of four Iron Age gold coins. Coins 2, 3 and 4 were found within 10m of each other, and coin 1 was found 30m further to the south. Catalogue: 1. Stater, Corieltavi, North East Coast, Rudd's so-called Right type, ABC1716, 6.33g, c.50-1 BC 2. Stater, Corieltavi, North East Coast, Rudd's so-called Right type, ABC1716, 6.26g, c.50-1 BC 3. Stater, Corieltavi, North East Coast, Rudd's so-called Right type, ABC1716, 6.25g, c.50-1 BC 4. Quarter stater, Corieltavi, Rudd's so-called Lindsey scyphate type, ABC 1767, weight 1.42g, c.60-20 BC Discussion: All of the coins are staters or quarter staters of the Corieltavi, the tribe occupying what is now Lincolnshire and some surrounding areas. They are all very close in date and, not being local, surely travelled together to the findspot and went into the ground together, whether as an accidental loss or a deliberate deposition. Date: The coins were all manufactured between 60 and 20 BC and could have entered the ground at any time after 50BC.

WILT-830027: BRACELET
A Late Bronze Age, gold, square-sectioned, penannular bar-bracelet, dating to c.1300-800 cal BC. The body of the bracelet is solid, extended out and slightly twisted, flaring out at each terminal to a flattened off circle 5.5mm in diameter. Both termini are bent upwards, one at 90˚, the other at 45˚. The surfaces are scratched and abraded, but otherwise undecorated and smoothly finished. Dimensions: Bent length: 109.2mm Extended length: 165.0mm Diameter: 2.6mm x 3.4mm Weight: 22.19g Discussion: The gold penannular bracelet is characteristic of British Bronze Age ornamentation. Typically, gold bars were a feature in their manufacture, such that the majority, like this example, have solid bodies and termini, and decoration was not common in Britain (Eogan, 1994, p84-5). Particularly similar examples with square cross sections and slightly expanded terminals include examples from the from Sporle with Palgrave hoard (Taylor 1988: EA86), Morvah Hoard (Pearce 1983: case 108) and an example from the British Museum Collections from Towednack, Cornwall (Accession number 1932,0511.7 f). This is described as a gold bar which may have been an unfinished bracelet, dating to c. 1400-1100 BC. Other similar, complete bracelets have been found as part of hoards at Beachy Head, Sussex (Eogan, 1994, Plate 10, p170) and at Stonehill, Lanark (Eogan, 1994, Plate 15, p175). Further examples on the PAS include 2022T980 (SUR-3DE17A), from Guildford, Surrey and 2004T490 (BM-25EFE8), from Roxby cum Risby, North Lincolnshire, although these are incomplete. The above examples predominantly suggest a Middle to Late Bronze Age date. Within a radius of 1km of this findspot, no other finds at all are listed on the PAS database, however, there are several bowl barrows dating from the Late Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age (c.2400-1000 BC), in the vicinity, as well as a Middle Bronze Age field system. A Middle to Late Bronze Age date can also be supported by the find’s context. Conclusion: The find contains a minimum of 10% gold and is over 300 years old in date. It therefore qualifies as Treasure under the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Alix Smith, FLA Wiltshire Sophie Hawke, FLO Wiltshire Portable Antiquities Scheme References: Eogan, G. (1994), The Accomplished Art: Gold and Gold-working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (c.2300-650BC). Oxbow Books: Oxford. Pearce, S.M. (1983) The Bronze Age metalwork of South Western Britain. BAR British series 120. BAR Publishing. Taylor, R.J. (1988) Hoards : The interpretation and analysis of hoards of the Bronze Age in Southern Britain. Ph.D. [Online]. University of Reading. Available at:

SUR-82FD9D: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci, dating to c.50-20 BC, Corded triangle type (Southeastern LZ). Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross hatched box below, pellets in field. As ABC p.36, no. 198; VA 151.

SUR-80EFE5: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Atrebates / Southern region attributed to Toncomarus and of "Tincomarus Tinc Horse" type, dating to c. 25 BC - AD 10. Obverse: COMF in tablet, Reverse: Horse right, TIN above, reversed C below, wreath border. As ABC 1085; VA 390.

ESS-4905B4: COIN
A gold stater of the Ambiani dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Plain obverse. Reverse depicts sinuous horse, right. ABC p. 28, no.16; VA 50-56. Measurements: diameter: 18.2mm; weight: 6.09g

ESS-48CC52: COIN
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear with central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with branch above.. ABC p. 136, no. 2777. BMC 1786. Mack 211 Measurements: diameter: 28.7mm; weight: 5.33g

HAMP-4704C9: COIN
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of George I (1714-1727), minted in London in 1719. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend: GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX F D. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with sceptres in angles. Legend: 1719 BRVN ET L DVX SR IA TH ET EL. Milled edge. In good condition, with some minor wear and blemishes. As Spink no: 3635.

SUR-41E30E: FINGER RING
A gold posey (or posy / posie) ring of late 17th to later 18th century date. The hoop has an internal diameter of 19.7mm, and a D-shaped plano-convex cross section, 5.6mm wide and 2mm thick, with an undecorated exterior. The inscription on the inside of the hoop reads As I love thee God prosper me, in italicised lettering with curlicued serifs and a long s. Just before the inscription is a worn partial maker's mark of [...].L (possibly E.L or G.L) within a rectangular escutcheon (2nd image). The incomplete nature of the mark means that a dateable attribution to a known maker is not possible.

YORYM-3390FC: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T259. Description: An incomplete gold sheet of uncertain date. The object is rectangular in plan and section. It has two long straight edges which appear complete though show signs of damage. One side has a break midway along its length at which point the sheet is folded over. The two shorter edges appear broken. The object is undecorated though faint horizontal linear striations are present to one side. These are regular in depth though are varying distances apart. Dimensions: Length: 30.5mm; Width: 13.5mm; Thickness: 0.6mm; Weight: 1.67g. Discussion: Gold sheet plates of Bronze Age date are known, see 2010 T664 (LVPL-83FE92), 2020 T222 (CORN-705C14) and 2022 T1057 (LVPL-BBA759). Such examples however tend to have distinctive ribbed decoration or piercings which this piece lacks. The current example displays only sporadic faint incisions which are likely to be resultant of either production or fitting to a secondary object. Similarly there are occasional plain sheets described as Roman (BM-F4E387) or uncertain date (NLM-A31A1E) Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find, it cannot be securely dated to pre-1718 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

SUR-05DF5C: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni struck for Tasciovanus and of 'Tasciovanus Pegasus' type dating to c.25 BC-AD.10. Obverse: TASC in panel on vertical wreath. Reverse: Pegasus left, tail raised, pellet below. As ABC 2601; BMC 1647-1650.

SUR-057600: FINGER RING
A gold posy/posey/posie ring of late 17th to 18th century date. The hoop is 17.7mm in external diameter with an internal diameter around 15.8mm. The hoop has a shallow D-shaped cross section, 0.9mm thick by 2.1mm wide, with plain exterior; the interior has the inscription A token of good will. At the end of the inscription is a stamped maker's mark within a sub rectangular escutcheon (second image); this appears to be a conjoined monogram GI / GH or possibly CH with the second letter being smaller and unclear.

SWYOR-F088E3: COIN
A complete Iron Age coin. Though originally suggested to be a gold plated contemporary copy of a gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi with a copper core (Esuprasu type dating from about AD 40 - 47), it is also suggested that this might be a coin with an unusual level of copper mixed with gold (as those with copper cores tend to weigh less). The coin is 20.1mm in diameter, 3.0mm thick and weighs 5.47g. The coin is dished, concave on the horse face. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescents at end and a ring of pellets in each cresecent. Reverse: Stylised horse with IISVP above, R in front and ASV below. Compare ABC, p.99, no.1917. ABC calls this ruler ESVPRASV, however IISVPRASV is how the name appears on the coins. They were struck between about AD 40 and 47, in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

OXON-B52F87: COIN
A complete Post Medieval gold third orquarter guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820) dated 1762 minted in London. The coin is damaged with two sides bent over creating an elongated S shape in side profile. Obverse: laureate bust right GEORGIVS . III DEI. GRATIA. Reverse: crowned royal shield 62. M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E 17. Spink 13741 The diameter of the coin is 17mm, it is 0.4mm thick and it weighs 2.03 grams.

GLO-8B1564: FINGER RING
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “patience is a vertue”. At the end of the posy is a stamped makers mar SW. The outside of the ring has a series of heavily worn engraved lines that forms the triangular tip of a belt with a buckle behind. A ringer ring that bares the exact same inscription has been recorded on the PAS database at YORYM-8970C6 (2012T167). Unfortunately this example did not benefit from a makes mark, but the ring recorded at LVPL-9EBA23 (2014T533) with the posy 'If love can merit' 'I Shall in herit', displayed the makes mark 'SV' or an incomplete 'SW'. Both examples, although initially reported as treasure, after further research were declared as non-treasure as it was not possible to prove they were over 300 years old. An example held at the British Museum (museum reference number 1961,1202.350) with the posy ‘A Vertuous Wife prolongeth life’ has the makers mark SW in a very similar lettering style and dated to the 17th-18th century. Because Makes Marks have been identified on examples that date from the mid 17th to 18th century it is not possible to securely date this finger-ring to pre-1723 and therefore it does not constitute Treasure as defined by the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.

SOM-86824D: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Fourth coinage, Treaty Series dating to the period c. AD 1363-9, initial mark: cross potent, mint: London (North 1243). Ref: North 1991: 56. Diameter: 21.37mm, weight: 1.88g

SUR-834BD8: COIN
A gold quarter stater of the Iron Age period, struck by Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni-Trinovantes tribe/North Thames region and of "Cunobelinus Plastic" type dating to c. AD 10-40. Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch and group of pellets above, CVN below. As ABC p. 137, no. 2816.

LVPL-74C083: FINGER RING
Treasure case 2023 T223 Description: A complete gold posy finger ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1720). The ring is comprised of a circular band with a D-shaped section. The outer edge is plain and the interior bears the inscription: The gift of a real friend in lower case italics. The maker’s marks or further decoration is visible. Dimensions: Diameter 19mm; thickness 0.8mm; weight 1g Discussion: Posy rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. Oman (1974: 41) notes that italic lettering on this type of ring generally replaced Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century - and were ubiquitous for late 17th century and 18th century rings. Evans (1931) catalogue of rings and their inscriptions notes a number with the varied phrase ‘A friends gift’ and ‘A true friends gift’. However, lacking a mark, this object does not suggest concrete evidence that it was made before 1723, and the thin band speaks for later. Conclusions: The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal but cannot be confirmed to be least 300 years old; it therefore does not meet criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Evans, J. (1931) English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford University Press: London. Oman, C. (1974) British Rings 800-1914, Harper Collins: London

LANCUM-71744B: FINGER RING
A complete bright gold posy ring, with only slight distortion to circular form, and one fold in the edge at a point. Slight V section exterior form and flat interior face. Decorated externally with alternating curves around a central 'spine' reminiscent of crude feathering, with a frame at the top and bottom edge. Objects with a comparable decoration include BM 1961,1202.51 and BH-A3F837. Inside is inscribed 'A FRENDES GEFT' in capital letters case, with a four-pointed star between each word. Posy rings were used as love tokens, with the inscription remaining secret to all but the wearer. Possible parallels for the intricate exterior decoration with top and bottom frame are seen in OXON-FBF56A and LEIC-1ADEDD. Similar posy messages are found in CORN-6F8729, but the engraving here reads 'A FRENDS GEFTE' and in the British Museum Sir John Evans collection, where the inscription is 'A.FRENDES.GYFTE' (H.A.L.: Mrs C.J. Longman in the Sir John Evans collection). There are a large number of other gold posy rings recorded as Treasure on the PAS database, for example 2023 T46, 2022 T1236. Capital letter inscriptions, as this is, are generally thought to have been more common before mid-17th Century, when inscriptions in italic became more popular (Oman, 1974: 40-41). The style of lettering would thus suggest an earlier date, perhaps 1550-1650. A reference for this ring is Evans, J. (1931). English posies and posy rings. Pg. 16. London: Oxford University Press. The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is possibly at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Dimensions - diameter is 14.00 mm and it is 2mm thick and weighs 1.05g (Supplied by Finder)

WILT-5DFC25: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Belgae dating to c.60-20BC. Hampshire Thunderbolt type. Obverse: stylised boat with two standing figures. Reverse: cruciform thunderbolt motif, various objects in angles. ABC, p. 58, no.767.

WAW-0D4CBC: COIN
Iron Age gold stater of the Western region, attributed to Boduoc dating to c. 25-5 BC. Obverse: [B]O[DVOC] on plain field – heavily scratched. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, cross, crescent and two ringed pellets above forming hidden face. Cf. ABC no. 2039. According to Rudd (2010: 104) Boduoc was probably the first Dobunnic king to self-brand his money. The coins of Boduoc differ radically from any other Dubonnic king before or after, being much more bold in design. Overall dimensions: 17.42mm in dimaeter, 2.89mm in thickness and 5.41g in weight.

YORYM-0A1045: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T201. Description: A complete gold polygonal finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 200 - 300. Henig's type IX. The finger ring has a circular hoop formed of eight irregular ovate panels joined at their narrowest points. The finger ring is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.4mm; Width: 4.2mm; Thickness: 0.9mm; Weight: 2.5. Discussion: Numerous similar polygonal finger rings have been reported as potential Treasure. See: 2016 T912 (SUSS-31AFD6), 2013 T669 (BUC-E7B767), and 2018 T130 (NMS-EA3CBA) which suggests that the distribution of these finger rings shows a marked southern bias. Conclusion: 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.

CORN-F80AD8: COIN
A slightly worn gold guinea of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Third bust, dated to AD 1713 on the coin. Ref: Spink (2014) p. 381, no. 3574. Obverse description: Draped bust facing left, ANNA∙DEI∙/GRATIA∙ Reverse description: Crowned royal shields arranged in a cross with a garter star in the centre and a sceptre in each angle, 13 . MAG - BRI .FR - ET. HIB - REG. 17 Measurements: Diameter (Maximum), 26.30mm; Diameter (Minimum), 25.40mm; Thickness, 1.19mm; Weight, 8.18g.

NMS-F45BD5: COIN
Silver penny of Edward I, class 10cf3a, Canterbury, North 1042/1, very worn, c.1307-9

NMS-F42719: COIN
Gold stater, Gallo Belgic E type with blank obverse and reverse with horse right, weight 6.21g, c.55-50BC

SUR-F0BEDE: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age base gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci, dating to c.50-20 BC, Corded triangle type (Southeastern LZ). Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross hatched box below, pellets in field. As ABC p.36, no. 198; VA 151.

WAW-DE843C: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold ring with silver coating on the outer face. The inside of the hoop is flat whilst the outside of the hoop is concave. The middle strip of the outer face is silver or white metal plated and has a cross-hatch pattern all the way around. The inside of the loop is undecorated. There is no maker’s mark. Dimensions: 17.64mm in diameter, 0.13mm in thickness and 0.22g in weight. Discussion: The form and decoration of this ring suggest it dates to the late 19th or 20th century. Conclusion: The age of this ring does not meet the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.

LVPL-CC8C4C: COIN
A gold quarter stater of Late Iron Age date (c.20 BC-AD 10); 'Uninscribed northern gold attributed to Tasciovanus', British Museum nos. 1651-1653/Van Arsdell no. 1688.

PUBLIC-BC2F9F: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of Atrebates and Regini, uninscribed coinage Ratham Ringpole type dating to the period 60-20 BC. As ABC 569; Bean QcD1-3a; VA-; S.48. BMC 538. Obverse: Wreath with corded bar intersecting, cogwheel sun in centre, abstract hair and face around dispersed annulets. Reverse: horse left with beaded mane, floral sun above, cogwheel below, ringpole before. Measurements: diameter: 11.08mm and weight: 1.13g

LEIC-8946C8: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, attributed to VEPO, dating to the period c.AD 15-40, 'Vepo Ring Pellet' or 'Vepo Triadic' type. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent. Reverse: VEP above, CORF below, Lunate horse left with large round head, unclear motif below tail. ABC, p. 97, nos. 1854, 1857. Diameter: 19.8 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 5.2 g

DENO-77BCF5: COIN
A gold Iron Age coin. An uninscribed Lindsey Scyphate quarter stater, later Iron Age issue of Haselgrove Period 2 Phase 6 (c. 50 - 20 BC). ABC no. 1770. Considered as 'rare' by Rudd et al. 2010. Obverse description: Stylised boar right, with a double line of pellets for its bristling back, a pair of curved ladders for its body, and with a pellet-ended X below its body. Further pellets, similar to those considered as bristles, recur below the X. Reverse description: An S-shaped scroll enclosing a ring in each of its loops, an X with pellet ends joined by lines to right and three pellets to the left of the S, a partial border of pellets and a double pelleted curved motif around the outer perimeter of the flan. Diameter 20 mm, thickness 0.7 mm and weight 1.4 g.

BERK-CDCA77: TORC
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase, c. 1300 - 1100 BC) flange- or bar-twisted gold torc. The fragment is straight with breaks at either end. The torc has a x-shaped cross-section with four flanges, although they twist in such a way as to give a circular cross-section around the flanges. The breaks are quite sharp, suggesting they could be quite recent. The bend is not quite at the centre of the object.

SUR-B5AC31: COIN
An uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of "Hampshire Thunderbolt" type, dating to around 60-20 BC. Obverse: stylised boat with figures. Reverse: cruciform thunderbolt motif with objects in angles. As ABC 767.

LVPL-B46BBF: FINGER RING
Treasure case 2023 T131 Description: A complete gold ‘stirrup’ finger ring dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1100-1400). The ring consists of a thick circular hoop that is D-shaped in section. The hoop rises to a pointed bezel set with a turquoise cabochon. Dimensions: Diameter 22.6mm; length 24.5mm; thickness 1mm; weight 7.23g Discussion: Finger rings with a pointed bezel are referred to as ‘stirrup-shaped’ rings and were popular in England from the middle of the 12th century for at least three hundred years (Egan and Pritchard (1991: 326). They were produced in base and precious metals and would contain an imitation gemstone or semi-precious stone. Two comparative examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (ibid), see nos. 1608-9, 1608 is made from pewter is from a deposit in London dating to the middle of the 13th century. A further example is from Bedern, York, and recovered from an early-mid 14th century floor level (Ottaway and Rogers 2002: 2936) see no.14427. Other examples reported as potential Treasure include: 2021 T803 (KENT-2BD376); 2021 T42 (ESS-5C3A03) and 2021 T702 (ESS-1BE0C3).

WILT-39B67B: COIN
A clipped imitation of a medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377). The obverse shows annulets on the cusps of the tressure and a lis in the centre of the reverse suggesting the prototype was a quarter noble of Edward III's Treaty Period, the annulets seen in the 'Transitional Series' of 1361-3 (North 1224), the lis seen in the Treaty Series of 1363-9 (North 1243-4). However, there are a number of differences: the inscriptions on both obverse and reverse vary from the standard legends although are both legible and literate, e.g. GRACIA is spelt in full rather than abbreviated, and there is a star of 5 points with a pellet centre above the obverse shield and also in each angle of the reverse cross (these are perhaps imitating the tefoil-like device seen on the corners of the central lozenge in the Treaty Series). No parallels for this coin have been found and its origins remain uncertain. It is probable that it is a contemporary imitation but this is not a certainty. Obverse: EDWAR DEI + GRACIA REX. Shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches with annulets on each point and a star above the shield. Reverse: EXALTABITUR + I + GLORI (He shall be exalted in glory). Floriated cross with a lis in the centre and at the end of each limb; in each angle a lion passant guardant above a star, all within a tressure of eight arches.

SWYOR-11C46A: COIN
A gold Medieval coin; a Quarter Noble of Edward III (AD 1327 - 1377), Treaty period (AD 1363-1369), type a. Mint of London. See number 1243 on page 56 of North (1991). The coin is slightly clipped. Thickness: 0.2mm Weight: 1.71g Diameter: 18.7mm

SUR-E45FF0: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the Atrebates / southern region, "Selsey Cowheel" type dating to 60-50 BC. Obverse: Wreath design, small rings and cogwheel within hair. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right with wheel below, charioteer's arm above, pellet below. As ABC 497, BMC 448, VA 214..

LVPL-E448A6: PENDANT
Treasure case 2023 T102 Description: A mostly complete gold pendant with large garnet setting, dating to the Early Medieval period (c.AD 600-700). The object comprises of an oval shaped gold pendant, within which is a large dark coloured stone. The stone is domed and is surrounded be a shallow gold setting that just borders the reverse and outer edge. The edging is decorated with a separately soldered twisted filigree border that is set within a raised rim. The reverse is flat and undecorated. At one end is a separately soldered suspension loop; it is made of sheet gold and is plain to the front and presents four raised vertical lines to the reverse. The loop is incomplete and terminates in an irregular break. Dimensions: Length 24.6mm; width 15.8mm; thickness 5.4mm weight 3.74g Discussion: Pendants with large garnet settings are a feature of high-status necklaces in the seventh century, often suspended alongside other pendants, beads and spacers (Geake 1997: 39-40). The most elaborate example is from Desborough, Northamptonshire in the British Museum (Geake 1997: 276, fig 4.12). Pendants with garnet settings have been categorised by Hines and Bayliss (2013) as Type PE9-b (p. 214). They are similarly constructed from a composite gold frame and are known in a range of different shapes and sizes including triangular, square/rectangular, circular, oval and circular. At least one example of the Type PE9-b has been radiocarbon dated to AD 615-660 (Hines and Bayliss 2013, 352, 364-5, fig 7.22). An increasing number of small gold and garnet pendants of different shapes and sizes are being found as stray finds and reported through the Treasure Act. Examples most similar in form to the present example include LIN-18EEC1 (2011 T691) which is part of a necklace; SF-CD3B63; DENO-494555; LEIC-437467 SWYOR-70F9A6; and BUC-A36DE2 (set with amber).

SUR-B9CD47: BUTTON
A small gold button with a convex facing, 7mm in diameter, which appears to be die-stamped or pressed and has a cable style border around a domed boss decorated scored with a faint hand-incised cross hatching, probably keying to hold (now lost) applied enamel. The reverse is concave and has a round loop shank soldered to it. Circa 18th or 19th century.

SUR-A77DC0: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold stater (diameter 18mm, 5.86g) of the southern region / Belgae, "Chute" type dating to c. 80–50 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: disjointed horse, left with rectangular head, crab below and pellets above. As ABC 746, Van Arsdell 1205, BMC 35, 37-76.

CORN-8F4E6D: COIN
An incomplete and plated gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Trinovantes, dating to the period c.80-50 BC, uninscribed Clacton/British G type. Obverse: 'Three men in a boat' design. Reverse: Disjointed horse right, numerous pellets around. Cf. ABC 2350; Hobbs, p. 55, no. 192. This coin appears to be plated, with a base metal core visible beneath a plated surface, presumably intended to be a copy of a gold quarter stater.

WILT-7BEB48: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater dating to c 65-40 BC. The coin is a Hampshire Thunderbolt and is attributed to the Belgae. The obverse depicts a stylised boat possibly with two standing figures. The reverse depicts a cruciform thunderbolt motif, various objects in angles. Rudd (2010) ABC 767.

NMS-174AB2: COIN
Gold fragment of a half noble of Edward III, further details illegible, very worn,1351-77.

NARC-1500E7: COIN
A complete gold quarter Stater of Late Iron Age date, Trinovantes, attributed to Addedomaro dating to the period 20 BC–AD 10. Central Eastern, Addedomaros floral type. Obverse depicts Flower of four leaves and rings around pellet in ring Reverse depicts Annulate horse right, ring below tail, triplet and misc. symbols above, pellet in ring below Diameter: 17.33mm, Thickness: 0.62mm, Weight: 1.0g Ancient British Coinage No 2529 Van Arsdell No. 1623 British Museum Nos. 2417-2421

NMS-02404B: COIN
Gold quarter noble of Edward III, Treaty series, London mint, annulet before EDWARD, little wear, North 1244,1363-9.

DENO-FBA6B4: COIN
A gold Guinea of Charles II (AD 1660 - 1685) in excellent condition, dated 1664, second bust with elephant below. As Spink 3341. Diameter 30.4 mm, thickness 1.5 mm and weight 16.7 g.

NMS-ED1887: COIN
Gold Iron Age stater of the Catuvellauni tribe, Rudd's so-called Ingoldisthorpe ZigZag type, ABC 2424, Talbot's Ingoldisthorpe stater die combination 6C, c.50 BC.

PUBLIC-D442E1: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, 'Fishtailed Cross' type. Obverse: Fish tailed cross design, triple horse tails in each quarter. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse left, with wheel above and beaded annulet below. Cf. ABC, p. 58, no. 788; BMC no. 544 (ex Chris Rudd List 15, CCI 92.1605).

YORYM-7CD0D7: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T41. Description: A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The posy ring is circular, though now slightly distorted, with a D-shaped section. The outer surface bears moulded decoration comprising five rectangular panels of curvilinear scrollwork and one square panel with comma-like scrollwork. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with two lines of capitalised Roman text reading "BE TRV TIL DEATHE AND SO // SHAL I’. Each word I separated by a small cross. A vine-like scroll design is present after the last word of the inscription. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.9mm; Width: 6.3mm; Thickness: 1.4mm; Weight: 05.2g. Discussion: The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddings was common in England from the sixteenth century onwards, and continued until the late eighteenth century. Posy rings could, however be given on many other occasions as a token of friendship or loyalty. The inscription is generally found on the interior of the ring, hidden to everyone except the wearer and most of the sentimental mottoes were taken from popular literature of the time. The inscription on this ring is written in Roman capitals which Oman (1974, 40-41) suggests was the most common style until the second quarter of the 17th century when they were replaced by italic inscriptions which prevailed until posy rings became unfashionable in the 19th century. The construction and decoration of this ring recalls GLO-55A844 (not considered treasure in 2014 due to possibly date of 1720) and IOW-5EFAB8 Conclusion: 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. References: Oman, C. (1974) British Rings 800-1914, Harper Collins: London Adams, K (2014) GLO-55A844: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/638683 [Accessed: 20 Apr 2023 16:59:35] Basford, F (2004) IOW-5EFAB8: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/72908 [Accessed: 20 Apr 2023 17:01:20]

Gold stater of the Iceni tribe, uninscribed right-facing Norfolk Wolf JA type. ABC 1393. Some wear, c.60-50 BC.

SUR-69B1BE: COIN
An uninscribed pale gold (possibly electrum) quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of "Hampshire Thunderbolt" type, dating to around 60-20 BC. Obverse: stylised boat with figures. Reverse: cruciform thunderbolt motif with objects in angles. As ABC 767.

YORYM-694652: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Kite type dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 10. Lunate horse left, kite containing four pellets above, four armed spiral below reverse. ABC 1761. BMC 3181. VA 825-1.

A complete Medieval gold Angel of Edward IV (second reign) (AD 1471-1483). Standard type D (North 1626), initial mark: peirced cross with pellet in one quarter dating to early AD 1480-12th February 1483. London mint. North (1991: 92). The left hand edge of the coin on the obverse has been bent over. Coin measures 29.5mm in length and 24.5mm in width.

LIN-562CF6: FINGER RING
A gold posy ring dating to the 17th-18th century. The ring is made from a D-shaped sectioned gold band. The outer face is undecorated. The inner face has an incised italic inscription, most of which is in lower case, reading 'Knitt in one by christ alone'. Measurements: 20.87 mm in diameter; band 5.14 mm width and 1.91 mm thick. Weight: 2.91g The practice of exchanging Posie or Posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular for betrothals or weddings in England between the 16th and 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date than later lower case and more cursive and italic script in the 17th century and 18th centuries. The scriptive text on this example would therefore indicate that it belongs to the later period. This particular posey is closely paralleled with one carrying the same inscription at the British Museum and dated to the eighteenth century (Museum Acc no. AF.1308). This gold finger-ring was discovered before the Treasure Ac 1996 and does not fall under Treasure Trove.

HAMP-5375B1: COIN
Early uninscribed gold stater of the Regini and Atrebates circa 55-45 BC. Selsey Rings gold stater: Atrebatic Abstract Type with obverse showing abstracted head of Apollo right with a series of small rings scattered within hair and spiked ornamented or wreath with three pellets or pellet-in-ring motifs. Reverse shows disjointed triple-tailed horse (right) with pellet terminals and six-spoked wheel below and charioteer's arms above. The horses ears are made up of two curves forming an oval. 18.91mm in diamater, weighs 5.36g. ABC 494, SPINK 212-1

NARC-00C988: COIN
A complete gold Guinea of Anne (AD 1702-1714). Third bust. Cruciform shield reverse. London mint. AD 1713. Diameter: 25.61mm, Thickness: 1.26mm, Weight: 8.3g Spink (2013), P 377, No 3574.

WAW-00650F: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of an unknown ruler from the Western region, attributed to the Dobunni dating to c. 50 BC - 1 BC. Obverse: wreath, spike with three large pellets and sunburst across, crescents below Reverse: triple-tailed annulate horse right, cogwheel sun motif above, small animal (stylised foal?) below. See Rudd (2010: 103) no. ABC 2009. BMC 2942-6. Coin measures 12.62mm in diameter, 1.62mm in thickness and weighs 1.32g.

SUR-ED3E52: COIN
A gold milled Portuguese half escudo or 800 Reis coin of John (Joao) V (1706-1750), dated 1722. Lisbon mint.

WMID-BF357D: COIN
An uninscribed and worn Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic A stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC, probably Gallo-Belgic Ab/'Broad Flan Left' type. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed bust left, with big hair. Reverse: Horse left, charioteer above? cf. ABC, p. 28, no. 4

HESH-5D3DF6: AMULET
Description: A late Roman gold amulet case dating to circa AD 200-400. The object is formed from sheet metal rolled to form a cylindrical tube with two suspension loops. The tube is closed at both ends. The two suspension loops are formed from sheet metal that has been rolled to form a circular loop. The sheet metal for the loops has vertical moulded ribs. The body of the case has horizontal moulded ribs that extend along its length. On the opposing side to the suspension loops are two small spherical knops. These are surrounded by notched wire. One of the end caps is flat and smooth and the opposing one is slightly cruder and has an uneven surface. There is a small hole located near to one of the suspension loops however it is not large enough to see inside the tube. Dimensions: The amulet case measures 15.79 mm in length, 8.62 mm in height to include the loops, 3.9 mm in width on the cylindrical tube and a thickness of 4.19 mm on the tube. It weighs 0.74 grams. Discussion: This is the fourth Roman gold amulet case to be discovered in Shropshire and recorded on the PAS database. This example bears to most resemblance to HESH-21275B discovered near Leighton, Shropshire. The Leighton example is relatively plain and has three suspension loops. The other two recorded 2019 T863 and 2022 T979 feature notched ribs that run horizontally across the surface of the case. All three of these examples have been dated to the late Roman period. The Pontesbury case resembles one of the best-known British examples from the Thetford hoard that was discovered in Norfolk by detectorists in 1979 (BM 1981,0201.30). The Thetford hoard example has an undecorated tube with beaded wire around the ends. It is suggested that these amulets may have contained cut glass or stone inside (Hobbs, 2020). Conclusion: As these items are well known from the late Roman period they are therefore more than 300 years old. The item is likely over 10% precious metal (gold) so therefore qualifies as treasure as stipulated in the Treasure Act 1996. Reference: British Museum (1981) amulet. 21st April 2023. Hobbs, R. (2020) Treasure case 2019 T863. 21st April 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/973082#

NMS-54BB84: FINGER RING
Description: Heavy but small gold finger-ring set with an intaglio engraved with a horse facing right (left in impression). The ring is of Guiraud's type 2c and Henig's type II. The hoop is biconvex in cross-section, flaring from a minimum of 2.6mm wide and 2.2mm thick at the point furthest from the bezel into smooth, undecorated shoulders which in turn swell into the oval bezel. The oval intaglio is pale brown in colour. It is raised from the surface of the bezel and its sides are sloped and rounded, exploiting the layered nature of the stone so that the horse is cut against a darker background and surrounded by a lighter aureola. The design is that of a horse standing on a baseline made from a single groove. The horse stands firmly on three legs, with the foreleg nearest to the observer (its left leg, or right leg on an impression) slightly lifted. Its neck droops and the mouth is slightly open; the overall effect is that of slow movement. It has a hogged mane, a long slender body, and a long tail textured with short oblique dashes, similar to the mane. Dimensions: External width 22.4mm. Height from top of bezel to back of hoop, 21.1mm. Thickness across bezel, 13.0mm. Weight 11.1g. Discussion: Finger-rings of Guiraud's type 2 are a well-known Roman type, but examples in gold are not common. On the PAS databsse, the closest parallel is probably CAM-7FCC3B. Despite its pale brown colour, the gem is likely to be a carnelian. The cutting of the intaglio is good, and points to a date in the earlier part of the Roman empire before the decline of gem engraving and the increased use of moulded glass pastes in the third century AD. Date: A first-century date is likely and the gem is probably of the Augustan period (27BC-AD14) in which case its manufacture would pre-date the Roman invasion of Britain in AD43.

YORYM-1BC611: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater of British uninscribed Western Region / East Wiltshire Three Wheels Right type dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Wreath design with hidden face, wheel below obverse. Stylised horse with wheel above and below. ABC, p.104, no.2095.

DEV-05F82C: FINGER RING
A probably complete, but now squashed, gold finger-ring (mourning ring) of early- to mid-18th-century date. It has a rectangular bezel for a now missing setting. The bezel's long sides have been squashed in. The exterior is decorated with a pair of grooves that run all around. The hoop remains attached at one end of the bezel, but has been folded and partially torn at the junction, but has become detached at the other. At the end where the hoop remains attached it has been bent under the bezel, and squashed up towards it. Around halfway along the other part of the hoop has been pushed under the bezel and now terminates beyond the bezel, to one side of it. The hoop is D shaped in cross-section (c. 3 mm wide by c. 1.5 mm thick), with external decoration and internal inscription. Around three-quarters half of the hoop is decorated with an elongated moulded skeleton, which has engraved detailing. Beyond this, and adjacent to the bezel, is a panel of decoration in three parts, the central part delineated by a pair of transverse grooves. The inscription on the interior reads 'Prepare to follow' in Gothic script. A maker's mark within a stamp is difficult to make out, being now at the point where the parts of the hoop cross, but either consists of or includes a capital M or, mor likely, W, formed of a pair of crossed Vs. Further lettering under the bezel is similarly hard to decipher, but may read '(F/S)[...o?](b)'. Measurements: current length 25.5 mm, weight 4.83 g This mourning ring can be compared with a ring within the collection of the British Museum, acc. no. 1893,0601.255, which also has a ribbed bezel, and has an inscription dated 1722, or acc. no. AF.1600. A very similar maker's mark, also in a rectangle, occurs on AF.1379, but does not appear in any standard reference book (Judy Rudoe pers. comm.).

A gold Iron Age stater (19.5mm, 5.3g) of the Atrebates / southern region, attributed to Verica and of "Verica Warrior Rex" type, dating to AD 10-40. Obverse: tablet with COM FI. Reverse: warrior on horse, right, holding spear. VIR behind, REX below. As ABC 1190, BMC cf. no 1151, VA 500.

DEV-B283BD: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A small, flat gold fragment with possible evidence of deliberate flattening of uncertain date. The fragment is sub-trapezoidal, with a very thin pointed oval cross-section. It appears broken at both shorter ends. Flattening seems to have occurred principally to the longitudinal edges. Measurements: length 12.5 mm, width 10.5 mm, thickness 0.5 mm, weight 0.97 g

DUR-74FEFC: FINGER RING
A complete gold iconographic ‘Five Wounds of Christ’ finger ring of medieval date, c. AD 1350-1500. Description: The finger ring comprises five equal-sized oval panels with rectangular cross sections interspersed with vertical rectangular bars with square cross sections. It has a plain interior face and decorated exterior face. Although severely worn, each panel features a different incised image. One panel features a central incised heart within a worn scalloped border; another has a centrally incised crucifix; another features some decoration consistent with the Christian image of a pillar and spear. Two panels have traces of incised decoration, but due to wear it is not possible to confidently assign meaning to these images. Although complete, this ring has been heavily distorted, probably due to below-ground factors. The faces display considerable wear, likely though use, as well as scratching to the surface. Dimensions: Weight: 6.81g; Length: 21.87mm; Width: 16.70mm; Height: 6.32mm; Thickness: 1.42mm Discussion: Iconographic finger rings “belong to a class of very distinctive appearance and of English workmanship of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.” (Oman, 1930, 23) and have been described as “populuxe” items of medieval material culture; that is, affordable and accessible, and possibly inexpensive, “versions of luxury products” (Kennedy 2018, 80 and 85). The wearing of them was a means of “connecting a devotee’s own body and daily life to a saint or holy figure” in a way that recalls the use and wearing of gem-set finger rings that would similarly imbue “protective virtues” to the owner when worn in contact with the skin (ibid, 80; Standley 2013, 91). This ring is very similar to another found by metal detectorists and recorded on the PAS database (2004-T244 (ESS-2979A8)) which has survived in exceptionally good condition. That ring also comprises five circular panels engraved with images associated with the Passion of Christ, including: 1) three dice, 2) cross, hammer and nails, 3) pincers and flail, 4) pillar and spear, 5) the sacred heart. The image of the sacred heart, hammer and nails, pillar, spear and cross all bear striking similarity with the surviving detail on this ring, particularly regarding the image of the sacred heart within a scalloped cartouche. Oman (1974: 56) depicts a comparable ring also containing five panels. He discusses how rings evoking the Five Instruments of the Passion, Five Wounds of Christ or, more rarely, the Five Joys of Our Lady become popular from the mid-14th century as symbols of devotion. The recitation of the five subjects depicted on the ring could invoke religious, spiritual, or medicinal protection, with Evans (1922, p.126) noting their invocation could, quite literally, be used as a charm to treat wounds. Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this object meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996 .Author: Caroline Smith, Finds Liaison Assistant for County Durham, Newcastle, and Northumberland; Benjamin Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer for Durham, Darlington & Teesside. Date: 07/08/2023 References: Kennedy, K.E., 2018. English Iconographic Rings and Medieval Populuxe Jewelry, in: Foster, E.A., Perratore, J., Rozenski, S. (Eds.), Devotional Interaction in Medieval England and Its Afterlives. BRILL, Boston, UNITED STATES, pp. 80–100. Evans, J., 1922. Magical Jewels of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, particularly in England. Clarendon Press. Oman, C. 1974. British Rings 800-1914. London: Harper Collins. Standley, E.R., 2013. Trinkets and Charms. Oxford University School of Archaeology.

SWYOR-7182E4: JEWELLERY FITTING
A Modern gold fitting, probably from a bracelet or strap, dating from AD 1850 - 2000. The object is a loop, decorated on one face and plan on the other. There are three lines of applied filigree running along the decorated face. The two outer lines are twisted giving a rope effect, and the inner line comprises a chain. The underside is flat and undecorated. It has a bright dark gold colour. The object is 23.0mm long, 4.8mm wide and 7.75mm thick. It weighs 1.13g. The item is probably the strap loop from a modern bracelet or belt strap. It is not old enough to need reporting as Treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act.

PUBLIC-25F7A5: COIN
A gold stater of Esuprasu of the Corieltauvi dating to the period AD 40 to 47. BMC 3269/ Rudd ABC 1917. Chipped around flan. Obverse description: Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end Obverse inscription: IISVP Reverse description: Lunate horse left, star below rump, below head and below 'SV'

PUBLIC-25EF9A: COIN
Edward III AV Quarter Noble. Treaty period, regular series, 1363-1369. London mint. Obv - + EDWARD x DEI x GRA x REX x ANGL, coat-of-arms in tressure Rev - EXCVITABITVR x IN x GLORIA, ornate cross with leopards and central lis in tressure. North 1243.

LVPL-1FE62E: COIN
A complete post medieval gold guinea of George I (1714-1727) dating to 1719. Fourth bust. Mint: London. Obverse: Laureate bust, right, tie with loop at one end; Legend: GEORGIVS·D:G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D· Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields; Legend: BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 19

DENO-1DD788: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British inscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Three line type, dating to the period 30 - 50 BC. Obverse shows wreath with cloak and crescents. Reverse shows disarticulated sinuous horse left, pellets and arms above, star bellow horse's head, pelleted sun bellow horse's body, triple dashed line below that. ABC 1734 Diameter 18 mm, thickness 2.5 mm and weight 5.9 g.

CAM-1BD43B: FINGER RING
A Medieval gold finger-ring of stirrup shaped form with additional decoration on the external surface of the shoulders. This finger-ring is complete and just subtlety squashed out of shape. It weighs 1.37g, has a height of 22.7mm, width of 19.7mm, thickness of 2.3mm. The hoop is a sub-circular shape the base bent over to one side on the plane of the circumference. The base of the hoop has a 'D' shaped cross-section of 0.6mm thickness. To the sides of the hoop the cross-section thickness is 1.1mm. The top of the hoop expands to form a triangular bezel, which accounts for 3.2mm of the artefact's total height. The bezel increases the artefact's thickness to a maximum 2.3mm. The cross-section is no longer 'D' shaped at the bezel due to sides that taper concavely towards the inner surface of the hoop. A dark green gemstone is present within the setting. This cabochon stone rises 0.6mm above the top of the bezel. Oval in shape 1.6mm x 2.2mm on the circumference axis. The upper half of the external surface of the finger-ring, to either side of the setting, is decorated with three oval raised area decorated with tiny raised pellets. Each oval occupies almost the full width of the band's width and 2.9mm on the band's circumference. Each of the ovals resembles a bunch of grapes and has a 'stem' set centrally below. These stems each have a length of c.1.4mm on the band's circumference. Compare with PAS records: DUR-688B7B (2019T757), LANCUM-7B7DAD (2018T400), KENT-5DD1D6 (2017T927), SOM-84A403 (2017T121), etc. Consequently, as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

WMID-F88D64: COIN
An incomplete gold angel of Edward IV, Second reign (AD 1471 to AD 1483), dating to the period AD 1471 to AD 1483. Minted at Tower. C.f. North vol 2, p92. no 1626. Length: 16.7 mm Width: 13.4 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.5 g

NARC-8C812A: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (circa AD 1650-1750). The object is composed of a circular and which has a pronounced D shaped section. The outer surface of the band is undecorated, which the inner surface bears the inscription: Harts content cannot repent. The makers mark is stamped and reads 'JR' in relief within a rectangular recess. The makers name is unknown (see Goldsmith JR | British Museum) but is believed to have been active during the 17th-18th Century. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.71mm, Width: 4.08mm, Thickness: 2.03mm, Weight: 6.3g Discussion: BH-402605 (2019-T1101) notes: the practice of exchanging Posy, Posie or Posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular for betrothals or weddings in England between the 16th and 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date than later lower case and more cursive and italic script in the 17th century and 18th centuries. Although this example has no text or script on the inside of the band the maker's mark 'IR' is generally attributed to the 17th to 18th century, with two similarly dated gold posy rings with similar maker's marks recorded on the British Museum's online catalogue (1961,1202.274 and 1961,1202.274). See: GLO-48655FL (2022-T618), from the Cotswold, Gloucestershire. BH-402605 (2019-T1101), from South Cambridgeshire. KENT-EC4332 (2022-T61), from Ashford Kent. Adams, K (2022) GLO-48655FL: A GOLD POST-MEDIEVAL FINGER RING: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1070431 Fittock, M (2019) BH-402605: A GOLD POST-MEDIEVAL FINGER RING: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/981149 Rogerson, L (2022) KENT-EC4332: A GOLD POST-MEDIEVAL FINGER RING: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1051130

NARC-8BECF5: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Finger ring of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1400-1700). The object is composed of a circular band, slightly distorted, likely due to post depositional agencies. The band is D shaped in section, with an undecorated inner surface, and no visible join. The outer surface is decorated with two pairs of raised circumferential ridges and a single, central beaded circumferential band. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.40mm, Width: 3.94mm, Thickness: 0.86mm, Weight: 1.3g Discussion: This ring is extremely similar to BERK-B199E6 (2016 T921). Sadly, the dimensions of that ring were not fully recorded. No weight was given. It must be note that 1.3g is light. This may lend credence to the hypothesis, advanced in 2016, that this type of object is not a finger-ring, but a mount. That ring was given to the 16th century. Elements of 2022 T1204, notably the banding and central reserve broadly recall 16th-century rings in gilt silver and other forms of Serjeant’s rings. Most, however, are taller and heavier. Byard, A (2016) BERK-B199E6: A POST MEDIEVAL RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/812841 [Accessed: 20 Dec 2022 16:02:47]

SUR-8883C4: COIN
A gold medieval quarter noble of Edward III, Treaty Series, dating to 1363-1369. Lys in centre of reverse, double saltire stops. London mint. Cf. North 1243 or 1244. The coin was partially folded when found and was unfolded by the finder (second image).

LVPL-8713A7: FINGER RING
Treasure case 2022 T1194 Description A complete gold posy ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The hoop is circular and D-shaped in section. The exterior presents incised decoration of floral designs and a hound chasing a hare. The hound is bounding and has pointed ears, long tail and outstretched legs; two small fragments of white enamel survive in the front legs. The hound is flanked either side by a four petalled flower. Following the flowers is two bunched branches with leaves and a four petalled flower with trefoil petals; each flower flanks a bounding hare that has long ears stretched behind the head and outstretched legs. The interior of the band bears the inscription: ‘Constant in affection’ written in italic script. Dimensions: Diameter 17.1mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight 1.37g Discussion Posy rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. Oman (1974: 41) notes that italic lettering on this type of ring generally replaced Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century - and were ubiquitous for late 17th century and 18th century ring

SUSS-618288: INGOT
A small globular gold ingot of uncertain date. The upper surface is smooth whereas the underside is uneven and pitted. Dimensions: diameter: 10.05mm thickness: 5.43mm and weight: 2.84g This item was not submitted as a potential treasure case as it is diagnostically undatable.

NMS-CDAFBE: FINGER RING
Description: Large gold finger-ring with internal posy inscription and external decoration. The hoop is of even width throughout, and the exterior has a bold groove around either edge, with a convex surface in between. This is decorated with neatly engraved ornament, worn in places, consisting of oblique reserved strips (strapwork) between engraved lozenges each containing a five-petalled flower or rose in the centre, with stems and leaves filling the narrower corners. The diagonal lines give a twisted or cabled effect to the outside. The flatter (but still slightly convex) inner surface is engraved or punched with a short inscription in black-letter script consisting of three words, a ma vie (translatable as: [he or she] has my life). A faint hint of a seam can be seen in front of the inscription. Dimensions: External diameter 24mm, width of hoop 7.5-7.6mm, thickness of hoop 1.8mm, weight 9.1g. Discussion and Date: The size suggests a man's ring. The same amatory inscription, with the three words separated by flowers, is found on the interior of PAS-9E5727, and the exterior of LANCUM-082840, LEIC-66CD92 and CAM-2AC08E. The decorative style and internal black-letter inscription are also found on DEV-0BA8A5 (2016T91) and LEIC-10AC8D (2016T506), which are both dated to the 15th century. As a similar but simpler finger-ring was also found on the Mary Rose, however (Redknap in Gardiner and Allen 2005, 113-114, fig. 3.8, no. 81A2532), it could also date to the first half of the 16th century.

CAM-CAF597: FINGER RING
A complete gold posy finger-ring with black enamel inlay decoration. The finger-ring weighs 4.25g. The band that forms the circular hoop has a 'D' shaped cross-section being convexly curved on the outer surfaces. The width of the hoop is 4.2mm and the thickness of the band is 1.5mm. The hoop has an external diameter of 20.1mm. The internal surface of the hoop is inscribe by incised lettering that reads: Doucas Scott ob 16 Sep 1717 ae(ligated) 160(unclear punch-stamped mark). The 'ob 16 Sep 1717' is the date that someone passed away and 'Scott' is that person's last name. What is interpreted as 'ae(ligated) 160' might well actually be intended to read: aet 60, thus indicating the age at which they passed away. No join or solder line is visible on either the internal or external surface. All external surfaces are decorated with foliate and floral patterns to either side of a skull. The decorative motifs remain on the same plane as the original surface of the finger-ring while the background parts of the design, between each motif, are incised curvilinear lines. These incised areas have been in filled with black enamel, almost all of which survives. To view the skull up the right way (jaw lower most/cranium upper most) the lettering on the inner surface is upside down (as is also the situation with CAM-5096AA, 2022T1023). While some mourning posy finger-rings of this type can date to either side of AD 1722, the example recorded above is dated on the internal surface 1717. As such this can be securely dated to being more than 300 years old when discovered. The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently the object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

WMID-B8CD48: FINGER RING
A complete mishapen thin gold finger ring, no hall marks or other decoration. Dimensions: Hoop width: 1.3 mm Hoop thickness: 0.7 mm Length: 21.0 mm Width: 16.1 mm Weight: 0.5 g. Discussion: The object is similar in style to LVPL-F848BA, WMID-E6F361, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. In those cases because the finger ring has no features that would enable a secure date, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1722. Conclusion: Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the object cannot be dated at more than 300 years old and as such falls outside the stipulations of the Treasure Act.

YORYM-4FD893: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British inscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Esuprasu type dating to the period 30-50 BC. Wreath crossed by bar with crescents at end obverse. Stylised horse with IISVP above. ABC, p.99, no.1917. ABC calls this ruler ESVPRASV, however IISVPRASV is how the name appears on the coins. They were struck between c.AD 30 and 50, in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

LEIC-4DC9F9: COIN
A complete gold third guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820), dated AD 1797. Spink 3740. Weight : 2.8 g. Diameter: 17.2 mm

NMS-CED7ED: FINGER RING
Description: Gold and gem finger-ring, the gemstone held in place by four claws. The circular-section hoop is slender, generally 1.4mm in diameter. It flares upwards and flattens in thickness to a tall stirrup-shaped bezel which is just 0.9mm thick. This has a rounded cut-out at the top which wraps around the gemstone at little to form a pair of claws. At right angles to these are two more claws which are apparently integrally cast with the rest of the hoop. When viewed from the underside, there is no back to the bezel nor any kind of collet wrapped around the stone; the two claws at right angles simply run down to join the hoop in a cross shape at the base of the stone. The hoop is now slightly bent out of shape. The stone is dark blue with a lighter centre, an irregular sub-triangle when seen from the top, rounded on all surfaces and polished smooth. The polishing seems to cover some chips and dents, including a dent in the top whose edge is under the tip of a claw. Dimensions: length as bent c. 25mm, width 21.6mm, thickness at bezel 8.5mm, distance from interior of hoop to top of gemstone 6.0mm, weight 2.7g. Discussion: This ring is of unusual design. The stirrup shape, with a tall bezel, is characteristic of medieval finger-rings, and four claws are not uncommon on these. The complete lack of any kind of collet, or any backplate to the bezel, is more difficult to parallel. The closest example on the PAS database is a ring from Burrough Green, Cambs (SF-D84781, 2011T681) with a similarly lightweight construction; there is another similar, but with decorated shoulders, in the British Museum, AF.1881 (Dalton 1912, no. 1844; on line at The BM dates this to the 13th or 14th century (see https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-1881). A slightly more distant parallel from Handbridge, Cheshire, has a sturdier construction (WREX-848E6F, 2019T982) and is also dated to the 13th or 14th century. Date: From the few parallels available, this ring is likely to date to the 13th or 14th century.

YORYM-B8F6C2: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British inscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Vepo ring pellet type dating to the period 15 - 40 BC. Wreath crossed by bar with crescents at end obverse. Stylised horse with VEP above and CORF below reverse. ABC, p.97, no.1857.

NMS-A203FE: FINGER RING
Description: Gold posy ring. The hoop is of even width and D-shaped cross-section throughout, although with some wear. The curved exterior is undecorated, and worn to a matt finish. The flat interior is more glossy, and has the inscription in neat seriffed capitals BE. FAYTHFVL. TO. THY. FREND. The two final letters are ligated. Dimensions: Exterior diameter, 20.5mm. Width of hoop, 5.1mm (worn in some places to 5.0mm). Thickness of hoop, 1.5mm (worn in some places down to 1.2mm). Weight, 5.5g. Discussion: This is a fairly small but relatively wide hoop. There is no precise parallel to the motto or 'posy' of Be Faithful To Thy Friend on the PAS database, the closest perhaps being As faithfull as freindly on KENT-E52DE7 and I come from a faithfull friend on LEIC-BEF8C3. Date: 'Roman' capital letters such as those on this ring were in use from the mid 16th to mid 17th century (Oman 1974, 41), so 1550-1650.

SUSS-8FB1DD: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed uniface gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, dating to c.60-20 BC, Willet's Nipple type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Unclear geometric motifs, feather or tree like motif to one end. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-429. Measurements: diameter: 13.11mm; thickness: 0.98mm and weight: 1.34g.

LEIC-4DEDCC: COIN
A Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern/Corieltauvi, dating to 60 - 20 BC. South Ferriby type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents Reverse: lunate horse facing left anchor face above, star below, pellet rosette below head ABC no 1743 Diameter: 18.6 mm Weight: 5.37 g

Gold stater of the Iceni, Boar-Horse C type, Talbot die group 2, appears to be combination F6, weight 4.58g, struck in what is clearly a debased gold, c.30-10BC

BH-134C71: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Tasciovanus, dating to the period c.25 BC-AD 10, 'Tasciovanos Warrior' TV type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, one curved, thick crescents back-to-back at centre separated by T; small V in field. Reverse: Warrior riding right, holding unclear items. The reverse is poorly struck and off-centre. ABC, p. 128, no. 2571; BMC nos. 1615-1616.

OXON-105633: COIN
A gold Roman solidus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 378-383 (Reece Period 20). VICTOR-IA AVGG reverse type depicting Two emperors seated facing, together holding a globe. Behind and between them the upper portions of a Victory with outspread wings, between them below a palm branch. Mint of Aquileia. RIC IX, p. 99, no. 21c.

GLO-1042B7: COIN
Complete Iron Age stater of the Catuvellauni, Middle Whaddon Chase, big wheel type. NT5-6, Obverse: crossed wreaths outline crescents back-to-back at centre Reverse: Horse right, wing motif above, wheel below. VA 1487, BMC 331-35, Ev.C9. M137, S 32, ABC 2442.

LVPL-BB8071: BUTTON
Treasure case 2022 T1059 Description A complete but slightly flattened gold button or dress fastener dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The button consists of a small disc decorated with a separately attached twisted filigree wire around the outer border. In the centre is a raised incomplete attachment. The disc is slightly bent into itself. In the centre of the reverse is a separately attached circular loop that has become flattened against the head of the button. Dimensions: Diameter 5.35mm; thickness 0.46mm; weight 0.08g Discussion Discoidal flat and convex buttons made of lead/tin-alloy and copper-alloy, with various designs on their faces, are listed in Read (2008: 76-93) and generally dated to the 16th-17th centuries. These examples are all cast in one piece, however; a closer example with similar construction is a silver button found in Healeagh, North Yorkshire (2015 T259; SWYOR-D1DA58) dated to the 16th century. The use of filigree to decorate buttons, dress fasteners and pin heads is illustrated in Read (ibid: 121-2) with the examples dated to the 16th century. Other similar objects reported as potential Treasure include: 2017T236 (LON-C79603) from Southwark, London and 2014T127 (LON-EDBDB1) from Southwark London.

CORN-698709: FINGER RING
A gold and enamel memento mori (mourning) finger ring dating to AD 1702. The ring is a simple D-section hoop of even width throughout. It has a plain band apart from the image of a skull denoted by two eyes, nose and mouth with a circumferential line. The mouth is denoted by a series of raised dots representing teeth. The majority of black enamel remains intact apart from a small amount on the right hand side of the face which is missing. On the flat interior there is an engraved inscription which reads R : W : ob : 21 Iune : AD 1702 in neat cursive script filled with black niello. Following this there is a maker's mark of an M set in a rectangle. Measurements: Diameter (external), 20.16mm; Diameter (internal), 17.22mm; Width (of hoop), 4.70mm; Thickness, 1.22mm; Weight, 3.76g Date: The inscription shows that the person memorialised (RW) died in on 21st June 1702. Description: This was quite a popular style of mourning ring, and the dated inscription is found on several. There are now over sixty examples of similar inscriptions on skull rings on the PAS database, ranging in date from 1652 (GLO-939BD8) to 1730 (OXON-FF5C2D) but most common between c. 1660 and c. 1720; about ten are known from each decade between these dates. Makers' marks are found on several, although seem to be commoner on earlier examples, and most of those dating to the 1660s have a maker's mark. A search of burial record could not confirm the identity of the person being commemorated from the findspot Parish. However, there was a Richard Williams who was buried in Probus on 25th June 1702. Mourning rings were normally made within a few days and distributed at the funeral (Oman 1974, 72-3). Therefore although it isn't possible to be certain, there is a chance that that this man could be the 'RW' commemorated on this ring.

LEIC-6657E6: COIN
An Iron Age gold uninscribed quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni, c.60-20 BC, probably 'Whaddon Chase Rings' type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents, with angular wing-like motifs above. Reverse: Horse right, pellet in ring above and below. Cf. ABC p. 124, no. 2460; Van Arsdell no. 1474. Diameter: 16 mm Weight: 1.2 g

PAS-25D833: MOUNT
Cast gold plate terminal, mount or fitting probably originating from from a larger object. The object is broadly trapezoidal in plan with rounded edges, consisting a decorated front plate that overhangs a rectangular box-like fitting attached to the back of the object. To this in turn is soldered the remains of a thin gold strip, possibly reflecting some sort of hoop or broken suspension loop. The front of the object is decorated in moulded relief, though it is uncertain whether this is vegetal or anthropomorphic in nature. A vertical line extends from a rounded knop at one end of the object, this dividing the decorative panel effectively in two and flanked by two curving, ogival motifs with central pellets and raised top edges – giving the impression of a stylised human face with heavy brows. At the other end of the object, the vertical central moulding terminates as a trefoil. Although when aligned in this manner (with the knop upwards) the motif seems to represent a face, turned the other way up it gives the impression of a vegetal motif. Dimensions: 12mm x11mm x c3mm Discussion: The object was found during a metal detecting sweep of the site. It was found within rubble of a house wall foundations, initially dated to Roman period. The exact function of this object is uncertain, although it probably consists an item derived from something larger. Chris Fern (CA) has examined this object, and suggests that from a stylistic point of view it is likely to be of late Roman or early medieval date – mid-late 5th century. Though fragmentary, if of the latter date it may consist an imported item – possibly from southern Scandinavia or northern Germany. Some similar motifs are visible on items of Nydam style metalwork. The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

LEIC-FD7099: COIN
A Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern/Corieltauvi, dating to 60 - 20 BC. North East Coast type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents Reverse: Horse facing right pellets and charioteers arms above, pelletal sun and zigzag below ABC no 1719 Diameter: 16 mm Weight: 6.04 g

SUR-E87DDC: COIN
A gold quarter stater of the Iron Age period, struck by Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni-Trinovantes tribe/North Thames region, dating to c. AD 10-40 (Cunobelinus Plastic). Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch above, C[VN] below. As ABC p. 137, no. 2816.

SUR-CFA2AD: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, 'Danebury Cogwheel Sun Scrolls' (Danebury Scrolls Right) type. Obverse: scroll-like flourishes around central cogwheel sun. Reverse: horse, right with four spoked wheel in front, floral sun below, and pellet ring above. ABC p.59, no. 794; Sills, 2017: p. 206, no. 274. Sills (2017) records one example of this type, with another since recorded through the PAS in addition to the current coin (see DEV-17FB6B). Several examples of the related Danebury Scrolls Left type are also recorded (WILT-0C6176, HAMP-6A23A8, HAMP-277D13, HAMP3872, HAMP-104634, HAMP-FACBB6, HAMP-69AA0A), all within the Hampshire area. These are associated with a group of quarter staters examined by Bean (2000: 57, 69, his QcT3 group and more specifically QcT3-3 type), with a distribution centred on Hampshire (see also Sills, 2017: 238 (Map 38), 740-741).

WMID-7E78E4: FINGER RING
A complete plain gold finger ring dating to the late Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1719-2000). The ring is a very thin, undecorated band, with a D-shaped cross-section. There is a hallmark on the inside of the band is very worn and difficult to decipher. It was probably in a rectangular cartouche and the second letter is W. The first letter is unclear. It has an external diameter of 18.8 mm, an internal diameter of 16.2 mm. The hoop has a diameter of 1.3 mm. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is similar in style to YORYM-CEA771, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. Judy Rudoe (pers. comm. 2019) has also stated that in the absence of identifiable maker's marks, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1719. Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the object cannot be dated at more than 300 years old and as such falls outside the stipulations of the Treasure Act.

SUR-6DC026: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern region / Belgae, 'Petersfield Wreath Face' type, dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Horse right, moon-shaped rump, ladder mane, wheel above and below. As ABC 773; BMC 568-570.

WAW-58B30D: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater probably of Corio from the Western region, attributed to the Dobunni dating to c. 20 BC - AD 5. Obverse: plain Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, pelletal sun rising above, small animal (foal?) below. See Rudd (2010: 103) no. ABC 2051. Coin measures 13.5mm in diameter and weighs 1.20g.

WAW-56B6F0: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of an unknown ruler from the Western region, attributed to the Dobunni dating to c. 50-20 BC. Obverse: plain Reverse: triple-tailed annulate horse right, cogwheel sun motif above, small animal (stylised foal?) below. See Rudd (2010: 103) no. ABC 2009. Coin measures 12mm in diameter.

NMS-56A0CE: PENDANT
Gold pierced imitation coin of early-medieval date, probably early 9th century; probably intended as a pendant. Description: A gold disc, struck with a design on both faces. Each face has a beaded border, originally very neatly placed around the edge, but in places now worn to a plain ridge. Within this is an imitation inscription mainly consisting of radial raised strokes, virtually all of which have raised dots at either end. The centre of the design consists essentially of three horizontal rows of short vertical strokes on the obverse, and five longer horizontal lines on the reverse. Again, virtually all of these end in raised dots, and the horizontal lines are separated by rows of similar dots. The piercing has been pushed through from the reverse of the coin to the obverse, through some of the design elements, leaving a very slight burr on the reverse and a much more obvious burr on the obverse. The placing of the piercing is odd, as when suspended it would make the lines of the central inscriptions run at a steep oblique angle. The disc is generally in good condition but is slightly bent, particularly around the perforation, and although quite worn around the edge is not at all worn elsewhere. Dimensions: 21mm top to bottom by 20.8mm side to side, when held with the design the right way up. Thickness 0.7mm. Diameter of hole 1.7mm. Weight 2.77g. Discussion: The disc was struck in imitation of a dinar (an Islamic medieval gold coin). Dr Lutz Ilisch (formerly of the Research Centre for Islamic Numismatics, University of Tübingen) has seen an image, and given the following comments: "The raised dots show that the prototype was either an Abbasid dinar of between 770 and 820, or an Aghlabid dinar of the second half of the 9th century. Five-line legends are known from Aghlabid dinars struck by rulers in North Africa, with the closest parallels being from coins of Ziyadat-allah II (863-864 AD) and Ziyadat-allah III (903-910 AD); less close, but still possible, parallels include 'Abd-allah (also known as Abdallah ibn Ibrahim, 811-816 AD) and Ziyadat-allah I (816-837 AD)." Dr. Ilisch also comments, however, that it is not certain that a late 9th or early 10th century coin was copied. It is also possible that a classical Abbasid dinar was used as a prototype, and the pendant could either have been a direct imitation or perhaps an imitation of a copy made some time later. Prof Rory Naismith has also seen an image of the coin, and comments: "This is one of a number of western-made imitative dinars from the late eighth century and after. This specimen is, however, noticeably different in style from others. One aspect of this is that the imitation is highly abstracted: the Arabic script has degenerated into a series of lines, and is completely illegible. But the execution is also quite distinct from other imitative dinars, which mostly offer a rather closer approximation of the original. This coin's style suggests a different background. It is to some extent reminiscent of the gold solidi imitating those of Louis the Pious, which likewise reduce the inscriptions to a string of more or less evenly spaced strokes. There are differences in detail, however, such as the pelleting at both ends of most strokes: a feature not regularly seen on the Louis the Pious imitations, and more reminiscent of Anglo-Saxon coins of the later eighth and early ninth centuries. For this reason, a date in (perhaps) the early ninth century is most likely. This coin probably represents a third- or later generation copy of a dinar; that is to say, it sits at several removes from an original, or from users closely familiar with original issues from the Caliphate." Date: The pendant could therefore date from the late 8th century to the mid 10th century, with the most likely period being c. 780 to c. 850 AD.

SWYOR-3EC12E: FINGER RING
A complete gold and gem (probably rock-crystal) finger ring dating from the Post-Medieval period, about AD 1700 - 1800. The ring has a circular hoop of 'D shaped' cross-section. The outer face is plain. At the apex of the hoop is a large and thick rectangular bezel, with a band of triangular beading round its middle. The bezel houses a table-cut rectangular clear gem, probably rock crystal, which overlies a dark pigment, set on which is a spiral of gold wire. The interior surfaces of the hoop are engraved with an inscription in lower case (apart from the initial letter) italic lettering reading: Let vertu, guide thee. The initial L has a double downstroke. There is no evidence of a maker's mark or hallmark. Including the setting and stone, the ring is 23.3mm long and 19.9mm wide. It weighs 2.82g. The setting is 7.7mm long and 8.8mm wide. Examples with enamel decoration as well as gold wire work and a rock crystal gem, such as WILT-15AAB2 (2015 T84) and SWYOR-DB246B (2014 T574), tend to be given a slightly earlier date range of the late 17th to early 18th century. The lack of enamelling on this example probably suggests a date later in the 18th century. Rings that express a similar sentiment in the inscription, such as SUR-B6BBFA, have been dated by their maker's mark to the 18th century, while similar examples without identifiable maker's marks include CORN-DE5F35 and LIN-DE14C7 which cannot be conclusively dated to being over 300 years old when found. British Museum curator Judy Rudoe has confirmed that without an identifiable maker's mark, it is not possible to determine whether this ring dates from before or after 1722 (pers comm 19th August 2022).

NMS-133AF8: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Fragment of thin gold sheet or foil, from an object of indeterminate use and date. The artefact comprises a flat, roughly D-shaped sheet, with a single neat straight edge. A crease follows the line of the straight edge about 2-3mm from it, forming a slight groove or ridge along the edge. The rest of the object has hammer marks, probably from being beaten into its flat sheet form. Although the straight edge appears to have been neatly cut (or scored and folded until it broke), it is not clear if the straight edge is part of the form of the original object or is due to its breaking up for scrap. Length of straight edge 16.2mm, width 11.2mm, thickness 0.4mm, weight 0.54g. The hammered surface suggests the object is not modern, and it was found on a site that, according to the finder, is almost devoid of modern and post-medieval artefacts; most of the items so far recorded from the field are Roman. It can be compared with a very similar unidentified gold sheet fragment at SWYOR-0E0EC6 (2009T493). Also see NLM-A31A1E (2021T396), NLM-E8C60D (2015 T493, declared Not Treasure), WMID-395A85 (not put through the Treasure process), etc. An image of the object was sent to various experts who have commented as follows: Ed Caswell (Bronze Age): nothing makes this diagnostically Bronze Age, and if anything it is rather thin for the scrap gold we often see from this period. Richard Hobbs (Roman): undiagnostic. Kevin Leahy (early-medieval): cannot be claimed as early-medieval. Beverley Nenk (medieval): undiagnostic. Therefore, although the object appears to consist of more than 10% precious metal, on the balance of probabilities it cannot be dated to before 1722, and therefore it falls outside of the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

YORYM-C345D4: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) South Ferriby type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, "anchor face" above, star/sun below, pellet rosette below head reverse. ABC, p.92, no.1743.

LVPL-BE9E24: COIN
A complete post medieval gold crown of the double rose of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526-33. Mint: London. Initial mark: Rose. Cf. North Vol.2 (1991) no. 1788. Obverse: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either side. Legend: HENRIC VIII RUTILANS ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse: Royal shield crowned. Legend: DEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE

SUSS-ABC5E1: COIN
A gold Roman solidus of Honorius (AD 395-423), dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse depicting the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive. Mint of Milan: M D//COMOB. Hoxne no. 42; RIC X, p. 318, no.1206. Measurements: diameter: 21.59mm; thickness: 1.28mm and weight: 4.55g.

NARC-5790CE: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is ovate and distorted with a D shaped band and is composed of a single strip of metal, the join is well finished and not visible. The outer surface is undecorated and has some grooves and chipping due to post-depositional processes. The inner surface has an inscription in small, neat, italic lower case cursive lettering which reads: Al*ever∙c’ome∙rose* There is no markers mark. Inscription: Al*ever∙c’ome∙rose* Discussion: Posy/posey rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship The origin of this motto is unclear and is not recorded on any of the posy rings pm the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, within the British Museum's collection, or cited by Joan Evans in English Posies and Posy Rings (1931) The lettering style is comparable with two examples within the British Museum collection: and: , both dating to the 17th to 18th Century’s. Reference: Evan, J. 1931. English Posies and Posy Rings. Oxford University Press, London Dimensions: Length: 24.13mm, Width: 14.27mm, Height: 5.38mm, Thickness: 1.57mm, Weight: 5.0g

SUR-2CA3A3: COIN

PUBLIC-04B91F: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanus, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 10, Tasciovanos Verlamion type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, one curved, with back to back crescents at centre, the legend V-E-R-L in the angles of the cross. Reverse: Horse left, bucranium above, the legend T-AS-C below (T before horse, AS below, C below tail). cf. ABC p. 129, no. 2598; Sills, 2017: p. 563, nos. 524-525, Class 4b. Measurments :- Diameter 11.94mm , Thickness 1.92mm, Weight 1.5g

PUBLIC-89571D: COIN
A gold one third guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820) dated AD 1797. Obverse: First laurel head, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse: Royal crown, MAG.BRI.FR.ET.HIB.REX.1797 SPINK coins of England 2018 (53rd Edn.), p.423, ref.378 Diameter: 17.28mm, Weight: 2.76gms

BERK-6DCDB8: FINGER RING
A complete gold posy ring. The ring is a plain band with a D-shaped cross-section. An inscription on the inside of the band reads: “Let this present my good intent.” There is also a maker's mark of a B at the end of the inscription.The outside edge of the ring has a few light scratches through wear. Other similar examples of finger rings of the posy type with the same inscription noted above have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, two of which are plain gold band rings and two of which are more decorative. All examples recorded have been reported as potential treasure. The plain gold band rings include 2017 T975 recovered from Frolesworth in Leicestershire (Scott 2017); and 2004 T369 recovered from Offham in Kent (Richardson 2004). The further two examples include 2014 T97 where the outer face was decorated with four flowers interspersed with a leaf and a heart with arrow piercing it, recovered from Owslebury in Hampshire (Hinds 2014); and 2010 T718 depicting clasped hands with a heart projecting upwards from the hands, recovered from Lea and Cleverton in Wiltshire (Hinds 2010). The final ring has the same 'B' maker's mark. These last two rings are dated up to 1700, on the basis of their designs. The Frolesworth ring was dated 1650 to 1686 on the basis of the maker's mark, which appears to belong to a goldsmith active between those dates. The Offham ring, with the fewest diagnostic features, had the broad date range of circa AD 1650 to 1750. A similar date range has been applied to the object in question.

NMS-4875A5: FINGER RING
Description: Gold mourning ring. A simple D-section hoop of consistent width throughout, with engraved decoration in one place on the convex outer face forming a stylised skull bezel seen in a three-quarter view looking to the viewer's left. The edges of the skull are each formed from a bold V-section curved cut which bites deeply into the metal. The face is made up of two roughly round dots for eyes, and an inverted V-shaped nose between; this is all set off centre, towards the left-hand cut, giving the impression of the three-quarter view. Below are the teeth, made from a long narrow horizontal groove which runs the full width of the skull, and crossed by nine small vertical grooves. To the right the grooves stop before the outer cut, and the space above the long horizontal groove has three oblique grooves indicating the back of the skull. The flat inner surface is engraved with widely spaced letters in a neat cursive script. The inscription covers the entire hoop apart from the skull area, and reads Prepare to Follow ER 15 no 80 suggesting that the person memorialised had the initials ER and died on 15th November 1680. The uprights of the capitals are made from double lines. Dimensions: External diameter 21.7mm, internal diameter 19.5mm. The hoop is 3.8mm wide and 1.3mm thick, and the ring weighs 3.77g. Discussion: This was a popular style of mourning or memento mori ring, and the dated inscription is found on several, ranging in date from 1652 (GLO-939BD8) to 1730 (OXON-FF5C2D) but most common between c. 1660 and c. 1720; about ten are known from each decade between these dates. It seems that orders for mourning rings usually ran to between ten and sixty, and were distributed to friends and family either at the funeral or soon after (Oman 1974, 72-3). The size of this ring suggests that it might have been made for a man. The person memorialised, with the initials ER, is almost certainly Elizabeth Roope, who died on 15 November 1680 and was buried in Morningthorpe church, very near to where the ring was found. Her husband was John Roope, gent, who died in 1685 and who has a memorial in the church. The Roope or Rope family lived in Morningthorpe Manor. Date: 1680 AD.

NLM-47184D: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring. Gold finger ring set with a garnet, Treasure handed on. Suggested date: Medieval, 1300-1400 Height: 21.7mm, Width: 22.3mm, Bezel Width: 9.2mm, Diameter [?of band]: 1.5mm, Weight: 1.99gms

NMS-075348: BROOCH
Description: Small gold annular brooch of medieval date, with inscription. The frame is circular with a triangular cross-section, flat and undecorated on the reverse. The inner angle of the front is decorated with a groove within which is a line of fine, neat beading; under a lens it can be seen that this has been stamped, as each bead is surrounded by a slight upstanding circle. The outer angle has an inscription in seriffed capitals which is not immediately readable, and is discussed below. The frame is interrupted by a constriction for the pin. The gold pin survives complete, with a D-shaped cross-section. There is a tiny zone at the junction of the loop and shaft which is decorated on the front by further stamps, this time overlapped to create a 'brambled' effect. The loop has been wrapped around the constriction and there is a butted seam on the underside. The inscription is clearly written, but difficult to interpret. If it is read using the outer edge of the brooch as a baseline, it appears to read VOLNIS : MEO W LINE + (from one side of the pin constriction to the other). Both Ls and both Es are reversed; the Es have rounded backs and the first E has an incomplete central bar so may possibly be a C. The W is in fact an odd shape consisting of a horizontal line underneath a zig-zag line; it could alternatively be an upside-down A with a straight bar across the top and a V-shaped central bar. If it is read using the central ridge of the brooch as a baseline, it appears to read + ENIL AOE W : SIN LOV with both Ls consisting of upright stems and right-turning tops, and the V upside down. Although it is more normal to read a brooch the second way, and this way it also has the benefit of starting as usual with a cross, the M (or W) has vertical end-stems and looks more like an M than a W, and there are generally fewer idiosyncrasies when it is read the other way up, using the exterior as a baseline. Dimensions: Diameter 17.0mm, width of frame 2.8mm, maximum width of pin 1.7mm, thickness of frame 1.1mm, weight 1.5g. Discussion: If the inscription reads VOLNIS MEO ALINE, this could be interpreted as the Latin for 'You have wounded me, Alina', although this is an odd motto for a brooch. If it is read the other way up, it is possible that part of the inscription was intended to read SIN LOV, possibly intended as a variant of 'I am a sign of love'. It is hard to interpret it with SI as 'if', although this is a common word in French inscriptions. Dr Malcolm Jones has seen an image of the brooch and has commented that despite its well-formed letters, it appears to be a meaningless inscription. Most meaningless inscriptions are made up of random repeated simple letters, as on (for example) LIN-9A4B26, but there are a few (like this one) where the letters vary as in a normal inscription, but we cannot read or understand it. Similar examples include NMS-C985FA, DENO-1AF752 (with the inscription on the reverse), and the copper-alloy example GLO-F5B8D7 (which is inscribed on both faces). Date: The form of the brooch, and its use of a stamp to form beading and brambling, suggests a date in the 13th or 14th century.

PUBLIC-F8B44A: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater. Maybe an Gallo-Belgic 'boat-tree' quarter stater of the Morini, dating to the period c.80-c.60 BC. c.f. ABC 40; LT 8611: DT 249; VA 69-1; Ev. E10. Weight: 1.45gms. Length: 12.55mm. Width: 10.55mm. Thickness: 1.89mm

SUR-ED431D: FINGER RING
A gold post Medieval posey (or posy / posie) ring, with a plain gold band of plano convex cross-section, 6.8mm wide, 1.4mm thick and with 18.8mm internal diameter. On the inside of the band is the inscription Be . trve . in . hart . till . death . depart. All lettering apart from the initial B is in lower case. There are no makers' marks. Diameter: 21.9mm; Width: 6.8mm; Weight: 8.8g.

SUR-ED1CD5: FINGER RING
A complete gem-set enamelled gold finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1650). The box bezel is made of sheet gold and is 4.7mm high and measures 6.3mm long by 5.9mm wide. It contains a table cut clear transparent solitaire gem held in place by the infolded rim of the bezel. This gem is colourless and is likely a diamond (~ 1 carat equivalent) or possibly rock crystal (quartz), both widely used during this period (e.g Forsyth 2013: p166). Three indents with blue-green enamel infill are present on each long side of the bezel (possibly representing the Holy Trinity) and there are also pairs of infilled indents on the sides joining the shoulders. The shoulders of the hoop are openwork and bifurcate to join the bezel, with enamelling running along each fork. The gap between the forked sides of each shoulder has a small applied quatrefoil of sheet gold soldered across it. The rest of the hoop is plano-convex, with an interior diameter of 16.2mm and a D-shaped cross section around 1mm thick. The flanking sides of the hoop have vine scroll decoration which is infilled with blue-green enamel. The lower portion narrows slightly and is undecorated. No makers marks appear to be present.

BERK-9D44CB: FINGER RING
A gold and enamel memento mori (mourning) ring. The ring is a plain band apart from the image of a skull denoted by two eyes, nose and mouth with a circumferential line. The eyes still have traces of black enamel. The mouth is denoted by a series of raised dots representing teeth. The line around the face is misshapen, leaving more blank space inside the line to the left of the face. The inscription inside the ring reads C : Tooker : ob : 23 : July : 1716 : cet : 38 There is also a makers mark of a W before the name. The internal diameter is 19.56mm which equates to a modern UK size T.

YORYM-76126C: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) South Ferriby type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, "anchor face" above, star/sun below, pellet rosette below head reverse. ABC, p.92, no.1743.

SF-742999: JEWELLERY
Description: A complete Bronze Age gold item of jewellery dating to circa 2,300-800 BC. Now flattened and squashed, the piece is comprised of a cylindrical piece of sheet metal folded in on itself multiple times. The join is overlapping rather than soldered. The external face of the object is decorated with incised horizontal grooves running around the circumference. They cover the entire length of the piece. Length: 15.7mm; Width: 5.6mm; Thickness: 2.4mm; Weight: 0.60g. Discussion: The piece was likely used as an item of jewellery most likely a bead. It is similar to other objects on the database recorded as beads such as 2019T513 (GLO-FE959E), 2019T316 (LEIC-47D0C2) and 2018T876 (SF-AC2907). Their use as beads on a necklace is well illustrated by a complete example in the British Museum (BM 1853,0926.2). Similarly formed beads are also pictured by Armbruster (2021: 133, fig 138-9) which are suggested in Britain to date from the earliest Bronze Age (ibid: 131) to the end of the Bronze Age (ibid: 132) with those in France tending to be primarily Late Bronze Age (see Eluère 1982, 30-31, 168-171). However, stylistically, it has much in common with other Bronze Age sheet metal gold objects often recorded as ribbons including 2021T434 (LEIC-28D5B5), 2007T672 (WAW-C0C0B3) and 2012T577 (ESS-C13B97) attributed to the Early Bronze Age. An Early Bronze Age date would be supported by an in-context that was found from The Hamel, Oxford (Palmer 1980) in a layer which also yielded Beaker pottery dating to the late 3rd -early 2nd millennium BC. One further example on the database has also been found in a hoard from Cornwall 2020T222 (CORN-705C14) which has been dated to the Penard phase (c.1275-1150 cal BC following Roberts et al. 2013). Consequently, a broad Early to Late Bronze Age date is suggested here. Conclusion: The object contains a minimum of 10% of precious metal and is over 300 years old. As a result, in terms of both age and precious metal content, it satisfies the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Authors: Dr Phil Hughes, SSCAS, November 2022. With contributions by Dr Edward Caswell, Finds Liaison Officer, Oxfordshire References: Armbruster, B.R. (2021) Les ors de l’Europe atlantique à l’âge du bronze: technologie et ateliers. Mémoire LIV. Chauvigny, Association des publications chauvinoises. Eluere, C. (2000) Les Ors préhistoriques en France - T2: Tome 2, Les ors préhistoriques. Paris, PICARD. Palmer, N. (1980) 'A Beaker Burial and Medieval Tenements in the Hamel, Oxford', Oxoniensia, XLV 124-225

WMID-708FAB: COIN
A complete milled gold half guinea of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to AD 1683. Minted at London. Spink 3348. Diameter: 20.9 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 4.0 g (63 gn)

SUR-6EA28D: FINGER RING
A gold later medieval or early post medieval gem-set ring with a square or box bezel. The bezel is set into the hoop and is 4.2mm wide. The setting is 1.5mm deep but has lost the stone, which would have been held in place by the ridged sides of the box and would have been either cabochon or possibly table cut. The hoop has a triangular cross section, 2.3mm wide and 1.2mm thick and is decorated with two bands of fine transverse oblique ridges. It has been bent out of shape, but would originally have had an internal diameter of around 14-15mm. The ring has patches of copper alloy concretion on it which might derive from burial with copper alloy objects or perhaps impurities in the gold.

SUR-5CE91A: COIN

NARC-0A0C55: SPACER BEAD
An incomplete gold Spacer Bead of Early Medieval date (AD 600-700). Ascribed culture, Anglo-Saxon. Description: The object is composed of a sheet of gold, conical in its original form, but now compressed, giving a flattened, sub-rectangular shape. The object is decorated with applied filigree wire. The upper and lower edges have beaded wire collars, the lower edge would have attached to a second, similar, cone to form a complete bi-conical spacer bead. This is missing and there is a short fracture along the right upper and lower edges, due to the compression of the object. The main body of the object is decorated with four triangular cells, formed buy applied beaded wire. Within each cell are five beaded filigree coils in three rows. Dimensions: Length: 9.84mm, Width: 12.43mm, Thickness (composite): 4.65mm, Thickness (single sheet): 0.64mm, Weight: 1.2g Discussion: This find represents one half of a biconical, gold spacer bead of Hines and Bayliss Type BE 2 (Hines and Bayliss, 2013, 208). These are a well-known object type, appearing in ornate necklaces of seventh century date as on the necklace from Desborough, Northamptonshire (Webster and Backhouse, 1991, cat. no. 13, p. 28). Generally, spacer beads are usually made of coiled gold wire soldered to a gold sheet base but more rarely, as in this case, they are decorated with filigree wire motifs. It is similar a bead from Thirkleby, North Yorkshire Treasure Record: 2004-T496 (PAS Record: BM-8C8705), which has similar beaded coils, and an example from Kirby Bellars, Melton, Leicestershire 2009-T419 (PAS Record: LEIC-1768B3). The two halves on a similar, filigree decorated bead were found in Grave 46 during the excavation of the Sawcliffe, North Lincolnshire Anglo-Saxon cemetery (Leahy, forthcoming). This was securely dated to the seventh century. . Reference: Hines, J. and Bayliss, A (eds) 2013, Anglo-Saxon Graves and Grave Goods of the 6th and 7th Centuries AD: A Chronological Framework, Society for Medieval Archaeology Monograph 33, London Leahy, K, forthcoming: The Lost Valley, Anglo-Saxons in Winterton Vale, North Lincolnshire. Webster, L and Backhouse, J. 1991. The Making of England, Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture, AD 600-900. British Museum Press.

SUR-60B74C: FINGER RING
A gold mourning ring of late 18th century date. The ring comprises a simple hoop, 3.4mm wide and 1.3mm thick with an internal diameter of c. 18mm. The exterior has engraved decoration and an inscription in retained metal which reads: JOHN EDWARDS OB : 1 OCT 1776 Æ 64. There are traces of black enamel around the legend in the incised areas. The margins are beaded on both edges. The interior of the hoop is slightly convex and has two apparently identical maker's marks of JH in rectangular escutcheons.

BM-5FCB75: SWORD
Anglo-Saxon hilt fittings: pommel, upper and lower hilt fittings, part of upper guard, part of lower guard Gold sheet, gold filigree wire, cabochon garnets, copper-alloy, lead Early seventh century The pommel is of ‘cocked hat’ form and is made of gold sheet, decorated with filigree wire, over a lead forma. The two faces of the pommel are filled with zoomorphic interlace in triple strand interlace, made with one broad band of beaded wire flanked by borders of a very fine beaded wire. Each face is filled with a balanced design of interlacing zoomorphs placed back to back, with their heads filling the top of each panel and their elongated jaws and ribbon bodies filling the field. Each zoomorph has a Style II head from which spring elongated jaws that weave under and over the bodies, each lower jaw curling back to intertwine with each other at the centre of the field in contrast to the upper jaws which run forward towards the corners of the field. The sinuous bodies loop around the jaws to create a knot-like device before running to the corners. The body of one zoomorph ends in a neat twist, filling the right (facing) corner, while the other curls over the upper jaw, running backwards into the field, providing a subtle touch of asymmetry that is characteristic of much Anglian work. The top of the pommel is left undecorated in contrast to the slightly concave edges which are entirely filled with Z and S twisted strands of wire laid out in a herring-bone pattern. All the panels are defined by bold beaded wire borders, some of which are extremely worn. One edge of the pommel is damaged with the rivets attaching it to the upper guard torn away. The other edge is complete with two long, and badly bent, dome-headed rivets, each surrounded by a shared B- shaped twisted wire collar with a beaded wire border. Upper guard. Only the lower element survives in the form of a relatively undamaged elongated oval tray of gold sheet covering a copper-alloy base-plate. Pairs of piercings for the rivets that attached the pommel to the upper guard lie to either side of the oval central piercing for the sword tang. A portion of the tang, showing fresh breaks, remains in situ. On the outer surface, a scar made by the top of the upper hilt mount is clearly visible. Inside, the copper-alloy base-plate survives in poor condition. At either end of the guard is a setting containing a fine cabochon garnet in a beaded filigree collar. Both functioned as caps for the rivets that once held the upper guard tray and its missing gold lid together. Lower guard. Sheet gold capping for the (missing) lower guard tray. A slightly crumpled gold sheet carrying a fine cabochon garnet in a beaded filigree wire collar at either end. The garnet and its setting are proportionally larger than those in the upper guard, reflecting a difference in size between the two guards. Hilt collars. Each collar is made of two trapezoidal panels of gold sheet joined to make a broad band shaped to fit the hilt, disguising its junction with the upper and lower guards. Each of the four fields is entirely filled with a wholly balanced interlace design in filigree wire of four zoomorphs, made en suite with the zoomorphs on the pommel. The four zoomorphs are placed at the centre of each panel, two lying with their angular heads against the upper border, two against the lower border. Their jars are simple loops. Each pair interlaces at the neck and then with the bodies of the opposing pair creating a quatrefoil before running off to interlace with the looped jaws. Each collar still surrounds the mineralised remains of the wood grip and the sword tang. Ingot. Small ingot, flattened by hammering, the sides parallel, one end blunt, the other curved. The gold composition (72/28) reflects that of the guards, suggesting that it is an associated piece rather than a stray.

OXON-5E99B8: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Tascivanos, dating to the period c. 25 BC to AD 10. 'Tascio Ricon' type. Obverse: 'TASCI RICOIN' in panels on vertical wreath. Reverse: warrior in chain mail riding left, holding a sword with a pellet in ring below. ABC no. 2580; BMC 1629-636; VA 1780-5

NMGW-4DD5A8: COIN
An incomplete Iron Age gold uninscribed quarter stater of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, c.60-20 BC, Three Wheels Right Type. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face, wheel below. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel above and below. As ABC p. 107, no. 2093; BMC nos. 498-501.

NLM-4DC429: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring. Gold finger ring, two gloved hands touching, elongated fingers twisted into a triple knot. Panel on the opposite side with black lettering, unreadable, but containing the word "amor" in one form or another. Back of the hands are marked with different stamped decoration, long gloves tasselled. Declared Treasure. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1400-1500 Diameter: 22.5mm, Band Thickness: 1.6mm, Band Width: 6.1mm, Weight: 4.63gms

BH-4A9F47: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates / Southern Region dating to the period c.60-20 BC. 'Selsey Dahlia' type. Obverse: Damaged obverse die with long flaw across the centre. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above and a wheel below. As ABC, p. 48, no. 506.

NLM-38861A: PENDANT
Gold and garnet pendant. Small oval Anglo-Saxon pendant, gold and garnet, cross-hatched foil beneath. Declared Treasure. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 600-700 Length: 18.2mm, Width: 13.2mm, Thickness: 3.0mm, Weight: 1.99gms

WAW-CD2CDE: COIN
Medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dated to AD 1356-1361. Obverse description: Shield with the Royal coat of arms in tressure. Obverse inscription: EDWAR [R] [A]NGL Z FRANC D HY[B]. Reverse description: Ornate cross with lis in centre. Leopards in each angle. Reverse inscription: EXALTABITVR IN GLO[R]IA. Mintmark: cross 3 (reverse). Diameter: 20.92mm. Thickness: 0.53mm. Die axis: 4.

KENT-CC89C1: COIN
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69.03.Obverse: plain, reverse: Tree-like object. Measurements: 10.76mm in diameter, and 1.38g in weight.

BH-CC73FC: COIN
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, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.

LIN-91CAB0: MOUNT
Treasue Case 2022 T735: Gold post-medieval stud or mount. Report written by Helen Clarke-Hill (nee Fowler) Finds Liaision Officer (Camb & Peterborough) Description: An early Post-Medieval hat or cap pin, dress hook badge, c. 16th Century AD (c.AD 1500-1600). While no exact example to reference has been found, this is a hat-hook or cap-badge pin (also referred to as a dress hook) of Post-Medieval date evidenced by the presence of the double recurved (S shaped) pin shaft. The artefact weighs 0.87g. When viewed from above the pin head is sub-square. The head is a four-sided pyramid with rounded rather than sharp pointed apex. The base of the pyramid measures 5.6mm x 5.9mm. An integral basal ‘skirt’ then flares out on all edges at 90 degrees to the central axis of the pyramid’s apex. This expanded basal edge increases the pin heads dimensions to 8.6mm x 9.3mm. The head has a height, from base of ‘skirt’ to apex, of 4.3mm. Viewing the head’s reverse, the lower surface of the skirted edge is flat (this has a thickness of 0.5mm) and the centre is hollow seen as a concave four-sided pyramidal cavity. The pin’s shaft projects out from the centre of this recess. On the external side of the pin head, the apex is pinched in and a dent present on the upper part of one side of the pyramid. Possibly, the shaft was set in place and the apex pinched in to assist with holding the shaft in place. The pin shaft has a circular to oval cross-section of 1.4mm diameter where it is level with the base of the head. The shaft tapers very gradually to 0.9mm diameter at the, presumed, break. The break seems to be transverse and unabraded. The shaft projects out from the head’s base almost in a straight line (slight diagonal angle) for c.5.5mm and then makes a bend of c.64 degrees. After a further c.4.7mm it starts to recurve again, this being a much wider arc and possibly now pulled out from its original shape. The shaft remains mostly on a single plane, veering to one side just slightly. Use of a flexible dress maker’s tape-measure shows the shaft to have a current length of c.16.0mm (from the base of the head), which increases to c.20.3mm when including the proximal end with-in the head. Measuring the pin’s length/height with the shaft’s bent condition, the artefact occupies a length/height of 10.5mm. Dimensions: Length: 10.5 mm Width: 8.6mm x Thickness: 9.3mm Weight: 0.87 g. Discussion: Compare with PAS records: HAMP-94B775 - 2008T456 (double pyramidal pin head of early Post-Medieval date), and dress hook IOW-B72041 - 2004T359 which has a small pyramid at the centre. Also compare with PAS records: SF-970504 - 2006T323 (shape = trefoil leaf), WILT-AD5D12 - 2017T1038 & NLM-B43D16 - 2019T311 (shape = rose/floral) GLO-DAB1D4 – 2005T184 & YORYM-A6C928 - 2013T64 (shape = lion’s head), DUR-21BFB9 - 2019T310 & SWYOR-C08232- 2013T245 (shape = dolphin/fish) NMS-AA0079 – 2016T491 & SUR-C6DA03 - 2018T834 (shape = disc, not domed) WILT-B65E9B - 2017T434 (shape = disc, composite) YORYM-2095D4 – 2013T93 & NMS-0FA354 - 2018T619 (shape = domed disc with applied filigree) PUBLIC-897314 - 2011T843 (shape = incised domed disc with central rose), Another form of artefact of early Post-Medieval date are the mounts formed in the shape of a pyramid, DOR-ACF0A7 - 2008T436 & YORYM-FE3039. (Not yet promoted records: SUSS-732039 - 2023T174, GLO-49D931 - ?, LEIC-716466 - 2023T556, SF-CAFD25 - 2019T576). Consequently, as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content. Author: Mrs Helen Clarke-Hill (nee Fowler), Finds Liaison Officer (Cambridgeshire & Peterborough)

WREX-9007E5: FINGER RING
Description and identification Decorative gold posy-ring. The hoop is of flattened-D cross-section, and the outer surface is cast with a repeating floral pattern quatrefoils flowers flanked by foliage, inlaid with black enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: If worthy none So happy, in italic script. External hoop diameter 16.1 mm; maximum band width 3mm; maximum band thickness 0.9mm; weight 1.65g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Conclusions A similar design has been recorded on a posy ring from Llantwit Major, engraved with the motto Such is my love (Treasure Case 13.25). The letter forms, decoration and ring form indicate that the ring is of late sixteenth or seventeenth-century date. The way in which the ascenders on the lower case ‘h’ and ‘l’ turn to the right at the top (‘clubbing’), occurs on the inscriptional lettering on a posy ring inscribed W]here this I give I wish to Live from Old Beaupre Castle, Vale of Glamorgan (04.13; TAR 2004, no. 500), while a similar floral pattern occurs on one from Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire (03.22; TAR 2003, no. 421). A similar floral pattern occurs on a ring bearing the interior inscription No recompenc but remembrance in the British Museum collections (Dalton 1912, no. 1271).

SUR-7F208B: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold stater (diameter 18.1mm, 6.17g) of the southern region / Belgae, "Chute" type dating to c. 80–50 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: disjointed horse, left with rectangular head, crab below and pellets above. As ABC 746, Van Arsdell 1205, BMC 35, 37-76.

NMGW-7C1C3A: COIN
A gold medieval quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Period, Series B, Cross 1 initial mark, minted in London, 1351 (North 1141). Damaged edge but complete.

SWYOR-7A4B0E: BROOCH
A complete gold half-sovereign of Victoria, Jubilee coinage, dated 1887, which has been adapted for use as a brooch. Obverse: veiled and crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left. V[ICT]ORIA. DEI. [GRAT]IA. Reverse: crowned and garnished shield with date 1887 below. BRITANNIARVM REGINA FID: DEF: The initials J E B appear below the bust. These are for the designer Joseph Edgar Boehm, The die axis is 12 0'clock and the wear of the coin is very fine. Spink (2011) 3869 on page 446. A tubular pin hinge slotted to take the missing pin has been soldered onto the obverse of the coin, over the GRAT of GRATIA, and a C shaped catch is soldered over the ICT of VICTORIA. Both fittings are also gold. It seems an odd decision to deface the obverse of the coin, so the shield reverse would have been on display when worn, but this is also the case on NMS-FA941E, a half crown made into a brooch, and on other examples seen online. The motivation seems to have been to celebrate the jubilee by displaying the date of the coin, rather than the monarch's head.

LEIC-67C67B: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50 - 20 BC. South Ferriby type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Lunate horse left, phallus and 'anchor' face above, sun star below. ABC p. 92, no. 1752; cf. BMC nos. Diameter: 16.9 mm Weight: 5.5 g

SUR-299F01: COIN
An imported Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater, attributed to the Ambiani and of "Biface" type dating to circa 80-60 BC. Obverse: wreathed head, right. Reverse: sinuous horse. As ABC 13; VA 42-48.

NMS-2753D1: BRACTEATE
Description: Flat fragment of gold bracteate which has been made by hammering thin sheet gold over a die. It was originally circular, c. 39mm in diameter, but now only about a quarter of the circumference survives with edges that are a little longer than the radius. The curved edge has a short fragment of D-section plain wire frame surviving, soldered on for a short length and then bent over to the reverse; it looks as if the flat face of the wire was soldered to the edge of the disc. Inside the framing wire, the bracteate has an undecorated zone around 3-4mm wide, then a ring of punchmarks stamped from the front. The stamp is a double-strand S, and in combination the effect is of a simple twist or guilloche cable. Inside this is a repoussé ridge which forms a border to the main panel of decoration. This decoration is sharper on the obverse than on the hollowed reverse, indicating that the bracteate was made using a matrix (incuse) die. It is not particularly easy to read the relief decoration, but the object appears to be a C-bracteate, with the triple-strand toes of a profile quadruped (looking right) towards the bottom of the fragment, each toe ending in a pellet. Similar pellets to either side of the toes form a circle within the border, one to the right and five to the left before the breaks. At the top right of the fragment, just below the break, is a long, slightly downcurving element that looks superficially like a bird’s beak, but which might be the lower jaw of the quadruped. Other elements including a drop-shaped ridged outline and a pellet encircled by a ridge may be other parts of the quadruped’s body. There is a straight crease or crack running diametrically across the fragment, vertically if the three-toed feet are held downwards. This may be an opened-out fold. Dimensions: The fragment measures 22 x 23mm. The sheet is 0.4mm thick. The wire frame is 0.7mm tall and wide, and the entire fragment weighs 2.2g. Discussion: The ring of pellets is also found on C-bracteates NCL-C85065, BUC-A2D047 and NMS-A13EDD, which also have similar quadrupeds with long open jaws (interpreted as horses). Date: Late 5th or 6th century.

YORYM-FE5DEB: COIN
A gold Post-Medieval guinea of William and Mary dated to AD 1694. Crowned shield reverse. Mint of London. Spink (2013), p.351, no.3426.

HAMP-E6E301: COIN

SUR-D094F9: COIN

KENT-95BF6C: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater Eppillus, 'Margate' plain type dating to the period AD 20-40. Obverse: COM.F without beaded circle. Reverse: Horse right, EPPI above, floral motif below. ABC 393. Chris Rudd 81.23. Measurements: Diameter: 13.73mm; weight: 1.21g

WAW-547B85: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of an unknown ruler from the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates dating to c. 60-50 BC. Obverse: plain Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, charioteer's arm above. See Rudd (2010: 47) no. ABC 488. Overall dimensions: 19.91mm in diameter, 2.22mm in thickness and 5.79g in weight.

KENT-008E1B: COIN
An Early Medieval gold probable Visigothic pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justinian I (527-565) probably dating to c.527-565 and minted in Southern Gaul or Northern Italy. VICTORIA ACVSTORVM reverse type depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right. Legend: DN IVSTINI ANVS PF AVG Reverse: Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Legend: VICTORIA ACVSTORVM // CONOB. Measurements : Diameter: 14.19mm, thickness: 1.0mm, weight: 1.42g. Discussion: For the official prototype of Justinian from Constantinople cf. MIBE p.115, no. 19. This is probably a Merovingian or Gothic pseudo-Imperial issue produced during or soon after the reign of Justinian I. Coin has notable error in reverse legend shared on a number of coins from the mint of Lyon, France, Northern Italy under the Ostrogoths and Rome.

WAW-6B56B9: SEAL MATRIX
A complete gold seal matrix dating to the Post Medieval to Early Modern period (c. AD 1750-1900). The object has a heptagonal handle with an integral suspension loop at the apex. The handle has evenly spaced longitudinal channels running from a collar below the suspension loop down the handle to just above the matrix setting. A rounded knop crowns the suspension loop. The seal matrix itself is made of a black stone with the initials DE in black script in the centre of the matrix. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include KENT-D8D25B, WILT-669DA9 and WAW-299C28. The object measures 24mm in length, 13mm in width and 3.0g in weight.

WILT-570639: COIN
A Medieval to Post-Medieval gold 10 Cruzados (Português) of Manuel I of Portugal (1495-1521), dating to AD1499-1521 (Gomez 74.05). The coin has a small, round punch mark (located at 3 o'clock on the line of the inner circle on the obverse, and by the top of the central cross at at 1 o'clock on the reverse) which has almost pierced the coin. The punch was made from reverse to obverse.

WILT-54BBAA: FINGER RING
A Roman gold finger ring dating to c. AD 1-200. The find is much bent and distorted, with a circular hoop of circular cross-section and what appear to be a pair of opposed possible snake heads forming the bezel. max. length of distorted hoop 25.0mm thickness wire hoop (circular sectioned) 1.3mm max setting length 8.5mm (right angles to hoop) max setting width 6.8mm depth setting 2.6mm weight 1.95g Discussion: snake rings are common finds from the early Roman period. This ring appears to broadly conform with the type and would be classified as Johns type Bii (Johns 1997). However, because the ring is so heavily distorted, it is not completely certain that this is the correct classification of this particular ring; the ‘snake heads’ appear to sit transverse to the line of the ring, which is unusual. Conclusion: because this item is more than 300 years old and made from more than 10% precious metal, it conforms with the definition of Treasure as set out in the Treasure Act 1996. English Treasure Cases Reported in Wales Richard Hobbs 9.12.21 Reference Johns, C.M. 1997. The Snettisham Roman jeweller’s hoard (London, British Museum Press).

WAW-2AE687: PENDANT
Description: An incomplete gold and silver alloy pendant with glass or stone setting and filigree decoration. The object is circular in plan and flat. A suspension loop with two longitudinal lines running down the middle has been soldered onto the upper edge and curves back on itself to attach to the back of the pendant. The edge of the pendant has a raised, twisted gold wire border. The decorative motif on the outer face of the pendant is a filigree cross formed of loosely plaited wire bordered with more tightly plaited wire on either side of each arm. The arms of the cross lead to a raised circular setting with double twisted wire collars at its base. Within the setting is a transparent red stone. Part of the edge of the setting has broken away. The reverse of the pendant is undecorated. Both faces of the pendant show signs of tarnishing. Dimensions: 29.27mm long, 26.77mm wide, 3.46mm thick and weighs 2.84g. Discussion: A number of comparable examples of filigree and stone or gem decorated pendants have been recorded as Treasure on the PAS database. Such examples include YORYM-927564 (2022 T456), YORYM-0CF535 (2020 T668), and LVPL-C2D4CE (2019 T200). A number of similar examples are also held by the British Museum including 1884,1221.6, 1893,0601.202, and 1926,0410.2, all of which have been excavated from Kent. All examples have been attributed to the Anglo-Saxon culture and have been dated to the 7th century AD, thus a similar date has been applied to the object in question. Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this pendant meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.

OXON-ECE6CA: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, South Ferriby type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, anchor face above, star below. The coin measures 19.5mm in diameter, 2.4mm in thickness, and 5.60g in weight. ABC p. 92, no. 1743.

NLM-EC7FEE: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring. Found by persons unknown and sold into the antiquity trade. Gold, apparently with niello inlay. Decoration looks like a backward-looking Trewhiddle beast.

SUR-DC7305: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (17.4mm, 6.16g) of "Gallic War uniface" type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above. As ABC 16 / Mack 27.

KENT-C48C99: COIN
Post Medieval - Georgian, steam powered minted 22 carat gold George III (1760-1820) last or new coinage (1816-1820) half-sovereign coin. Obverse: Laureate head right. Inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA Reverse: Crowned shield of United Kingdom Inscription: REX FID:DEF..BRITANNIARUM. Mint name: Tower Hill London. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Worn or fine condition with a number of scratches especially on the obverse caused by agricultural machinery. This coin dates to 1817. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 467 No. 3786. The coin is 19.41mm long, 19.40 mm wide, 0.89mm thick, diameter 19.41mm and weighs 3.86g.

WAW-B190C5: COIN
An early Modern gold half-soveregin of Victoria (AD 1837-1901). Type A5 (Spink 3861) dating to AD 1881. London mint. Spink (2000: 383). Obverse: fifth young head left. VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1881 Reverse: crowned shield, no die number below sheild. BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: Coin measures 19mm in diameter.

YORYM-591F3E: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T621. Description: A complete gold mourning or memento mori finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1676. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with one engraved stylised skull in ¾ profile left. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading "In remb: of E B 19 Mar, 76.". A sponsor or makers mark is present which appears to include the letters IS. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.5mm; Width: 3.3mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 3.3g. Discussion: The inscription on this ring in conjunction with the skull imagery, suggests that this ring served to mourn a deceased individual and as a reminder of mortality, known as a memento mori. Mourning and memento mori rings became popular from the mid-17th century and continued in common use until the 20th century. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring, those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th. Many similar rings, with the same skull decoration and similar inscriptions, have been reported under the Treasure Act, such as YORYM-5CEDBD (2021 T699), KENT-6C2FB6 (2017 T1103), NARC-C6B7F8 (2021 T438), WAW-6C36B4 (2020 T867), and NMGW-6DAA23 (2018 TW20). The mark IS resembles that on 1961,1202.5, but these marks are both dated to first three decades of the 18th century, which cannot account for this mark. Conclusion: 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.

YORYM-590FDC: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T620. Description: A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1300 - 1400. The hoop of the ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The hoop is undecorated. A hexagonally faceted bezel projects from one side of the hoop sloping and expanding upward slightly. Worn zigzag engraved decoration survives around the top of the bezel. The sub-circular aperture of the bezel, now worn, overlaps a cabochon gemstone or glass. The gem/glass is dark in colour, possibly black or a deep red. Dimensions: Hoop - Diameter: 21.4mm; Length: 23.3mm; Width: 2.9mm; Thickness; 1.1mm Bezel - Diameter: 7mm; Thickness: 3.7mm Weight: 2.6g. Discussion: Finger rings of similar form have been found through excavations at London in deposits dating to the second half of the 14th century – though may be residual deposits - and are ‘perhaps an indication of increasing prosperity within London’ (Egan & Pritchard 2002, p.327). Similar examples on the database include 2022 T1000 (WAW-6BECB1), 2021 T863 (KENT-A6C5A3) and 2019 T700 (LVPL-99436B) A visual examination of images of the finger ring is not sufficient to allow a positive identification of the material of the stone. Conclusion: 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. References: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London). London: HMSO.

SUR-2DEF0B: COIN
An incomplete and heavily worn gold medieval half angel, probably of Henry VII and Class V dating to 1485-1509. Initial marks are lost. There is a large crook-shaped abbreviation mark after hENRIC on the obverse. Cf. North 1702.

LEIC-2D9716: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region/Corieltavi, attributed to VEPO and dating to the period c.AD 15 - 40, 'Vepo Star' type (ABC 1860). Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent, crosses within wreath. Reverse: Lunate horse left with large round head, star below tail. VEP above, CORF below. ABC, p. 97, no. 1860; BMC no. 3297 Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 4.82 g

HAMP-1CA029: COIN
An inscribed gold quarter stater of the Regini (c. 25 BC - AD 10). Tincomarus Tinc Horse, as ABC 1085. COMF in tablet / Horse right, TIN above, reversed C below, wreath border.

SUSS-04EA22: FINGER RING
A complete gold Post Medieval posie/posey finger ring with inscription dating c 1680-1780. The ring has a D shaped cross section with champfered edges. The external surface is plain and the internal surface has an engraved inscription in lower case with serifs reading: 'Vnited hearts death only parts'. The 'V' is upper case; the left side of which is formed from a double line. The inscription is followed by an engraved makers mark, possibly of a sun or flower formed of an annulet with eleven radiating lines or rays. Inside the annulet are three circular indentations in a triangular arrangement resembling the eyes and open mouth of a face. Measurements: diameter: 22.87mm; width of hoop: 4.56mm; thickness of hoop: 2.52mm and weight: 7.43g. Discussion: the inscription is quite generic; other similar examples in the British Museum collection with similar inscriptions include; 1961,1202.98 which dates to the late 16th to 17th centrury; AF.1391; AF.1392 and AF.1393 which date to the late 17th and early 18th centuries. 1961,1202.97 dates a little later from the mid 18th Century. Dr Rachel King comments that the mark is not stamped and therefore is not an official mark, but it is possible the maker/engraver used this mark consistently in their work. This ring is difficult to date precisely due to the lack of official makers mark and generic inscription.

WAW-04A679: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger ring, posy type, dating to the Post Medieval period. The ring is circular in plan and the hoop is D-shaped in cross-section. The outer face of the band is decorated with a repeating moulded, intricate, geometric design in relief, which may once have been filled with enamel. The inside of the band bears the inscription: * YOVR . FRENDE . IN . DEEDE. With the N and D ligated in FRENDE. No maker’s mark is apparent. This find was recovered in close proximity to 2022 T605 (silver-gilt dress fastening) close to a moated site but not on the Scheduled Monument itself. Dimensions: 18.87mm in diameter, 1.27mm in thickness and 2.95g in weight. Discussion: As discussed by Marks (2017), the practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddings was common in England between the 16th and 18th centuries. Posy rings could also be given at other occasions, including as tokens of loyalty, friendship, or for religious or memorial purposes. There are a large number of examples of posy rings on the PAS database dating to the 16th to 18th centuries recorded as Treasure items. However, a recorded example bearing the inscription noted from this ring is yet to be seen. The use of block capital letters in the inscription, which was less common after the mid-17th century, does aid in dating the object. Therefore a date of 16th to early 17th century has been applied. For similar cell-strapwork designs which are symmetrically disposed around a median rib, see 1961,1202.130 (dated early 17th century, traces of black enamel), 2002,0501.1 (PRENES EN GRE, dated 16th-17th century, white enamel), LIN-764E24 (KEPE PROMIS, dated 1600-1650, traces of white enamel), LIN-BB6164 (SEMPER TIBI FIDELIS ERO, dated late 16th/17th century), NMS-CF8A96 (DURUM PATY, traces of white enamel), and SWYOR-B03852 (TO LIGHT TO REQUITE, dated late 16th/17th century by motto) Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this finger ring meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Marks, D (2017) YORYM-FB19DC: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/852451 [Accessed: Jul 4, 2022 1:05:34 PM]

HAMP-039652: COIN
An Iron Age gold uninscribed British quarter stater (12mm, 1.4g) of the Atrebates / southern region, 'Selsey Dahlia' (no mane) type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with 'hidden face'. Reverse: triple tailed horse facing right, no mane, with floral sun above. As ABC 503

BM-9A7DD8: SWORD
Crumpled gold foil pommel cap ornamented with C scrolls executed in beaded filigree wire. The pommel cap is badly damaged with both ends crushed and distorted and the filigree ornament on one face missing. The surviving filigree is well made filling the surviving panel with a balanced pattern of graded pairs of loops with spiralled ends enclosing a central motif of an inverted ‘C’ scroll lying back to back with a kidney shaped element executed with two beaded filigree wires. The panel is enclosed by a border of filigree wire, of a heavier weight than the ornament, which is set on a narrow fillet of gold sheet. The one end that survives in fair condition is filled with two lengths of beaded wire placed vertically and graded to fit the slope of the cap. In the field between these is a single surviving filigree rosette. The interior of the cap is empty. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis at the British Museum indicated a gold content of an approximately 89%.

GLO-8A9157: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, tree type. Dating to 20BC-AD5 Obverse: All detail has worn away but would have originally displayed a tree symbol. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below (detail above is unreadable)

KENT-07811C: COIN
A fragment of an early-medieval gold tremissis of the Merovingian 'National' series, c.AD584 - 750, struck at Quentovic (France) by the moneyer Dutta. Measurements: Diameter: 11.98 mm Thickness: 1.71 mm and Weight: 0.65 g

LEIC-DCE388: COIN
A late Iron Age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80 - 60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69.03.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object. Diameter: 10.2 mm Weight: 1.47 g

NMS-DC24D2: COIN
Base gold stater of the Iceni, so-called Freckenham or Boar Horse B type, obverse back-to-back crescents, reverse a horse right, annult below muzzle, star below and beaded circle behind head, weight 5.22g, c.10BC-AD42

NMS-DB6CC1: COIN
Gold stater, Gallo-Belgic E type with blank obverse and a horse right on the reverse, struck by Vercingetorix during his wars against Caesar, weight 6.11g, c.AD60-52

SUR-9AA3AA: COIN
A heavily worn Iron Age uninscribed gold stater (18mm, 5.65g) of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates and of "Selsey Two-Faced" type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and behind, charioteer's arms above. ABC 485; Sills' Qa Class 2 (Sills 2017 p.120).

BERK-5F92BC: COIN
A gold quarter stater of Eppillus (c20BC-AD1) Obverse: Upturned crescent in centre with COMM.F.EPPILLV around./ Reverse: Horse right, star above and below, beaded border. ABC 1157, VA 409, BMC 1006-09, DK 354, S 97

DOR-A23765: COIN
A gold noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to 1356 - 1361. Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period, Series G. Cross 3 initial mark. Saltire stops on the obverse. Pellet stops on the reverse. Date: Medieval Diameter: 32.17 mm Weight: 7.06 g Die axis: 3

KENT-51A279: COIN
Complete Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani dating to dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right. ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: diameter: 16.6mm; weight: 6.14g

NARC-515BDE: COIN
An incomplete gold Quarter Noble of Henry VI, first reign, (AD 1422-1461). Standard type C. Leaf-trefoil type. Royal shield reverse, topped by a single lis in a tressure of eight arches with trefoils on cusps. London mint. AD 1435-1438. Diameter: 19.45mm, Thickness: 0.69mm, Weight: 1.7g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 78, No 1483

KENT-511964: FINGER RING
An incomplete gold finger ring (memento mori) of post-medieval date (1725). Description: The ring is circular in plan and D-shped in cross section. The hoop has a square gap for a bezel setting which is now missing. Either side of this, the ring is engraved to cretae leaf-like motifs in relief. The rest of the hoop bears the inscription, 'R.HUTTON.OBT.23.OCT.1725 AE.41'. This is in capital letters with lozenge stops. The inscription stands in high relief with the surrounding field engraved with a linear patterns. The hoop has the remains of a black enamel filing but much of this has now come away. Measurements: diameter: 18.4mm; width: 2.6mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 1.77g Discussion: Momento mori are mourning rings to commemorate the death of an individual. The engraved recesses are often filled with black niello although no traces survive on this example.

LEIC-4CBB5C: COIN
A Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern/Corieltauvi, dating to 60 - 20 BC. North East Coast type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents Reverse: Left facing horse with pellet sun below ABC p 92 no 1728 Diameter: 19.6 mm Thickness: 3.1 mm Weight: 4.85 g

LVPL-4C8570: FINGER RING
Treasure case 2022 T485 Description: A complete gold posy finger ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1580-1650). The ring is comprised of a circular band with a D-shaped section. The outer edge is decorated with a repeating design of raised annulets joined by a connecting line. The interior of the band presents an inscription in italic script reading: Far of yet not forgot. Two traces of blue-green enamel suggest that the ring was once flooded in this colour, with the gold pellets standing out against this. The oval reserves may too once have contained enamel, possibly blue-green on another contrasting colour. There are no other visible marks on the object. Dimensions: Diameter 12mm; weight is 1.04g. Discussion: Posy rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. Oman (1974: 41) notes that italic lettering on this type of ring generally replaced Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century - and were ubiquitous for late 17th century and 18th century rings. A similar inscription used on this example is noted in Evans (1931: 35): Farre off, yet not forgot. This ring appears to be nearly identical to SWYOR-B03852, but its size is slightly less. The decoration presents a simple repeating geometrical strapwork comprising a longitudinal rib punctuated by oval reserves is reminiscent of the type of mouldings and friezes seen on late-Elizabethan and Jacobean woodwork, furniture, plasterwork, and carved stone. These derived from continental engraved designs. This strapwork-type ring has an inscription in Italic script. Inscriptions on other strapwork type rings such as WMID-A11376 and NMS-CF8A96 are in Roman Capitals. The finding of both script types on rings with strapwork type decoration may suggest that this ring form was fairly long lived.

DUR-2387F7: COIN
An incomplete gold quarter noble of the Medieval peiod from the reign of Edward III (AD1327-1377). Treaty Series (AD1363-1369) Minted in London. North 1244. Obverse description:Shield within tressure of eight arches. Obverse inscription:EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL annulet before EDWARD Reverse description:Floriated cross with quatrefoil in centre. Reverse inscription:EXALTABITUR IN GLORIA

HAMP-2043B1: COIN
An uninscribed gold Iron Age quarter stater of a British Qc variant type, possibly of the south Thames region and attributable to the Regini, dating to c. 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: triple-tailed horse, right, no mane, floral sun above, cogwheel below. The design is very similar to ABC 512 and 581, albeit with minor divergences.

SUR-0F5220: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci, attributed to Vosenos (c.10 BC-AD 5) and of "Vosenos Star horse" type dating to the period c.10 BC - AD 5. Obverse: three raised bands. Reverse: Horse left, star in ring above, VOSII below. As ABC (2010) 360; BMC no. 2514-2515; Mack 298..

HAMP-E38FE6: COIN
A complete gold Angel of Edward IV (second reign, AD 1471-1483). The obverse depicts St. Michael facing front, slaying dragon at feet and legend - EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL [...]. The reverse is obscured but has a partial legend - [PER CRVCEM] TVA SALVA nOS X[PC REDEMPT]. As North (1991), Vol II, p 92, no. 1626. The coin has been folded and the exterior (obverse) surface is degraded.

LIN-BDB0B7: COIN
A complete early medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'mint and moneyer' or 'National Series' broadly dating c.AD580-670 although this coin may date c.620-640, mint unknown but probably Austrasia/Frisia (roughly encompassing parts of NE France, N Germany and the Low Countries), cf. Belfort nos 3016, 3029-32, MEC1, nos 510-11. Refs: Belfort 1892: 380, 383; Grierson and Blackburn 1986: 125, pl. 24. The coin was struck on a small flan with the inscription only partially visible owing to the die being larger than the flan. Diameter: 11.14 mm; Thickness: 1.37 mm; Weight: 1.22g This coin is paralleled by examples found in the Dronrijp hoard of 1876 (found near Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands) the deposition of which is roughly dated to the 620s (Grierson and Blackburn 1986: 125). Pol (2008) dates the Dronrijp-type tremisses (see LIN-047A65) from the 620s. This is the first example of its type to be recorded by the PAS.

BM-BB3FD8: EAR RING
Two Roman gold ear-rings, one (A) a hook ear-ring, the other (B) a hoop ear-ring. A) Gold ear-ring of disc, bar and pendant type, its hook slightly distorted, the disc dented and damaged at one side, and one of the two pendants lacking. The embossed disc and double-ridged trapezoidal crossbar are fastened to an integral plain back-plate. The disc conceals the lower part of the hook, which is fastened to its back-plate. Similarly, the fastening of the two pendant hooks at the lower part of the back-plate is concealed behind the crossbar. The surviving pendant, undoubtedly originally one of a matching pair, is tear-shaped with a simple embossed front-plate on a plain backing sheet, to the top of which is secured a small circular loop. The plain wire hook terminates in an offset ‘droplet’, presumably a functional feature designed for comfort and security. For parallels see, e.g., P.F. Davidson and A. Oliver, Jr., Ancient Greek and Roman gold jewellery in the Brooklyn Museum, (Brooklyn 1984), 97 – 100, esp. nos. 92 – 93. Also, L. Ruseva-Slokoska, Roman jewellery: a collection of the National Archaeological Museum – Sofia, (Sofia 1991), 127 – 128, esp. no. 60, from Saparevo. Date: 2nd – 3rd century AD. B) Gold hoop ear-ring, intact, but slightly distorted in places. The hoop, a slender twisted wire, has a simple, lightly-hooked end, which is held in the eye of a small, plain wire loop, in a ‘hook-and-eye’ arrangement. The ear-ring is elaborately ornamented with filigree wire and granulation. Central to the design is a line of three slender cones formed from tightly-coiled wire, with a tiny granule at their apex. Flanking the cones is a pair of embossed circular discs, edged with a continuous border of granules, and with a central granule within a symmetrical triangular arrangement of three further granules. The point of attachment of the hoop to one of the discs is elaborated with an inverted cone of coiled wire festooned at the broad end with a cluster of granules, rather in the manner of a cornucopia. The backing plate for the discs and cones is strengthened by gold wire strips and rods and single granules at the centre of each disc.

BM-B96C16: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring, now distorted to 27 x (max) 12mm. Flat band, less than 1mm thick comprising six slightly irregular lozenges, each 6mm wide at maximum, narrowing to 2.5mm at the constriction between each lozenge. It is impossible to tell whether the ring was originally spherical or hexagonal. On the outside at each constriction is a slight pyramid shaped rise. The internal surface is rough or unfinished. Weighing 4.20g. Similar examples, although all octagonal and none made of gold were dated to the 3rd or 4th century in Waugh and Goodburn (in S. Frere) 1972, p119, no.27; Crummy, 1983, fig 52, no.1788 and Goodburn and Grew (in S. Frere), 1984, fig.10, no. 62.

LVPL-B7739A: FINGER RING
Treasure case 2022 T465 Description: A complete gold finger ring with a blue gem stone setting dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The ring features a sub-rectangular bezel with a dark blue cylindrical stone set within. It has a biconical collet with sub-rectangular bezel. Within the bezel is the cabochon stone, a dark blue gem, that curves outwards of the setting. The hoop is plain with a circular cross section, and retains its circular shape. It terminates at either side of the bezel with triangular junction plates; these are likely to have been soldered to the bezel. It is thickest at the shoulders and gradually narrows at the point diametrically opposite to the bezel. There are some visible marks of wear / scratches on the hoop, but no intentional decoration. Dimensions: Length: 24.1mm; Diameter: 22.4mm; Weight: 2.26g Discussion: Egan and Pritchard cite many examples of gold and decorative glass or gemstone finger rings dated to the Medieval period, whose style this ring corresponds to, see in particular figure 215 (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 326); there are a number of finds of this style that have been reported as potential Treasure, including 2016T201 (CAM-A8B768) which was declared Treasure, and 2008T714 (SF-1A1043) which was disclaimed as Treasure after no museum was able to acquire it.

OXON-A65B45: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Eastern British Iron Age, North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to 'AGR', dating to the period c. AD 10-45, 'Agr A' type. ABC 2999, BMC 1855.

OXON-A37CF8: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater possibly of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c.60-20 BC or a gold uninscribed British quarter stater of the Atrebates / southern region, 'Selsey Dahlia' dating to the same time. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face and wheel. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right with mane.

LEIC-A266A7: FINGER RING
A Post-Medieval gold posie ring, dating to AD 1700 - 1750. The band is slightly distorted and now oval, it is D-shaped in section. The outer band is undecorated, it has scalloped edges with 15 rounded facets. The internal band is inscribed with Though the gift be smal my good w. Traces of black enamel can be seen within the inscription. Date: Post Medieval AD 1700 - 1750 Dimensions: Length: 19.7 mm Width: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.6 g Discussion: Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold than silver. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th.

NMGW-93F62C: COIN
A medieval gold quarter-ryal of Edward IV (First Reign; 1461-1470), Light Coinage, Type VII, crown initial mark, minted in London, 1466-1467 (North 1560).

SUR-8C5345: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, dating c.60-20 BC, 'Willett's Nipple' type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Indistinct pattern of lines and geometric motifs. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-429.

HAMP-3B1BD1: COIN
A gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422) Class B (North 1370), cf. Woodhead SCBI 47 nos 217-21. Clipped. When found (see image from finder) the coin was folded horizontally across the obverse (across prow of ship). Obverse: hEn[ ]RA REX AnGL Z FRAn'C DnS hYB[ ] (saltire stops). Reverse: +IhC AVTEm TRAn[ ]IEnS[ ]ER mEDIVm[ ]V IBAT (saltire stops). Dr John Naylor comments: Ship image - on the side there's a pattern of lions and lis in the following order (I'm pretty sure but not easy to see): lion lis lis lion lis lis on the sterncastle (left hand side) are three quatrefoils, on the forecastle also (probably) three ropes: left-hand side really hard to see but looks like three, righthand side looks like two Reverse - in the second quarter (under IhC AVTEm) to the left of the lion's head is a slipped trefoil (which looks a bit like a quatrefoil).

KENT-2E0174: COIN
A worn uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unkown ruler of the Regini, Dating to the period c.65-40BC Obverse type boat with two ocupants with rosette behind. Reverse shows tree like object bisected by band. Sills insular CF type, ABC (Rudd 2010) 530. Measurements: 11.98mm in diameter and 1.51g in weight.

BM-284683: PENANNULAR RING
Small penannular gold ring with decorative narrow banding in yellow and paler gold. The external surfaces are very worn. Visual inspection suggested that the piece consists of a gold covering over a base metal core; this was confirmed by scientific analysis. This is a well known Late Bronze Age type, decorative in character, dating to circa 1150-750 BC.

BM-27DFCC: BRACELET
Bracelet 1 A complete and well crafted penannular bracelet with a band of thin, ‘C’ section. The section is, however, thickest at the centre, thinner, rounded and highly polished along the edges. The band tapers gently towards the squared off terminals, which are defined by a narrow beading created by turning the metal outward slightly. The bracelet has many dents and scratches visible under magnification. Slight compression of the band around the middle has caused limited distortion and misalignment of the terminals. One of the latter is damaged by a small nick. Diameter 78 x 67 mm; width band at terminals 15.5 mm; maximum width band (undistorted) 18.5 mm; thickness edges c. 0.7 mm; weight 47.3 g Bracelet 2 A complete and highly polished penannular bracelet with band of near ‘D’ section, but the inner face is marginally hollowed. The band tapers gently towards either end then expands into oval, buffer-like terminals with flat ends; the expansion is slightly asymmetric, bulging externally. There are many tiny dents and scratches visible under magnification. Diameter 68.5 x 54 mm; width band 7.0 – 5.5 mm; thickness band 4.3 – 3.2 mm; terminals 8.5 x 6 mm, 8 x 6 mm; weight 53.1 g

BM-275770: PENANNULAR RING
Small penannular ring comprising a plain round to oval-sectioned hoop with flat terminals. The interior of the hoop and the flat terminal surfaces have not been polished. Gold content approximately 82%. The specific gravity at 16 is not low enough to indicate that the ring has a base metal core.

BM-25EFE8: ROD
A contorted fragment of rod of triangular section; the faces are concave and the flanges formed at their junctions are therefore acute. A moderate double twist at a point where the rod is bent appears to be a deliberate feature, but elsewhere very slight twists are likely to be due to distortion. There are no cut-marks, nor any crushing at the breaks. Maximum dimension (in contorted state) 55 mm; approximate extended length 200 mm; thickness 2.5 – 3.1 mm; weight 14.4 g

BM-257960: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A small fragment of gold sheet was discovered. The fragment clearly is part of a larger object, but unfortunately close examination has proved unable to establish from what object the fragment came. It is impossible to establish the date of the object from which the fragment came. Analysis of the metal content of the fragment was also unable to provide further help in dating the piece. The fragment was found to contain 91% gold. Dr JD Hill Department of Prehistory and Early Europe The British Museum London

BM-2523A3: FINGER RING
A gold finger-ring, the hoop is rectangular in section and extends into a flat, oval bezel, the shoulders decorated with marginal notches and incised lines. due to a lack of recognised features, this object cannot be securely dated pre-1704.

BM-23B1B2: INGOT
14 droplets and fragments of gold and silver This interesting collection of material includes 9 molten droplets, 2 fragments that have been cut from ingots and 3 fragments of twisted wire. The objects in the collection are made from both gold (of different colours), silver and in one case lead with tin. One molten droplet clearly contains a partially melted piece of gold wire fused within it. Initially it was considered that these objects might have come from the manufacture of Iron Age gold and silver objects. Analysis of the metal content of the droplets and other pieces, however, suggests these objects are probably Roman or later in date, and may not necessarily all date from the same historical period. This is because of the presence of different trace elements and metals in many of the pieces that are unknown from metal alloys of an Iron Age date.

BM-239133: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A fragment of square-sectioned rod which is fairly evenly twisted, but with tighter twisting towards the torn ends. The flange-crests are rather rounded and in places flattened due to damage.

A small gold sub-circular disc, of irregular shape and appearance, probably a small ingot.

BM-15AE47: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A crushed and distorted roll (apparently rolled six times) of very thin sheet-gold strip, narrow, and seemingly parallel-sided, the free (outer) end slightly damaged. No markings are visible.

BM-14F456: FINGER RING
Gold finger-ring formed from a sheet strip with ends overlapped by 0.5mm. There is no decoration, but a median crease runs around the circumference. Interior diameter 20 – 20.5 mm, width of strip 5 – 5.5 mm, thickness c.0.25mm. There are many scratch marks on both the inner & outer surfaces. Weight 2.65g. The ring is probably over 300 years old, and has a gold content of over 10%. This is the second object of this type from this location. Alan E West, Curator of Archaeology, Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service

BM-13B513: JEWELLERY FITTING
The frame of a gold ornament of around 1830, possibly a brooch but there are no traces of any fitting so it may be the lower part of an earring. It has lost its central element.

BM-120F32: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A sub-rectangular gold binding, not a finger-ring, comprising a flat strip, 4 mm. wide and 0.77 mm. thick, decorated externally with a five-ribbed linear reeding. A butt join on one of the long sides is secured on the inner face by a small ?soldered strip (length 9 mm.).

BM-115375: FINGER RING
A thin gold hoop, plain on both exterior and interior, except for the remains of very worn and illegible hallmarks inside, suggesting a date in the 19th or 20th century.

BM-112FD5: FINGER RING
A gold finger-ring, with a faceted red stone set in a plain round setting, unlikely to be earlier than the 19th century.

BM-109438: FINGER RING
This gold ring has a thin hoop engraved on the exterior with a foliate scroll. The background would have been originally enamelled, but no traces of enamel remain.

NMS-1055A5: COIN
Gold noble of Edward III, Pre-Treaty Series F, London, North 1173, some wear, weight 7.63g, 1356.

BM-10265A: FINGER RING
Small ring, a thin hoop expanding slightly towards a narrow bezel, which has settings for 5 stones: a central red stone flanked by two smaller stones, one red, one colourless. One of the smaller red stones is missing. The sides of the settings contain traces of enamel indicating that they were once enamelled in white, green and a third colour, possibly red or black. The shoulders are engraved with a herringbone pattern and contain traces of white enamel. Metal content: X‑Ray fluorescence analysis at the British Museum indicates a gold content of 83%; Raman microscopy has identified the stones as diamonds and rubies

BM-0FEEE1: FINGER RING
This gold ring has a thin flat hoop of even width, inscribed When + this + you + see + remember + mee This is a popular inscription recorded by Joan Evans, in English Posies and Posy Rings (Oxford 1931) in various versions from the late 16th century onwards. The lettering could be late 17th or 18th century, but in the absence of any other identifying features there is not enough evidence to date it pre 1704.

BM-0FA2A5: FINGER RING
Plain gold band, scratched and worn, with the inscription: true love is the bond of peace. The inscription is recorded by Joan Evans (1931) in a late 16th century manuscript and the lettering is consistent with a 17th century date, but we know that 17th century lettering style continued well into the 18th century from the British Museum's dated sequence of mourning rings. In the absence of marks or any distinguishing decorative feature there is no firm evidence to date this pre 1704.

BM-0F7F58: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A gold enamelled and jewelled object of yet to be determined use, possibly a pendant, dress-ornament or belt-fitting. Openwork cartouche, central white enamelled square setting containing a cut garnet, on cruciform with short arms within elaborate blue and white enamelled foliate frame. Triple-ribbed suspension loop, small pierced trefoil at foot. The back of the setting stands slightly proud within incised cruciform marking-out lines. A ‘6’ or ‘9’ incised on the back of the setting. The gold content was found to be approximately 92%, the inset stone is a garnet.

SWYOR-BD3897: FINGER RING
A gold Post Medieval mourning ring dating from 1683. The ring has a simple D-section hoop, with engraved decoration on the convex outer face forming a stylised skull bezel, seen in a three-quarter view looking to the viewer's left along the hoop. The outline of the skull is a V-section groove which runs up the back of the skull in a curve, along the top in a straight line, and curves down the other side of the skull. A straight line along the base has four short nicks at right angles to it, projecting into the face. These probably represent teeth in the upper jaw. The base line terminates in a hook to the side at the right hand end. The lower jaw is not depicted. The face is made up of two recessed dots for rounded eyes, and a triangular nose in the form of an upward pointing chevron between. The ring is inscribed internally on the flat inner face: 'TL Ob 20 Jan 83 aeta 60' followed by a maker's mark of a W in relief in a recessed octafoil or flower shape. The inscription is in italic, Roman style seriffed letters, and uses a mixture of upper and lower case letters and numerals. The a and e of aeta are ligated. The ring is 20.4mm diameter, 18mm internal diameter, 4mm wide (across hoop) and 1.1mm thick (inside to outside of hoop). 2.83g. It is only very slightly distorted. The inscription shows that the person memorialised (T L) died on the 20th January 1683 aged 60 years, and mourning rings were normally made within a few days and distributed at the funeral (Oman 1974, 72-3). This is a well known style of mourning ring and there are many examples on the PAS database, including KENT-542A2A (not Treasure owing to its age when found), GLO-A1525D (2019 T221), and NMS-CF36F4 (2021 T546). Another example, WAW-6C36B4 (2020 T867), notes that "This style of finger ring is known as a mourning ring as opposed to a memento mori. Mourning rings such as this were fashioned to commemorate a loved one who had passed away, whilst a memento mori is more general and is intended to remind the wearer of their mortality (Wear pers. comm. 2020). As stated by Hinds (2019), money was often set aside in an individual’s will to allow for the creation of a mourning ring upon their death."

KENT-A93FD7: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Kent region/ Cantiaci attributed to Dubnovellaunos and dating to the period c.25 BC-AD 25. Pentagram type. Obverse: Plain with slight banding. Reverse: horse right with pentagram below. ABC p. 39, no. 309. The edge of the coin is damaged on one side. Measurements: diameter: 11.9mm; weight: 1.34g

NMS-90F486: FINGER RING
Description: Gold finger-ring with bezel set with a dark red intaglio gemstone. The gemstone is complete, and although the gold components are now broken and crushed, they are also largely complete. The hoop is made from three strands of beaded wire arranged to form a triangular cross-section, with two strands side by side forming the inner surface and the third strand added in the centre. The third strand, standing proud on the outer surface, is now very worn. At the shoulders, the three strands flatten out and spread, with the central strand butting up to the bezel but the outer strands curving around the bezel to form unbroken rings; one survives complete but cracked and bent, the other is partly missing. The spaces at the shoulders between the beaded wires are filled with coils or spirals of fine beaded wire in S shapes and reversed S shapes, with the top coil of the S larger than the lower one to fill the triangle. Further spaces below the larger coils and below the smaller one are filled with small gold discs. The oval bezel is bordered with a thin sheet collar which has repoussé decoration of oblique ridges giving a solid cabled effect. This appears to be soldered to an inner gold sheet which runs around the thickness of the gemstone and is then bent up over the edge to hold it in place. Finally there is an oval sheet gold backplate which appears to have been soldered both to this inner collar, forming a cup to hold the stone, and to the beaded wires of the hoop. The oval carnelian intaglio is neatly engraved and shows a rather squat figure of Diana Venatrix (the huntress) advancing right (in impression), bow in one hand with the other hand reaching for an arrow from a quiver on her back. She wears a tunic and there is a hound at her feet. The image is practically identical to that found on a pendant set with an engraved gem (in this case a chalcedony) from the Thetford treasure. Dimensions: The ring as crushed measures 27 x 20 x 9 mm and weighs 4.9g. The bezel, with the outer cabled border, measures 18.2mm long and 14.5mm wide. The three wires of the hoop together measure 1.7mm wide and 1.6mm thick at a point opposite the bezel; individually, they are c. 0.9mm in diameter. The total thickness of the bezel is 4.5mm. Discussion: Filigree finger-rings, made from beaded wire, are characteristic of the late Roman period. Many of the details of this finger-ring are also found in a 4th-century gold ring from Richborough, now in the British Museum (1936,0204.1). The closest parallels on the PAS database are ESS-E2A327 and SUR-05A704. There are also similar but more massive finger-rings in the late 4th-century Thetford Treasure, and the early 5th-century Hoxne hoard. The closest parallel to the engraved gemstone is the intaglio in the pendant from the Thetford Treasure mentioned above (Johns and Potter 1983, 103, no. 40; now in the British Museum, 1981,0201.40). Not only is the engraved device the same. but both have a cable or cable-effect gold surround, and we might speculate that these two pieces came from the same workshop. Date: 4th century, probably 350-400 AD.

HAMP-7BEF0C: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold stater (diameter 21mm, 6.05g) of the southern region / Belgae, "Chute" type dating to c. 80–50 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: disjointed horse, left with rectangular head, crab below and pellets above. As ABC 746, Van Arsdell 1205, BMC 35, 37-76.

SUR-7A0B6C: COIN
A late Medieval gold angel of Richard III, with Type 2 boars head initial mark to both sides and dating to 1484. London mint. The coin is slightly bent. As North 1676.

HAMP-6C7562: COIN
A silver Iron Age quarter stater of the South Western region / Durotriges, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, "Duro Boat Bird" type. Obverse: 'Three men in a boat' design, pellet rosette to left. Reverse: Zig-zag across field, Y-shaped and uncertain objects to each side. As ABC, p. 112, no. 2208; BMC nos. 2734-2747.

SUR-FACB24: MOUNT
A zoomorphic gold appliqué mount in the form of a fish and of early medieval / Anglo Saxon date, (c. late 6th -early 7th century AD). The object, which has been bent over at both ends, is made from sheet gold with applied beaded-wire filigree decoration and is around 2mm thick. The decoration represents the features of the fish, with a spine of five rows of filigree wire which separate two flanking sets of panels containing filigree annulets divided by rounded curved lobes of filigree wire. The fish has a trapezoidal tail, which flares to 13.4mm in width and is decorated with two triangular panels containing rows of three filigree annulets within a frame of filigree wire. This tail is bent, with one corner curling around and behind. The head of the fish is also bent back on itself, but has filigree decoration with circular eyes, elongated nostrils and pointed ears/horns on the forehead (second image). The eyes have raised collets at their centres, both of which are now empty but which may once have had gem or glass inlays. The reverse of the object is undecorated and there is a small solder scar in the centre suggestive of a broken attachment.

NMS-EC1F33: COIN
Gold half ryal of Edward IV, London, initial mark sun/crown, North 1554, Type VIIIC, weight 3.82g, little wear, slight crumpling, 1467-8

SUR-E64CDD: COIN
An uninscribed iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV) type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, "uniface tree" type dating to c.80-60BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: Tree-like object. As ABC 43, VA 69.03.

HAMP-83CC41: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini / Southern Region and Rudd's "South Coast Cogwheel" type, dating to c. 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: triple-tailed horse, right, floral sun above, cogwheel below. As ABC 581.

BM-694AAC: FINGER RING
Gold posy ring, shallow D-sectioned hoop of constant 2.5-3mm width, with a groove running around each edge on the exterior. There are inscriptions on both exterior (relief lettering) and interior (engraved and enamelled lettering). 17mm diameter, 1.67g. The exterior inscription reads + I LOVE TO FYNDE + in raised but worn letters , starting and finishing with a cross. There is a pellet between the 'I' and 'LOVE', a quatrefoil with central dot between 'LOVE' and 'TO' and again between 'TO' and 'FYNDE'. Traces of black enamel around letters. The internal inscription starts with a six pointed star, and reads A CONSTANT MINDE, with a tiny x between each word and finishing with a tiny x. Some of the letters are filled or partially filled with black enamel. Joan Evans (English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford 1931, p. 16) records a similar inscription in a 1596 manuscript which reads: 'A constant mynd I hope to fynde'. This suggests that the Oxborough inscription should be read the other way round, ie: A constant minde I love to finde. Similar rings dated to the late 16th or 17th century (although none with an inscription on the outside) are shown in the Treasure Annual Report 2001, p. 72 - 76.

HAMP-436072: FINGER RING
An inscribed gold finger ring of medieval date. The hoop is now bent but appears to have originally had an internal diameter of 20mm or more, suitable for a man's finger or for wear over a glove. The hoop has a plano convex cross section, 4.1mm wide by 1.4mm thick with an undecorated exterior. The interior surface has a legend scratched onto it in capital letters which reads: +THEBALGVTGVTHANI (to be read as “THEBAL GUTH GUTHANI”). The second letter G appears to be a combined letter G and H.

WMID-049FE3: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger ring. The band is D-shaped in cross-section and the outer band is undecorated. The inside of the band is inscribed with the following: noe Recompence but Love with a possible shield maker’s mark at the end of the inscription. Dimensions: 19.61mm in diameter, 1.26mm in thickness and 2.56g in weight. Discussion: A large number of inscribed rings or posy rings have been recorded on the PAS database and are also in the British Museum collections. Two comparable examples recorded on the PAS database with similar inscriptions include a gold finger ring recovered from Shrewton, Wiltshire (PAS ref: HAMP-145347); and a gold finger ring from Avebury, Wiltshire (PAS ref: PAS-3B3AB7). In the British Museum’s collections comparable examples include AF.1350 and AF.1351, both of which are dated to the 17th to 18th centuries. As stated by Allnatt (2019), posie or posey rings were a popular form of finger ring ranging in date from the 16th to 18th centuries and were more often created in gold than silver. Those with block capital inscriptions have an earlier dating with the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic into the 17th and 18th centuries. Therefore, owing to the style of the lettering of the inscription of the ring in question and comparing the ring to recorded examples, a date of 17th to 18th centuries has been applied. Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this ring meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Author: Dr Susheela Burford, Finds Liaison Officer for Warwickshire and Worcestershire

BH-EA7973: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Addedomaros dating to the period c. AD 45-25 BC. 'Addedomaros Floral Spiral, Circle Type'. Obverse: back-to-back crescents on plain field, pellets and lines within. Reverse: small horse right, spiral sun above, branch below, within circle, ADDEDOMAROS around. As ABC 2508.

HESH-D818D6: FINGER RING
Complete d-shaped finger-ring of the mourning/memorial/memento-mori type. The exterior of the ring is heavily worked with deeply incised decoration. A skull is the central motif, to its right a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, an oval-shaped flower with lozenges at its centre, a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, a further flower, and a final reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, before returning to the skull. There are traces of black enamel surviving in the incised decoration. The interior of the ring is inscribed in Italic script with the following Latin text: Comes de Coven ob 27 Oct 1719 aet 55. The makers mark RR in a cartouche. Dimensions: Diameter: 20mm Thickness: 4mm Weight: 5.88g Discussion: The inscription on this ring relates it to the 4th Earl of Coventry, Gilbert Coventry (b. ca. 1668). He inherited from his nephew the 3rd earl, who had died aged 9 in 1712 when Gilbert was 44. Gilbert had no sons at death, and the earldom passed to a cousin. A portrait of Gilbert in 1714 is now cared for by the National Trust (https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/352346) having gone to Antony, Cornwall with Gilbert’s daughter Anne. Gilbert was also 8th Baron of Allesborough, and Viscount Deerhurst. For further information about Gilbert, see The find site of this ring is approximately 40 miles from Croome Court, the ancestral property of the Earls of Coventry. The mark RR is not on any rings in the BM database, nor are there comparisons on the PAS database. For comparable rings see also: BM 1961,1202.385 (17th-18th c) BM. AF.1549 (dated 1728), BM AF.1552 (dated 1729), BM AF.1550 (dated 1724), BM AF.1547 (dated 1732) Conclusion: The find is comprised of precious metal and is over 300 years old at the time of finding. Consequently, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of age and precious metal content. Author: Dr Rachel King, curator, British Museum.

HAMP-D7D8E1: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater (1.21g, 13.4mm) of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of 'Danebury Scrolls' type dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Scroll-like flourishes around central cogwheel sun. Reverse: Horse left, wheel above, floral sun below. As ABC 791, BMC 539.

HAMP-D7BA3B: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (16.3mm, 6.04g) of "Gallic War uniface" type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above. As ABC 16 / Mack 27.

LVPL-C0C1D5: COIN
A medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD1327-1377), Treaty Series, Standard Type C dating to 1363-69. Mint: London. North: 1244b Obverse: Shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Legend: + ºEDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL. Reverse: Floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Lis in centre of reverse. Legend: + EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA

LEIC-AF2C8A: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50 - 20 BC, South Ferriby type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above, sun star below. ABC p. 92, no. 1743; cf. BMC nos. 3148-3149 passim. Diameter: 21.40 mm Weight: 3.36 g

SUR-0AE9C7: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (16.8mm, 6.07g) of "Gallic War uniface" type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind. As ABC 16 / Mack 27.

NMS-C6FB56: COIN
Gold halfcrown of James I, Tower, escallop initial mark, North 2093, slight wear, 1.19g, 1606-7

SUR-C5B486: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater (9.6mm, 1.16g) of the Atrebates, attributed to Tincomarus (25 BC - AD 10) and of 'Tincomarus Tinc Horse' type dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 10. Obverse: COMF in tablet. Reverse: horse, right with TINC above and reversed C below. As ABC no. 1085; BMC 854-79; VA 390.

NMS-C3FEF2: INGOT
Description: Complete gold ingot, long with rounded ends and oval cross-section. One surface is smooth with a few large dents; the other is pitted with very many small dents. One end is slightly wider and substantially thicker due to a rise in the pitted surface; the smoother surface is fairly flat. The colour is very slightly pale, suggesting a relatively impure gold. Dimensions: Length, 40.9mm. Maximum width, 13.3mm. Maximum thickness, 8.8mm. Weight 37.39g. Discussion: This ingot is quite distinctive; it is long, with rounded ends and cross-section, one surface smoothed or polished and the other covered with small pits. Several closely comparable 'finger' ingots, again with the combination of smooth and pitted surfaces, are recorded on the PAS database with varying dates. Some have been dated to the Bronze Age (DEV-5B7171, 2005T123; HESH-092511, 2013T850); others tentatively to the Viking period (YORYM-89E4AD, 2018T19 (subsequently declared Not Treasure) and NMS1608) and a longer, slimmer ingot from Wicklewood, Norfolk (NMS-7AFB36, 2015T866) was allocated a broad date-range from Bronze Age to medieval. The weight would be consistent with one and a half ounces based on a Viking ounce of c. 25g, but division of the ounce into halves rather thirds or sixths is unusual in this period, and there are no characteristic Viking-style test marks. Date: As can be seen from the parallels cited, it is difficult to date these distinctive ingots from their form alone, but they are unlikely to be modern; a broad date-range from the late Bronze Age to the late early-medieval period seems most appropriate.

BM-9B35BA: FINGER RING
A medieval gold finger-ring, now misshapen. The hoop is rounded on the outer side, and is engraved with a geometric and foliate design, which is now worn. The interior is engraved with the legend: TOUT MA VIE (All my life). The ring was probably a marriage ring. Probably 15th century

BM-9AEF4B: HOARD
The 2 rings and coins 1, 3 and 4 were discovered in 2004 and the remaining coins (nos 2 and 5) were discovered in January 2005. Coins nos 1 and 2, found over a year apart, were in fact two parts of the same coin. This report is an amalgamation of separate reports made in 2004 and 2005, prepared by Adrian Marsden identifying the coins and Stephen Ashley the rings, and checked by Barrie Cook of the British Museum. Details of the finds are as follows. Catalogue of the finds COINS Henry VI (first reign, 1422-60) 1. Fragment of a gold noble, Pinecone Mascle issue (1430-4), London mint (North 1457), 3.54g. 2. Fragment of a gold noble, Pinecone Mascle issue (1430-1434) London mint (NB nos 1 and 2 are fragments from the same original coin.) 3. Gold half-noble, Annulet issue (1422-7), London mint (North 1417), 3.38g. 4. Silver groat, Pinecone Mascle issue (1430-4), Calais mint (North 1461), 2.79g. 5. Silver groat, Leaf Pellet issue (1445-54), London mint (North 1503) RINGS 1. Gold signet ring, circular bezel (diam.11mm) deeply and finely engraved with a heraldic antelope on a grassy knoll with a vertical frond to dexter, above which are six openwork cusped arches within upper half of cable border. There is a very worn engraved floral panel on both shoulders and oblique bands of beading around remainder of hoop, internal diam.16mm. The panels of floral decoration are similar to those on a signet ring illustrated in G. Taylor and D. Scarisbrick, Finger Rings (London, 1978), no.336. 15th century. 2. Gold finger ring, segmented D-sectioned hoop with eight transverse ribs with engraved oblique lines, between an apparently random arrangement of eight slender jar-shaped mouldings, some with bases opposed and some not, internal diam.17mm. 15th century. Discussion: The coins all belong to the reign of Henry VI. The group recovered consists of two gold coins, a noble in two fragments and a half-noble, which together had a face value when deposited of 10 shillings; plus 2 silver groats, with a combined value of eightpence: thus a total worth of 10s.8d. This was probably something like £200-£300 in modern terms. The coins are high-value denominations and come from the same period of currency: there are no low-denominations coins present from that period, nor are there any other coins from the late medieval or early modern period in the vicinity - thus they form a distinct group. The coins are also associated with other valuable artefacts (the two rings) found close by and datable to the same general period. Although late medieval finds combining coins and jewellery are not common, they do seem to occur on occasion in the 15th century. An example is a hoard from Huntington in Cheshire found in the 1980s: 42 coins (1 gold and the rest silver, with a face value of just under 10 shillings, the latest datable to the 1430s) and one silver ring, a group comparable in scale and worth to the current find. The evidence would seem, therefore, to strongly indicate that all the finds from Stoke Holy Cross form one deposit, made on a single occasion, though subsequently dispersed and damaged, presumably by agricultural activity. Date of deposition: Based on the latest coin present, the deposit date would seem to be in or relatively soon after the 1450s, i.e. at the time when the Wars of the Roses were beginning in England. The range of coins present is consistent with this, since there was relatively little gold struck after the 1420s and the issues of silver at the same time was also at a temporary peak, so coins from early in the reign (such as nos 1-4) continued to dominate hoards from the mid 15th century.

BM-9A2338: FINGER RING
A medieval finger-ring in the form of a flat band. The exterior and interior surfaces are both engraved with an inscription in French which reads as follows: Exterior: ne vieil autre (‘not wanting another’) Interior: + cest don damy (‘it is a gift from a friend’). Each word of the inscription is separated by flowers. The ring is slightly distorted into an oval shape and part of the engraving of the interior appears to have been rubbed away. The finger-ring is gold and dates from the fifteenth century.

GLO-8A5D6F: FINGER RING
A Medieval, gold gem-set gold finger ring. This has a large bezel that is oval in plan with a rounded top red stone mounted in the centre. In profile the bezel is biconical with the lower section possessing a longer and more pointed frame than its upper counterpart. Flanking the sides of the bezel are thin rectangular tabs that led to the hoop. The hoop is highly decorated around its entire length, and consist of firstly a diamond shaped panel with elongated base that is engraved with a cross which flanks the bezel. Running around the outside of the hoop are eleven oval panes, each with chamfered ends that ornamented with engraved striations and divided from its neighbour by a transverse band. The oval panels are each engraved with a letter spelling the inscription IO SVI CI EN LI. This is an incomplete spelling of a fairly common inscription which would read + IO SVI CI EN LIV DAMI "I am here in place of a 'friend' This inscription is more commonly found on Annular brooches to the 13th to 14th centuries, such as (WMID-962ED9) discovered in Norfolk, (NMGW-C8B7F2) discovered in Shropshire and (IOW-B09925) discovered on the Isle of Wight. Egan and Pritchard (1991) illustrate a silver example on page 254 which is dated to circa AD 1350-1400. Also, a gold stirrup type ringer ring with the inscription + IO SVI EI EN is recorded at YORYM-AA837B (2018 T97). The shape of the bezel is also a common form that is seen o gold finger ring of the 14th century, see GLO-034EC1 (2021 T244), KENT-D6A961 (2018T945) and DOR-FE6AA1 (2020T914).

DUR-85C9FA: COIN
An incomplete gold quarter noble from the reign of of Edward III (AD1327-1377). Treaty Series, Standard Type “ C ” (AD1363-69), London mint. North:1243b Obverse description: Shield quartered with the arms of England and France wihin a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Obverse inscription:EDWARD DEI GRA [REX] ANGL Reverse description:Floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Lis in centre of reverse. Reverse inscription:[EX]ALTABITVR IN GLORIA Dimensions: Thickness: 0.45 mm; Weight: 1.72 g; Diameter: 18.48 mm

NMS-64E70B: FINGER RING
Description: Gold post-medieval posy finger ring, now bent into a sub-rectangular or trapezoidal shape. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, curved on the exterior with no decoration. It is engraved on the inside, in flowing italic script, Love is the bond of peace. After this is a stamped maker's mark, a rectangular cartouche with widely seriffed capitals reading I K, with a dot between the letters and a small cross after the K, both stops set at a central height. The distortion of the hoop is relatively neat and regular, and appears to have been done deliberately; there is more wear on the exterior of the narrowest side, so it may have had a second life after modification. Dimensions: As bent, the ring now measures 21.3mm long and 17.5mm wide. The hoop is 3.3mm wide and 1.5mm thick at most, and weighs 3.1g. Discussion: This motto can be found as posy no. 102 in "Love's Garland: or posies for rings...." of 1648, so it is likely that rings were being engraved in this way from the mid 17th century onwards. There are at least six other gold finger-rings with this motto (or variants) recorded on the PAS database (YORYM-994BCE, NMS-572348, DUR-5DCDA8, DUR-E8D2A1, KENT-2CA863 and HESH-757839), and there are at least four in the British Museum's collection (1961,1202.312, 1961,1202.314, AF.1338 and AF.1339). They span a wide date-range; the makers' marks on the British Museum examples are dated to 1694-6 and c. 1711 respectively, and that on DUR-E8D2A1 is dated to 1751-1785. The maker's mark on this example is not illustrated in Jackson 1921's chapters on Norwich and King's Lynn goldsmiths, and no goldsmith with the initials IK (or JK) appears in his list of Norwich goldsmiths. Date: As the motto is in use by 1648, and there is an unrecorded maker's mark, a date-range of c. 1650 to c. 1750 seems appropriate.

BM-21419D: FINGER RING
A medieval finger-ring with a slender hoop and a bezel in the form of four folded back petals and set with a turquoise. Each of the petals is engraved with a curvilinear design and the shoulders of the ring are incised with two sets of diagonal lines. The engraved decoration is very much worn. The ring measures 18mm in diameter and 23mm in length (incorporating the bezel). It is gold and dates from the fourteenth century. J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections

NARC-204D3D: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region/Catuvellauni, struck by Tascivanos, dating to the period 25 BC - AD 10. 'Tascio Ricon' type. Obverse: 'TASCI RICOIN' in panels on vertical wreath. Reverse: warrior in chain mail riding left, holding a sword with a pellet in ring below. Diameter: 18.80mm, Thickness: 2.33mm, Weight: 5.5g ABC no. 2580 BMC IA 1636

BH-1C5A12: COIN
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. Part of the flan has been clipped so that only some of the outer circle survives (i.e. only the bottom half of some letters survive).

GLO-0BF95D: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates, dating to the period c.60 - 20 BC, Selsey Dahlia type. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, mane just visible, floral sun above, wheel below. ABC p. 48, no. 503; BMC nos. 503-518.

WAW-07A476: COIN
A gold Post Medieval third-guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820). Spink 3739 dating to AD 1803, with date below crown. London mint. Spink (2000: 339). Overall dimensions: 17.34mm in diameter, 0.85mmnin thickness and 2.78g in weight.

SWYOR-B370FA: JEWELLERY
A complete, but folded, sheet gold basket-shaped ornament of Bronze Age date (2500-2200 BC). The object is composed of a single, oval sheet of gold, rolled into a cylinder. There is an integral, flat, sub-rectangular tang projecting from the centre of one long edge which appears to be truncated. In use, the object would have been a tube, but this example has been further folded. Both ends have been folded towards the middle, and the tube has been flattened, making the ornament now sub-rectangular. There is a crease visible about 2mm from the edge of the sheet all the way round, like a border, and a second similar line another 2mm below the first in some areas. There is no other visible decoration. In its present form, the object is 15mm long, 9.2mm wide and 5.4mm thick. 1.03g. Similar gold sheets are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database including GLO-92912E (2019 T537), BERK-0D1A05 (2012 T774) and also DUR-02828D (2014 T621) which is still broadly in its original form. Further example are also illustrated by Armbruster (2021: 105-107). Such objects are referred to as 'basket ornaments’ with the initial suggestion that they formed earrings (Butler 1963: 188; Eogan 1994: 15) but have also been suggested as hair ornaments (Sherratt 1986) to be slid on to plaits. They are in any case personal ornaments and have been found in pairs in graves dating to the early Beaker period. This example has concentric line decoration and the neatness of the folding on the Wiltshire example suggests it was done intentionally, before deposition. This class of object belongs to the earliest phases of metallurgy in Britain (Taylor 1980: 22; Needham and Sheridan 2014: 907). These are usually associated with burials dating to the earliest phase of the Bronze Age, about 2400-2200 BC. References Armbruster, B.R. (2021) Les ors de l’Europe atlantique à l’âge du bronze: technologie et ateliers. Mémoire LIV. Chauvigny, Association des publications chauvinoises. Butler, J.J. (1963) Bronze Age Connections across the North Sea. A Study in Prehistoric Trade and Industrial Relations between the British Isles, the Netherlands, North Germany and Scandinavia c. 1700-700 B.E. Palaeohistoria. 1–XX. Eogan, G. (1994) The accomplished art: gold and gold-working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (c. 2300-650 BC). Oxford, Oxbow. Needham, S. and Sheridan, J.A. (2014) Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age goldwork from Britain: new finds and new perspectives. Sherratt, A. (1986) The Radley ‘Earrings’ revised. Oxford Journal of Archaeology. 5 (1), 61–66. Taylor, J.J. (1980) Bronze age goldwork of the British Isles. Gulbenkian archaeological series. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

HAMP-A10A3D: COIN

BM-8C8705: BEAD
Description: Gold ‘bead’ or pendant loop fragment decorated with filigree wire. The fragment shows no sign of wear and no sign of solder and may be one end of a biconical bead or pendant. It is made of sheet gold and decorated with seven horizontal panels separated by two strands of wire, z- and s- twisted to form a tight herringbone pattern. Each panel is filled with beaded filigree wire scrolls panels soldered to the gold sheet so that they just touch each other. The surviving end is edged with a collar of plain wire.

BM-893E52: INGOT
Fragment of a gold ingot, one end rounded and thick, the other broken away jaggedly and transversely. The two broad surfaces are flat and smooth except adjacent to the break where a rounded hammer mark of the full width is visible on both. The edge, convex and less smooth, contains cracks and fissures, some of which may be the result of post-depositional damage.

WAW-CE09B5: WALKING STICK
An incomplete gold handle probably from a walking stick or cane dating to the Post Medieval to early Modern period (c. AD 1750-1850). The object is rectangular in plan and would have once been tubular in form, though has since been flattened. At one end is a narrow decorated band, the decoration of which is a double transverse ribbed collar. Beneath this band is a partially exposed copper alloy ring. The tube has a shorter outer tube (8.0mm in legnth) and a longer inner tube (23.7mm in length), which overlap each other. Along one edge is a notch and crack. On the oppositre side of the object at the base is a 5.4mm long vertical break. For a comparable example see PAS record DUR-19E172. The overall dimensions are as follows: 23.7mm in length, 26.6mm in width, 6.8mm in thickness and 6.54g in weight.

SUSS-CC51B6: COIN
An uninscribed gold stater of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates. "Selsey Two-Faced" type dating to 60-20 BC. As ABC no: 485; Sills' Qa Class 2 (Sills 2017 p.120). Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and behind, charioteer's arms above. Measurements: diameter: 19.91mm; thickness: 1.84mm and weight: 5g

WILT-CAC7DF: PENDANT
A complete gold cross, of Post Medieval to Modern date. It is completely plain except for an incised marginal line which continues around the whole item. Each arm of the cross ends in a trefoil shape - bifurcated with a central lobe. The uppermost arm has an integral flat circular extension which is pierced and holds a split gold ring for attachment to a chain. There is a worn, indecipherable maker's mark near the lower end of the long arm Dimensions: length 27.34mm; width 16.9mm; 1.23mm thick; 0.81g in weight

KENT-797F0A: COIN
An Early Medieval gold Visigothic pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justin I (518-27) probably dating to the mid-late 520s, Tomasini Group JI3, attributed to Narbonne (France). Ref: Tomasini 1964: pl. X nos 216-7; Grierson and Blackburn 1986 (MEC I): pl. 11 no. 189. Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark: - *//CONOB Uncertain moneyer and mint. Obverse: DNIVST(I) / NVS PP AVC Degraded diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, cross on chest. Reverse: VICTORIA ACVSTORVA // CONOB (N reversed), depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark merges into inscription Measurements: diameter 14.19mm, thickness 1.02mm, weight 1.46g.

BM-64C9F6: FINGER RING
A medieval gold finger-ring dating to the period c.AD 1200-1500. The bezel of the ring is rectangular in plan, and in cross-section it widens where it meets the band before narrowing to its flat base. It is hollow, and its upper surface forms a border around a polished rectangular blue gemstone or glass setting within it. The stone exhibits post-depositional damage, comprising a chip to one corner and a diagonal gouge situated slightly off-centre. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, and is now distorted, likely the result of post-depositional damage. Decoration comprises incised chevrons around the band; six extend in sequence from one side of the bezel and seven from the other, and the two series meet at the lower apex. There is a series of finely punched annulets in the fields between the chevrons. These annulets are particularly distinct at the shoulders and are less visible in other areas, perhaps due to wear. Analysis by the British Museum's Department of Scientific Research has the stone identified by Raman spectroscopy as corundum gemstone, likely sapphire. cf. Egan and Pritchard 1991, p.236, fig. 215, no. 1612 for a broadly comparable example dated to AD 1350-1400, and SF-B68BE3 (2021 T615) and CAM-63FD4D (2021 T999) on the database. Both of these date to c.AD 1200-1500, and exhibit the same annulet decoration, although are incised with saltires rather than chevrons. The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently the object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

GLO-62D8BB: FINGER RING
Medieval gold ‘strirrup’ ring. The triangular bezel has a dark blue gemstone that has been identified by Raman spectroscopy in the British Museums Department of Scientific Research as corundum, likely sapphire. The band of the ring is distorted, bending inwards and forming a heart-shape. This is most likely accidental damage. Discussion: Stirrup-shaped ring with gemstones are common Medieval finger-ring types, with several parallels on the PAS database including ESS-B604F3, BH-74051C and NMS-EAE967. In terms of age and precious metal content, this artefact qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996

HESH-E614D3: FINGER RING
A medieval gold finger-ring dating to the period c.AD 1200-1500. The bezel of the ring is rectangular in plan, and in cross-section it widens where it meets the band before narrowing to its flat base. It is hollow, and its upper surface forms a border around a polished rectangular blue gemstone or glass setting within it. The stone exhibits post-depositional damage, comprising a chip to one corner and a diagonal gouge situated slightly off-centre. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, and is now distorted, likely the result of post-depositional damage. Decoration comprises incised chevrons around the band; six extend in sequence from one side of the bezel and seven from the other, and the two series meet at the lower apex. There is a series of finely punched annulets in the fields between the chevrons. These annulets are particularly distinct at the shoulders and are less visible in other areas, perhaps due to wear. Dimensions: Diameter: 25.0mm (exterior of hoop, distorted) Width: 2.5mm (hoop) Thickness: 1.5mm (hoop, where it joins bezel) Weight: 2.2g Discussion: cf. Egan and Pritchard 1991, p.236, fig. 215, no. 1612 for a broadly comparable example dated to AD 1350-1400, and SF-B68BE3 (2021 T615) and CAM-63FD4D (2021 T999) on the database. Both of these date to c.AD 1200-1500, and exhibit the same annulet decoration, although are incised with saltires rather than chevrons.

HAMP-B908D8: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae (c. 60-20 BC). Uninscribed, "Hampshire Thunderbolt" type. Obverse: stylised boat with two figures. Reverse: cruciform thunderbolt motif with objects in angles. As ABC 767. For a similar item please see HAMP-6737BB.

SUR-A89F5C: COIN
A fragment of a medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III, probably Treaty series, dating to 1363-1369 and London mint. Cf. North No.1243.

SUSS-A88894: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of 'Danebury Scrolls' type dating to c.65-40 BC. As ABC 791, BMC 539. Obverse: Scroll-like flourishes around central cogwheel sun. Reverse: Horse left, wheel above, floral sun below. Diameter: 13.22mm; thickness: 0.97mm and weight: 1.15g.

HAMP-5015EC: INGOT
A small and complete gold ingot of 1.17g (17.9gn). The ingot is sub triangular, 8.9mm in length, 5.7mm wide and 1.9mm thick. The surfaces show signs of hammering and hand working. There are no stamps or markings. Both ends are rounded without evidence of cutting.

KENT-3B45EB: COIN
A Medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422), class E (North 1373; Spink 1744) dating to the period AD1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 69. The coin is folded almost in half and is very scuffed on the obverse. The edge of the coin is cracked and missing some small segments. On the obverse there is a pellet at the sword point, a trefoil by the shield, an annulet on hull and a mullet by sword arm characteristic of Class E. Measurements: Diameter - 29mm and Weight - 7.06grams

BUC-3942C7: COIN
A Medieval, gold, quarter noble of Edward III, AD.1327-1377, probably London mint, Treaty series, AD.1363-69, North No.1243 Obverse, Royal shield in a tressure of eight arches, double saltire stops, +EDWARD:DEI:GRA:REX:ANGL Reverse, a cross fleury with a lis? in the centre, within a tressure of eight arches +EXALABITUR:IN:GLORIA

GLO-29CD05: FINGER RING
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “NOT+VALVE+BUT+VERTVE+”. The outside of the ring is undecorated. Although this inscription is not recorded on the PAS database, the similarities in the lettering and can be drawn on many other posy rings are recorded that have a similar letting style. Although posy were particularly popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, the use of block capitals is seen on earlier examples dating to the16th, possibly early 17th century. Such as WAW-6A903C (2020T387) dated to 1550-1650, which although has the different inscription of ‘LOVE x PASETH RICHES’ utilises the same lettering style. In addition a 16th century example KENT-8BED3B (2018T244) reading ‘+VERTV PASETH RICHES’ not only uses a similar lettering style but also a similar spelling of the word Virtue. It is therefore clear that this ring dates to before 1722 and as the object is made of more than 10% precious metals, it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.

HAMP-259538: PENANNULAR RING
An apparently complete, though slightly squashed, Late Bronze Age (1000-800 BC) gold penannular ring (or 'lock-ring'). It is hollow and triangular in cross-section, formed of two flat (angled) outer faces and an internal slightly concave face. The damage to one of the outer faces reveals a hollow interior and the faces formed of conjoined, narrow, circular-sectioned gold wires. There are sixteen of these wires on each outer face with an additional spinal wire at the outermost join and a wire forming the outer edges of the internal face along the opposite (inner) join. The internal face is formed of 14 wire (including its edge wires). On the undamaged face, the two or three wires closest to the outermost edge appear to have several groupings of diagonal incised lines. The lock-ring is C-shaped and the triangular terminals are undecorated with an uneven surface. The edge this forms on each face is equally uneven and may suggest the metal has been melted to form this surface. The object measures 23.4mm in length, 22.2mm in width, 5.7mm in max.thickness (0.6mm in min.thickness at the outermost edge) and weighs 4.53g.

SUR-244B00: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater attributable to Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni-Trinovantes tribe/North Thames region, dating to c. AD 10-40 and of "Cunobelinus Plastic" type. Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, CVN below. As ABC p. 137, no. 2816.

An Iron Age uninscribed base gold stater (15.9mm, 3.66g) of East Wiltshire, "Savernake Forest" type, dating to c 50-35 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: skinny horse, right with a pellet mane and solar spiral above and large below, with various pellets around. As ABC 2091.

SUR-23CC4E: FINGER RING
A gold posey / posy / posie ring of post medieval (c 16th century) date with an internal diameter of 18.4mm. The hoop is of uneven width, c.4.8mm wide and 1mm thick with a convex exterior and slightly concave interior surface. The exterior surface is undecorated and the interior has the inscription * LOVE AND OBAYE followed by an engraved bifurcating scroll with a small leaf or possibly a bird above.

WMID-119729: FINGER RING
Description: A black enamelled gold finger ring with inscription on the inside. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The exterior has been decorated with an elaborate floral design involving tulips and a rose. A skull is present as part of the design. Traces of black enamel are present within the recesses of the design. The interior bears the following inscription R W : ob : 12 : Nov : 75 in an italic script. A maker’s mark is present which consists of the initials I C above a pellet in a shield shaped cartouche. Inscription: R W : ob : 12 : Nov : 75 Dimensions: External diameter: 19.6 mm Internal diameter: 16.2 mm Hoop width: 4.2 mm Hoop thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 4.5 g Discussion: If only the last two figures of the date are present (i.e. 75), then it is generally 1675. WMID-A20C57 displays similar decoration involving a skull and flowers. At the time of recording, neither the inscription nor the maker’s mark were definite of date, so it could not be proved to be more than 300 years old as the style of inscription and decoration persists until 1770s. 2016T883 WMID-646477 found in Staffordshire exhibits the same maker’s mark as our example. This finger ring only has a skull as decoration on the exterior, and no black enamel or floral designs. 2016T883 bears the inscription “Memento mori j.ecob 17 feb 76”. Shropshire Burials record collection have a Robert Woodhouse who died in 1675 in Wem. Conclusion: The finger ring is older than 300 years, with a precious metal content in excess of 10 %. It therefore falls under the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Treasure.

GLO-1185B7: COIN
A post-medieval gold unite of Charles I (1625-1649), mint: Tower, initial mark: castle dating this coin to 1627-1628, Group B, second bust (North 2148). Ref: North 1991: 155. Obverse: Crowned bust left, XX behind bust. CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX. Reverse: crowned shield displaying the royal coat of arms. FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA.

NMS-D53905: FINGER RING
Gold ring, probably a finger-ring of unknown date. It is made from thin gold strip, consistently 4.3-4.5mm wide and 0.6mm thick. It is flat on both faces, but more polished or worn on the exterior. There is no obvious seam but there is a slight tear on the inside in one place which might indicate a point of weakness at a join. When found, it was flattened, but has since been bent out to its present irregular shape. It fits neatly and comfortably on a finger, and is approximately 20mm in external diameter. It weighs 2.3g. The ring does not obviously appear modern but there is no evidence of ancient date. As it cannot be securely dated to pre-1722, it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

KENT-BE2E34: COIN
An early medieval gold tremissis of uncertain type, probably belonging to the Merovingian 'mint and moneyer'/'national' series dating to the period c.AD580-670. The 'obverse' shows a potential monogram with the letters AX to the side, and may be influenced by the mongrams seen of, for example, some of the Merovingian royal coins. The 'reverse' may show a devolved Victory, possibly facing. Measurements: 10mm in diameter and 1.38g in weight.

GLO-AA4CA9: COIN
Gold Quarter-Noble of Henry V. Dated to 1413-1422. Mint mark: Pierced Cross Obverse: Shield with the royal coat-of-arms annulet to left, Mullet to right HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Reverse: ornate cross with Lis in centre. leopards in each angle EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA

SUSS-A8AB23: COIN
An uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of "Hampshire Thunderbolt" type, dating to around 60-20 BC. Obverse: stylised boat with figures. Reverse: cruciform thunderbolt motif with objects in angles. As ABC 767. Diameter 11.71 mm; thickness 1.82mm; weight 1.19 g

HAMP-905F96: FINGER RING
An incomplete and squashed medieval (1200-1500) gold finger-ring with a pale-ish blue cabochon gemstone setting (perhaps a sapphire), missing a little over half of the hoop and probably two smaller gemstone settings. The missing part of the hoop has detached from the bezel to one side and the gemstone has a small area of recent damage. The bezel is asymmetrical and hexagonal in shape, with two pairs of short sides between a longer and shorter side to give a more general trapezoidal shape. It is sheet gold and apparently formed around the irregular shape of the smooth but uncut stone within. The sides angle both upwards and downwards from a central ridge running around the outside of the bezel, with those of the underside being slightly shorter. The sides stand 4.2mm high (with the gemstone the bezel is 5.5mm tall). At the apex of the two shortest sides of the bezel is a cylindrical turret or collet, each 2.6mm in diameter and 2.8mm tall. Both are empty but presumably originally contained gemstones. The underside of the bezel is flat. The shorter of the remaining longer sides has a trapezoidal scar on the lower angled surface from the loss of the hoop to this side, which was apparently attached separately rather than being cast as one with the bezel. The remaining incomplete and squashed section of hoop extends from the longest side, trapezoidal then D-shaped in cross-section with the uppermost face being curved convexly. This face is decorated with alternating diagonal lines each with a shorter diagonal cross line on a background of punched annulets. Where the hoop extends from the bezel is a flat circular empty setting 0.5mm tall and 2.7mm in diameter, perhaps for the attachment of a missing turret as per the 'satellite collets' in NMS-CCE835 (2005 T98). The break at the opposite end of the hoop is recent and measures 1.5x0.7mm. The object measures 21.5mm in length and weighs 1.51g. The bezel measures 14.0mm long (turrets inclusive), 7.5mm wide and 5.5mm thick.

SUSS-7FA2FB: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater, probably of the Southern Region / Regini, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Phallic Geometric type. Obverse: Almost plain, obliterated die. Reverse: Unclear geometric pattern with bars and anemone(?) with pronged feet. cf. ABC p. 50, no. 533; Sills, 2017: p. 103, nos. 135-137 (British Ad2, Geometric); BMC nos. 419-426. Diameter: 9.65mm; thickness: 2.53mm; weight: 1.59g.

SWYOR-3FE3CF: FINGER RING
A complete gold signet (or seal) finger-ring of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The bezel is oval in shape and sub-rectangular cross-section and is decorated with a heraldic design consisting of a bird facing left (on the impression) standing on a nest in which is a swaddled infant, all in an ornately shaped shield. The motif can be interpreted as the eagle and child, which can be described heraldically as: on a chapeau [gules], turned up [ermine], an eagle with wings extended [or], preying on an infant in its cradle, swaddled. There is a beaded border round the edge of the bezel. The sides of the bezel are decorated with four incised lines, dividing the sides into five equal rows, the centre one of which is beaded. The hoop is distorted. It is of circular cross-section and expands at the shoulders to the width of the bezel. Weight: 34g. Bezel 20mm long and thickness 5.5mm. The whole ring is 35.9mm long, 18.3mm wide and 25.8mm thick in its present configuration. The metal is a bright golden yellow colour. There are no visible hallmarks or maker's marks. This object is a common form of Post-Medieval signet ring, dating from the 16th to 17th centuries. Similar examples that have been reported under the Treasure Act and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme include 2018 T198 (BH-B75880), 2014 T299 (LEIC-1E0AE6), 2018 T521 (CAM-93065A) and 2015 T943 (BH-04DFE9). Similar gold signet rings at the British Museum have been dated to the 16th century (AF.805 and AF.812) and early 17th century (1928,0507.1, AF.831 and AF.830). According to https://www.4crests.com/faibairns-book-of-crests.html which reproduces Fairbairn's Book of Crests, 1892, the Eagle and Child crest was used by the Lathoms and the Stanleys (Earls of Derby), and it is seen on a print of the 12th Earl of Derby in the British Museum collection:

CORN-176AAD: BRACELET
A gold fragment, possibly from a bracelet or torc, dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1400-1150 BC (probably Penard phase, c. 1300 - 1100 BC). The fragment is broadly rectangular in cross section and measures 26.58mm in length. It has been loosely twisted, probably as part of decoration. The twist is regular which suggests this was part of the object when it was worn rather than occurring during later deposition. The fragment is ‘hooked’ in shape overall and weighs 8.35g. The break on the shorter end of the fragment appears to be cut. Dimensions: Length, 26.58mm; Width, 16.39mm; Thickness, 4.1mm Weight: 8.35g Discussion: Similar fragments have been recorded on the PAS database such as HAMP-C8DC02 and NMGW-A93765 which have been dated to the Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase, c. 1300-1100BC). The object is similar in shape to the terminals on CAM-E5D871, suggesting that this could be a possible function. A further example includes DOR-C5C932 which includes the following discussion: These fragments belong to a Middle Bronze Age ornament, probably of the Penard phase. The fragment is similar to another example, from Gloucestershire (Treasure case 2007 T510). The discussion of that find relate equally well to this case: the penannular bracelet is of bar-twisted type characteristic dating to c. 1300-1100 BC known in Ireland and Britain. Eogan (1994, 50) classifies the form of bar bracelet as type iii. The bracelet fragment can be closely paralleled with two complete examples found at Saintjohns, Co. Kildare (Eogan, 1994, 63, fig 27B 2-3, plate XII, Taylor 1980, 9-10). Twisted gold bracelets and torcs have been found in fields in Wiltshire and throughout southwest England though they have tended to be deposited with accompanying gold objects (Roberts 2007). References: Eogan, G.1994. The Accomplished Art: Gold and Gold-Working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age. Oxford: Oxbow Books Roberts, B. 2007. ‘Adorning the Living but Not the Dead: Understanding Ornaments in Britain c.1400-1100 cal BC’, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 73, 135-67. Taylor, J.J. 1981. Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Conclusion: This object contains more than 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content. Author: Tasha Fullbrook, Cornwall FLO

NCL-FE85ED: COIN
A complete gold quarter noble of Henry V (1413-1422) type F, annulets next to shield with a trefoil to the L and a mullet to the R, date is 1413-20 North (1991) no.1383. Lis above shield and in centre of reverse. Mullet after first word, and annulet after second word. Struck 1413-22.

GLO-AD9A69: FINGER RING
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “let vertue rule affection”. The outside of the ring is undecorated. Two other posy rings bearing the same inscription have been recorded on the PAS database at HAMP-CD6223 (2020 T970) and DEV-DAA1B6 (2011 T670). Although this example does not benefit from a readable makers mark that would allow accurate dating, the lettering style is consistent with examples from the mid 17th century to the mid 18th century. Therefore, on balance of probability, it is likely the ring predates 1720 and as it contains a minimum of 10% precious metal, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

NMS-AC6495: FINGER RING
Description: Small gold finger-ring with enamelled decoration on the outside and posy inscription on the inside. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, rounded on the outside and flat or very slightly convex on the inside; it has a consistent width. On the inside is an inscription in italic lettering reading Yours', with a tail after the s which looks like an apostrophe. On the outside is engraved decoration filled with opaque white, translucent green and translucent yellow enamel. The exterior decoration consists of alternating green motifs and white or yellow flowers. The green areas have a consistent shape, a D-shaped element (perhaps a grassy mound) with a pair of fronds emerging from the curved side. These are set in alternating directions, so that they have their straight edges aligned with either edge of the ring alternately. The flowers are more various, and consist of four shapes repeated once. Behind the word 'Yours' is a simple six-petalled white flower, then moving forwards there is a yellow circular flower with pinked edges, then a white flower with four triangular petals with pinked edges. The set then repeats; another simple six-petalled flower which has lost all of its enamel, another yellow circular flower with pinked edges, and lastly another four-petalled flower with triangular petals with pinked edges, again having lost all of its enamel. Much of the green enamel is also missing. Dimensions: External diameter 17.8mm, width of hoop of 3.6mm, thickness of hoop 1.2mm, weight 2.4g. Discussion: This is a particularly well made finger-ring in good condition. Parallels are generally dated to the 17th century, such as HESH-214C40 (2002T129), HESH-3D32A6 (2003T383), YORYM-72B6A0 (2009T224), DOR-FE5245 (2011T721), NMGW-26A732 (2012TW15) and SUSS-900787 (2017T1230). Others on the PAS database have been given a date-range straddling the two centuries, such as SUR-6A3232 (found c. 1964, so not subject to the Treasure Act), KENT-182620 (2011T446), WMID-C2A201 (2012T22), DEV-6AF906 (2012T662), DOR-75F9FC (2017T942) and KENT-6E645C (2018T93). Among museum collections, compare the British Museum's AF.1277, dated to the 17th or 18th century (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-1277), and the Victoria and Albert's 906-1871, dated to the 17th century (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O118506/ring-unknown/). Several of the parallels are particularly small, suggesting that they belonged to young women or girls, or were worn high up on the finger. Date: On art-historical grounds, a date no later than the early 18th century seems likely., so c. 1600-1720 AD.

OXON-AA6966: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater of the Eastern region / Catuvellauni/Trinovantes, dating to the period c. 20 BC- AD 10. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, one curved, thick crescents back-to-back at centre separated by three pellets, stylised faces in angles. Reverse: Horse and rider right, holding carnyx, wheel behind and above, TASC around. As ABC no. 2565.

NARC-9962D6: COIN
A complete gold Stater, North East Coast stater, uninscribed phase 4, of the Corieltauvi tribe. Dating to the period 70-55 BC. Diameter: 17.96mm, Thickness: 2.93mm, Weight: 5.8g ABC no. 1719 Van Arsdell 800-5

GLO-9871DE: FINGER RING
Description & identification Gold ring in the form of a plain narrow band of flattened D cross section. The inner face is engraved with legend: Love & live happy in italics. The hoop has an external diameter of 19.7mm; width 3mm; thickness 1mm; weight 2.37g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. It is complete. To judge from its colour and weight, and visual comparison with other gold rings and brooches in the collections of the Department of History & Archaeology, the item is gold (over 10%). Conclusions The form and lettering of the ring are consistent with a late seventeenth-century date, the same capital letter forms and legend occurring on a ring in the Griffin Collection (Scarisbrick 2021, cat. no. 60). The inscription is related to Love me only on a ring of similar date from Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire (Treasure Case 2000.12).

CAM-827FF4: FINGER RING
A Post-Medieval gold inscribed posy finger-ring with traces of enamel on the external surface. This finger-ring weighs 2.07g. It has a circular hoop of 20.0mm external diameter, 3.2mm width and D shaped cross-section being convexly curved on the external surface. The band that forms the hoop has a thickness of 1.2mm. The internal surface is inscribed with incised lettering: To remember thee is io ye to mee - punch stamped rectangular makers mark the background recessed so that the two initials remaining on the surface of the band appear to be in relief 'RW', or 'RN' ligated. No join or solder line is visible on either the internal or external surface. All external surfaces are decorated with foliate and floral patterns. The decorative motifs remain on the same plane as the original surface of the finger-ring while the details and background parts of the design, between each motif, are incised straight and curvilinear lines. These incised areas were originally in filled with enamel, most of which no longer survives. The small patches of enamel that remain are a pale off-white or pale grey. There are three main motif design, each repeated so that two of each are present on the external surface of the hoop. Compare with CAM-CAF597 which is a gold posy finger-ring with very similar style incised decoration on the external surface with applied enamel to enhance the decoration. While the example cited above can be dated precisely due to its inscription, these finger-rings can date to either side of 1722. The text 'To remember me is joy to me' indicates a commemorative function. There are no other rings in the British Museum with this text. As such the example described in this record cannot be securely dated to being greater than 300 years old. Consequently, it falls outside treasure as defined by the Treasure Act 1996.

SUR-6960FD: INGOT
A gold fragment of irregular shape which has breaks and fracturing all around. One side is broadly flat; on the opposite side is a small flat area which is at an angle. There are no signs of working, no marks and no indication as to what the fragment broke away from. Possibly part of an ingot, but of uncertain date.

WAW-6946CC: COIN
A Medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Treaty period (North 1243) dating to AD 1363-69. London mint. North (1991: 56). Coin is bent across the top quarter on the obverse. Overall dimensions: 20.33mm in diameter, 0.54mm in thickness and 1.90g in weight.

NMS-538775: EAR RING
Description: Part of a Roman gold earring with relief decoration. It is circular in shape and made from two thicknesses of sheet cut to shape, with a D-shaped projection at the bottom which has been pierced to form a suspension loop. The decoration is in relief on both faces, and there is a rim around the perforation on both faces, making it difficult to know which face is the front. Part of what would have been the upper edge has been torn away and the whole pendant is crumpled. There was surely another hole in this missing portion of the disc, to attach the gold loop which would have hung from the ear. The lower hole was clearly for a secondary suspension, something hanging from the earring's main disc. The decoration appears to be identical on both faces, as if each sheet was made in repoussé from the same patrix die and they were subsequently joined together. At centre what appears to be an eagle stands on a ground line composed of six pellets atop a crescent, the tips of which point downward. On one face a small equal-armed cross is visible within the arms of the crescent; this was surely also originally present on the other. The eagle is encircled by a wreath. Dimensions: Width (original diameter) 20.5mm. Surviving length as crumpled, 22.1mm. Total thickness, 0.4mm. Weight 2.2g. Discussion: This pendant can perhaps be paralleled by several broadly similar examples, although none are identical. A pendant with similar suspension loop and illegible repoussé ornament from Leaden Roding, Essex (NMS-FEB8BF, 2015T361) appears (although incomplete) to be drop-shaped rather than circular and is made from a single sheet of gold. Another (NMS-B9A004, 2012T142) again produced from one sheet of gold, has a beaded edge and is decorated with a rather unusual melange of what seems to be religious and zodiacal symbols; this example has a single suspension hole pierced through the disc itself, not through a projecting tab. Another possible parallel on the PAS database is KENT-DD7BC3 (2018T734), made from two thicknesses of gold, with a beaded edge, one suspension point which has torn away, and decoration of magical or amuletic symbols. KENT-DD7BC3 is closely comparable to two unprovenanced examples in the British Museum (BM 1814,0704.1172 and 1772,0314.84), both of which have soldered-on loops. Date: On the basis of both its iconography and its similarity to other examples, this object can be dated to the Roman period.

OXON-FF5C2D: FINGER RING
A complete cast gold Post-Medieval momento mori finger ring dating to AD 1730 on the ring. The object is a memento mori or Mourning ring composed of a previously circular hoop, now bent into an irregular oval shape. The ring has a D-shaped cross-section with a slightly convex outer surface and flat inner surface. The outer surface is engraved with a stylised skull comprising two eyes, a nose, teeth and possibly an ear. The rest of the exterior of the hoops has incised florals motifs. There are traces of black enamel within the recessed portions of the design. The inner surface of the hoop is inscribed with the text: “R. Blackall: obt 29 Mar 1730 α 33” in italic script. This is followed by a makers’ mark composed of JB in gothic script within a rectangle. The inscription and makers mark takes up the entire inner circumference of the hoop. The finger ring has a maximum diameter of 24.3mm, is 3.7mm wide and 1.5mm thick and weighs 3.97grams. Numerous memento mori rings are illustrated on the PAS database including NMGW-80B3CE, KENT-62AA56 and LVPL-6178C6. Some are classified as treasure when they can be confidently dated to being over 300 years old at the time of their discovery. This example however has a date on the ring of 1730 such that it would not class as treasure.

BERK-F356D4: COIN

BH-E9B573: COIN
A complete gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni, minted by Andoco, dating to the period c. 20 BC - 1 BC. 'Andoco Phallic Bucranium' type. Obverse depicting crossed wreaths, one curved, and back-to-back crescents at centre with hidden faces in angles. Reverse depicting a horse facing right with a phallic bucranium and a pelletal sun above, AND below and a ring in front. As ABC no. 2715; BMC 2011-2014; VA 1860.

CAM-D675E8: FINGER RING
A Medieval gold finger-ring with incised decoration and inscription in black-letter font. This artefact weighs 1.69g. The band that forms the hoop has a rectangular cross-section, the width measuring 3.8mm with a thickness of 0.7mm. The hoop has been squashed out of shape and is now an irregular oval, externally measuring a maximum 19.5mm x 13.8mm. The internal surface of the band is undecorated. The external surface is inscribed le belle ne which translated from French is beauty born. Between each of the three words there are two incised motifs of a flower on a stalk, with three smaller buds or leaves positioned diagonally off of the stalk. If viewing the finger-ring so that the inscription is the correct way up, reading left to right horizontally, all of these six floral motifs are laying on their side with the main flower to the left and the base of the stalk to the right. Similar finger-rings can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (dated c. AD 1400-1500 unless otherwise stated): LEIC-66CD92 (AD 1400-1499), KENT-31BE81 - 2005T132, WMID-F4CF43 - 2007T628 (AD 1350-1500), LEIC-815FF6 - 2007T671, ESS-A3CCF3 - 2008T235, YORYM-14C344 - 2008T490, SWYOR-3355F6 - 2010T542 (AD 1350-1500), YORYM-FD2D87 - 2011T65, BM-14CF37 - 2009T674, SF-9123D1 - 2012T316, NMS-2F0775 - 2013T589 (AD 1350-1500), CORN-5482E1 - 2014T211, ESS-78515C - 2016T38 (AD 1350-1500), ESS-78515C - 2016T38 (AD 1350-1500), ESS-F4372D - 2017T38, ESS-1C5EBE - 2016T357, YORYM-D33826 - 2018T611, DOR-0AE172 - 2018T738, SUSS-5B55E8 - 2021T31, GLO-671C78 - 2021T320, KENT-1E6755 - 2021T685 (AD 1300-1500), The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently the object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

BH-6BD269: COIN
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.

KENT-44A3A6: COIN
An early-medieval gold Merovingian tremissis, 'mint-and-moneyer' or 'National' series dating to c.AD580-660/70, mint: possibly Allassac [ATACIACO; cf. Belfort 1892 nos 422-3] (Correze, Fr), moneyer: 'Frateciselo' [FRATECLISELO]. Ref: de Belfort 1892: p.123. The coin has a silvery appearance suggesting it belongs later in the series when gold content was declining, the metal often termed 'pale gold' with inceasing silver content. It may date more closely to c.AD640-60. The named moneyer FRATECLISELO is not listed in de Belfort's 1982-5 catalogue. Obverse: Diademed bust right, collar of pellets in rectangle. Legend: ATACIACO. Reverse: small cross pommée. Legend: FRATECLISELO. Measurements: 13mm in diameter and 1.1g in weight

SWYOR-425EF5: RING
A probably Late Bronze Age (1100-750 BC) solid gold ring of hexagonal cross-section, with flat upper and lower faces, and the internal and external faces to either side being angled. Two areas opposite each other display some wear gloss on the inner surfaces. The outer faces have fairly uniform lack of wear, but do have some scratches. It is 28.4mm external diameter, 20.5mm internal diameter, 4mm thick and weighs 13.2g. The internal angle makes it unlikely that this ring was worn as a finger ring. It is likely to have been a linking component of a composite object or suite of fittings. However, it is insufficiently diagnostic in appearance to assign a specific function. There are two very close parallels on the PAS database: WMID-92EA15 and HAMP-C61549. One has a wide Bronze Age to Iron Age date, while the other is more specifically dated to the late Bronze Age. The findspot of this ring is described by the finder as boggy, which may suggest that it was intentionally deposited in a liminal place, a trait commonly seen in the Bronze Age. While not identical it is notable that similarly cross sectioned bracelets and torcs are known from the Bronze Age (see for example the torcs illustrated by Armbruster 2021: 169) as are occasional ingots (Armbruster 2021: fig 181).

WMID-395A85: FOIL
A fragment of gold foil that is folded and potentially once from a larger item of uncertain dating. The undiagnostic fragment is formed from a flat piece of gold foil. It was potentially folded as plough damage rather than intentionally due to the way it is folded on an angle. There do not appear to be any visible marking on the object. The surfaces are smooth and of a yellow/gold colour. The metal has a slight ripple effect along one short edge. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to older than 300 years old and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. The fragment measures 10.2 mm in length, 9.2 mm in width, 4.6 mm in width, maximum thickness of the foil is 0.6 mm and it weighs 1.2 grams.

BUC-1F95AD: FINGER RING
A complete, gold, Roman or Medieval, finger ring with intaglio, AD.100-450 or AD.1250-1500. The object comprises a circular gold band that is a thick D shape in cross section. At the apex of the ring there is a wide oval bezel with an intaglio set in, the gold has been pushed over to hold the intaglio in place. Around the sides of the bezel is a narrow ridge collar, below this is a band of repeating pellets that goes all the way around the bezel setting. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with a trifoliate flower with triangular petals, the apex of the triangle pointing down around the band which is plain. The Intaglio is decorated with the image of a laureate male youth, right, holding a shield behind him and holding a cloak, before him is an altar with flame. The stone is orange red and translucent, possibly jasper? The design of the ring is probably medieval while the intaglio may well be Roman in date.

WILT-1EF523: JEWELLERY
A fragment of a Roman sheet gold leaf ornament, dating to c. AD 300-400. The object comprises a single thin sheet of gold cut into the form of a leaf with a midrib and the remains of six pairs of radiating veins. The veins are also incised though on alternating sides with the first pair being on the same side as the rib, the second pair on the opposite side, and so on. The gold sheet has been torn at the base, probably due to an old break. The gold sheet has been folded back on itself from the base on one side of the reverse. Dimensions: Length: 12.2mm, width: 11.1mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight 0.26g. Discussion: It is uncertain what this fragment derives from: it might be a leaf ornament from a head-dress, but equally might be the terminal of a gold votive leaf. Objects of a similar form have been found in excavations of votive sites, such as the Uley shrine, Gloucestershire (Woodward and Leach 1993, 105, fig.92) and Wanborough temple, Surrey though these are commonly composed of copper alloy or, in the case of one example from Surrey, gilt silver (Williams 2007, 212, fig.28, no.1). The latter paper also discusses parallels from Hockwold-cum-Wilton, Norfolk and a fragmentary head-dress from the Stony Stratford hoard which contains similar elements, although for the latter there are stronger parallels with the style of the votive leaves (see for example Jackson & Burleigh 2018, fig. 138, p. 89). This find may a Roman feather or leaf ornament comparable to SUR-45314F (2020 T8) and YORYM-B6EEFC (2015 T750), as well as copper alloy examples such as SF-897BF5. Other examples are known from a Roman votive hoard near to Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk (SF-D4D044). It has been suggested that such objects may have functioned as mounts for a ritual headdress. The artefact appears to be over 10% precious metal and to be over 300 years old at the time of finding, it therefore qualifies as potential Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Bibliography Jackson, R. & Burleigh, G. (2018) Dea Senuna: Treasure, Cult and Ritual at Ashwell, Hertfordshire, British Museum Research Publication 194. Williams, D. (2007) Green Lane, Wanborough: excavations at the Roman religious site 1999, Surrey. Woodward, A. and Leach, P. (1977-9) The Uley Shrines: excavation of a ritual complex on West Hill, Uley, Gloucestershire, London. Sophie Hawke Finds Liaison Officer for Wiltshire

PUBLIC-091945: COIN
A gold Roman solidus of Valentinian II (AD 375-392), dating to the period c.388-392 (Reece period 21). Obverse: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VICTOR-IA AVGG, Two emperors, nimbate, seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch Mint of Trier: T R//COM Hoxne no. 24; RIC IX, p. 30, no. 90(a)

KENT-B4141E: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, dating to c.5 BC - AD 10, Dubnovellaunos Branch type. ABC, pg. 121, no. 2392; BMC no. 2425-40. Obverse: Wreath, outline crescents back to back at centre, pellet in ring each side. Reverse: [DVBNOVIILLAVN] Horse left, branch below, pellet below tail. Measurements: Diameter 18.37mm, thickness 3.22mm and weight 5.41g.

KENT-B39033: COIN
Complete Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani dating to dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right. ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: diameter: 16.6mm; weight: 6.09g

KENT-B32899: COIN
A gold medieval florin of the Republic of Florence, Bernocchi series VII (1315-25) dating to second half of AD 1319. Moneyer: Tommaso Peruzzi, privy mark: two flowers / lis on single stem (CNI XII No.146). Day and de Benetti (2018: 121) 126. Obv: a fleur-de-lis, the symbol of Florence; +FLOR-ENTIA Rev: Bearded St John the Baptiste with halo and cilice, holding a cross-tipped sceptre; S IOHA-NNES B. Measurements: diameter: 20.1mm; weight: 3.54g Discussion: The first coin of this type was introduced in Florence in 1252 during the turbulent period of clashes between Guelphs and Ghibellines in the Italian city-states of central and northern Italy. These two factions were opposing each other, supporting the Pope (Guelphs, in Italian translates in Guelfi), and the Holy Roman Emperor (Ghibellines, in Italian being Ghibellini) after the Investiture Controversy, which began in AD 1075. It is significant that the three allied Guelf cities of Lucca, Genoa and Florence started to issue gold coins almost in the same period, possibly following an alliance agreement against the Ghibelline city of Pisa; although the incomplete records of the agreement does not mention such unified gold coinage plan. The large availability of gold from the Mediterranean trade gave these commercially oriented cities the opportunity to monetise their stockpiles and demonstrate their political and institutional autonomy. The good quality of the Florentine gold and the ability of the Florentine authorities to allow the value of the gold florin to float against silver exchanges made this coin the most reliable and used all over Europe. The earliest written reference to gold florins in English records is around 1285, which is about the very eve of Edward I 's clampdown on foreign coin imports into England; the measure obliged foreigners to exchange their currency for English sterling, for which purpose an exchange point was set up at Dover. The present coin might have come just before the clampdown or some years later. This coin appears to be only the second stray find of a gold florin recorded by the PAS (see also SF-53A0BE)

DOR-B0F6AB: COIN
A gold quarter stater of the British Iron Age, South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type, dating to c. 80-50 BC. Three figures in a galley on the obverse and a zig-zag on the reverse. Reference: ABC 2205 Date: Late Iron Age Diameter: 11.45 mm Weight: 1.06 g Die axis: 6 Although the coin is rather light for a gold quarter stater, the weights of the BM coin ranging from 1.33 to 1.53g. It is closer to the weights for silver pieces which range from 0.76 to 1.46g. However, the colour of the coin does appear to be pale gold.

A complete Medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Pre-treaty Series G, dating 1356-1361. As North 1991, no. 1179. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.

KENT-76C0A3: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring of uncertain date. Description: The ring is is circular in section and has some slight bending in places. Measurements: Diameter: 21mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.68g Discussion: As the ring lacks any diagnostic features, it is not possible to date it conclusivly to older than 300 years in age and therefore would not qualify as potential treasure.

A gold Iron Age North Eastern 'South Ferriby' stater of the Corieltavi dating to the period c. 50-20 BC (Phase 6). ABC 1743; BMC 3148-78. Obverse description: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse description: Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above (mostly off the edge), star sun below, pellet rosette above head. Diameter: 18.32 mm; Thickness: 2.38 mm; Weight: 5.87g

SWYOR-0D3F85: FINGER RING
A Post Medieval gold posy ring inscribed internally 'Noe turtle dove shall shew more love' with a maker's mark, dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The hoop is D shaped in cross-section and undecorated. The inscription is in mostly lowercase italic cursive lettering with long Ss used on 'shall' and 'shew'. The maker's mark is a small recessed rectangle containing the uppercase Roman letters IY in relief. The ring is slightly bent. It has a diameter of 19.7mm, the hoop is 3.8mm wide and 0.98mm thick. 2.1g. Long Ss were used mainly in the 17th and 18th century. According to Evans (1931), a very similar sentiment to the inscription is attested in the 1685 text "The Academy of Complements, or, A new Way of Wooing", and in the 1715 4th edition "A New Academy of Complements; or, The Lover’s Secretary" where the inscription reads: No turtle dove Hath firmer love (in Academy 1685) and No Turtle-Dove Hath firmer Love (in the 1715 New Academy). The exact words used on this ring are not listed in Evans, but she does record other mentions of turtle doves, including "I like, I love, as Turtle dove" (in 1633) and "As true in love As turtle dove" (in 1596). 1961,1202.289 in the British Museum collection also has the latter inscription and is dated by it's maker's mark to the later 18th century. The maker's mark is IY in a rectangular cartouche. Jackson (1921) lists only one goldsmith with these initials and a similar mark, that of James Young of London. If the mark does refer to him (which is not certain) he was active in AD 1775 - 76 according to a dated marked piece with this mark. Another example possibly of his work, with a matching mark and also a posy ring, is 1961,1202.116 in the British Museum which records James Young as active in 1760 - 1793. Since it is not possible to assign this ring to a known maker, it cannot be conclusively dated. The posy used, the style and the makers mark all point to a date in the 17th or 18th century, but it is not possible to be certain if the ring dates from before or after AD 1721.

NARC-0BF5F2: COIN
A complete gold Ryal of Edward IV (AD 1461-1483), first reign. Light coinage. Central sunburst in cross reverse with lis at end of each arm and with a crowned lion in each angle within a tressure of eight arches. London mint. None/Crown initial mark. AD 1464-1470. Diameter: 34.98mm, Thickness: 1.16mm, Weight: 7.6g North Vol II, P 85, No 1549. The coin is bent and distorted with fractures to the outer flan.

BH-F78310: COIN
An incomplete medieval gold half-noble of Henry VI (first reign; 1422-61), Annulet issue (1422-27), mint: London (North 1417), initial mark: lis. Refs: North 1991: 74; Woodhead 1996: nos 291-4. The coin is in poor condition, torn and badly damaged, the obverse mostly obliterated by a large number of scratches with little of the design or inscription remaining.

NMS-DF6591: BRACTEATE
Description: Gold A-bracteate, consisting of a thin gold disc, stamped with a design and with a suspension loop added. The design consists of a human head in profile looking left, with a hand in front of the chin holding a spray of flowers, and shoulders turned to face the viewer. The head has fine parallel grooves indicating hair, running from the crown to a fringe above the eyes, and interrupted by a double scallop-edged line (like two lines of flat beading) forming a headband or 'diadem' running around the forehead just above the eyes. The top and back of the head is defined by a narrow raised strip or contour line, which runs around the edge of the head and appears to extend in front into a small triangular point. The face is quite naturalistic and classical in feel. It has a large eye, with a raised circular centre within a pointed-oval surround with a groove above and below. The ear is similarly detailed, with a fine groove delineating the interior. There is a straight downward-pointing nose, a downturned mouth made from a single groove between protruding lips, and a rounded, forward-pointing chin. The bracteate is bent across the shoulder and chest, and the bent-back area is much more worn so it is very difficult to see any detail, but the body seems more schematic. There is a ridge running around the base of the neck, and below this a possible V shape dividing the chest in the centre from the shoulder to either side. The front shoulder (to the viewer's left) seems to be filled with oblique ribbing, with a tiny circle at the top; this may be intended as a brooch holding a gathered garment at the shoulder. The arm and hand are small and much more crudely drawn. The arm emerges from the base of the shoulder (the area with oblique ribbing) to run straight upwards to the hand. The hand is rectangular, with a zig-zag end representing very short fingers; the palm has a groove along the top and bottom, and there is an upward-pointing thumb. A single stem runs downwards from the hand, and three stems project upwards to end in small U-shaped leaves or flowers. Above these is an unbarred letter A in front of the eye area, and an inscription of around six letters running parallel to the edge, around the front of the face and hair. Under some lighting conditions this appears to read X S V [-] B V. The design is in repoussé, leaving a faint sunken imprint on the reverse. A dot for the centre of the eye can clearly be seen, as well as the angle of the nose, the curve of the chin and the letter A. There is a fine groove around the central motif,, and around the very edge of the bracteate is a ring of small punchmarks applied from the front. These appear to be double-crescent stamps, but under magnification the ridge between the two crescents resolves itself into a possible animal shape, in profile looking right, with a head to the right, a curved back, a foreleg and hindleg, and possibly a short tail. The suspension loop is now slightly distorted. It is soldered at either end to the body of the bracteate, interrupting the line of the stamps, and appears at first sight to be undecorated. At either end where the rest of the object has protected it from wear, though, it is possible to see the faint remains of a pair of grooves alternating with three ridges, meaning that the loop was originally ribbed or corrugated. The loop is 3.8mm wide at its ends, but narrows to just 1.2mm wide in the centre where it is most worn. There is no evidence for an applied border or framing wire. The bend in the bracteate is accompanied by slight cracks to the edge, and the whole object is a little crumpled, but otherwise it is in good condition. Dimensions: Total length, including slightly squashed suspension loop and in its bent state, 25.4mm. Diameter of the bracteate, approximately 23mm. The gold sheet is 0.4mm thick, It weighs 2.9g. Discussion: This is an A-bracteate, with the design consisting mainly of a human head and based on a late-antique coin. The faint impression on the reverse indicates that it was stamped over a matrix die, which leaves sharper relief on the front or obverse. Adrian Marsden has seen the bracteate, and comments that the bust is clearly replicating, with its hairstyle and hooked nose, a portrait of Constantine I; it is inspired by consular busts, where a little hand holds an eagle-tipped sceptre. Charlotte Behr has seen images, and comments that it is a very early bracteate, and unusual in that the head is shown as a simple relief and not with contour lines. The lack of a framing wire around the edge is typical for finds from East Anglia. There are other bracteates with raised hands holding something, including C-bracteates from Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (DUR-8C0D46) and Worlaby, North Lincs (NLM-862E74), and two die-identical A-bracteates from Leicestershire (LEIC-EDD980 and LEIC-1E63A8). Morten Axboe has seen images, and comments that although the relief is more rounded than usual, and there are no contour lines, rounded relief without contour lines is known from early bracteates, including several pieces in the Vindelev hoard (Axboe 2021). The Vindelev A-bracteates all have something in one or two hands, including no. X19, which has a possible staff [in the hand behind the head], perhaps intended as a military standard. Others have drinking vessels, rings, possible balls and so on. Date: The bracteate is likely to be contemporary with the Vindelev bracteates, which were made between c. 450-490 AD (Axboe 2021).

PUBLIC-8C97C7: COIN
A gold quarter-noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, pre-treaty period 1351-1361, Series B/E mule dating to c.1354-1355. Mint of London. IM: cross 1/2. North (1991) no. 1141/1162. Stewartby (2016) no. 903. Measurements: Diameter: 20.5 mm, Thickness: 1 mm and Weight: 1.93 g

KENT-769CED: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed gold stater of the Regini / southern region and of 'Sills Insular CF' type, dating to 80-50 BC. Obverse: wreathed head right, heavy spike across wreath. Reverse: sinuous horse right, oval motif above. As ABC 515; Sills 457-459. Measurements: diameter: 16.9mm; weight: 6.36g

CAM-63FD4D: FINGER RING
A gold Medieval finger-ring with blue cabochon gem setting in the bezel. This finger-ring weighs 1.79g and currently has a maximum bent height of 22.5mm. The band that forms the hoop has a shallow 'D' shaped cross-section the inner surface being flat. The band has a width of 2.0mm and thickness of 0.6mm at the base of the hoop. This gradually increases to c.2.7mm width and c.0.9mm thickness at the shoulders. There are no maker's marks, inscription or decoration on the inner surface. The base of the external surface of the hoop is plain and undecorated. The upper c.15.0mm of external surface, to both sides of the hoop, is decorated with incised lines and punch-stamped motifs. Starting the description of this decoration adjacent to the bezel and working down towards the undecorated base, c.1.7mm below the bezel a transverse incised line crosses the entire width of the band. The surface above and below this is smooth and undecorated. 0.7mm below the upper incised line a second transverse line is present. Below these incised transverse lines, there are two incised diagonal lines that intersect at the middle forming a cross (saltire). Another saltire is present directly below the first. This forms a lozenge zone between them and a triangular field below, above and to either side of each saltire. On both sides of the band, the lozenge and triangular fields are in-filled with closely set and tiny punch-stamped annulets. These have not all been punched level and evenly so some appear as crescents or incomplete annulets. On both sides of the band these motifs stop at the base of the lower saltire. The hoop has been bent in three locations and as such it is not possible to get an accurate measurement of the original height of the finger-ring. Use of a flexible dress-maker's tape-measure indicates the external circumference of the hoop to be c.55.0mm (not including the bezel). In its current bent form the hoop has a height of 13.3mm and width of 19.4mm. The bezel has a hexagonal shape. At the base, on the internal side of the hoop, it measures 7.9mm on the hoop's circumference axis x 8.7mm. The bezel then flares outwards to 10.1mm on the hoop's circumference axis by an incomplete 9.9mm across the band. A relatively small amount of the edge of the base of the bezel is missing. This area of damage is not abraded, still being rough to the touch. However, dried mud is present within the area of damage. Viewing the base of the bezel, the internal surface of the finger-ring, a small cut is present just out from the junction of the band and bezel by c.0.7mm. This creates a slight decorative quality rather than there being a simple 90 degree change of angle between the band and bezel. These cuts continue up and across the upper surface rim of the bezel appearing as a subtle thin collar of 0.5mm between the band and bezel (compare with PAS record HAMP-6C5109 - 2017T761 c. AD1200-1400). The bezel has a height of 5.0mm. The sides taper inwards with a concave curve. At the top of the bezel it measures 5.6mm on the hoop's circumference axis and 7.1mm transversely across the band. At the top rim the walls of the collet have a thickness of 0.6mm. The collet is filled with a blue cabochon gem that increases the height of the bezel to 6.5mm. The area of damage to the side of the bezel's base suggests that the bezel might have been packed with a white paste below the gem. Discussion: Examples of very similar decoration at the top of the the hoop can be seen on the artefacts recorded in Portable Antiquities Scheme records: BH-C20892 - 2020T503 (c. AD1200-1500), ESS-DA3378 - 2020T810 (c. AD1300-1400), SF-B68BE3 - 2021T615 (c. AD1200-1500) etc. Similar but alternative decoration can be seen in records: HAMP-2A4252 - 2019T446 (c. AD1200-1500), OXON-984C15 - 2019T458 (c. AD1200-1400), WAW-9C7D5B - 2016T894 (c. AD1250-1400), DEV-B66F21 - 2019T1237 (c. AD 1200-1350), NMS-328A7C - 2021T688 (c. AD1200-1500) etc. A mixture of the same and differing decoration is present on the hoop of ESS-F5FC15 - 2017T93 (c. AD1200-1300). The presence of short transverse collars between the bezel and band of the hoop, as well as facetted and concavely curved upper bezel walls, can be seen on many examples including those finger-rings recorded in records: SF-B68BE3 - 2021T615 (c. AD1200-1500), SWYOR-5B9C01 - 2016T437 (c. AD1150-1300), SUSS-7EDFA3 - 2020T974 (c. AD1100-1300), WAW-FF1D34 - 2019T442 (c. AD1250-1350), ESS-D93749 - ? (c. AD1200-1350), SUR-D0CDD0 - 2019T1043 (c. AD1200-1400), WMID-2D67CB - 2020T472 (c. AD1200-1400), SF-32825A, SUSS-9B52DD - 2016T893 (c. AD1200-1450), NMS-C7A17E - 2020T85 (c. AD1300-1400) etc. The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently the object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

CAM-4E7E9D: COIN
A late medieval gold Angel of Henry VII (1485-1509) dating to 1490-1504, Class III (North 1696), mint: London (Tower), initial mark: pansy (both sides). Ref: North 1991: 101. Obverse: St Michael standing facing, both feet resting on dragon, which he is piercing with a spear; hEnRIC.DI.[GR]A .REX.ANGL.Z.FRAn' (saltire stops). Reverse: Ship with large cross as mast, from which the royal shield is hanging; 'h' to left of mast, rose to right; PER CRVC' TVA.SALVA.nOS.XPC.REDE'[TO]R (saltire stops). Die axis is 4 o'clock. Weight is 5.00g, diameter is 29.2mm, thickness is 0.7mm.

LIN-CCA6D4: FINGER RING
An incomplete gold gem-set finger ring, probably late medieval to early post-medieval in date, c.AD 1400-1600. The finger-ring is in good condition with a narrow hoop with a D-shaped cross-section, and a rectangular central bezel with a transparent, facetted gemstone (perhaps quartz crystal). The central bezel has a gold rectangular baseplate and rectangular walls soldered on to make an open-topped box. The open-topped box is decorated with four semirectangles (rectangles with semi-circular tops) recesses along the longer sides and three across the shorter sides, now empty or partially filled with a lime-green (enamel?) reflective material. This rectangular design has the appearance of ecclesiastical windows or a cloister. Above the windows are irregular, short, longitudinal grooved notches. Sitting aloft the box is the upper bezel setting, chamfered, holding the setting. The shoulders comprise a rectangular thin sheet of gold decorated with a central ridge, the ridge (or stem) terminates about halfway along the loop and is punctuated by a pair of short, transverse grooves followed by a short longitudinal groove. Either side of the ridge is a sub-rectangular shallow recess filled, or set, with a similar light-lime-green substance or material (enamel?) and is framed by a raised gold ridge. The underside of the bezel has patches of lime-green substance (enamel?) and the internal band is undecorated. Measurements: The bezel is 8.90 mm in length, 6.58 mm in width and 4.74 mm in height. The hoop measures 19.21 mm in diameter, 21.86 mm in height width, and its thickness ranges between c.1.25-1.23 mm. The width of the hoop is 2.84 mm at its widest and 1.82 mm at the narrowest portion. It weighs 2.18g. Discussion: Finger-rings with a principal stone and subsidiary settings in separate collets came into use in the early 13th century, and this form of simple collet continued in use to the 15th century (Oman 1974, 20, 22). A gold medieval finger ring with a similar bezel, but with subsidiary settings, is recorded on the PAS database and declared as treasure (LIN-EC74C7, 2020T819). Other gold finger rings with a principle stone (albeit with subsidiary settings) and similar framed bezel recorded as treasure on the PAS database including one from Soberton, Hampshire (HAMP-1DCFF0, 2017T156) and Huntingdon District Area, CAM-4A8AB6, 2020T089. Date: Late medieval or early post-medieval, perhaps 1400-1600 AD. References: Oman, C., 1974. British Rings, 800-1914. London: Batsford. Notes: As the object is made of more than 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old, it constitutes potential Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 Author: Dr Lisa Brundle, FLO Lincolnshire.

NARC-CBF124: COIN
A gold quarter Stater of Late Iron Age date, Central Eastern, Trinovantes. Attributed to Addedomaros. Addedomaros floral type (ABC) 20 BC – AD 10. Ancient British Coinage no 2529 British Museum nos. 2417-2421 Van Arsdell no. 1623. Diameter: 13.07mm, Thickness: 1.65mm, Weight: 1.2g

SUSS-B8601C: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates, dating to the period c.60 - 20 BC, Bognor Cogwheel no mane type. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above, cogwheel below. ABC p. 48, no. 512; BMC nos. 503-518. Measurements: diameter 16.43mm, thickness 1.12mm, weight 1.35g.

SWYOR-B7A00C: COIN
A post-medieval continental gold coin: a florin of Henry II, Duke of Lorraine (1608-24), St Nicholas reverse (Flon no.3), mint of Nancy. Ref: Flon 2002: p.671. The coin is slightly damaged, having a small edge chip at 10 o'clock on the obverse. It is 22.1mm in diameter and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 3.06g. Compare https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces278901.html.

BH-B6EFD5: FINGER RING
Description: A complete cast gold finger ring dating to the Medieval period (AD 1150-1350). The bezel has a flat circular face with the letters 'IHC' in Lombardic script across the centre with an arch above and a trefoil below. Traces of what may be enamel survive in areas of the engraved background. The body of the bezel is in the shape of an inverted cone with a round-pointed base, which is undecorated. The shoulders of the hoop connect to the sides of the bezel from the upper edge to the base. Where they connect the shoulders are sub-rectangular in cross-section and measure 2.6mm in width and 1.4mm in thickness before narrowing along the hoop to become oval in cross-section. The band is narrowest at the base of the hoop (1.52mm wide and 1.47mm thick). Both the shoulders and the hoop are smooth and undecorated. Measurements: The finger ring measures 21.05mm from the top of the bezel to the base of the hoop and 19.52mm external diameter. The bezel is 5.1mm diameter and 3.2mm in height. The finger ring weighs 2.08 grams. Discussion: The ring is similar in style to comparable examples recorded on the Portable Antiquities database that have previously been declared treasure. This includes ESS-405CEC (2014 T697) from Essex that is near identical except for the alternative inscription on the face of the bezel, while a mis-shapen finger ring from the Isle of Wight (IOW-3AAA43; 2013 T465) features a similarly shaped solid bezel. Another broadly comparable example from County Durham (DUR-45A231; 2017T725) features a similarly shaped bezel, albeit hollow and missing a gem setting, as well as narrower shoulders. All of these rings, however, are broadly attributed to the same period of c. AD 1150 to 1400.

KENT-650E9A: COIN
An Early Medieval gold psuedo-imperial tremissis in the name of Anastasius I dating to circa AD 491-518. Probably minted in Visigothic Spain or possibly Merovingian France. Obverse: head laureate right. Reverse: Victory advancing right holding wreath. Uncertain moneyer and mint. MEC 1, 177-185. EMC 2020.0021. Obverse (approximation): DN ANASTIAS VS [..] P F AVC Degraded diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, cross on chest. Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark: - *//CONOB Measurements: diameter: 13.8mm; weight: 1.44g

NARC-4EDB7E: FINGER RING
A complete gold Finger Ring of roman to Modern date (AD 43-1900). The object is composed of a thin possibly lightly hammered wire, with a sub-circular section, the form is slightly distorted. Thin gold wires might form parts of Roman pendant ear rings, though a much later use as a finger ring or necklace component, or an origin as debris from craftwork is equally possible. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Post-Medieval, 43-1900 Length: 21.59mm, Width: 14.08mm, Thickness: 1.03mm, Weight: 0.6g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NLM-81834F. DOR-C85229 This object is not sufficiently diagnostic in date to be considered as Treasure.

HAMP-3C5CE4: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A fragment of gold of uncertain date or function. Possibly hack gold. Sub-rectangular plan with rounded corners. Wedge-shaped profile, with a thicker edge which thins towards the opposite edge.Both surfaces are undecorated, but each has elongated impressed lines. On one surface are three horizontal lines which begin at the mid-point of the fragment, which corresponds with a slight convex raise in the profile. Perpendicular to this are a series of finer scratches. On the other side the profile is slightly convex. Horizontal to this are a series of similar elongated incised lines which cover most of the lower portion of the face. Thickness: 1mm-2.7mm

LON-375AF0: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Addedomaros, c.45-25 BC, Addedomaros Floral type. Obverse: Flower of four leaves and rings around a pellet in ring. Reverse: Annulate horse right, muzzle above, pellet in ring below. As ABC, p. 127, no. 2529; BMC nos. 2417-2421.

NMS-2867A9: FINGER RING
Description: Small gold finger-ring with enamelled decoration on the exterior and an inscription on the interior. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and consistent in width. with a slim, flat border around either edge, which has broken away in places. The convex exterior is decorated with a design in panels, each filled with a reserved gold design against a background of black enamel; much of the enamel is now missing. The panels are separated by five slightly taller S-shaped motifs, set transversely so that they interrupt the flat border around each edge. Each S-shaped motif is made from a deeply engraved diagonal groove flanked by ridges, curling around a reserved circular disc at either end. The oblique groove runs out into the flat border around each edge of the hoop and seems never to have been filled with enamel, whereas the groove around the reserved disc occasionally retains some black enamel. The panels between are filled with reserved curling plant motifs, deeply keyed around for black enamel. The panels are all broadly the same, with a curving stem with a pair of leaves and a branching stem at the centre, and a pair of leaves at one end; the other end of the stem seems to run out with no space for another set of leaves. The flat inside surface is engraved in neat serifed Roman capitals with the inscription + MI [heart shape] IS + YOVRS (My heart is yours). There are traces of black enamel filling both letters and stops. The initial cross is larger and has splayed ends to the arms (a cross pattee), whereas the cross in the middle of the inscription is a small simple equal-armed cross. The heart shape has cross-hatched grooves filling the right-hand half. After the inscription is a space-filling engraved motif, a fine groove but otherwise similar in shape to the reserved motifs filling the panels, with a curving and spiralling stem ending in a leaf shape. Dimensions: The hoop is 17.3mm in external diameter, 3.6mm wide and 1.0mm thick. The ring weighs 1.9g. Discussion: The enamelled foliate decoration on the exterior can be compared with other posy rings of the 17th century, such as on HAMP-CD6223 (2020T970), SWYOR-4DC98F (2020T632), WILT-765627 (2008T592). The inscription or posy (My Heart Is Yours) is one that is known (with variations) on two others recorded on the PAS database, one of gilded silver (DUR-05020D, 2018T790) and one of gold (SUSS-58B078, 2011T435). The use of a heart shape to replace the word 'heart' in an inscription, emoji-style, is unusual. Date: The use of capitals suggests a 16th- or 17th-century date, and the style of decoration with black enamel suggests a date in the 17th or early 18th century. Taken together, a likely date-range would probably be the second half of the 17th century, c. 1650-1700.

LEIC-22901D: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanos and dating to the period c. 25 BC - AD 10. Rudd's 'Tasciovanos Pegasus' type (ABC 2601). Obverse: TASC in panel on vertical wreath. Reverse: Pegasus left, tail raised, [pellet in ring in front]. Reference: ABC, p. 129, no 2601; BMC 1647-50; Van Arsdell 1786. Diameter: 10 mm Weight: 1.37g

HAMP-2141D6: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, struck for Commius, 'Commius E-Type' dating to the period c.50-25 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: Horse right, wheel below, E symbol above, [CO]MM[IOS] below and front. Cf. ABC, p. 66, no. 1025; VA 352-1.

HAMP-212BDD: FINGER RING
A complete gold posy/posey/posie ring with a plano convex sectioned hoop, 2.4mm wide and 0.7mm thick and of 15.6mm internal diameter. The outside curved edge is undecorated, the flat inside is engraved "Thy vertue is thy honnor". There is a worn mark of a single lowercase closed loop letter g in a rectangular or scutiform escutcheon (second image). The style of the lettering is generally consistent with rings from the 17th and 18th century.

CAM-1A4242: FINGER RING
A gold finger-ring of modern date. This artefact weighs 0.85g, has a circular hoop of 16.9mm external diameter. The band that forms the hoop has a width of 2.6mm, thickness of 1.30mm and a 'D' shaped cross-section. The internal surface of the hoop appears to be undecorated. There is one mark but this is probably fortuitously present, or possibly the result of slight damage or the only trace of a well disguised join in the band to form the continuous hoop. The convexly curved external surface is moulded or shaped to have a decorative pattern suggesting a wide rope twist. If holding the band in a vertical position, diagonal lines slant top-right to lower-left from one side of the band to the other. Each of these diagonal lines is set c.3.7mm apart. Compare with Portable Antiquities Scheme database records: ESS-F15137 - 2010T257 (AD 1300-1500), BERK-7B2937 - 2018T150 (AD 1688), YORYM-1ECA63 - 2020T712 (AD 1450-1550), NCL-8BD8F4 - 2008T367 (Medieval). However, after examination and consideration British Museum curators deem there to be sufficient differences and features present to date the artefact, recorded here, to be Modern in date (pers. comm. May 2023). In terms of age the object does not qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

NMS-CF923E: FINGER RING
Description: Gold finger-ring with rectangular-section hoop. The exterior is engraved with a mix of Roman and Lombardic capital letters, reading + SALVZ DE LVI. DVNT. IO MVI. + (Greetings from he whose.....). The letters all have small serifs, and are slightly clumsy in execution. The Z is reversed (like an angular S); the As have straight bars across the top and downward-angled central bars, the E is round-backed; and both the Ds are unusually shaped. The Ts and Ms are Roman in style. Dimensions: The external diameter varies slightly, but is around 19mm. The hoop is 2.3mm wide and 0.8mm thick. It weighs 1.5g. Discussion: The inscription is in Norman French, and may be a rhyming couplet. Alternatively, it may be read as Saluz De Lui Dunt Iomul (Greetings to him whose twin [you are]), as iomel is 'twin' in Norman French. It can be compared both in style and content with the lettering on a more elaborate finger-ring, NARC-2F37E3. The ring can also be compared with simply shaped finger-rings engraved on the exterior such as YORYM-0A0FD2 and NMS-ED74C3. Date: The style of the lettering suggests a medieval date, probably 13th or 14th century, possibly a little later.

NARC-918A05: COIN
A complete, gold Sovereign of George IV (AD 1820-1830) dated 1821. Obverse description: Laureate head left Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS III D:G: to left of bust, BRITANNIA:REX:F:D:,B.P.to right of neck Reverse description: St. George, mounted slaying a dragon, date in exergue, 1821,B.P. to right of date. Diameter: 22.11mm, Thickness: 1.58mm, Weight: 8.0g. The sovereign is in fine/very fine condition but has some shallow scratches on both surfaces. The sovereign has been part of the currency since the reign of Henry VII. The current reverse design was created by Italian Benedetto Pistrucci in 1817 and, apart from commemorative editions, has remained virtually the same since. Pistrucci's initials appear on the coin. Spink 2010 Coins of England and the United Kingdom p.419,ref 3800.

CAM-55AAF7: COIN
A gold sovereign of George III, AD 1760-1820. Minted in AD 1817. This coin is part of the coinage referred to as the last or new coinage that was minted between AD 1816-1820. The obverse shows a laureate head right. Obverse legend reads: GEORGIUS III D:G:BRITANNIAR:REX F:D: The exergue reads: 1817. The reverse shows St George mounted on a rearing horse right, spearing a dragon beneath. Reverse legend reads HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL . Y . PENSE. The reverse legend translated from Latin is: Evil to him who evil thinks, which is the motto of the Order of the Garter. Die axis is 6 o’clock. Weight is 7.95g, diameter is 22.2mm, thickness is 1.5mm.

HAMP-0EC8A6: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater (19.3mm, 5.87g), attributed to the Catuvellauni and of Early Whaddon Chase beaded ring type, dating to c.60 - 20 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents with rounded wings above the wreath. Reverse: horse facing right with wing motif above and pellet sun below. As ABC 2439, BMC 287-294.

NMGW-81BD67: COIN
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-5380A6, GLO-FDDC22, WAW-6ADF25

GLO-324BBE: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription ‘constancie is a noble vertue’ with the makers mare R at the end. The outside of the hoop is highly decorated with four evenly space panels that contain a raised lozenge in the centre whose side extend to form elongated arms with bifocaled oval terminals that have recessed centres the contain green enamel. At the end of the arms and separating each panel from it neighbour is a domed, multifaceted feature that resembles a rose. A Posy ring with a similar inscription was recorded at DUR-A5ECF6 (2016-T1074). Reading "constancie is a noble vertue" the recorder demonstrates that the spelling variations 'constancie' and 'vertue’, also seen on this example, likely date that example to the mid-17th century. As this ring predates 1721 and as it contains a minimum of 10% precious metal, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

SWYOR-EC17F8: FINGER RING
A gold and gem finger ring of 'stirrup-shaped' type dating from AD 1150 - 1350. The hoop is D shaped in cross-section. It flares to steep undecorated shoulders and has a solid bezel, triangular in profile, set with a rectangular blue cabochon-cut polished gem with a convex surface. Scientific analysis identified this gem as a sapphire. There is a slight scrape on one face of the bezel. There is a severe dent in the side of the hoop, where it has been bent inwards in a series of right angles from a blow to the side, probably post-deposition. The external diameter is difficult to measure owing to the damage. It is at least 22.2mm. The hoop is 3.4mm wide and the bezel is 6.7mm tall. 6.1g. Stirrup-shaped gem-set rings are a well known medieval finger-ring type, with good parallels on the PAS database including NMS-EAE967 (2020 T967) and ESS-DC0751 (2020 T816). Stirrup-shaped finger-rings were in use from the mid 12th century to the 15th century, but were probably most common in the first half of this date-range (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 326-7). See also Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London). London: HMSO

GLO-D7EB87: COIN
Gold Quarter Noble of Edward III. Dated to 1356-1361. Mint mark: cross 3 (obverse) cross 2 (reverse) Obverse: Shield with the royal coat-of-arms in a tressure EDWAR R ANGL Z FRANC D HYB Reverse: ornate cross with Lis in centre. leopards in each angle EXALTABITVR ○ IN ○ GLORIA

SUR-C7CFA4: RIBBON
A fragment of a strip of ribbon gold, dating to the Bronze Age c. 2200 - 800 BC. One side is covered with parallel grooves running along its length, the other is undecorated. The original width of the strip would have been 8.5mm and it is 0.5mm thick. The fragment has been folded diagonally across its width and is now triangular in shape; it is unclear whether this is intentional or simply the result of post-depositional damage. One end has been neatly cut across the width, the other is less regularly cut or torn. The cut suggests a process of re-use or recycling of the original ribbon ornament.

SUR-67AB6D: RING
A hoop of gold beaded wire of probably Early Medieval date, consisting of a single strand with ends hammered together into a narrow, square-sectioned join. The hoop has been crushed and distorted.

HAMP-43DA1D: COIN
A gold Quarter Noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), treaty series, standard type C, dating to 1363-1369. Cross 3 initial mark, double saltire stops and floriated cross with lis in centre of the reverse. London mint. As North 1243. The coin is bent into an S shape.

WAW-4102FF: COIN
A incomplete uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates dating to c. 60-50 BC. Selsey uniface type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, charioteer's arm above. Cf. ABC 488. Coin is slightly chipped around the edge. Coin measures: 16mm in diameter and 5.7g in weight.

NMS-40E56D: COIN
Base gold stater of the Iceni, so-called Norfolk Wolf type (uninscribed Series JB) with debased head of Apollo/Wolf left, struck in a very pale, silvery coloured alloy, c.50-20BC

LON-EF5AB5: INGOT
A possible Early Medieval (Viking) to Modern gold ingot/hack gold, dated to the mid 9th to mid 20th Centuries, AD 850-2000. The ingot is roughly sub-rectangular in shape with one end rounded and the other broken and flat. Dimensions: length: 13.14mm; width: 9.67mm; thickness: 5.83mm; weight: 4.16g. Gold ingots are traditionally difficult to date out of context but they are often attributed to a Viking date. The Vikings had a bullion economy where the purity and weight of the metal were more important than the form. Although this bullion economy primarily utilised silver it did also include gold. As this ingot does not have any dateable fetures and was not associated with any other finds it has not be submitted for treasure.

SUSS-DB48EB: COIN
A heavily clipped Medieval gold half-noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth coinage (Treaty Period; 1361-69), Transitional Series dating to 1361-63. London mint. As North (1991) p: 54; No: 1223. The clipping has removed most of the legend. Measurements: diameter: 23.15mm, thickness 0.52mm, weight 3.01g. Other examples recorded include: BH-FE781B; DEV-27555C; and KENT-AA6FE9

OXON-CB9BC4: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater possibly of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c.60-20 BC or a gold uninscribed British quarter stater of the Atrebates / southern region, 'Selsey Dahlia' dating to the same time. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face and wheel. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right with mane.

SUR-C145ED: PENANNULAR RING
A gold, or gold-plated copper alloy penannular ring of late Bronze Age date. The ring has a near-circular cross section, 7.5mm thick and is 20.5mm in diameter with a 2.4mm gap between the ends. The surface is plated as is demonstrated in several places by damage (notably on one of the ends) which reveals a copper alloy core within. There is no sign of banding in differential shades of gold, this being a common form of decoration on similar rings. Diameter 20.5mm; thickness 7.5mm; weight 13.17g.

HAMP-AC8381: FINGER RING
A complete gold posy/posey/posie ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop, 3.6mm wide and 1.1mm thick and of 19mm internal diameter. The outside curved edge is undecorated, the flat inside is engraved with "Derect our wayes Lord all our days". There is a worn date late of a gothic lower case e in an unclear escutcheon and possibly another unclear mark (2nd picture). The style of the lettering is generally consistent with rings from the 17th and 18th century.

NARC-AC65A0: FINGER RING
Description A complete wound wire gold Finger Ring of Early-Medieval date (AD 900-1100). The object is ascribed to the Saxon culture. The ring is formed of three thick lengths of circular-sectioned gold wire, which have been plaited to form the bezel and shoulders. The strands have been beaten together at their lower edge as can be seen in detail where they join to form a rectangular sectioned base to the hoop. The object is slightly distorted, likely due to post depositional processes, resulting in an ovate plan and a small fracture in the hoop. Measurements: Length: 27.69mm, Width: 22.10mm, Thickness (hoop): 1.52mm, Thickness (bezel): 4.34mm, Weight: 7.3g. Discussion: Wound wire rings of copper-alloy, silver and gold form are ascribed a 10th to 11th century date and are relatively rare finds, though parallels for this piece can be found. Other gold examples have been reported under the Treasure Act (1996): 2019T28 (SUSS-C6C345), 2017T657 (SF-1E15D7), 2016T146 (WAW-0C7587), 2013T787 (WILT-C90DD5), 2013T581 (GLO-37A922) and 2014T46 (YORYM-F67716) There are further examples within the collection of the British Museum : https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-538 https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-537

BERK-8CFC83: COIN
An Iron Age Quarter stater (gold) of the Belgae (c.AD65-20BC) Ancient British Coins (ABC): 809 Obverse description: Crucifom wreath motif with saltire of petals, cogwheel and rings in angles. Reverse description: Horse right, cogwheel above, below and in front

NMS-328A7C: FINGER RING
Description: Gold finger-ring with decorated hoop, set with a green gemstone. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, with a flat interior and a curved exterior. It tapers in width very slightly from 2.2mm wide at the shoulders to 1.9mm wide at the back of the hoop, and is a consistent 1.1mm thick. The hoop is decorated on the exterior with engraved saltires alternating with overlapping punched annulets. This decoration extends from the junction of hoop and bezel to just beyond the widest point of the ring and ends with a neat transverse groove, leaving the rest of the hoop, opposite the bezel, undecorated. The shoulders spring from an oval collet-type bezel. The bezel has a gently convex reverse, and the collet above is a truncated cone which holds the gem. The gem is a neat oval cabochon (with a convex polished surface) and is a bright green. Dimensions: Length from top of gem to back of hoop, 22.9mm. External width, 20.2mm, Internal diameter 18-19mm. Weight 1.8g. Discussion: The combination of saltires (diagonal crosses) and stamped annulets (circles) is also found on the hoop of gem-set gold rings HAMP-0E2737, DOR-53B494 and NMS-CCE835, although on all of these the hoops are relatively flat, the saltires are made from longer grooves which join to form lozenges, and the gems each have small subsidiary stones next to them. A closer parallel is found in Oman (1974) pl. 14B, which is described as being decorated with chevrons. Date: The parallels cited are dated variously to the 13th century (Oman 1974, pl. 14B; DOR-53B494; NMS-CCE835) and to the 13th to 15th century (HAMP-0E2737). Given the slight differences between the parallels and this ring, a date of 1200-1500 is probably safest.

CAM-DD0269: FINGER RING
A gold finger-ring of unknown date. The finger-ring weighs 2.25g, has a circular hoop and rectangular cross-section. The external diameter is 18.3mm and the thickness of the band varies from 1.3mm to 0.7mm. The width of the band varies between 2.7mm and 4.3mm. The edges of the band are not straight and parallel to each other nor do they seem to have been shaped with any intentional form in mind, suggestive that a scrap strip of metal was formed into a continuous hoop without attempt to neaten the sides. While some of that might be the result of later damage, this is unlikely to be the full cause. There are also at least three areas of definite damage to the edge of the band. The loop's external surface is decorated with two approximately parallel rows of tiny punch stamped indentations that continue around the whole hoop. Each has a diameter of c.0.4mm and although they look circular close examination with magnification reveals them to not be true circles but more irregularly shaped. The punch stamped marks are set c.0.3mm apart, a similar distance to the gap that separates each of the two lines. These are clearly visible and well preserved in some areas and worn to almost unnoticeable in other areas. There is no obvious decoration on the inner surface of the hoop, although a blackened mark of uncertain cause is present that occupies c.4.2mm of the hoop's circumference. Studying the inner surface of the band under magnification, striations are visible through which a few possible faint ring-and-dot motifs might possibly be present. It is uncertain whether this is actually general wear and pitting being interpreted incorrectly due to fortuitous marks on the surface of the metal or whether there really are motifs. If there are decorative motifs on the inner surface this might be reused metal and the original outer surface turned to become the internal side to provide an empty canvass for a replacement design on the new external surface. The striations could be a further attempt to remove the earlier motif design. However, when found, this finger-ring was squashed and a jeweller has brought this back to a circular shape. It cannot be ruled out that the striations are the result of modern tools used during the resent reshaping of this artefact. Compare with PAS database record ESS-B07604 - 2017T473 & BH-AEB540 - 2013T186. Also see: DENO-9F9344 - 2010T385, NMS-C81D47, NCL-90DD85 - 2011T076, LANCUM-ED5E96 - 2008T147, YORYM-6056B7 - 2006T629, NMS-BA6115 - 2018T174, NMS-2E07D4 - 2018T060, YORYM-AF144C - 2020T528, SWYOR-57E3F9 - 2020T840 etc. Having been examined by Dr Gareth William; Dr Sue Brunning; and Dr Beverley Nenk of the British Museum this object was assessed to be undiagnostic. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1723 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

HESH-CE2D37: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region/Corieltauvi. Struck by Vepo, dating to circa AD 15-40. Vepo Triadic type. Obverse: wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent. Reverse: Lunate horse left VEP[O] above [C]ORF below. ABC 1854. Weight: 4.73gms. Diameter: 19.06mm

OXON-C4B31C: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern region (attributed to the Atrebates) dating to the period c. 60-20 BC. The coin is a 'Selsey Dahlia' type (ABC 503; VA 220; BMC 478-84).

LEIC-B3EB7A: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50 - 20 BC, South Ferriby type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above, sun star below. ABC p. 92, no. 1743; cf. BMC nos. 3148-3149 passim. Diameter: 17 mm Weight: 3.89 g

SUSS-9CDB47: COIN
A fragment of a medieval gold angel of Edward IV's second reign (1471-1483), Blunt and Whitton type XXI (North 1626/7; Spink 2091/2), mint: London or Bristol, struck between early 1480- 12th February 1483; initial mark: heraldic cinquefoil. Ref: North 1991: p.92; Spink 2016: 221. Obverse: Standing facing image of the Archangel Michael slaying a dragon. Legend: [+...] Z FRAnC (saltire stop) Reverse: illegible Legend: illegible Measurements: length: 27.39mm; width: 12.94mm; thickness:0.61mm and weight: 1.86g. Half the coin remains and the reverse appears to have been deliberately defaced/removed with only deep scratchmarks remaining.

SWYOR-78FEDB: FINGER RING
A gold and copper alloy finger ring dating from 1829. This is a mourning ring, inscribed on the outer face in gothic script: "IN MEMORY OF" and on the inner face in italic lettering "B E Coates Ob' 9 Feb' 1829 a' 48". The outer face is also decorated with two bands of floral and foliate decoration in relief, one each side of the central recessed and inscribed area. A fourth band forms a plain border beyond one floral band, and there is a space for a matching border on the other edge which is missing. The five bands appear to have been made separately. A sixth element is an inner strip of sheet gold forming the inner face of the ring. The ring appears to have been modified, perhaps to obtain a better fit, by the addition of a thick strip of copper alloy inside the ring over the area not covered by the inscription. This piece of copper alloy, which is not fixed to the ring, covered the area where the hallmarks were positioned. This makes the hallmarks illegible and that part of the inner face of the ring is covered with a silver coloured material, probably solder of some sort. The discolouration fits the copper alloy piece exactly, and there is also similar silvery material on the outer face of the copper alloy inset, showing it was in that position for some time. The finger ring is 22.3mm external diameter, 17.7mm internal diameter unmodified, and 15mm internal diameter as modified. The hoop is 9.6mm wide. 7.9g. The copper alloy insert is 17.1mm long, 9.1mm wide and 2.5mm thick. It is D shaped in cross-section. Compare WAW-FF573D which notes that "Mourning rings were produced for friends and family of the deceased. Similar finger rings are seen in the collections of the V&A (M.166-1962) dating to 1812-13, and the British Museum (M.166-1962) dating to a similar period."

SUR-4329F6: PENDANT
A Medieval gold and gem pendant dating to the late 12th-13th century. The frame is gold and sub rectangular, measuring 11.8mm by 11.0mm, with an oval opening in the back. The edge of the frame is 3.4 high and has inscribed letters +A+G+LA+ around the sides, beginning and ending with a small cross potent to either side of the suspension loop at the top. The suspension loop is 4.0mm wide and projects 4.5mm from the frame. It has zoomorphic features comprised of small circular eyes, moulded ears and a rounded snout with the loop itself formed from the open jaws with a bar held between. The gemstone is a dark red cabochon garnet, sub rectangular in shape measuring 10.3mm by 9.1mm and 7.1 thick.

NARC-34BDF9: COIN
A complete gold Laurel of James I (AD 1603-1625). Third Coinage. First bust. Long cross fleury over crowned shield reverse. Spur rowel initial mark. London mint. AD 1619-1625. Diameter: 35.38mm, Thickness: 0.94mm, Weight: 9.1g North Vol II, P 147, No 2111.

NARC-32CDBB: FINGER RING
A complete gold Finger Ring of Modern date (AD 1800-1950). The object is composed of a distorted D sectioned band and corroded bezel. The bezel has settings for seven stones including three large settings, aligned horizontally with the hoop, and four small settings surrounding the central setting. The outer settings are broken and abraded and the setting are surrounded by black probable enamel. This was a standard feature of 18th century ring settings and was used to enhance the cutting of the stone. One of the three large settings still retains its stone, which is facetted and looks to be possibly harder than glass as it is hardly worn, yet clear also with pitting inside. The outer surrounding fitting of the central stone has an incised decoration composed of repeating semi-circular lines which form an undulating border. The hoop is decorated with scrolled a symmetrical motif on both shoulders, flanking the settings. The rest of the band is plain and distorted by post-depositional processes. There are no maker’s marks or hall marks on the inside of the hoop. Height: 22.95mm, Diameter: 20.39mm, Thickness (band): 0.67mm, Thickness (bezel): 5.91mm, Weight: 2.5g A similar example can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: CORN-9DE932 Which notes: Description: gold ornamental ring, thin hoop, the shoulders with engraved decoration, the bezel containing seven stone settings, three larger flanked by four tiny stones at the angles. Three of the stones are missing. The empty settings appear to contain black enamel. This was a standard feature of 18th century ring settings and was used to enhance the cutting of the stone. The exterior of the setting was also once decorated with black enamel of which traces remain. This is a late 17th or 18th century type, but in the absence of maker's mark, it is not possible to confirm that it is pre-1709. The ring cannot be securely dated to pre-1709 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. J. Rudoe The British Museum April 2010

HAMP-A4A672: COIN
An early medieval Merovingian gold tremissis of Dronrijp type (probably Pol Series IV Class 2; Boeles D; MEC 519-20; Prou 1240), probably minted in Austrasia or Frisia (modern Low Countries) and dating to the early/mid 7th century, c.620-40. Refs: Pol 2008; Grierson and Blackburn 1986: 135-8, pl. 25 nos 519-20. Obverse: bust, left; Reverse: Cross on horizontal base with pellet below, L U either side. Pseudo-legends.

HAMP-A467C6: COIN
An uninscribed gold stater (20.0mm, 5.64g) of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates. "Selsey Two-Faced" type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and behind, charioteer's arms above. ABC 485; Sills' Qa Class 2 (Sills 2017 p.120).

DEV-8923F2: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring of post-medieval date (c. 17th century). It is D-shaped in cross-section and slightly misshapen and compressed through post-depositional damage. It bears the Italic inscription Youre true frend am I surely on the interior. There is a maker’s mark of a small letter F within a crudely etched rectangle. The outside of the ring band is decorated with a repeated raised moulded design of six pointed stars, some of which are damaged. Measjurements: The hoop is 17.4 mm in diameter. It is 2.9 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.73 g Discussion: Oman (1974, 41) notes that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century. The inscription is similar to examples which reference friendship in other ways such as WMID-7998C4 (Gilmore 2015) and SOM-EE1C1E (Tyacke 2020), although it is not precisely paralleled on the PAS database. Weiner (2012) notes that the spelling variation 'frend' changes to the modern version 'friend' around 1630, but that some examples of the former (and other variations) continue into the early 18th century. The moulded decoration on the outer side of the ring is similar to examples reported as Treasure including NMS-AE57CB (Crace 2017), and NARC-4971CD (Cox 2020), which also has a maker’s mark. The mark on this ring does not appear in Grimwade’s London Goldsmiths (1697-1837) and has not been identified, suggesting it may predate this collection of marks, something its form also supports.

PAS-88D6B0: FINGER RING
Incomplete post-Medieval gold posy ring with significant damage, now in the form of a strip rather than hoop of metal. The band is of shallow d-shaped profile. The ring appears to have been cut at the point of commencement of the inscription, which is subsequently intact. This reads – in Italic script – Let loue. Last (where the L of let takes an extended form and last is written with a long or medial s). There is no mark, and no other obviously diagnostic evidence. Discussion: The text ‘Let love last’ has not yet been found, but several examples of the sentiment ‘Let liking last’ are known, some inscribed in Roman Capitals (see for example BM 1961,1202.418). For examples of the sentiment ‘let liking last’ see Evans (1931, 66). Since Charles Oman’s British Rings 800-1914 (1974), it has been proposed that letter forms (Lombardic vs. Blackletter vs. Roman vs. italic) may be used as an aid to dating. This is not straightforward. Though Roman lettering was introduced to England in 1509, blackletter-inspired lettering continues to be seen as late as 1525 before giving way to Roman capitals in the 1530s (Glanville 1990, 149). Oman (1974, 40-41) argued that ‘Roman capitals began to be used for inscriptions on posy rings from the mid-16th century, italics becoming more popular by the mid-17th century’. The earliest securely dated posy-ring in the British Museum is 1961,1202.75 (dated by mark to circa 1601-1611) and inscribed in italics. Today it is clear that Oman’s statement may need revision, yet it gives an indication that 2019 T1104 is likely to date from the 17th century or later. Given the lack of other diagnostic data, as well as comparative data, it is impossible to state with certainty that 2019 T1104 meets the requirements of the Treasure Act. Dimensions: Length: 30.75mm, width: 24.3mm, height: 5mm, thickness: 1.12mm Weight: 2.98g Bibliography Evans, J[oan], English Posies and Posy Rings (London 1931) Glanville, P., Silver in Tudor and early Stuart England: a social history and catalogue of the national collection (London 1990) Oman, C., British Rings 800-1914 (London 1974)

NMS-888EA0: COIN
Description: Eastern British Iron Age gold stater of Cunobelin, minted at Colchester (type: ABC 2786 / BMC 1809). Obverse: CA_MV flanking corn ears. Reverse: Horse leaping right over CVNO. Neatly pierced with an oval perforation measuring c. 2 x 2.4mm, placed at approximately 4 o'clock (obverse) and 9 o'clock (reverse). Another failed attempt at piercing from the obverse is visible slightly below and to the left of the hole. It is a coppery or pale yellow colour, suggesting a gold of relatively low purity (although still in excess of the 10% required to qualify as Treasure). Dimensions: 18.7mm from 12 o'clock to 6o'clock on obverse; 18.4mm wide perpendicular to this. It is 19.7mm long with the hole at the top. Thickness c. 2mm, weight 5.14g. Discussion: The PAS database contains several Iron Age gold coins which have been pierced for use as a fob or pendant; there are currently ten others recorded. The closest parallel is perhaps SF-6A9C08 (2021T241), another stater of Cunobelin from Bacton, Suffolk. One would not normally expect to see a stater of Cunobelin in this part of the country. Date: c.AD10-40.

HAMP-F7EAB2: FINGER RING
A gold ring of suspected early Post Medieval date. The hoop is 20.2mm in diameter and 5.2mm wide, with a thin rectangular cross section 0.8mm thick. There is no bezel. The exterior is decorated with four stamped hexafoil and quatrefoil flower motifs, each offset by 90°. One of the hexafoils has traces of white enamel remaining within it. There are no other marks. Diameter: 20.2mm; Weight: 3.54g

SUR-8E1010: PENANNULAR RING
A gold plated Bronze Age penannular striped ring with silvery gold alloy wire circumferentially inlaid. The body is circular in cross-section and it is decorated with broad stripes. Gold plating covers the whole of the core and is seamless over the body of the ring. The circumferential pattern of stripes is spiral and it is wound in a clockwise direction. It appears to be produced by inlaying a continuous strip of silvery gold around the ?copper alloy core to give the appearance of alternating stripes of gold and silver. Maximum diameter 20mm; internal diameter 6.5mm; thickness of hoop 7mm; gap between terminals 3mm at widest; weight 13.54 grams.

BH-5FE4FE: FINGER RING
Description: An incomplete Post Medieval gold finger ring probably of the later 1600s. The bezel of the ring is rectangular in shape with short sides forming a shallow hollow cup in which the missing gem would have sat. All the sides of the bezel bow outwards and have inwardly tapering upper edges that are crescentic in shape and have rounded lips. Below this, the exterior is decorated with two parallel downward curving grooves that extend from corner to corner, as well as stippled decoration on the apex of each corner. The lower portion of the bezel cup is undecorated except for a vertically aligned notch abutting the groove motif at the central point of each long side. The interior of the bezel is undecorated. The shoulders and loop of the ring are broadly D-shape in cross section, with the shoulders narrowing gradually into the loop, which also gradually narrows to its base. The two shoulders extend from the base of the bezel and have ornate moulded decoration in the form of a single collar followed by a foliate design consisting of three to four flutes. Below the foliate decoration are five transverse collars divided by four corresponding grooves. Underneath this, the upper section of the loop is decorated with a foliate design enclosed within a rectangular boarder consisting of a single groove. The interior design consists of a single five petaled leaf abutting the short upper edge of the border, surrounding and below which are a series of broadly lozenge and curved shaped grooves forming two intertwining rows of foliage or leaves. The rest of the hoop is plainly finished with no decoration. The inner surfaces of the shoulders and hoop are flat and undecorated. Measurements: The finger ring is not uniform in diameter. The external diameter is between 18.3 and 19.2mm in diameter; and 19.5mm from the top of the bezel to the base of the hoop. The shoulders are a maximum of 2.4mm wide, while the hoop is 1.5mm wide and 0.8mm thick. The bezel is 6.9mm long, 5.2mm wide and 2.4mm high. The entire object weighs 1.59 grams. Discussion: Several gold finger rings with box bezels and decorated shoulders have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database and recorded as Treasure. This includes, for example WMID-2A18B1 (2017 T1200), BH-C58F6B (2014 T883), BH-6122A2 (2015 T786) and HAMP-A99795 (2017 T1234). These are all slightly different designs to this new example but are broadly similar in terms of their form and style, and all date to between the seventeenth and early eighteenth century.

NMGW-4F13DD: COIN
A gold Iron Age uninscribed quarter stater of the Regni, South Britannia region, dating to the period 80-50 BC (ABC 530). Obverse Type: Two men-in-a-boat? Animal?, rosette behind Reverse Type: Tree-like object

BUC-4DAE0C: COIN
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.

SUSS-3ADABD: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold uninscribed British quarter stater of the Atrebates / southern region, ruler unknown. 'Selsey Dahlia' (no mane) type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with 'hidden face'. Reverse: triple tailed horse facing right, no mane, with floral sun above. As ABC 503 Measurements: diameter 14.82mm, thickness 0.98mm, weight 1.40g.

BERK-F87123: COIN
A gold IA Belgic quarter stater. Obv. Wreath with ringed pellet centre, corded wedge in both upper quadrants, row of arcs in lower quadrants, crescent alongside in at least one. Rev. Horse right, sunburst rosette above and in front, bold pellet arc in front of head.

HAMP-2419C2: PENANNULAR RING
A complete gold (or gold plated) penannular ring of mid to late Bronze Age date (c.1300-750 BC.). The body is oval in cross-section. The ring is undecorated, but the outer surface has feint scratches. One face has a small indentation near the left terminal (gap at the bottom) and scratches across the width of the ring. The other face has scratches across the length of the ring (ie the scratches are at a 90 degree angle on the two faces). The terminal surfaces are both flat, but each has a small 'U' shaped mark (the bottom of the U towards the centre of the ring), which are possibly cut marks from the removal of the 'missing' piece, or casting marks. Gap between terminals: 2.01mm. Length: 15.34mm. Width: 17.34mm. Thickness: 6.24mm Weight: 6.78g

NMGW-117167: COIN HOARD
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’s initial E) in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant, with a crown above; all within a tressure of arches. Die axis: 8. Diameter: 34.9 mm. Weight: 7.70 g. Gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Series G(f) (North 1182), minted in London in 1356-1361. Obverse: EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL Z FRNAC D hYB; 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: [IH]C AVTEM TRANCIENS P MEDIVM ILLORVM VBAT; floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and an ornamented compartment (containing the king’s initial E) in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant, with a crown above; all within a tressure of arches. Die axis: 10. Diameter: 32.0 mm. Weight: 7.69 g. The coin has been clipped and has been damaged, probably as a result of ploughing. Gold noble of Richard II (1377-1399), Second Issue (North 1307), minted in Calais in 1377-1399. Obverse: RIC/ARD DEI GRA REX ANGL DNS hYB Z AQ; 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 ILLO[R]VM IBAT; floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and an ornamented compartment (containing the king’s initial E) in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant, with a crown above; all within a tressure of arches. Die axis: 12. Diameter: 34.2 mm. Weight: 7.70 g References North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage: Vol. 2: Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662, London: Spink and Son Ltd.

NMGW-116BFD: COIN HOARD
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 1624. Obverse: Laureate fourth bust in armour left with XX behind; IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX. Reverse: Long cross fleury over crowned square shield; FACIA/M EOS IN / GENTEM / VNAM. Die axis: 12 o’clock. Diameter: 34.2 mm. Weight: 8.9 g. Charles I gold “Unite” (North 2146); Lis initial mark; minted at the Tower of London in 1625. Obverse: Crowned first bust left, XX behind; CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX. Reverse: Crowned square shield; FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA. Die axis: 4 o’clock. Diameter: 35.2 mm. Weight: 9.11 g. The coins each have the face value of 22 or 20 shillings, a total of 62 shillings, which would have amounted to between 1 and 2 months’ wages for a skilled tradesman. The coins were deposited after 1625, and the wear on the Charles I unite could indicate that the coins were buried as a hoard during the English Civil War (1642-1651). Hoarding during the Civil War was common throughout England and Wales (see Besly and Briggs 2013). References Besly, E. and Briggs, C. S. 2013, ‘Coin hoards of Charles I and the Commonwealth of England, 1625-60, from England and Wales’, British Numismatic Journal Vol. 83, 166-206. North, J. J. 1991, English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2: Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662, London: Spink.

NMGW-1167BA: FINGER RING
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 letter forms are noted on a gold ring in the British Museum collections (reference 1961,122.414) inscribed In trust be Juste. The same form of lower case ‘t’ (no bottom curve), right-leaning ascenders of letters t, h and d and an elongated ‘S’ are present on both rings, along with an example from Cowley, Gloucestershire (GLO-FFA284) inscribed In thee is my choice. Right-leaning ascenders are also noted on a late seventeenth-century gold posy ring from Pennard (NMGW-4AF507, Treasure no. 10.16). The ring bears a striking resemblance to a late seventeenth- to early eighteenth-century (pre-1717 date) gold ring from Oaksay, Wiltshire, reported through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (GLO-138292). In addition to the aforementioned letter forms, both rings have flourishes on the eye of the lower case ‘e’ of ‘be’ and include the legend be Constant to the End with identical composition of upper- and lower-case letters. Similar legends expressing sentiments of constancy are recorded on posy rings of sixteenth- to eighteenth-century date, including CONTINEW CONSTANT and Be trew and constant recorded in Dalton (1912, catalogue numbers 1142 and 1128 respectively). Variations recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme, include a mid sixteenth- to early seventeenth-century ring inscribed BE CONSTANT from Brougham, Cumbria (LANCUM-ECBF55) and a late seventeenth-century example from Goudhurst, Kent inscribed I joy to find a constant mind (KENT-CC971A). Italic inscriptions began to replace Roman capitals from the second quarter of the sixteenth century (Oman 1974: 40) and are more cursive and flowing throughout the eighteenth century. This is demonstrated on a gold mourning ring from Hundleton, Pembrokeshire (NMGW-02B0CE, Treasure no. 13.24). It is inscribed with the death date 1703/4 and, though commemorative, it is likely to have been engraved shortly after this date. It is unclear whether the small indentation after the inscription is damage or a poorly executed makers mark but there is no discernible letter or emblem. References Adams, K (2017) GLO-138292: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/835170 Adams, K (2017) GLO-FFA284: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/850539 Ahmet, J (2017) KENT-CC971A: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/857167 British Museum Collection website (2021) available at: posy ring | British Museum Dalton, O. M. 1912, Catalogue of the Finger Rings. Early Christian, Byzantine, Teutonic, Medieval and Later, Franks Bequest, London. Domscheit, W (2015) NMGW-02B0CE: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/741645 Koeppe, J (2015) NMGW-4AF507: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/735415 Noon, S (2014) LANCUM-ECBF55: A POST MEDIEVAL FINGER RING Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/622465 Oman, C. 1974, British Rings 800-1914. Batsford, London.

NMGW-115AD5: FINGER RING
Description The object is a decorative gold ring with a deep oval bezel (height 5.7mm), once set with a small uncut (cabochon) stone, perhaps a sapphire. There is a small transverse ridge on each side of the bezel at the junction with the hoop, and the lower half of the bezel is chamfered to give a truncated biconical profile. The hoop is slightly misshapen and incomplete, and of circular cross-section. Bezel diameter 8.2 x 6.5mm; hoop thickness 1mm at bottom, 1.9mm at junction with bezel; bezel height 5.7mm; weight 1.69g. Summary and conclusions The Mathern finger ring has a form typical of a late twelfth- or thirteenth-century date. A fairly common form of decorative medieval finger ring, similar examples have been found at Curborough, Staffordshire (TAR 1998-99, no. 113) and Hillington, Norfolk (TAR 2000, no. 89), dated to the thirteenth century; both set with sapphires (see also Dalton 1912, nos 1772, 1773). The Mathern ring is paralleled in Wales by examples from Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf (TAR 2003, no. 415) and Hope, Flintshire (TAR 2003, no. 413), both dated to the twelfth or thirteenth century. The Llanharry ring is similar to examples from South Kyme, Lincolnshire (TAR 1998-99, no. 107) and Brenzett, Kent (TAR 2000, no. 91). It is my opinion that as an object which has at least 10 per cent by weight precious metal, and which is at least 300 years old, the ring is treasure under Section 1 (1) (a) of the Treasure Act 1996. Chepstow Museum or AC-NMW are interested in acquiring this ring for the collections. References Dalton. O.M. 1912, Catalogue of Finger Rings. Early Christian, Byzantine, Teutonic, Medieval and Later, London. TAR 1998-99, Treasure Annual Report 1998-1999 (DCMS, London) TAR 2000, Treasure Annual Report 2000 (DCMS, London) TAR 2003, Treasure Annual Report 2003 (DCMS, London)

NMGW-1148D7: FINGER RING
Description: Gold posy ring. The hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The convex outer surface is undecorated. The flat inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: * feare god and loue mee x, in vertical italic script. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Dimensions: Internal hoop diameter 18.7 mm; external hoop diameter 22.15mm; band thickness1.5; band height 6.2mm; weight 9.7g. Discussion: The style of the lettering and decoration, and form of the ring, indicate that it is of 17th- or early eighteenth-century date (after AD 1650). Similar mottoes include Fear God love me from St Nicholas in the Vale (probably early eighteenth century), ‘Feare god and love mee’ from Llanmihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine (15.20), ‘FEAR GOD’ from Llantwit Major (seventeenth or early eighteenth century; Treasure Case 2005.02) and Fear God love me on an eighteenth-century ring from the Neath area (January 1997). The way in which the ascenders on the ‘d’ and ‘l’ turn to the right can be found on the copybook attributed to John Stonestreet (1688), and the downstroke curl of the ‘g’ in G. H. Wilmart’s Memoria spiritual … of 1673, and Juan Claudio Aznar de Polanco’s Arte Nuevo de escribar … of 1719 (Whalley 1980, 231, 242, 279-80). The lettering style does continue into the eighteenth century, though it retains the verticality of the previous century. Date: The likely date range would appear to be c. 1650-1750, while the spelling favours a seventeenth-century date. References: Whalley 1980, The Art of Calligraphy Western Europe and America (London).

NMGW-1143B1: COIN HOARD
Description of find Five medieval gold and silver coins, all of the reign of Edward III of England (1327-77), from the London mint: 1. Penny, ‘Florin coinage, 1344-51; 2. Groat, Series C, c.1351-2; 3. Groat, Series E, c.1354-5; 4. Gold Quarter Noble, Series B/E ‘mule’, c.1354-5; 5. Gold Noble, Treaty Period, 1361-9. Treasure Act considerations The coins reported comprise two or more coins of the requisite fineness, and all are over three hundred years old. Were they originally associated? Given the general rarity of gold coins of the period as single, chance finds, the discovery of two near-contemporary examples in a single field is suggestive. Of the five coins, all apart from the noble (the latest coin) demonstrate signs of wear through use, so a group dating around 1365-70 or perhaps later, to judge from the quarter-noble in particular, is feasible (the noble would have circulated less intensively, so might be expected to be unworn relative to the others). The scattering over a distance of 300m would represent an extreme example, but viewed as 150m either side of an original point of deposition is feasible: dispersal up to 196m has been recorded elsewhere (Ian Leins, British Museum, pers comm 2012). It is not known whether the five coins reported form the whole of the original deposit.

NMGW-10CCA3: FINGER RING
Description Gold posy ring in the form of a plain broad band of flattened D cross section. The inner face is engraved with legend *CONTINEW + FAITHFVLL in Roman capitals. The hoop is slightly misshapen and has an internal diameter of 18.1 x 13.1mm; band width 4.1mm; band thickness of 0.6mm; weight 2.73g. Discussion Dating is reliant on the legend and the style of lettering, which is typical of a seventeenth-century date. Posy inscriptions fall into a number of formulaic categories (see Evans 1931, 54), with mottoes such as ‘Lets live & die in unity’, ‘Thee and i will louers die’, ‘thinke on me;’ (Dalton 1912, nos 1234, 1300, 1302). Specific variations include ‘I LIKE MY CHOIS’ on a sixteenth or seventeenth-century silver-gilt posy ring from Chudleigh, Devon (TAR 2003, no. 257), and ‘I LIKE MY CHOYEC’ on a posy ring from Queen Camel, Somerset (TAR 2004, no. 306). Examples of this motto of rings from Wales include I LICKE MY CHOYS (Llanmaes, Treasure Case 9.05) and I like my choice (Graig, Newport; Treasure Case 10.15). The style is lettering may be compared with that on a seventeenth-century posy ring inscribed ‘PITYE THE POOWR’, with similar crosslets and floral stop, from Aldwych, London (Murdoch 1991, no. 124), and one from Penllyn engraved ‘LEVE TO DYE’ (TAR 2007, no. 366). References Dalton, O. M. 1912, Catalogue of the Finger Rings. Early Christian, Byzantine, Teutonic, Medieval and Later, Franks Bequest, London. Evans, J. 1931, English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford. Murdoch, T. 1991, Treasures and Trinkets. Jewellery in London from pre-Roman times to the 1930s, London. TAR 2003, Treasure Annual Report 2003 (DCMS, London). TAR 2004, Treasure Annual Report 2004 (DCMS, London). TAR 2007, Portable Antiquities and Treasure Annual Report 2007 (British Museum, London)

OXON-0FAF7A: FINGER RING
A complete and well preserved post-medieval gold 'posy' ring, dating to the period AD 1650-1800. The finger ring has a D-shaped band, convex on the outside and flat on the inside which is plain externally. Inside the band is an inscription in an italic script reading 'God Knitt our hearts in faith'. There is no maker's mark. The finger ring is made of gold which retains its polish although the outside surface has frequent shallow scratches. The finger ring has a maximum external diameter of 22.4mm, a width of 5.6mm, is 2.2mm thick and weighs 8.20 grams. While a variety of the inscription on this example is listed by Evans (1931: 42) the spelling is different. The letter forms can be used to aid dating. Oman (1974, 40-41) said that italics became more popular by the mid-17th century. Though this is now considered less accurate it provides a rough date for the ring of c.AD1650 - 1800 it would therefore not be classed as treasure on balance of probability due to its age.

HAMP-D4588B: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the southern region / Belgae and of "Winchester Leaf Wreath" type, dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: four central leaves on crossed wreaths. Reverse: horse, right with ladder mane and floral sun above. The flan has some peripheral loss. As ABC 824.

SUSS-BFEECE: COIN
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of George I (1714-1727), minted in London in 1720. As Spink no: 3635. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS.D’G.M.BR.FR.ET.HIB REX.FD Reverse description: Cruciform shields of Arms of England, France, Ireland and Hanover; central cross, sceptre between each pair of shields. Reverse inscription: 20.BRVN ET.L.DVX S.R.I.ATH ET.EL.17 Measurements: diameter: 20.91mm: thickness: 0.78mm; weight: 3.95g. The coin has been slightly bent twice possibly into a love token.

KENT-BEB383: COIN
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69.03.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object. Measurements: 10.63mm in diameter, and 1.4g in weight.

SUSS-A8B9E2: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Atrebates / southern region, attributed to Verica and of "Verica Warrior Rex" type, dating to AD 10-40. Obverse: COM.F in tablet. Reverse: warrior on horse, right, holding spear. VIR behind, REX below. As ABC 1190, BMC cf. no 1151, VA 500. Measurements: 16.55mm long, 18.30mm wide and 2.43mm thick. It weighs 5.22 grams.

OXON-F37714: COIN
An early medieval gold Merovingian tremissis of mint and moneyer ('national') type dating to c. AD580-670, mint and moneyer uncertain. The coin struck on a slightly irregular flan, not quite circular but with eight roughly straight sides, one of which has a small chip or notch missing.

SWYOR-E87BCE: BUTTON
A gold filigree button of Post Medieval to Modern date, AD 1500 - 1900. The button is damaged and distorted, but would have been biconvex with a scalloped edge comprising of seven lobes. The two faces of the button are both made of filigree and are soldered together at the edges, leaving the centre hollow. There is also a small circular attachment loop in the centre of the reverse. The button is 10.6mm long, 9.6mm wide and 5.3mm thick. 1.1g. The front is decorated with a central circle of filigree from which extend the seven drop-shaped petals of the flower-shaped button. Each petal has a wire outline and contains an S-shaped scroll of beaded wire. The wire spirals at least four times at the wider end, forming a coil with no gaps, and spirals once or twice at the narrow end. A spherical pellet of gold is applied in the centre of each end of the scroll, and there is a larger pellet at the centre of the button. The reverse has the same design but there are fewer turns in the scrolls, the wire is more loosely coiled, and there are no pellets. Discussion: This button is difficult to date. It has close similarities to SOMDOR-84A977 (2007 T158) which was considered to be 18th century and thus not Treasure. The features cited suggesting it to be from the 18th century are the overall flower-like form, and the filigree backplate instead of a solid backplate, though similarities to 16th century filigree dress hooks and pins are acknowledged. 19th century filigree buttons in the Victoria and Albert Museum also provide useful parallels, especially accession numbers 10-1892, 1174-1871 and 291B to E, G-1868 . These are all silver (no close comparanda in gold have been identified) and date from AD 1780 - 1870. They are described as being from traditional dress, from across Western Europe, in particular Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. One record notes that: "Men throughout Europe wore silver buttons with their traditional costume in the 19th century. Silver filigree buttons had been synonymous with rural dress since at least the 16th century". Conversely, very similar buttons are often identified as being 16th century. A typical example is ESS-BDFAE1 (2011 T759) which, in common with other examples, cites Read, B (2005); Metal Buttons c.900 BC - c.AD 1700. Portcullis Publishing, page 91. NARC-148471 (2009 T462) is suggested to be based on Swedish fashions and was acquired by the British Museum, acquisition number 2010,8036.1. Apart from having fewer applied pellets, and fewer turns in the scrolls, the designs are very similar. This button is gold rather than silver, but it is otherwise very similar to both the 16th century and 19th century examples cited. If gold is taken as a general comparator, many elements of technique are visible on Italian jewellery of the 19th century (such as BM 2017, 8008.2). See also in particular the references recorded in respect of Maltese jewellery in record BM 1978,1002.194.

NMS-6FB5EE: COIN
Gold quarter stater of the Iceni, Snettisham type, appears to be a pale, rather debased gold although at present (20/7/2021) only images have been seen, c.10BC-42AD

SUSS-56B097: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, dating c.60-20 BC, 'Willett's Nipple' type. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-429. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Indistinct pattern of lines and geometric motifs. Measurements: Diameter: 12.14mm, weight 1.41g.

BH-027152: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Post Medieval posy ring of the 16th to 17th century (c. AD 1500-1700). The band of the ring is D-shape in cross-section. The outer face is decorated with moulded decoration in the form of chevrons aligned on the central axis of the band covering the entire surface. The chevrons are inlaid with alternating black and white enamel, most of which is fragmentary. The inside of the band is plain and features a legend in incised block capital letters reading ‘NEVER VNCONSTANT’. Measurements: External diameter: approximately 19.2mm; band width: 3.5mm; band thickness: 1.2mm. 1.89 grams. Discussion: The practice of exchanging posy (or posie/posey) rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular for betrothals or weddings in England between the 16th and 18th centuries. The inscription on this ring, however, suggests that it could equally be associated with mourning or amorous inclinations. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date than later lower case and more cursive and italic script in the 17th century and 18th centuries. The block text on this example would therefore indicate that it belongs to the earlier period. For a ring with similar decoration recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme see NARC-4971CD, although this example features an inscription in italic script. This posy is recorded by Joan Evans (1931, English Posies and Posy Rings) as featuring in a manuscript dated 1596. The words also appear in the song ‘The delicate wooing between two Royal Lovers. Tune of, Robin Hood is to the Greenvvood gone’ reproduced in Thomas Deloney, The royal garland of love and delight containing the lives of sundry kings, queens, and princes: with other love songs and sonnets full of delight (London, circa 1674). The stanza in which it appears reads: “G. May never fair morning shew forth her gold beams / But cover my falshood with darksome extreams, / If not as the Turtle I'le live with my Love / And never unconstant unto her will prove / L. With spéed then my dearest our wedding provide / For thou art my Bridegroom and I am thy Bride.” However, the same text can also be found in texts referring to unfaithfulness in marriage and God’s constancy. For example, A trumpet blown in Sion, sounding an alarm in Gods holy mountain (London, 1666, 9), a caution to adulterers: “Consider whether your Sin of Adultery be not more hateful and more odious, then the Adultery of an unfaithful Husband and or Wife, that goeth to another Bed: Their unfaithfulness is hateful, but it is but unfaithfulness unto a poor mean Creature (whatever their quality be;) but yours is unfaithfulness to your glorious and ever blessed Creator, to him that is never unconstant to you, nor never gave you any temptation so to be to him; but is most lovely in himself, and is the same yesterday, to day, and forever.” See also: Giovanni Boni, A gvide to heaven, or, Morall instrvctions compiled partly out of the maximes of Holy Fathers and partly out of the sentences of antient philosophers (Rouen, 1675, 214). See CHAP. XXXV. Of those who are arrived to the state of Perfection The Character of a perfect man. The end of christian is an union with God: “His mind is like the regions which are above the moon, alwaies serene and un∣troubled. He knows no imperfection in his actions, and is never unconstant: all Times are alike unto him, and like the sun he looks upon all things with an equall regard.” Dr Matthew Fittock, Finds Liaison Officer for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Dr Rachel King, BM

OXON-EA3977: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Eastern Region / Catuvellauni, struck for Andoco, dating to the period c. 20 BC to c. AD 10. Classification: 'Northern gold of Andoco' / 'Andoco Crescent Wreath'. ABC p. 133, no. 2718 = British Museum nos. 2015-2017 = Van Arsdell no. 1863 = Mack no. 198.

SUSS-C53AAE: COIN
An Iron Age gold uniface quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, c.60-20 BC, 'Willett's Nipple' type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Indistinct pattern of lines and geometric motifs. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; BMC (Hobbs) nos. 428-432. Diameter: 11.39mm; thickness: 1.15mm; weight: 1.43g.

PUBLIC-701F7B: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c. 60-20 BC, North East Coast type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disarticulated sinuous horse right, pellets and charioteers arms above, pellet below, zig-zag and pellets in exergue. Ref ABC, p. 91, no. 1716. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 6.22 g.

LEIC-58649B: COIN
A Post-Medieval gold milled half-guinea of George III (1760 - 1820), dating to AD 1785. Fourth head. Spink Coins of England & The United Kingdom (2014): no 3734 Diameter: 20.5 mm Weight: 4.2 g

GLO-44FA36: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription ‘Be trv in harte’ (be true in heart) written in lowercase letters This inscription is seen of three other examples on this database YORYM-438136 (2020 T830), WILT-0BD081 and NMS-070AE2 (2011 T30). All three examples utilise uppercase Roman letters dating these examples to the 16th-17th century. Although of a different design, the lettering style is still constant with examples from the mid 17th top mid 18th century Therefore, on balance of probability, it is likely the ring predates 1720 and as it contains a minimum of 10% precious metal, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

LEIC-3136B1: COIN
A post-Medieval gold third-guinea of George III (1760-1820), dating to AD 1800. First bust type. Spink: 3738. Diameter: 17 mm Weight: 2 - 3 g

NARC-2F37E3: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold stirrup-shaped Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a distorted annular band with a protruding triangular bezel. The bezel is set with a small, convex circular (cabochon) gem setting, which is green in colour. The shoulders of the finger ring expand out to the rectangular band with three incised transverse lines on one side, and two on the opposing side The outer face of the hoop is inscribed with an Anglo-Norman inscription in Roman capitals and reads: +A MON DOCS [AM]OR SALVS LI MAVT DE CE The inner surface of the hoop in also inscribed in the same language and style and reads: +kE IL MOT EN COVENT POR DEV SOVIENG LVIO The crosses are cross potent on the external inscription and plain cross on the internal inscription. External inscription: +A MON DOCS [AM]OR SALVS LI MAVT DE CE Internal inscription: +kE IL MOT EN COVENT POR DEV SOVIENG LVIO (To my sweet love, Greetings! I request that what he promised me he remember for God’s sake’). Discussion: The form and decoration of this finger ring are similar to other examples recorded via the Treasure Act (1996). Stirrup-shaped finger-rings were in use from the mid 12th century to the 15th century, but were probably most common in the first half of this date-range (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 326-7). Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: YORYM-AA837B (2018T97), NMS-EAE967 (2020T967) and SF-688AB3 (2020T166). Thanks to Dr Malcom Jones for advice with the inscription. Reference: Bugge, S. January 1897-December 1900. THE NORSE LAY OF WAYLAND (“VØLUNDARKVIðA”), AND ITS RELATION TO ENGLISH TRADITION. Viking Society for Northern Research, Vol 2. See: www.jstor.org/stable/48611507 Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (1991). Dress Accessories c 1150-c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavation in London). Stationary Office Books. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.81mm, Height: 19.49mm, Width: 2.23mm, Thickness: 0.86mm, Thickness (with Bezel): 3.37mm, Weight: 1.4g

NARC-C6B7F8: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (AD 1695). The object is a memento mori or mourning ring composed of a circular hoop with a D shaped cross-section. The outer surface is engraved with a stylised skull. The inner surface of the hoop is inscribed with the text: J K obt 21 July 95 (as JK obt 21 July 95), in italic script on the opposing side to the skull on the outer surface. Preceding the inscription is a makers’ mark composed of LW within a rectangle. Discussion: The inscription provides its date of manufacture (1695), consistent with the ring form, style of the engraved skull and neat italic lettering. It closely resembles a number of similar rings reported via the Treasure Act (1996). Such as NMGW-6DAA23 (2018TW20), engraved with a skull and the date 1711, NMS-92AAD6 (2017T1172) with outer stylised skull and the date 1712, NMGW-03238B (2014T13) with outer stylised skull and the date [16]98, BH-CD9A5E (2016T961) with outer stylised skull and the date [16]69. All examples are within a similar period, later 17th to early 18th century which fits with the style of lettering. These rings are similar in style, design and inscription and were popular during the aforementioned period. The Keck family resided at Long Marston (Marston Sicca) and it may be that the K of this name refers to them. Their most famous scion was Sir Anthony Keck (1630-Dec.1695) but there were also the names John and Jeffrey in the line. See letter from R. B. Wreler, dated Stratford upon Avon, Nov. 11. 1814, in The Gentleman’s Magazine II (Dec. 1814), describing the recent finding of a seal ring pertaining to a member of the Keck family in a ploughed field at Long Marston. Despite its clarity, it has not been possible to identify the maker’s mark. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.22mm, Width: 4.02mm, Thickness: 0.93mm, Weight: 2.3g

WMID-B20CC7: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold D shaped finger ring, with plain exterior and inscription in predominately lower case italic script on the interior. The inscription reads: “Atru Freinds gift”. No maker’s marks are present. Spacing lines are visible, to enable the correct positioning and heights of letters in the inscription. Dimensions: External diameter: 19.9 mm Internal diameter: 16.2 mm Hoop width: 4.2 mm Hoop thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 4.0 g Discussion: The inscription “A true Friend’s gift”, in a variety of different spellings is a frequently occurring motto inside posy finger rings. 2020T532 (SOM-EE1C1E) has ‘a true frinde gift” and 2019T493 (DUR-2DCF41) displays “A true frends token”. 2019T371 (NARC-F05087) has “A true friends gift”, the same as 2015T528 (WILT-513E35). Oman (1974, 41) notes that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century, until posy rings became unfashionable in the 19th century. The exact inscription is not listed in Evans (1931), however, a number of inscriptions are listed with the archaic spelling of 'frend' or 'frends' including an example from the British Museums (BM) collection (AF.1374) dated 17th-18th century. A further finger ring in the BM collections (AF.1554), inscribed 'A deare frend gift', is more securely dated to AD1682-97 due to the maker's mark. Whilst again the exact inscription does not appear on examples recorded on the PAS database, a variation of the inscription, 'A true frends gift' (often 'gyft') is recorded on a number of posy rings from this period, and is also listed by Evans (1931, 16). Notable amongst the examples recorded on the database is 2014T714 (WMID-BE0364) which is also afforded an early 18th century date. Weiner (2012) notes that the spelling variation 'frend' changes to the modern version 'friend' around 1630, but that some examples of the former (and other variations) continue into the early 18th century. On the basis of the evidence presented, a late 17th century date above is highly likely. The finger ring has not been tested using XRF analysis to determine it’s precious metal content but in comparison with other similar finger rings, it is likely to be substantially precious in nature (c.50-80% gold). Conclusion: This finger ring is older than 300 years and has a precious metal content in excess of 10%. It fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Treasure.

BERK-ADCB31: COIN
An uninscribed gold Iron Age quater stater of the Southern region / Regini, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Wittering Rings type. Obverse: Pronounced banding with two rings on a plain field. Reverse: A horse right, floral sun above, double ring below. ABC p. 52, no. 623; BMC no. 375.

NMS-9E37B2: COIN
Gold noble, probably of Henry V, fragmentary, scuffed, torn and bent, the only letters legible are on the obverse [...]nC?[...]B Z AQ, matching nobles of either Henry IV or V, weight 4.03g, 1413-22.

NARC-34F49A: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date. The object is circular with a D shaped band and is composed of a single strip of metal, the join is well finished and not visible. The outer surface is undecorated and has some minor grooves and chipping due to post-depositional processes. The inner surface has an inscription in small, neat, italic lower case lettering which reads: A Knote Knite in love. Inscription: A Knote Knite in love Discussion: Posy/posey rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. Oman (1974, 41) notes that italic lettering on this type of ring generally replaced Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century - and were ubiquitous for late 17th century and 18th century rings. The motto has not been found on other rings. However, similar mottos are: Evans (English Posies and Posy Rings, 1931, 17) A knot knits love (ms. Dated 1596); 1961,1202.143: As God Saw fitt Our Knott is Knitt S E W (mid-17th century); 1961,1202.174: God saw fitt this knott to knit (1635-1660); and 1961,1202.299: Knotts of love are knitt above 1736 (1736). These show that the sentiment was long-lived, and cannot be used to date the ring specifically. Printed sources throughout the 17th and into the 18th century use similar phrases. However, the serifed A, the first stroke of which begins below the other letter forms, has more in common with printed bills etc of the mid-18th century. It is not possible to securely confirm that this object dates to before 1721. Reference: Oman, C. (1974). British Rings 800-1914. Harper Collins. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.97mm, Width: 5.18mm, Thickness: 1.28mm, Weight: 5.0g

WMID-307B3E: COIN
A complete struck / hammered gold inscribed stater of the Corieltauvi, kindly identified as of Volisios Dumnocoveros (AD 35-40), ABC 1980, Haselgrove Period 3 Phase 8. Obverse description: Stylised ears of corn, Apollo wreath crossed by three horizontal lines for legend Obverse inscription: VOL[I]/SIO[S] Reverse description: lunate of Celticised discombobulated horse left, three pellets below head, legend scattered in three segments. Reverse inscription: [D]VM/NOCO/[VEROS] Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 2.6 mm Weight: 5.0 g

LEIC-19AA12: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50 - 20 BC, probably South Ferriby type. Obverse: undecorated. Reverse: Lunate horse left, double upper front legs 'anchor' face above, sun star below. cf. ABC p. 92, no. 1743; cf. BMC nos. 3148-3149 passim. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 4.5 g

BERK-B0D976: PIN
A probably gold pin of uncertain date and function. The pin has a circular cross sectioned shaft and is bent at the pointed end. The pin head is circular with a flat top and straight sides. Length: 39 mm Weight: 0.34 g Diameter: 2.6 mm

BERK-B0AEA8: COIN
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69-3.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object.

GLO-9E2E1B: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring with a D-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription ‘my love is true to none But you’ followed by the letters RW and then the makers mark JC. The initials RW are presumably the giver of the ring (Judy Rudoe, 2021, Pers comm) which is followed by the Markers Mark which is presumably JC. Rachel King comments, I can’t find an example with a straight-edged cartouche, like this one. But examples of J in this form are attested for two small workers registered at Goldsmiths Hall in 1736 and 1769 respectively. (Rachel King. 2021, pers comm). As this item can be positively dated to be less than 300 years old it falls outside of the scope of the 1996 Treasure Act and is therefore non-treasure. The recorder is grateful to both Judy Rudoe and Rachel King of the British Museum, for their help in identifying and dating this artefact.

SUR-9AF52C: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater (19mm, 5.2g) attributed to the Southern region / Belgae and of "Cheriton Wheel" type, dating from 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents, many large pellets below cloak. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and charioteers arms above. As ABC 758; BMC 446.

BERK-8A60A1: FINGER RING
A gold finger-ring of the type known as a puzzle ring. It consists of two interlinking gold hoops, each with a circular cross-section and tristed links in the centre. Each hoop has a cross-section of c. 1.1mm, and was originally c. 18.2mm in diameter. The entire puzzle-ring weighs 1.4g. Discussion and Date: Similar puzzle-rings have been recorded on the PAS database, such as BH-DCD252 (also with one ring decorated), WMID-68CAA3 and NARC-A7D326. None have been reported as Treasure, as puzzle rings are not common before the 18th century and so on the balance of probabilities it is likely that none of them are old enough to qualify. This also holds true for this example. There is at least one puzzle-ring that has been reported as Treasure, although not apparently recorded on the PAS database; this is 2005T518, from Ilam in Staffordshire, published in the Treasure Annual Report 2005/6, 171, fig. 880. Judy Rudoe's report makes it clear that without contextual or stylistic evidence to date a puzzle-ring to before 1715, they do not qualify as Treasure. She dates the Ilam ring to the 18th or 19th century, and this date is also appropriate for this ring.

NMS-771AA7: FINGER RING
Description: Gold finger-ring with narrow rectangular-section hoop, undecorated on the exterior. The ring is now bent. At one point on the hoop there appears to be a scar or crack, with a small extra strip of gold soldered on to the interior, perhaps a repair. To one side of this and perhaps slightly obscured by it is a crudely scratched inscription in hard-to-read letters that run the full width of the hoop. It may start with a cross (emerging from under the solder) and then read K M C S (the C looking like a reversed D). There is then a short gap, then two more letters, C I and perhaps another almost worn-away cross. Alternatively it could be held the other way up, reading + I D S D W [-] + (with the final letter hard to identify). Dimensions: Width of hoop 1.0 to 1.1mm, thickness of hoop 0.8mm, weight 0.7g. The diameter of the hoop is hard to measure accurately but it is now oval, c. 20 x c. 18.5mm. Discussion: Rings with inscriptions are known as 'posy' rings, and were in fashion during the late medieval and early post-medieval periods, but this one is exceptionally small and flimsy. Crosses at either end of the inscription are known from several (compare for example NARC-48DB13), but on most of these rings the inscription can be read as a phrase or saying. Date: The simple shape of the hoop, and the form of the letters, should probably date the ring to the 16th or 17th centuries.

SUR-3599C6: COIN
A worn gold milled half guinea of George III, fourth head, dated 1775. As Spink 3734.

NARC-22EC08: CHAIN
An incomplete gold Chain of late Roman date (AD 300-410). The object comprises the lower portion of the chain and one terminal. The chain terminates in one end in an irregular break. There are four individual links with beaks resulting in the loops projecting out slightly from the main cord of the chain. The opposing end retains a dolphin or swans head terminal. The chain is of fine construction and is composed of a ‘plaited’ four sided (double) loop-in-loop construction. The lower terminal is zoomorphic and is composed of two sheets of gold, the lower plate is flat and attached to the upper by a perforating gold rivet at the upper end of the terminal. The upper plate is convex and forms a collar around the lower end of the chain. The collar has repeating raised decoration in the form of two raised lines with a beaded line between. This pattern is repeated three times with an additional raised line between each set. The terminal then flares out with a domed upper after which it tapers in to a rounded end, there are two short wires projecting from between the plates at the end of the terminal. These projecting wires would have formed an attachment loop for a clasp. There is some low relief on the domed upper portion of the plate which would have formed lobes to denote the head, eyes and nose. The terminal is worn and the details of the relief work are shallow and obscured. Close parallels can be found from the Hoxne Hoard, and can be seen on the British Museums online catalogue: And a similar style terminal can be found on the Cygnus spoons from the Hoxne hoard: Museum number 1994,0408.3, and 1994,0408.85 date to the later Roman period (4th Century). Another similar example for the chain and collared aspect of the terminal can be found on the British Museums online catalogue from the Gallows Hill, Thetford Hoard: Museum number 1981,0201.33 which dates to the 4th Century. Both examples are necklaces, though the exact form of the full object cannot be guaranteed given the fragmentary nature of the find, it would likely have formed a necklace. Bland & Johns. 1993, The Hoxne Treasure. An Illustrated Introduction. Johns, C, 2010. The Hoxne Late Roman Treasure: Gold Jewellery and Silver Plate 3 Johns and Potter. 1983. The Thetford Treasure: Roman Jewellery and Silver Cat. 33. Length: 79.48mm, Width: 2.19, Width (terminal): 3.63mm, Thickness: 2.00mm, Thickness (terminal): 2.68mm, Weight: 2.20g

SUR-210ADC: COIN
A complete gold post Medieval angel of Henry VIII (1509-1547), first coinage and portcullis initial mark dating to 1509-1526. As North no. 1760. The coin has been crumpled and damaged post deposition.

GLO-0C3BC4: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, struck for Eisu, dating to the period AD 20-43, 'Eisu Tree' type. Obverse: Tree symbol with pellet at base. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, EISV above. As ABC , p. 106, no. 2078.

WMID-E19A8A: FINGER RING
Description: A thin slightly misshapen gold finger ring with two maker’s marks on the interior of the hoop. The exterior of the band is plain. The maker’s marks consist of a scallop type shell and a curvilinear leaf with thistle terminal. Dimensions: Exterior diameter: 20.6 mm Interior diameter: 17.9 mm Hoop width: 1.5 mm Hoop thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.3 g Discussion: The thinness of the finger ring can be paralleled with several other finger rings on the PAS database, including: WMID-E6E061 and WMID-E6F361 from Staffordshire and LVPL-F848BA from Cheshire West. In those examples, there are no identifiable maker’s marks so it can not be proved that it is definitely older than 300 years and they were considered to be Not Treasure. This finger ring does bear a maker’s mark, however that maker’s mark has not be attributed to a particular maker. The use of the J (rather than I) and its shape suggests a date in the 18th century, most comparable with known marks dating to 1730 (cf. John Jones, London, John Jacobs, London, etc.) and afterwards. XRF analysis has not been carried out on this finger ring but from visual inspection and comparison with other similar finger rings, it is likely to be substantially precious in nature (c. 80-90 % gold). Conclusion: The precious metal content of the finger ring exceeds the 10% stated in the Treasure Act 1996. The form of the maker’s mark makes it improbable that it is older than 300 years. It is therefore not Treasure under the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.

HAMP-E030A0: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater (16.7mm, 5.48g) of the Atrebates / southern region, attributable to Commios and of "Commios Muzzles" type dating to 50-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with two hidden faces, right. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right with five spoked wheel below and annulet behind; charioteer's arm and three horse muzzles above. As ABC 1022, BMC 724-729, VA 350.

HAMP-DE0E1F: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold stater (19.4mm, 5.98g) of the southern region / Belgae, "Chute" type dating to c. 80–50 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: disjointed horse, left with rectangular head, crab below and pellets above. As ABC 746, Van Arsdell 1205, BMC 35, 37-76.

HAMP-DDFB1D: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed gold stater (16.6mm, 5.98g) of the southern region / Regini and Atrebates and of 'Selsey Uniface' type, dating to c. 60 - 20 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse, right with wheel below and charioteer's arm above. As ABC 488, VA 216, BMC 461-75.

NMS-A03A04: BUTTON
Description: Small hemispherical or plano-convex gold button, now incomplete. The circular front is domed and has a few shallow dents, showing that the button is hollow. The back was flat, but is now slightly concave; a soldered seam is visible in a few places around the edge. Two stubs of a loop survive in the centre of the back, with a crack around them suggesting that the broken loop has been pushed a little way into the hollow interior. Dimensions: Diameter 11.8mm, thickness of button without loop c. 5.0mm, height with remains of loop 5.4mm. Weight 1.60g. Discussion: This is a neatly made but completely undecorated button, and it has not proved possible to find a close parallel in gold. There are several similar examples in silver (e.g. NMS-E5BA68, NMS-313FF1, GLO-F8B585, NCL-482A15), often with makers' marks indicating a 17th-century date, but they normally have a pair of circular perforations or blow-holes in the back. Small decorative gold buttons are known from the 16th century, but they have elaborate decoration. Date: From the parallels cited, a 16th- or 17th-century date is most likely.

SUSS-64C2AB: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unknown ruler of the Regini, dating c.65-40BC. Sills insular CF type, ABC no: 530. Obverse: boat with two occupants with rosette behind. Reverse: tree like object bisected by band. Measurements: diameter: 11.56mm; thickness: 2.15mm thick; weight: 1.64g.

SUSS-647D18: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed gold stater of the Regini / southern region and of 'Sills Insular CF' type, dating to 80-50 BC. Obverse: wreathed head, right with heavy spike across wreath. Reverse: sinuous horse, right with charioteer's arm above. As ABC 515; Sills 457-459. Measurements: diameter: 16.84mm; thickness: 3.00mm; weight: 6.47g.

NCL-62227D: PIN
Description: A gold terminal, probably a composite ‘Ball-Headed’ pin, dating to the early medieval period, c.AD800-1000. The spherical terminal is hollow and attached at the base to a hollow tube, both made from gold sheet. The sphere is decorated with curvilinear filigree designs made from gold beaded wire, whilst a gold strand forms a median band around the sphere dividing it into upper and lower hemispheres. The upper hemisphere has a small perforation at the apex, around which are four scrolls of beaded wire: the scrolls have a gold granule at their centre, spiralling out so the terminals of the scrolls touch the mid-point of four of the six larger transverse arranged scrolls that are positioned to rest on the gold wire marking the join of the upper and lower hemispheres. Each of these six scrolls also has a gold granule at the centre. The lower hemisphere is decorated with five similar scrolls, almost mirroring the upper scrolls and again resting on the gold wire marking the median join. In the place of the sixth scroll is instead a blank area with a ‘C’ shaped scroll at the centre. Below the scrolls are six ‘U’ shaped short sections of gold wire joining (thus placed between) each of the scrolls (with the exception of the ‘C’ scroll). The ‘U’ wires rest upon a beaded band that extends around an opening at the base of the lower hemisphere from which projects the hollow tube. An unusual feature of the filigree wire is that appears to have been flattened, the beading not extending onto its upper face. This flattening is widespread and unlikely to be wear, it also extends over what would have been shielded areas. Flattened filigree was discussed by Fern and Whitfield (2019, 159) with regard to pommel 56 in the Staffordshire hoard. Flattening is known from later, Celtic metalwork although there, the flattened wire was set on edge, not flat. Fern and Whitfield suggested that the flattening was an attempt to make the object look like a worn heirloom. The tube is made from gold sheet and a seam is visible on the rear of the tube. It is circular in section at the junction of the base of the pin head, but develops and is rectangular at the basal terminal. A further plain band of gold is present at the top of the tube, and two further parallel beaded bands are present at the rectangular terminal. Just above these bands are two opposed circular attachment holes or piercings. There is some damage comprising a small dent at the junction of the upper and lower sections of the hemispheres on one side of the pin head, resulting in slight splitting or opening of the hollow sphere to the right of the dent along the join. Dimensions: overall height:27.85mm; diameter: 16.44mm; Collar: width: 5.9mm x 4.08mm, height:8.68mm. Weight 11.9g Discussion: Several examples of Ball-Headed Pins are recorded on the PAS database, including NMS-6F4832 / 2014T132 and KENT-032814 / 2004T320, both missing the tubular socket. The form is characterised by the composite sphere (sometimes elongated) with attached pierced tube or collar below, decorated with filigree spiral motifs. It is this filigree decoration that led Margeson (1995) to conclude that these objects were of early medieval date, and thus distinguished from later ball-headed pins of the 16th century. A very similar ‘Ball Headed Pin’ (SWYOR-E37B83 / 2018T491) was found in West Lindsey in Lincolnshire, the only major differences being the form of the filigree decoration and the shape of the tube below (the latter being circular, as opposed to the sub-rectangular shape seen on NCL-62227D / 2021T345). The record for the West Lindsey pin draws on a further silver-gilt example from Dymock, Gloucestershire (GLO-D79602 / 2012 T275), identified as “a composite pin head or a pointer dating to the eighth or ninth centuries. The precise function of this object is somewhat unclear. It has been suggested that the riveted tubular attachment can be compared to those on pointing devices used whilst reading manuscripts and usually termed 'Aestels'. However, whilst these objects have comparable proportions and are similarly decorated, they usually have flattened reverses or are ‘flat-backed’ (see, for example SF-3ABEB9 / 2015T33). The silver gilt Ball-Headed pin from Ryburgh, Norfolk (NMS-7E30E8 / 2016T1009) is of particular interest as an incomplete shank is present, fitted into the tubular socket. Further Ball-Headed pins with attached shanks (and being of similar hollow form with filigree decoration) were identified by Ross (1991, 339-341) and described as “Globular-headed Type”. However, whilst suggesting a commensurate late early medieval date for these pins, of the examples cited by Ross (ibid) none appear to have the tubular socket with rivet holes. After examining the pin SWYOR-E37B83 / 2018T491, Leslie Webster noted parallels to a polyhedral headed socketed gold terminal (recorded as an aestel, WAW-92EB56 / Treasure Case 1998-9 no. 70), suggesting at 9th or 10th century date and that objects such as WAW-92EB56 (and thus SWYOR-E37B83) may originally have been attached to textile cords. In addition, the latter record also draws attention to the “passing resemblance” of the tubular socket to a contested group of silver objects thought to be eighth- to ninth-century composite polyhedral pinheads (see PAS database SOM-0651B9 (2014 T587), LIN-57EC4A and SUSS-AFF3B1 (2012 T910). Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this object meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Author: Benjamin Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer for Durham, Darlington & Teesside Date: 25/11/2021 References: Fern, C. and Whitfield, N. ‘Filigree’ in The Staffordshire Hoard: an Anglo-Saxon Treasure, C. Fern, T. Dickinson and L, Webster eds. Society of Antiquaries, London 2019, 155-165 Margeson, S. (1995) ‘Ball-Headed Pins : A Typological Puzzle’, in Longcroft, A. and Joby, R. (eds) East Anglian Studies: Essays presented to J.C. Barringer on his Retirement. Norwich: University of East Anglia. Ross, S. (1991) Dress pins from Anglo-Saxon England: their production and typo-chronological development. University of Oxford.

NCL-FAA969: PENDANT
Description: A gold composite pendant, with filigree decoration set with a glass ‘gem’, dating to the modern era (after 1721). The pendant is circular, the upper face comprising an outer flat band (c.8mm wide, with an upstanding applied gold rim, 1.8mm thick) to which a perpendicular ‘upstanding’ band or collar of smaller diameter (c.31mm) has been soldered. A further flat circular plate, has been soldered atop this latter band, providing the surface on which the glass gem sits, held in place by a collet of gold filigree applied around the edge. Extending from the collet edge are four evenly spaced arms of melted or soldered gold. Roughly similar in design, the arms have a small forward-facing hook at the head with randomly spaced (and numbered) granular gold pellets to either side. The arms taper down to the edge of the pendant, with three of the arms having two gold pellets to either side of the arm at the terminal. The entire face of the pendant is decorated with apparently haphazardly distributed gold filigree: the lower band has more sparse decoration, comprising a repeating looped design; the upper collar is more densely populated, with a similar looped design and a more regular gold ‘rope’ wire than undulates around the upper collar. In addition, there are a number of gold granular pellets, some seemingly randomly placed, and some more regularly placed in pairs either side of the gold ‘rope’ midway between three of the four arms. The stone set at the centre of the pendant is dark red with a purple hue, measuring c.14mm in diameter. The stone is heavily scratched, having the effect of ‘dulling’ the surface, and there are several small chips broken away at the edges. The manner in which the stone has become marked, and the appearance of the damage suggests it is glass, rather than a semi-precious stone. At the apex of the pendant (and notably not equally spaced between the arms) is an attachment loop (17.33mm long, 6.6mm wide), formed of a single strand of twisted gold wire (1.32mm diameter), attached by means of a rivet through the wire and a piercing in the edge of the pendant. On the reverse of the pendant the outer band is flat, and the position of the inner collar is clearly marked by the presence of a concentric ring (1.96mm wide); both the inner and outer edges of this ring are apparently beaded. Filling this ring is a further circular gold plate, slightly concave in appearance. Also present on the edges of the ring, and onto the central gold plate, are two opposed soldered decorative elements (or presumed decorative elements; it may be that they also hold the central plate in position). The elements comprise a small sub-oval plate (one of which is partly broken) surrounded by gold wire and positioned on the edge of the central plate. Above, and soldered to these oval rings, are several gold pellets of different sizes that are irregularly distributed across both the central plate, the rim and the external band. It appears that these have yet to be ‘soldered’ and that the maker has attempted to fill missing parts of the back plate by melting gold pellets into losses or areas which were previously left empty. This has the appearance of re-use In addition, there is a further semi-circular thin band or rim of gold (<1mm thick) applied to just the left side of the edge of the central plate where it meets the collar. This band has a crimped edge, giving the appearance of having been cut or possibly milled rather than drawn or hammered. Elsewhere a crimped edge can be seen on the other side of this collar which is hard to explain if not as a traces of a cutting tool. Dimensions: Diameter: 45.06 mm; Thickness: 11.44 mm; Weight: 45.12 g. Discussion: While the appearance of the object is reminiscent of early medieval ‘gold garnet’ and filigree decorated pendants or mounts, the method of manufacture and detail of the decoration would seem to indicate that the pendant is more recent. Although exact comperanda have yet to be identified, a number of elements of the pendant are mirrored in other objects from the period. The reverse of the pendant is comparable to both a similarly dated ear ring (HAMP-879A21 / 2020T732) and a much later locket (PUBLIC-D95806) dated 1775-1900. The record for the former noting that “separately soldered gold elements applied to a backing plate [are] generally consistent with jewellery from the late Medieval to early post Medieval periods”. But it should also be noted that many cultures of traditional jewellery from across Europe continue this technique today. In terms of the decorative elements of the pendant, the ‘twisted rope like border’ covering the edges of soldered plates is also seen on a gold composite jewellery fitting (WMID-DFC839 / 2014T361), a feature that “lends itself to the [early] Post-Medieval period’. With reference again to the appearance of the filigree, closer examination shows that it is not eutectic soldering as expected on early medieval objects, but probably ‘hot soldered’ filigree, more characteristic of early post medieval material as seen on objects such as the granular pellet and twisted wire openwork ‘cube’ ear ring (NMS-998996 / 2014T4) dated to the 16th century. The looping and/or twisted filigree designs and granulation/pellets on the pendant are also reminiscent of similar motifs on a post medieval globular pendant (SF-DF65D7 / 2011T851). Yet in its tangled depth and three-dimensionality, with much of the wire raised well above the backplate, early modern filigree work is as removed from this object as it is similar. The organisation of the detail into four sections, with the divisions marked by bands recalls the organisation of much earlier works, but the unusual spot for the suspension loop destroys the object’s visual balance. The whole object has something amateur, experimental and unfinished about its production. The pairing of gold with the stone is incongruous and it does not appear that the stone ever truly fit or matched the mount for it. The pendant is something of an oddity, with (as noted) no exact comparanda and the immediate form of a much earlier early medieval type object. In addition, it was found in close proximity to a further early medieval object, a gold ball-headed pin or terminal (NCL-62227D / 2021 T345) dating to c.AD800-1000. Nevertheless, the composite form and manufacturing methods indicate that the pendant most likely dates to some point within the last 300 years. Conclusion: Not treasure. Author: Benjamin Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer for Durham, Darlington & Teesside

SUR-CA835F: FINGER RING
A gold gem-set ring of Medieval date with an oval cabochon stone which remains in place. The bezel is constructed from gold sheet and is hollow and rectangular, 12.5mm by 11mm with a trapezoidal cross section which expands outwards and is 5.9mm thick. The stone is pale blue, most likely a large sapphire. The internal diameter of the hoop is 19.4mm. The hoop has a D-shaped cross section 1.5mm thick and tapers from the shoulders, where it is soldered to the bezel, around to the opposite side, where is has been deliberately cut at an oblique angle.

LEIC-BA073B: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, probably South Ferriby type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, double upper front legs 'anchor' face above, unclear motif below. cf. ABC p. 92, no. 1743; cf. BMC nos. 3148-3149 passim. Diameter: 16.79 mm Weight: 5.55 g

GLO-671C78: FINGER RING
A Medieval gold finger ring dating from the 15th century. It is rectangular in cross-section and would have formed a simple circular hoop be the ring has been split open forming a long, thin and distorted ribbon. The inside edge is undecorated but the edge is engraved with an inscription interspersed with foliate patterns of radiating leaves that have a stem crowned with a bunch of grapes or multi-headed flower. The inscription consists of remains of a circle (right side only) with radiating lines (probably the sun)/ DE/ flower/ BOEN/ flower/ COER/ flower. The terminals at both ends have been cut forming a straight transverse The inscription De Boen Coer is written in Black lettering (Gothic style) and is probably an abbreviation of the French phrase "de bon coeur" meaning 'of good heart'. This is a commonly occurring inscription on medieval rings with the French language often adopted for expressions of love, even on rings of English manufacture in the Middle Ages. A very similar example has been recorded at DEV-C41A0F 2018 T47, here the recorder states ‘Oman (1974: 39) notes that black letter inscriptions are popular on love rings from the mid-14th century onwards, with examples from the 15th century onwards typically being plain bands, as opposed to gem set. He (ibid: plt. 56G) publishes a near identical finger ring, inscribed de bon coer, dated to the 15th century. Another similar finger ring in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum is dated to the 15th century (Oman 1993: 101, no. 626). ’

HAMP-3C8EAE: INGOT
A broken fragment of a gold ingot, 9.7mm in length, 10.1mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighing 3.84g. The fragment has ragged breaks at both ends and a sub rectangular to trapezoidal cross section, with irregular edges characteristic of being hand worked; one edge being bevelled and the other recessed with a concave centre line. The surface is undecorated.

KENT-E60F28: COIN
A Medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422), class E / F mule (North 1373 / 1374; Spink 1744 / 1746) dating to the period AD1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 69. The coin is in good condition, with a small crease on one side of the flan. On the obverse there is a pellet at the sword point, a trefoil by the shield, an annulet on hull and a mullet by sword arm characteristic of Class E; the reverse has a trefoil of pellets in one quarter on the reverse, characteristic of Class F. Measurements: Diameter - 32mm and Weight - 7 grams Discussion: The Class E / F mule is a rare but known combination of dies. It is the first noble of Henry V to be recorded by the PAS from Kent.

SUR-A834D7: JEWELLERY
A gold fragment of jewellery of suspected Roman-Early Medieval date. The fragment has a leaf-shaped gold plate onto which is soldered twisted wire and pellet decoration in the form of seven teardrops with pellets at the tip; these run in two outward-facing rows up the tapering length of the plate, with a final apical teardrop positioned at the tip and facing the opposite way. The broken end of the object retains part of a framed field which has an incised letter A, most likely the end of an inscription. Around the outside edge of the plate is a soldered border of twisted wire, which has come away from the plate and been bent across the front on one side. On the reverse of the fragment is a curled catchplate made from a piece of sheet gold which has been soldered to the back of the plate. Length: 18.5 mm; Width: 9.1 mm; Thickness: 4.9 mm; Weight: 1.43 g.

NMS-A58368: COIN
Gold quarter stater, Icenian, Rudd's so-called Irstead Dubno type, Ancient British Coinage 1471, Talbot Made for Trade p.186 where it is styled a Boar Horse B type, weight 1.01g, c.30BC-AD10

NMS-3B5DA9: RING
Description: Gold ring or oval loop, now squashed flat in the centre, but probably originally roughly circular. Each end has a slightly concave exterior, but the rest of the hoop is rectangular in cross-section. The top and bottom faces of the hoop have fine oblique scratches, probably from finishing with a file; the interior also has less tidy longitudinal striations. The exterior has an irregular central line of scattered indentations, probably peck marks, running along either main face; one edge has two cut marks and two possible peck marks, and the other has some possible pecking. The peck marks consist of small U-shaped gouges and tiny triangular shapes made with a pointed instrument. Dimensions: The object is 33.0mm long and 8.3mm wide. In total it is 8.0mm thick at one end and 7.8mm at the other; it is 3.7mm thick in the centre. The gold it is made from is 1.8 to 2.0mm thick. It weighs 17.5g. Discussion: Various dates and functions were considered for this object, but a Viking association seems most probable. Plain gold rings are known both individually, and within weight-adjusted groups of interlinked rings of different sizes. Whether such items were ever used as finger-rings is uncertain, but the size is certainly consistent with that use. However, the weight is also consistent with a weight-adjusted piece of bullion. At 17.5g it is two thirds of a Viking ounce of c. 26.6g, which is one of the main suggested weight units for the Viking Age, while the ertog (one third of an ounce) appears on the basis of both textual and archaeological evidence to be one of the most common sub-divisions. The secondary testing is also characteristic of metalwork from Viking hoards. Both edge-nicking and surface pecking appear to have been widely used on Viking objects, probably primarily to check that the object was not plated, or alloyed with another metal, although some scholars have suggested that the process may have had more of a ritual function, validating transactions. The edge nicking here does seem typical of the Viking Age. The pecking is less characteristic, judging from the photographs alone, but could have carried out the same function. Date: Probably late 9th or 10th century.

HAMP-14F3E5: FINGER RING
A complete gold posy ring of late Medieval date. The band has a D-shaped profile and the exterior is decorated in an alternating spiral formation of plain bands of pale gold, and double beaded bands of rose gold. On the interior is an inscription in Lombardic script, +DELVI:PENSEZ.PAR.kISVI:SI+ (DE LVI PENSEZ PAR kI SVI SI, or Think of him by whom I am here). The inscription retains traces of black nielo or enamel, apart from in the letter ‘Z’. On the exterior (opposite the interior letters ‘PE’) is a small area of damage to the beaded band comprising two short incised lines, with an incomplete area of beaded decoration. Dimensions: 21.87 mm (external), 18.21mm (internal). Weight: 3.16g.

HAMP-1448FA: COIN
An Iron Age gold uniface quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, c.60-20 BC, 'Willett's Nipple' type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Indistinct pattern of lines and geometric motifs. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; BMC (Hobbs) nos. 428-432.

SWYOR-140F4B: BROOCH
An incomplete gold Medieval annular brooch, dating from AD 1200-1300. It consists of a circular frame, of which half survives, and which has a flattened triangular cross-section. A tall collet projects from the centre of the front face, acting as a setting for a blue domed gem. The collet is broadly pentagonal and tapers towards the setting. The front face of the frame bears two rows of lettering reading VIFL / TO: on one side of the collet, and AMO / VND on the other side. This legend may be garbled or fictitious. There is a constriction of the frame where a pin would have been attached. The frame is broken across the bar. Opposite the constriction is a moulded pin rest in the form of a four petalled flower, but the frame is broken across this moulding. The back face is flat and undecorated. The brooch is 24.9mm long, 15.8mm wide and 7mm tall. The frame is 4.5mm wide and 0.8mm thick excluding the collet. 2.27g. When found, the brooch was "screwed up in a ball" and has been straightened post recovery. Parallels for this brooch include PAS-1382E2 (2016 T211), which has been dated to the 13th century, and ESS-PE9D97 (2013 T387), which has been dated to 1200-1350. A similar copper-alloy example is in Egan and Pritchard (1991, p. 249, fig. 160. No. 1309). The two database parallels have the well known inscriptions: Je suis ici in lieu d'ami (I am here in place of a friend) and +AVE: MARIA: GRACIA: PLENA: DOM: (Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord [is with thee]), but the lettering on this example does not appear to fit a standard phrase.

HAMP-C0877C: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of 'Danebury Scrolls' type dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Scroll-like flourishes around central cogwheel sun. Reverse: Horse left, wheel above, floral sun below. As ABC 791, BMC 539.

WAW-96517B: COIN
A gold Post Medieval laurel of James I (AD 1603-1625). Third coinage (North 2113), thistle initial mark dating to AD 1621-3. London mint. North (1991: 147). Coin measures 36mm in diameter.

HAMP-81C278: FINGER RING
Description: A complete cast penannular finger ring made from a flat sheet of gold with rounded ends. The surface forms three parallel ribs running along the hoop: one along the central line and one either side. The hoop is distorted to sub-circular shape with the terminals twisting in opposite directions. Both terminals are rounded, one seemingly complete and one with a tapered terminal possibly suggesting minor loss. On both terminals the ribs reduce in appearance towards the terminal, seemingly from manufacture rather than wear. The interior of the hoop is plain and smooth. Dimensions: Weight 3.09g. Length 26.88mm. Width 14.16mm. Hoop thickness: 1.28mm. Hoop width: 4.26mm. Discussion: Despite the commonality of gold finger rings from the Bronze Age into the Roman and medieval periods there is no comparable item to this ring on the PAS database. The ribbed design is reminiscent of Bronze Age metalwork, but in this example is cast rather than coiled which suggests a later date. The shaped terminals are reminiscent of Roman snakes head rings, but lack the reptilian details of that form.

WILT-80E516: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Dobunni / Western Region, dating to the period c. 20BC - AD 10. Rudd's 'Boduoc Bold'. Obverse: [B]ODVOC on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, cross, crescent and two ringed-pellets. ABC p. 104, no. 2039. cf BMC nos. 3135-7, with possible reverse die link to no. 3137.

NARC-2D300B: COIN
A complete gold Quarter Noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Treaty series. Standard type C. Saltire stops. Floriated cross with lis in centre reverse. London mint. Cross 3 initial mark. AD 1363-1369. Diameter: 20.16mm, Thickness: 0.56mm, Weight: 1.8g North Vol II, P 56, No 1244

KENT-2A950D: COIN
A post-medieval gold halfcrown of Henry VIII (1509-47), Third Coinage (1544-47), initial mark: pellet in annulet, mint: Tower (London), North 1837. Ref: North 1991: 114; Woodhead 1996: pl. 59 nos 636-39. Obverse legend: +R[VTILAn]S.ROSA.SInE.SPInA; double rose crowned with initials h R at sides, trefoil stops. Lombardic lettering. Reverse legend: +[HE]NRIC 8 D:G: AGL.[FRA. Z. H]IB.RE.; royal shield crowned, with initials H R at sides; trefoil stops. The use of a Lombardic 'h' to the left of the rose on the obverse and Roman 'H' to the left of the shield on the reverse is noted by Whitton (1952: 181) although not illustrated. Measurements: Diameter: 20mm and weight: 1.5g

KENT-29A03E: COIN
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic Ab stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC, 'Broad Flan Left Type'. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed bust left, with big hair. Distinct trefoil eyes. Reverse: Horse left, charioteer above. As ABC, p. 28, no. 4; VA 12; LT 7886, Sills, 2003: pp. 140-159, nos. 286-303, Measurements: 20.1mm in diameter and 7g in weight.

LEIC-151EAE: COIN HOARD
A coin hoard of Edward IV first reign (1464 - 1471), dating to AD 1464 - 1471. Consisting of 2 gold ryals. Monarch Denomin ation Mint North No Diameter Weight Die Axis Obv insc Rev insc Edward IV Ryal London 1549 34.48 mm 7.7 g 4.5 EDWARD DI GRA REX AnGLO FRAnC DnS hYB IB IhC AVT TRAnSIEnS PER MEDIVM ILLORVM IBAT Edward IV Ryal Bristol 1550 35.73 mm 7.7 g 7 EDWARD DI GRA REX AnGLO FRAnC DnS hYB IB IhC AVT TRAnSIEnS PER MEDIVM ILLORVM IBAT

GLO-034EC1: FINGER RING
A Medieval, gold gem-set gold finger ring. This has a large bezel that is oval in plan with and empty oval aperture in the centre what a stone would have been mounted. In profile the bezel is biconical with the lower section possessing a longer and more pointed frame than its upper counterpart. Flanking the sides of the bezel are thin rectangular tabs that led to the hoop with is formed from a simple undecorated circular cross-section band. This ring fits with a group of decorative gemstone finger rings described by Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326. fig 215) dated them to the 14th century. 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). As this object is made of gold and is more than 300 years old, it appears to meet the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act.

NMS-D8F162: FINGER RING
Description: Gold gem-set finger-ring, now distorted and missing one of the original three stones. It has a narrow hoop with a low D-shaped cross-section, and a square central bezel with torn side walls, now missing its stone.The central bezel was conventional in manufacture, with a gold baseplate and rectangular walls soldered on to make an open-topped box. Each shoulder has a small oval secondary bezel, placed along the axis of the hoop; both are set with dark green cabochon-cut stones or domed glass settings. The surface of the settings is rough, perhaps suggesting glass. The vertical gold walls forming the bezel are relatively thick, and have vertical grooves cut into their sides, giving a ribbed effect when seen from the side and a scalloped effect when seen from above. There are ten grooves on one bezel (four on each side and one at either end) and eleven on the other (four on one side, five on another and one at either end). Each of the scallops has a punched dot on the top, although these are so tiny that one or two seem to have vanished or never been properly made. The two secondary bezels are separated from the central bezel by lengths of slightly flaring hoop, of similar D-shaped cross-section to the rest of the hoop, but with three facets on the top rather than smoothly curved. Dimensions: The original diameter of the ring is hard to assess. The central bezel survives at c. 6mm square, which is probably not far off its original size. The oval bezels each measure 4.7mm in length, 3.9mm in width, and are 2.4mm tall. The minimum width of the hoop is 1.6mm and its minimum thickness is 0.9mm. It weighs 2.3g. Discussion: Finger-rings with three bezels widely separated on the hoop are unusual and it is difficult to find a close parallel. They occur on HAMP-0B7C35, but this is a much heavier style and has larger gems. On other examples, such as CAM-AFC9AA, the stones are much closer together. Date: Medieval or early post-medieval, perhaps 1200-1600 AD.

BERK-5C3802: COIN
Complete IA stater of the Catuvellauni, Middle Whaddon Chase, big wheel type. NT5-6, crossed wreaths outline crescents back-to-back at centre / Horse right, wing moif above, wheel below. VA 1487, BMC 331-35, Ev.C9. M137, S 32, ABC 2442. Weight: 5g

LIN-2DED04: COIN
A gold Iron Age North Eastern 'South Ferriby' stater of the Corieltavi dating to the period c. 50-20 BC (Phase 6). ABC 1743; BMC 3148-78. Obverse description: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse description: Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above (mostly off the edge), star sun below, pellet rosette above head.

WMID-1E8128: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Description: The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with tapered long edges. It has a flat cross section. Both short ends are incomplete and appear cut. The long edges exhibit nicks and cuts. No decoration is present on either the obverse or the reverse of the sheet. Dimensions: Length: 19.2 mm Width: 8.1 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.8 g Discussion: Thin sheets of gold are used in the Bronze Age to produce ribbons and bracelets, such as 2021T768 (WMID-804501). These however tend to display longitudinal ridges over the obverse. This example does not display any decoration. Similar fragments have been found in the Fittleworth Bronze Age Hoard (British Museum Accession no: 1996,0902) and another hoard found near Cirencester (2004T416, BM-28B710) which have been dated to the Bronze Age. However isolated fragments such as this exists on the database including SOM-8E6818, NMS-E6AF84, BM-257960, and within a hoard BH-DADFE1. In each of these circumstances there is nothing sufficiently diagnostic of any particular period to place the pieces culturally or chronologically. Similarly while the composition of this item may be sufficient to be Bronze Age in date (Eogan 1994: 11, Taylor 1980), alone this is not sufficient to be confident of this date. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1720 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Eogan, G. (1994) The accomplished art: gold and gold-working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (c. 2300-650 BC). Oxford, Oxbow. Taylor, J.J. (1980) Bronze age goldwork of the British Isles. Gulbenkian archaeological series. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

BH-AF9C60: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Tascivanos, dating to the period c. 25 BC to AD 10. 'Tascio Ricon' type. Obverse: 'TASCI RICOIN' in panels on vertical wreath. Reverse: warrior in chain mail riding left, holding a sword with a pellet in ring below. ABC no. 2580; BMC IA 1636; VA -.

SUR-8B1894: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater (16mm, 5.34g) of the Atrebates / southern region, attributable to Commios and probably of "Commios Muzzles" type dating to 50-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with two hidden faces, right. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right with five spoked wheel below and annulet behind; charioteer's arm and three horse muzzles above. As ABC 1022, BMC 724-729, VA 350.

HAMP-4668D6: COIN
A worn gold milled half guineas of George III, fourth head but date illegible. As Spink 3734.

WMID-7880D1: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An incomplete fragment of gold of uncertain function and form. The fragment of gold is sub rectangular in plan and flat. Facets are present on both surfaces, suggesting that it has been hammered, they create an almost cross like shape. It measures 9.0 mm in length, 7.6 mm wide and 1.1 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. As the original function and form can not be determined from this small fragment, it is undiagnostic of age and can not be proven to be older than 300 years. It therefore falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Not Treasure.

NARC-E0E866: COIN
A complete gold Quarter Noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Pre-Treaty series G, mule with obverse of series E. Standard type C. Saltire stops. Floriated cross with pellet in centre reverse. London mint. Cross 3 initial mark. AD 1356-1361. Diameter: 19.50mm, Thickness: 0.76mm, Weight: 1.9g North Vol II, P 52, No 1189

KENT-7A9D50: COIN
A poorly struck uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unkown ruler of the Regini, Dating to the period c.65-40BC Obverse type boat with two ocupants with rosette behind. Reverse shows shows tree like object bisected by band. Sills insular CF type, ABC (Rudd 2010) 530. Measurements: 9.67mm in diameter, 2.94mm thick. 1.65g in weight.

NMS-E467FE: COIN
Gold Gallo-Belgic boat-tree quarter stater of the Morini. Obverse; probable boat with two occupants. Reverse; Tree-like object with stepped wedge-shape below. ABC 40. Circa 80BC-60BC.

PUBLIC-AFF449: COIN
A gold Medieval quarter noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377), Fourth Coinage, Treaty Series dating to 1363-1369. London mint. As North 1243.

PUBLIC-AFC186: COIN
A Medieval gold half noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1361-1363. Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Transitional series. London Mint. North (1991: 54) no. 1223.

SUR-AA1DF7: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and of Rudd's "Phallic Geometric" type, dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Obverse: plain with abstract features Rudd identifies as possible male genitalia. Reverse: geometric pattern comprised of a block with radiating lines and three bars. As ABC 533; BMC 419-27.

NMS-52AC97: COIN
Gold Iceni Irstead smiler quarter stater. ABC 1480. Circa. 20BC-AD10.

SUSS-993A71: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the southern region / Belgae, 'Cheriton smiler' type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath split by three corded lines leading to a "turf curter". Reverse: disjointed horse, left. As ABC 755, BMC 86-7, Van Arsdell 1215. Diameter: 17.49mm; thickness: 2.70mm; weight: 3.30g

SUSS-97E1EF: COIN
A complete gold quarter stater of Regini, dating to the period 60 -20 BC C.f.ABC No: 626. VA 250, BMC 548-50. Diameter: 7.22 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 1.0 g

BH-FDED37: FINGER RING
Description: A complete cast gold Post Medieval posy ring dating to 17th or 18th century (c. AD 1600-1800). The hoop is sub-triangular in cross-section and bent out of shape. The upper surface is plain. The inside of the hoop is also plain except for latin script that reads 'Animae vita mort'. 'Animae' may well be the plural of Latin ‘anima’ meaning ‘soul/spirit’, so the full three-word inscription may be construed as 'Death is the Life of the Spirit/Soul', or something similar. Measurements: The posy ring measures 22mm external diameter and weighs 2.2 grams. Discussion: The practice of exchanging Posy, Posie or Posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular for betrothals or weddings in England between the 16th and 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date than later lower case and more cursive and italic script in the 17th century and 18th centuries. Conclusion: The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old so therefore qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

NMGW-EE2AD9: FINGER RING
Post medieval gold finger-ring of Posy type of 18th century date The finger-ring is complete but now somewhat distorted (with an external diameter of 19.0mm – 21.5mm, an internal diameter of 18.1mm – 20.4mm and a weight of 3.38g). The band is of shallow D-shaped section (with a width of 5.1mm and a thickness of 0.4mm). The exterior surface has no decoration. The interior carries an inscription in italic script and reading: No bond to vertue S. S There is a maker’s mark of a capitol Roman letter R with a shield The inscription would read ‘No bound to virtue’ and the S.S are likely to denote initials. The finger-ring can be confidently ascribed an 18th century date but it would not be possible to show the ring was made over 300 years ago.

NMS-84B4AC: ROD
Description: Length of thick gold wire of circular cross-section, with a fresh granular break at one end and roughly rounded at the other (possibly an old break). It is curved along its length, forming about half of a circle about 35mm in diameter. The outer surface of the curve is smooth but the inner has slight longitudinal facets, as if hammered to shape. It is slightly crushed and bent at the rounded end, and the damage has caused cracking to the metal here. Dimensions: Unbent length 50mm, bent into half-circle measuring 32.1 x 37.9mm. Diameter of rod 4.1 to 4.5mm, weight 8.95g. Discussion: This object can be compared with a rod or bar of similar cross-section recorded at KENT-C361B1, also with a rounded end, and several with cut ends including KENT-2A9AD7, SF-233CD7, SUSS-66EEF6, NMS-7AFB36, ESS-9D8D96, etc. Those with cut ends tend to be suggested as ingots, or offcuts from metalworking. Because of the breaks, its original form is uncertain. It is possible that is was once part of a torc (compare NLM-605352) but it is also possible that it represents a goldsmith's working supply, as a piece like this could be narrowed and lengthened or beaten out to make various different types of jewellery. Date: Dating this object is problematic. The facets show that it was hand made and it does not look recent, but its undiagnostic nature means that it cannot be assigned to a specific chronological or cultural context.. Most of the parallels have been given a broad date range from middle Bronze Age to post-medieval, and this has been followed here, with a date-range from 1500 BC to 1700 AD; it is unlikely to be later than this.

NMS-81472B: FINGER RING
Description and Dimensions: Small gold object, probably a tiny medieval finger-ring. A flattish pyramidal bezel 5.5mm square, with a very slightly concave reverse and a 1.5mm diameter circular indentation at the apex, forms the decorative centre. The opposite edges each have a very short flaring projection. 2.5mm wide and perhaps 0.7mm long. From the centre of each of these emerges a thin strand of gold, one longer (1.0mm x 0.7mm at the break) and the other much shorter (1.2mm x 0.8mm at the break) which would presumably have joined. The longer strand is bent, but was perhaps originally 15-20mm long; it appears circular-section for most of its length, c. 1.0mm in diameter. The object weighs 0.8g. Discussion and Date: Although it is very small and slender, this object is likely to be a medieval finger-ring. The shape and proportions can be paralleled among copper-alloy rings (e.g. WILT-C812C1 and SUSS-07BD71), both of which have been given a wide date-range of 12th to 15th centuries. Two gold finger-rings on the PAS database (SF-ABE5F5, 2004T133; LEIC-88E3F1, 2010T157) have a slightly different construction and have been dated to the 12th or 13th centuries. Other parallels among gold rings include three dated by Oman; one to the 13th and 14th centuries (Oman 1974, 20; col pl II, E) and two to the 12th and 13th centuries (Oman 1974, pl 14, A and B) perhaps underlying the longevity of this form.

NMGW-586522: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 40, issued by Comux (c.AD 1-15?), Comuc Tree type. Obverse: Dobunnic tree symbol, pellet at base, on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right with six-spoked wheel below, COMVX (upside down) above. ABC, p. 105, no. 2054; BMC nos. 3061-3063. Diameter: 18.0 – 18.6mm; depth: 3.1mm, 1.6mm – 2.0mm; weight: 5.09g

HAMP-016C09: FINGER RING
An incomplete gold gem-set finger ring of post medieval date. The bezel is hexagonal with a colourless (or very pale blue/grey) faceted gemstone, possibly of rock crystal. The hexagonal mount is irregular. On each of its six sides are engraved flutes - three each on the longer sides, and two each on the four faces which join the shoulder with the hoop. These create cells, in which there are traces of opaque white enamel. At the shoulders the moulded hoop is cusped on each side of the main stone setting. These mounts each have a triangular 'cut out' underneath the shoulder mount. Following the hoop from both shoulder settings is an area of moulded scrollwork. At the opposite side to the bezel the hoop is plain. The interior of the hoop is plain. There is considerable surviving white opaque enamel, which has discoloured to green in some portions, in the two s-shaped scrolls.

NMS-F06C53: EAR RING
Description: Gold earring of Roman date, probably of Allason-Jones's type 11. It appears to consist of two layers of thin circular sheet backplate, both now crumpled but originally 14mm in diameter. In the centre of the front is a smaller circular sheet element which may once have been three-dimensional but is now crushed flat. A circular-section wire hook emerges from the reverse. It tapers as it curves out and around to form an apparently well-preserved hook in the shape of an open loop; the wire has a blunt end which is slightly recurved. Dimensions: Diameter of backplate, 14mm. Diameter of wire hook, 1.1mm maximum tapering to 0.8mm minimum, weight (provided by finder) 1.22g. Discussion: This ear-ring is likely to be of Allason-Jones's type 11, defined as having a frame surrounding a gem, and a wire hook extending from the centre of the reverse. There are several examples on the PAS database, but most have square or rectangular backplates (such as SF-EE2DB1, SF-F53D92 and SF-D990A5; WAW-C55D85; and LIN-F9B9C2). The only good parallel with a circular backplate on the PAS database is YORYM-7CB0A7 (2009T716). Date: Type 11 ear-rings tend to be dated to the 2nd or 3rd centuries, c. 100-300 AD.

NARC-71610A: COIN
A complete gold Iron Age Stater of Addedomaros of the Eastern Catuvellauni, dating to the period 45-25 BC. The coin is Cottam's (2010) 'Addedomaros Crescent Cross' type. Horse right, wheel below, pellets in rings around, inscribed ADDIIDOM above. Diameter: 19.32mm, Thickness: 2.55mm, Weight: 5.6g ABC 2514 VA 1605 BMC 2390-94

BH-581D45: COIN
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).

SUSS-473FD0: COIN
An incomplete gold post-medieval Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating to AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, no.2090. Spink (2013) no: 2625. Measurements: 21.73mm; thickness: 0.73mm and weight: 2.38g A short section of the outer flan incorporating the legend is missing, possibly clipped out, between 5 and 6 0'clock on the obverse.

WAW-3144A9: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring of unknown exact date but probably dating to the Post Medieval to Modern period. The hoop is formed of a simple plaited band. The hoop has been bent out of shape slightly and is no longer circular. The object is in otherwise good condition. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: NARC-C99D15 and SF-FD26CC. Both examples have been recorded as undiagnostic. After seeking advice from the curators at the British Museum, the object in question has also been deemed undiagnostic and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. The dimensions are: 18mm in length, 20mm in width, and 3.49g in weight.

NMGW-C6DA95: COIN
Iron Age gold coin Western stater (Dobunni), uncertain but possibly an inscribed issue of EISV (with the legend lost off the coin) Late 1st century BC or early 1st century AD 4.78g, diam.: 6.7mm – 7.5mm, th.: 1.7mm – 2.4mm; depth: 3.3mm

HAMP-CBDFB5: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed gold stater of the Regini and Atrebates / Southern region, Rudd's 'Selsey Uniface' type, dating to c. 60 - 20 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse, right with wheel below and charioteer's arm above. As ABC 488, VA 216, BMC 461-75.

NARC-B4032A: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is circular with a D shaped band and is composed of a single strip of metal, the join is well finished and not visible. The outer surface is decorated with a deep relief inscription and motifs. The spaces between each letter and motif retain deep grooves. There is a smooth border above and below the decoration. The inner surface is flat and smooth. There is no clear indication of any substance such as enamel having been set within the recesses. Discussion: The cross is a cross pattée, the letters are capitalised and of Lombardic style and read AVE MARI A (hail Mary). The foliate design is composed of a single upper curvilinear tendril with an oval and sub-triangular lower broad leaf. Between the MARI and A of the inscription are five chevrons. The styling of the lettering and the inscription are popular during the Mid to late Medieval period. The inscription was a typical religious inscription which may have been understood to serve an amuletic purpose by the wearer. Inscription: + AVE (foliate motif) MARI >>>>> A (foliate motif). References: CAM-2AC08E (2020T-320), NARC-183002 (2018-T518), BERK-EFD343 (2014-T700) Dimensions: Diameter: 19.69mm, Width: 3.48mm, Thickness: 1.29mm, Weight: 1.9g

KENT-B342CB: COIN
A worn Iron Age Gallo-Belgic Aa imported gold quarter stater of broad flan right type, attributed to the Ambiani, dating c.200-100 BC, Sills 2003 Class V p.132 no. 270-283;. ABC 28. Allen no. Aa2, VA 15-17. Scheers 8. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, rosette/flower below Measurements: 13.10mm in diameter and 1.75g in weight.

ESS-A16C17: COIN
Morini Celtic gold qtr stater 11mm,1.48g

GLO-9275BC: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop that is currently distorted presumably by post depositional activity. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription ‘✷Vertue Passeth Riches’ Posy rings with a similar inscription and style of lettering have been recorded on the database, such as WAW-F184D8) 2019T921 that has the inscription ‘Vertue paseth riches’ and dated to the 17th century. (WILT-6B93B2) 2003 T223 inscribed ‘Vertue paseth riches’ and finally (IOW-0AA2D4) 2007 T6 inscribed "vertu pasith riches" both dated to the 17th-18th century. Although this example does not have a makers mark that would allow accurate dated, the lettering style is consistent with examples from the mid 17th century to the mid 18th century. Therefore, on balance of probability, it is likely the ring predates 1720 and as it contains a minimum of 10% precious metal, it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

GLO-88EBE5: FINGER RING
A medieval, gold gem-set finger ring. This has a triple bezel formed from a row of three collets; the side of each collet has a large recessed sub-oval panel bordered by a raised U-shape rim. The two end collets continue this theme with a third corresponding recessed panel at the adjacent terminals. The central collet holds a purple stone that could be an amethyst, this is simply cut with a flat upper surface. The two flanking collets contain a turquoise cabochon. The shoulders of the ring have an undecorated trapezoid cross-section that narrows to a fine triangular cross-section hoop. There are a number of similar examples recorded on the database, CAM-4A8AB6 (2020T089) has a triple bezel, whilst NMS-2087B3 (2017T861) has a double bezel with a turquoise stone in one collet and a cut ruby retained in the other. See also YORYM-DE9DA0 (2017 T23), SWYOR-5BD3C6 (2016 T438), SWYOR-61ADFC (2015 T271), LEIC-734E08 (2013 T363) and DENO-83F1EC (2018T994). As this object is made of gold and is more than 300 years old, it appears to meet the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act.

WAW-280C76: COIN
A complete early Modern gold half sovereign of Geroge IV (AD 1820-30). Obverse: laureate head left. GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: Reverse: Crowned plain royal shield. ANNO 1824 Spink (2000: 370) no. 3803. Overall dimensions: 19.40mm in diameter, 0.84mm in thickness and 3.95g in weight.

NMS-F7910D: FINGER RING
Gold finger-ring. Oval colourless translucent flat-topped glass within a raised box-setting surrounded by a roped flange. Flat hoop of constant width, with two twisted roped wires applied to it and bordered on each edge by finely milled wires. Two globules at junction of hoop and bezel on each side. 4th century. The oval box setting is oriented longitudinally to form the bezel of the finger-ring. It is formed from a strip of gold bent to fit closely around the slightly irregular piece of glass. The 'roped flange' is a piece of twisted gold wire around the base of the box setting. The hoop is fixed at either end on to the bezel at the base of the box setting, with the twisted gold wire of the 'flange' running over and concealing the join. The hoop consists of a backplate giving a smooth interior, covered with filigree consisting of two twisted wires set centrally to form a herringbone pattern, with a beaded wire to either side. The two gold granules to either shoulder are set between the beaded border and the edge of the herringbone. The hoop is now slightly crushed and bent.

SUR-F59D42: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and of Whaddon Chase / British LB type dating to 60 - 20 BC. Obverse: Abstract crossed wreaths. Reverse: Horse, right; below, wheel. As ABC 2442.

NARC-F4DD27: FINGER RING
An incomplete gold Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The bezel is rectangular, 3.59mm by 2.95mm and 2.79mm high, with a trapezoidal side profile, widening upwards. The upper portion of the bezel has a rectangular void where a fem or precious stone setting would have resided, but is now missing. The stone is missing from the bezel. The hoop is circular in cross section, and is slightly distorted and bent and now forms an ovate shape. The hoop flattens toward the bezel to form shoulders. See also BERK-57430E (2019T158), HAMP-6C5109 (2017T761), and DUR-602602 (2019T35) and Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326, fig 215) Dimensions: Height: 18.02mm, Width: 20.63mm, Thickness (band): 1.12mm, Weight: 0.7g

NMGW-6495BC: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring of the 1740s (As per Dr Mark Redknap). Inscription within reads “God for me apointed thee”. Makers mark SLR in gothic script to left of inscription. Band is plano-convex in section, with no decoration on external surface. The internal diameter is 18.4mm. Some damage to edge of ring. The inscription suggests that this ring was a posy ring- a ring exchanged as lover's gift.

GLO-FDDC22: COIN
Iron Age Uninscribed gold quarter stater of the Dobunni tribe dating to AD 20- 43. Obverse: possible abstract head facing right Reverse: Abstract horse facing right; bellow is a curvilinear, above cog surrounded by ring and two small ring-and-dots. below, small horse and ring-and-dot. Forward ring-and-dot and double annular.

LVPL-F7196A: ARMLET
Treasure case 2020 T975 Description A mostly complete, but in two pieces, gold armlet dating to the early Bronze Age (c.2100 – 1900 BC). It is decorated with embossed ribs and belongs to the embossed goldwork tradition (see Needham 2000a). The object is formed from a cylindrical band of sheet gold with no visible seams. In cross-section it has a corrugated appearance with eight bulbous embossed ribs, six decorating the body and two forming the rims. The ribs are evenly spaced with flat bands in between. The main body has four central ribs each swelling into lentoid-shaped bosses at seven points around the circumference, with the outer two ribs each flanked by a single, rounded rib. Along the centre (longest axis) of the lentoid-shaped bosses there are deeper grooves that connect with the encircling ribs. This suggest that the ribs may have been embossed first before the bosses were expanded out from them. The two rims are rounded, and the metal has been folded over. Needham (2000b: 23) suggests this may function to strengthen the overall object and possibly grip a backing material. Dimensions External diameter 85.78mm; width 61.3mm; weight 44.3g. Condition The object is mostly complete and largely maintains its original form. A small section is detached from the main body which may have been torn during its extraction. The area of damage on the main body is crumpled and a tear stretches diagonally towards the bottom rim. Metal composition Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the gold armlet was undertaken by the Department of Scientific Research at the British Museum. It indicated a surface composition of approximately 83-85% gold, 15-17% silver, the rest being copper. These results are consistent with three other armlets analysed by the British Museum in recent years in terms of the gold, silver and copper contents (see Table). Gold Silver Copper North Turton (This report) 83-85% 15-17% 1-2% Bewholme, East Yorkshire 82-84% 14-16% 1.5-2% Lockington 1, Leicestershire 87% 13% 0.1% Lockington 2, Leicestershire 85% 14% 0.3% Discussion This Early Bronze Age gold embossed armlet belongs to Group 3 of Needham's armlet typology (2000b: 29-38). This is supported by the metal (gold) analysis noted above. Group 3 armlets of gold and copper alloy are unified by the presence of multiple ribs to decorate the body of the armlet (Needham 2000b: 31; also see Needham & Sheridan 2014: 913-14, Tradition 4: Embossed goldwork). Needham assigned 11 armlets to Group 3 which was raised to 12 following the discovery of a gold example from Bewhome, East Riding of Yorkshire in 2016 (see 2016T683; YORYM-80ADC9) and the new discovery of the North Turton armlet brings the total to 13 armlets from Britain and Ireland. Within Group 3 there are now six examples made of gold with embossed ribs (including the North Turton armlet), one from the aforementioned discovery at Bewhome, two from the barrow cemetery site of Lockington (now in the British Museum; see acquisition numbers 1996,0901.1-2), Whititeld, Co. Waterford, Ireland (considered lost; Hughes 2000, pl. 19), and one from Cuxwold, near Caistor, Lincolnshire (considered lost; Hughes 2000, pl. 18) (see Hughes 2000, Appendix 1 for details). The North Turton armlet is comparable to several examples within the group, one being the Lockington 1 example (1996,0901.1) which presents a similar design of lentoid-shaped swellings at intervals along embossed ribs. Further similarities are that they were each constructed without a join and have wider ribs at the edges, serving to emphasise the rims. Further, their size and weight are comparable. However, the North Turton armlet does not share the additional pointillé decoration around the embossed ribs. Furthermore, the lentoid-shaped bosses are of a less sinuous form than Lockington and are more lozenge-shaped, although this varies between the bosses. Lockington: External diameter: 83.40 - 87.60mm Width: 41.30 – 43.70mm Weight: 34.82g The North Turton armlet has a greater width and therefore weight in comparison to the Lockington armlet. The weight of North Turton example is perhaps a little underweight considering the width is twice as large as that from Lockington, nevertheless, Needham and Sheridan (2014: 912) have noted that embossed gold armlets would likely have had organic backings which may explain the lightness of the North Turton find. The North Turton armlet bears further comparison with the Co. Waterford example. Although now lost, it is recorded through a drawing and notes in the Society of Antiquaries of London Catalogue of Drawings and Museum Objects (see Primeval Antiquities 29.1-2, available through the ADS). The Co. Waterford example illustrates a similar design of lozenge embossed ribs, although these appear more frequently than those on the North Turton armlet. Like the Lockington armlet discussed above, it is also recorded as having pointillé decoration around the embossed ribs and rims which the North Turton example lacks. The Co. Waterford armlet is smaller than the North Turton one, but has a smaller diameter and larger width than the Lockington example. The weight is not recorded. Co. Waterford: Diameter: 76.2mm Width: 66.67mm Weight: Unknown A fragment of a bronze armlet from Masterton, Fife, presents a further example of the use of the lozenge rib design (see Needham 200b: 32-3, fig. 21a) and like the examples previously discussed, displays a pointillé decoration around the embossed ribs. The Bewhome and Cuxwold armlets have straight embossed ribs but also make use of the same pointillé design as the other discussed examples. The key differences between the North Turton armlet and those discussed is the absence of any pointillé decoration. However, this is not an anomaly as the Lockington 2 armlet also lacks pointillé decoration, as well a bronze example from Melfort, Argyll (see Needham 200b: 32-3, fig. 21b). The number of lozenge shape ribs on the North Turton example also bears some differences to other examples. Where the North Turton armlet has four lozenge ribs, the one from Masterton has two, that from Lockington has three and the one from Co. Waterford has five. This presents that there is no precise uniformity across the group and similar features will vary for each example.

NMS-D4A66D: FINGER RING
Post-medieval gold finger ring, complete, slightly distorted and sprung apart at a soldered butt joint. The plain hoop is of circular cross-section with no discernible flattening of the inner surface. Probably 18th century but not closely datable and without diagnostic features to suggest that it may be more than 300 years old. A very flimsy piece. Diameter 18 - 18.8mm. Diameter of cross-section 1mm. Weight 0.56g. Finder's no. POD 9/6

GLO-D0F166: COIN
Gold Quarter Noble of Edward III. Dated to 1361. Mint mark: cross 3 Obverse: A shield with the royal coat-of-arms in a tressure EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL Reverse: ornate cross with Lis in centre. leopards in each angle EXALTAB[ITVR x IN] x GLORIA

NARC-CEA193: COIN
A complete gold Quarter Noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Pre-Treaty series E. Standard type C. Saltire stops. Floriated cross with pellet in centre reverse. London mint. Cross 2 obverse initial mark, cross potent reverse initial mark. AD 1354-1355. Diameter: 19.45mm, Thickness: 1.10mm, Weight: 1.8g North Vol II, P 51, No 1162

HAMP-CD6223: FINGER RING
A gold posy / posey / posie ring of late 17th to 18th century date. The exterior of the hoop is decorated with deeply incised foliate or scrollwork decoration with possible traces of black nielo or enamel remaining. The interior of the hoop is inscribed Let vertue rule affection. The ring has been crushed and the hoop is heavily distorted. Length: 20mm; width (of hoop): 3.1mm; Weight: 1.14g.

WAW-4E4CF4: COIN
An Early Medieval gold quasi-Imperial Provençal-type tremissis in the name of Justin II (565-78) dating to c. AD 580-615, mint: probably Sisteron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France). Ref: Lafaurie 1959: 199-200, no. 7 (see plate XI, no. 7); Grierson and Blackburn 1986: 129-30. The coin is paralleled by a tremissis found in a hoard at Escharen (Netherlands; Lafaurie 1959, no. 7) and attributed to Justin II, the mint signature SE most likely attributable to Sisteron. Grierson and Blackburn (1986, 129-30) argue that the reverse type seen on quasi-Imperial coinage comprising a cross-on-globe is copied from issues of Tiberius II and must date after 578.

LEIC-28D5B5: RIBBON
A Bronze Age gold ribbon, dating to 2200 - 800 BC. It comprises a folded rectangular strip of sheet or ribbon gold. It is decorated with around 16 parallel ridges running along its length across one side; the reverse is undecorated. Length: 72.6 mm Width: 12.7 mm Weight: 4 g Notes: The object is consistent with a number of examples which have been determined to be Treasure on the PAS database including 2014T777 (HEMP-36C41B), 2018T642 (NMS-A603B), 217T672 (NMS-B2D198), 2019T991 (DUR-9B1BA0), 2019T866 (HEMP 37143A), 2011T459 (LIN-946F12) and 2020T516 (SWYOR-DBF058). Incised longitudinal grooves are present on at least one side of many of these examples. Some are plain strips whilst others exhibit one or two perforations. Furthermore, the design is redolent of two examples from the multi-period site of Ranvecliffe Cave in Derbyshire, held within the British Museum Collections 1906.1224.1 and 1906.1224.2. These examples were postulated to date to the period between circa 2500-800 BC, providing a broad Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age date. Other dates recorded within the Treasure cases suggest a narrower period between circa 2200-800, encompassing the entirety of the Bronze Age, whilst 2014T777 suggests a Middle to Late Bronze Age date of between circa 1600-800 BC. As a result, a broad Bronze Age date is offered here of between circa 2300-800 BC. In all of these examples, it is not clear what their function was.

NMS-2656E9: COIN
Gold halfcrown of Henry VIII, uncertain initial mark with HR and crowned rose, curled over into a tubular shape and hence most details illegible, 1526-47

WAW-A8F955: COIN
A complete Early Medieval gold pseudo-Imperial tremissis in the name of Justinian I (AD 527-65) imitating Burgundian issues but attributed to the Merovingian Franks and dating c.AD534-65/70. cf. Lafaurie 1983 nos 73-92, esp 83-92; Belfort 5203 (listed there under Justin II). Ref: Lafaurie 1983: 114, 134-5; Belfort 1894: 64. The coin is complete and well struck on an irregular flan. The coin is 13mm in diameter.

WAW-A8E117: COIN
A complete Early Medieval gold Merovingian tremissis of the 'mint-and-moneyer'/National Series dating to c.AD580-670, uncertain mint and moneyer.

SUR-A7DE16: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, 'Fishtailed Cross' type. Obverse: Fish tailed cross design, triple horse tails in each quarter. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse left, with wheel above and beaded annulet below. Cf. ABC, p. 58, no. 788; BMC no. 544 (ex Chris Rudd List 15, CCI 92.1605).

BUC-18FAA3: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of Addedomaros (Catuvellauni Tribe, North Thames Region), dating to c.45-25BC. Addeomaros Spiral type. Obverse: Six-armed wreath spiral, three crescents at centre. Reverse: Horse right, cornucopia below, three horse muzzles and [ADDIIDOM] above.

HAMP-17B171: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the southern region / Regini, dating to c.60-20 BC, "Danebury Sun Snake" type. Obverse: Wreath, multi-petalled sun motif below corded line. Reverse: Horse left, wheel with pellet above. ABC, p. 52, no. 593. This type is listed in ABC as potentially unique, the illustrated example in ABC also has a provenance from Hampshire, recorded as found at Danebury.

OXON-127D13: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, attributed to Addedomaros, dating to the period c.45-25 BC. Addedomaros Flower type. Obverse: Flower of seven petals around a ring, a single pellet between each, on a plain field. Reverse: Horse right with pellet in ring motifs above, below and in front. As ABC no. 2526, BMC no. 2416. Measurements :- Diameter 12.60mm, thickness 1.01mm weight 1.4g

HAMP-FE167A: FINGER RING
A Roman gold ring with an oval bezel (10.5mm wide) with an integrally cast dextrarum iunctio motif of two clasped hands surrounded by an applied border of twisted gold wire, which has become partially detached. The shoulders are triangular, with incised V shaped decoration and scalloped edges. These narrow into the hoop, which is plano-convex, 1.1mm thick and 3.3mm wide at its narrowest point. The ring has been crushed and distorted. Circa 4th century AD. Length: 22.5mm; Width: 10.5mm; Height: 17.4mm; Weight: 6.89g.

NARC-961655: COIN HOARD
Twenty-two Iron Age gold coins found in close association. The coins are all uninscribed staters of the North Eastern region associated with the tribe known as the Corieltavi. These coins were produced in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties in the period 50 BC to 20 BC and are found in the Midlands. A fragment of a Medieval ceramic vessel was also found. Summary: Tribe Denomination Type Number Corieltavi Stater South Ferriby (ABC 1743) 18 Corieltavi Stater Sunflower (ABC 1737) 4 Total 22 Catalogue: 1 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 20.65mm, Thickness: 3.28mm, Weight: 5.7g 2 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 20.71mm, Thickness: 2.70mm, Weight: 5.6g 3 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 20.49mm, Thickness: 2.72mm, Weight: 5.8g 4 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents, three pellets in right of field. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.49mm, Thickness: 3.13mm, Weight: 5.7g 5 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents, three pellets in right of field. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.50mm, Thickness: 3.27mm, Weight: 5.7g 6 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents, three pellets in circle in upper centre of field. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 21.16mm, Thickness: 2.67mm, Weight: 5.7g 7 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.28mm, Thickness: 3.11mm, Weight: 5.8g 8 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.96mm, Thickness: 2.47mm, Weight: 5.7g 9 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents, no transverse line. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.38mm, Thickness: 3.09mm, Weight: 5.7g 10 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.02mm, Thickness: 2.91mm, Weight: 5.7g 11 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun ? below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.71mm, Thickness: 3.10mm, Weight: 5.8g 12 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.79mm, Thickness: 2.98mm, Weight: 5.6g 13 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.99mm, Thickness: 2.59mm, Weight: 5.8g 14 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, star sun and beaded line below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 20.91mm, Thickness: 2.99mm, Weight: 5.8g 15 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, star sun and beaded line below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 18.87mm, Thickness: 3.20mm, Weight: 5.8g 16 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, star sun and beaded line below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 18.64mm, Thickness: 3.38mm, Weight: 5.8g 17 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). Sunflower type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, pelleted sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1737, BMC 3146-47, VA 809 Diameter: 18.83mm, Thickness: 3.24mm, Weight: 5.5g 18 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). Sunflower type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, pelleted sun below, star before head. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1737, BMC 3146-47, VA 809 Diameter: 19.56mm, Thickness: 2.79mm, Weight: 5.5g 19 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). Sunflower type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, pelleted sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1737, BMC 3146-47, VA 809 Diameter: 19.94mm, Thickness: 3.40mm, Weight: 5.6g 20 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, arcs and dots above, pelleted sun in front and star sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents, three pellets in right of field. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 19.59mm, Thickness: 3.01mm, Weight: 5.7g 21 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). Sunflower type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, pelleted sun below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak and crescents. ABC 1737, BMC 3146-47, VA 809 Diameter: 21.48mm, Thickness: 2.46mm, Weight: 5.6g 22 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Lunate horse left, ‘anchor’ motif, star? below. Obverse depicts wreath, cloak, crescents and ring and dot and pellet in right field. ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 811, 835, 837 Diameter: 20.05mm, Thickness: 2.68mm, Weight: 5.8g 23 A sherd from a ceramic Vessel of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is a rim and partial body sherd. The fabric is soft and soapy with sparse calcite inclusions. The outer surface is orange in colour while the core is dark grey in colour due to differential oxidisation. There are shallow circumferential grooved on the outer surface indicating the vessel was wheel thrown. The lip is steeply everted. Height: 27.86mm, Width: 37.46mm, Thickness (rim): 15.73mm, Thickness (body): 7.87mm, Weight: 8.9g References: ABC = Cottam, E. et al. eds (2010). Ancient British Coins, Chris Rudd. BMC = Hobbs, R. (1996). British Iron Age coins in the British Museum, British Museum Press. VA = Van Arsdell, R. D. (1989). Celtic Coinage of Britain, Spink & Son Ltd.

NMS-6B927C: COIN
Gold quarter stater, Icenian Irstead type, 1.10g, c.AD10-42

HAMP-6A89B6: COIN
A post-medieval French gold Ecu d'or Soleil du Dauphiné of Louis XII of France (1498-1515), probably Duplessy 654. Ref: Duplessy 1999. The coin is possibly lightly clipped with parts of the inscription only partially visible. Obverse: field quartered with arms of France (3 lys) and Dauphine (dolphin bowed with a purse in its mouth), LVDOVICVS : DEI : GRACIA : FRAnCORV : REX. K. Reverse: triple stranded cross fleuretty, XPS : VINnCIT : XPS : REGnAT : XPS : IMPERAT (Christ lives, Christ reigns, Christ commands) .

WMID-6961B9: FINGER RING
A complete enamelled gold ‘fede’ finger ring. The bezel is composed of two clasped hands. Traces of white enamel remain on one of the hands. The shoulders have been shaped to resemble ornate cuffs that are styled to show a gathered cuffs at the wrist, with flaring lace tumbling from the cuff. Green or grey enamel remain in the recesses of the cuffs. This clothing inspired theme continues around the remainder of the hoop. This has been decorated with a geometric pattern of lozenges interspersed with circular cells. This decoration is reminiscent of slashed brocade sleeves of an elaborate doublet or dress. On the inside of the hoop is an inscription which reads: “MI x HART IS x YOVRS x” in a capitalised Roman script. Saltire (crosses) have been used as stops between the words. Black enamel remains in the recesses of the letters. Dimensions: Bezel Width: 10.2 mm Bezel length: 8.7 mm Hoop width: 3.6 mm Hoop thickness: 1.1 mm Internal diameter: 17.4 mm External diameter: 20.4 mm Weight: 3.7 g Discussion: An almost identical finger ring has been recorded as DEV-B6D867 (2010T1240) and is considered to be 16th Century in dating. The style of enamelling on gold work can be paralleled by that of the Cheapside Hoard. Oman (1974, 41) states that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century, therefore this example is likely to predate the change. Similar inscriptions are known from a number of other examples recorded on the PAS: KENT-4FF331 (Jackson 2014) in silver, and WMID-7998C4 (Gilmore 2015) in gold. The latter is particularly similar in the style of the lettering, the use of stars as initial marks, and indeed the decorative lozenge pattern on the outside of the hoop. That example referenced a further similar inscription, "My harte is you", which can be found in Evans (1931: 78) and which dates to AD 1596. The sleeve like design on the hoop is reminiscent of that to be seen on a doublet now in the Victoria and Albert Museum (T.28&A-1938), which is dated to AD 1618. Conclusion: The finger ring is substantially precious in nature (well in excess of 10%). It is older than 300 years. It therefore falls within the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be potential Treasure.

WAW-15FF72: COIN
A complete gold Post Medieval quarter Moeda with a value of 1000 Reis of Peter II (Dom Pedro II) of Portugal (AD 1648-1706). Coin is dated to AD 1703. Mint uncertain. A comparable example of the coin recorded on the PAS database is: WAW-F4673D. The coin has been bent into an S-shape suggesting its use as a love token. See PAS record FAKL-8FB157 for a full discussion on love tokens. The dimensions are as follows: 17mm in diameter and 2.59g in weight.

BUC-037FB1: FINGER RING
A complete gold medieval finger ring with gemstone setting, dating from AD 1200-1400. The ring is a light yellow gold colour, the stone is possibly a sapphire. The hoop is circular in shape, but has been slightly distorted, it is circular in cross section, possibly bevelled on the inside. There are few scratch marks on the hoop. The bezel projects out from one edge, either side of the bezel the hoop widens to the shoulders of the ring. The bezel is cone shaped, with the narrow edge soldered to the hoop, there is a raised line running around the lower edge where it joins. The bezel widens out and contains a purple coloured stone or glass. This is a sub circular shape, with a hollow on one side where the stone may have been damaged. The surface of the stone is smooth. The stone is held into the bezel by a collar, the gold is folded over part of the stone to hold it in place. The stone one projects outside the collar on one side. Dimensions: external diameter: 21.65mm, internal diameter: 19.15mm, thickness of hoop: 1.00mm, thickness of shoulder: 2.37mm; height of bezel: 6.48mm, diameter of bezel 5.41mm; weight: 2.82g.

SUR-F112EA: FINGER RING
A complete gold gem-set finger ring dating to the Medieval period (c.AD1300-1400). The bezel is rectangular, 5.9mm by 3.8mm and 4.5mm high, with a trapezoidal side profile, widening upwards. The stone is a very deep blue colour, probably a sapphire and is rectangular in shape, cut flat with bevelled sides and a polished upper surface. The hoop is circular in cross section, with an internal diameter of around 18mm. It is slightly distorted and bent on the side opposite the bezel. The hoop narrows in thickness from 1.9mm to 0.7mm as it moves away from the bezel. Length: 22.3mm; Width (of bezel): 5.9mm; Weight: 1.44g.

HAMP-ED1E91: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the southern region / Belgae, 'Cheriton smiler' type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath split by three corded lines leading to a "turf curter". Reverse: disjointed horse, left. As ABC 755, BMC 86-7, Van Arsdell 1215.

LEIC-EBDA5B: FINGER RING
A Post-Mediveal gold posy ring, dating to AD 1760 - 1793. The circular hoop is damaged and bent out of shape and is now oval, it is D-shaped in section. The exterior of the hoop is decorated with a zig-zag/triangular pattern, within each triangle is a trefoil which has a small punched impression in its centre. The interior has an incised italicised inscription reading: Life Survived by Love. There is a small makers mark of 'I Y' inside of a square, the mark of James Young, a London Goldsmith who was known to be active between AD 1760 - 1793. Length: 20.56 mm Width: 13.48 mm Thickness: 0.92 mm Height: 2.81 mm Weight: 1.3 g Another ring made by James Young can be seen at the British Museum: Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold than silver. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th.

BUC-E973C2: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanus, dating to 20 BC - AD 10. X type. Obverse: crossed wreaths, back-to-back crescents at centre, VER in angles. Reverse: Horse left, bucranium and ring above, TAS. ABC no. X, BMC X, VA X.

BUC-D82D6B: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold stater of the Corieltavi (North Eastern Region), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby type. Obverse: line crossed by leaf and triplets, before three crescents and 'V', above right animal. Reverse: horse left, above pellet-ring var, below star, below tail pellet, below head pellet-ring. ABC no. 1743, BMC 3158, VA 811.

WMID-8613FA: JEWELLERY
A Post-Medieval to Modern possible boss from a brooch or other piece of jewellery, possibly dating to circa AD 1850 - 1950. The object is oval in form and consists of a gold fitting with central probable glass convex setting. The glass is a burgundy/purple colour. Surrounding the glass setting is a gold surround with a twisted rope like border, there is a further twisted rope like surround that is narrower at the external edge. The reverse is undercorated and has a concave centre. As the find can not be securely dated to pre-1714 it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. The object measures 17.9 mm in length, 15.6 mm in width, 6.4 mm in thickness and weighs 1.9 grams.

NMS-71554C: FINGER RING
Description: Small gold signet finger-ring of early post-medieval date. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, with the interior flat or very slightly convex and the exterior more strongly convex. It flares from a minimum of 2.85mm wide and 1.4mm thick at the back of the hoop, to vertical shoulders. The bezel is oval and flat, making the ring D-shaped in side view, and is set longitudinally, The arms are quartered and the blazon is: Quarterly, (1) A fess engrailed between three fleurs-de-lis, (2) on a fess between two chevrons a crescent, (3) a chevron between three covered cups, (4) fretty on a chief a lion passant regardant, at fess point a pierced mullet over all. There are traces of pecking or stippling on the fess in the first quarter, on the field in the second quarter and on the chevron in the third quarter. The lozenge is set within a fine border of tiny stamped double-crescents. Dimensions: Length from the top of the bezel to the back of the hoop, 16.25mm. External width of the ring, 18.8mm. Internal width, 15.4mm. The bezel measures 17 x 14.7mm. Weight 8.22g. Discussion: The lozenge of arms indicates that this ring belonged to a woman, matching the small dimensions of the object. The arms shown are (1) Ashfield, (2) Tendring, (3) Boteler or Butler and (4) Mapersall. They probably belong to a daughter of a third son (indicated by the mullet in the centre of the quarterings) descended from the marriage of John and Florentia or Florence Ashfield. Florence was a daughter of John Boteler by Joane, daughter and co-heir of John Mapersall, of Mapershall in Bedfordshire; she died in 1507. Her husband was John Ashfield of Stowlangtoft in Suffolk, d. 1482, whose stepmother was Cecilia, eldest daughter and co-heiress of John Tendring of Brockdish in Norfolk (see Corbett and Tindal Methold 1899, Ashfield pedigree at p.130; and Page 1844, 804). Date: If the arms are those of a grand-daughter of grandparents who died in 1482 and 1507, this implies a date in the 16th or early 17th century. A similar very simple finger-ring (2020T500, LIN-1B6093) has also been dated to the 16th or 17th century. Update: Noonans, who are selling the ring on 12th March 2024, have identified the original owner as Dorothy Ashfield, with the following reasoning: "The five-pointed star in the centre of the arms represents a third son so we believe the ring was owned by Dorothy Ashfield who was born in 1594, the eldest daughter of the third son Thomas Ashfield of Hopton in Suffolk and his wife Ellen Holditch of Ranworth in Norfolk" (Yorkshire Post, 'Field of gold for treasure hunter as unearthed rare ring goes up for sale', 1st March 2024).

HAMP-56D3DC: RING
A gold object of uncertain date, 13mm in length, comprised of two circular gold wire rings which were originally interlinked and which have been partially melted and fused together by exposure to fire or heat. The internal diameter of the rings is around 8.5mm and they are around 1mm thick with circular cross section. There are breaks in the rings which appear to be from heat damage rather than from the process of manufacture. Possibly a jewellery component, but of uncertain date. Lengh: 13mm; Width: 11.4mm; Weight 1.10g.

KENT-467F3E: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI (first reign AD 1422-1461), mule Annulet/Rosette mascle Issue dating to the period 1427-1430. Standard Type C. Mint of London. North (1991) no.1420/1443. Spink 1810/1821. Measurements: 20.19mm in diameter and 1.75g in weight.

BH-45E4E2: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Phallic Geometric type. Obverse: Male genitalia? Reverse: Geometric pattern of block with radiating lines and three bars. As ABC p. 50, no. 533; BMC nos. 419-427.

KENT-EFA080: COIN
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69-3.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object. Measurements: 10mm in diameter, and 1.4g in weight.

NMS-EF27AB: COIN
Gold noble of Edward III in two torn and crumpled parts which nonetheless are clearly part of the same coin.The battered, scuffed and folded condition of the coin does not enable precise identification although the cross potent initial mark and double saltire stops suggest a Treaty period issue, North 1231ff,1363-9. Weight 4.31g and 1.87

HAMP-C69DBA: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater (17.2mm, 5.47g) of the Atrebates / southern region, struck by Commios and dating to the 50-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with two hidden faces, right. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right with five spoked wheel below and annulet behind; charioteer's arm and three horse muzzles above, COMMIOS below and in front. As ABC 1022, BMC 724-729, VA 350.

HAMP-C65660: COIN

HAMP-C58A93: COIN
A gold Medieval quarter noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377), Fourth Coinage, Treaty Series dating to 1363-1369. London mint. As North 1243.

HAMP-C2AE77: INGOT
A small, flat gold fragment of uncertain date. The fragment is curved along its length, with rough breaks at both ends (of the long axis) and smooth sides. Both broad faces are faceted from hammering and the fragment is of even thickness. There is no decoration or evidence of fittings or other function. Length: 11.7mm; Width: 9.3mm; Thickness: 1.6mm; Weight: 1.39g.

HAMP-B2750E: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold stater (17.9mm, 6.14g) of the southern region / Belgae, "Chute" type dating to c. 80–50 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: disjointed horse, left with rectangular head, crab below and pellets above. As ABC 746, Van Arsdell 1205, BMC 35, 37-76.

HAMP-B221AA: COIN
An uninscribed British Iron Age gold stater (18.9mm, 6.07g) of the southern region / Belgae, "Chute" type dating to c. 80–50 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: disjointed horse, left with rectangular head, crab below and pellets above. As ABC 746, Van Arsdell 1205, BMC 35, 37-76.

WMID-5C7CA5: FINGER RING
A complete thin circular sectioned gold wire ring, possibly a finger ring, probably of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The gold wire has a diameter of 1.4 mm. No stamps or marks are present on the wire. The ends have been cut. It has been formed into a circular shape with the ends of the wire overlapping by 3.4 mm. It weighs 1.0 g. The circular section of the wire is suggestive of a modern date, and therefore as it is probably less than 300 years old, it falls outside of the remits of the Treasure Act 1996 and should not be considered to be potential Treasure.

HAMP-200318: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern region / Belgae, 'Petersfield Wreath Face' type, dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Horse right, moon-shaped rump, ladder mane, wheel above and below. As ABC 773; BMC 568-570.

SWYOR-1E2FF4: FINGER RING
A Post Medieval gold finger ring; a posy ring dating from AD 1650 - 1750. The ring is of hollow construction and is D shaped in section, with a convex outer face and a flat, tending towards concave, inner face. The outside of the band is plain. The inscription is on the inner face and reads "Let Love Increase" in lowercase letters apart from the initial letter of each word. The script is cursive and italic with a long S and is incised into the ring. There is a maker's mark (or possibly the mark of the owner or giver) before the first word. It is the letters P and C in monogram, set within a shield-shaped cartouche. The shield has waisted sides and a tri-concave top. There is no other decoration inside the hoop. An area of damage reveals that the ring is hollow and the two sheets of gold have split along one edge of the band in one area. The damage also partially obscures the end of the word "Love" and the start of the word "Increase". The ring is about 19mm external diameter with a wide hoop. Discussion: There are no other examples of this inscription on the PAS database, though examples with a posy of similar meaning include WAW-7ECC04 (of the same style and inscribed * God increase our love), DEV-226158 (God gives incrase to love & peace) and SUR-EDE4D4 (God above increase our love). These all also have a long S in their inscriptions. BERK-86F3F5 (Let Love Ind'ure) is also very similar. Maskell (1888) in "The wedding-ring : its history, literature, and the superstitions respecting it" lists "Let Love Increase" as a common motto found on betrothal and wedding rings. It is probably derived from First Thessalonians 3:12 in the New Testament. In literature of the period, such as Henry Glapthorne’s Argalus and Parthenia (1639, Act. 4, Scene 1) the phrase relates to wishes for a long marriage (and with it a long life). The maker's mark or monogram is not listed in Jackson's (1905) English Goldsmiths and Their Marks, and has not been found in a basic search of the British Museum Collections Online. In general, lower case (italics) became more popular for inscriptions on posy rings by the mid 17th century replacing roman capitals (Oman 1974: 40-41). This finger ring is a common type in use from the mid-17th century into the first few decades of the 18th century. The short text of the inscription may suggest a 17th century date, but in the absence of a datable maker's mark this alone is not enough evidence to date the ring securely to pre-1720. As such it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act (1996). References: Jackson, C, J (1905) English Goldsmiths And Their Marks: A history of the Goldsmiths and Plate Workers of England, Scotland and Ireland. London: B T Batsford Maskell, J (1888) The wedding-ring: its history, literature, and the superstitions respecting it. London: Parr, Simpkin, Marshall and Co.

HAMP-1D1B19: FINGER RING
A gold posy / posie ring of 16th to 17th century date. The exterior of the hoop is covered with incised foliate decoration. The interior of the hoop has the legend 'No enemie to abʃence" in lower case, with a long "S". There are no maker's marks. The hoop is 3.1mm wide and 0.8mm thick. The ring has been crushed and the hoop is heavily distorted. Length: 20.3mm; width (of hoop): 3.1mm; Weight: 1.47g.

HAMP-1BD292: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed gold stater of the Regini / southern region and of 'Sills Insular CF' type, dating to 80-50 BC. Obverse: wreathed head, right with heavy spike across wreath. Reverse: sinuous horse, right with charioteer's arm above. As ABC 515; Sills 457-459.

YORYM-DD0DFE: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T759. Description: A complete gold and cabochon stone finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1300 - 1400. The hoop of the ring is a distorted sub-circular shape with a sub-ovate section. It widens slightly where it meets the bezel. The bezel is an irregular sub-triangular shape and appears integral to the hoop. The bezel is deep set with slightly rolled upper edges to secure the cabochon stone which is retained in full. The stone has a red colour, possibly garnet or coloured glass. A visual examination of images of the finger ring is not sufficient to allow a positive identification of the material of the stone. The hoop and reverse of the bezel are undecorated. Addition (2023-12-11): Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the metal of a finger ring indicated a surface composition of approximately 80-82% gold, 10-12 % silver, the rest being copper. The dark grey stone was identified by Raman spectroscopy as emerald. Dimensions: Hoop = 2mm wide, 1mm thick. Setting: 7mm wide at shoulders, 5.5mm high, 3mm thickness. Hoop internal diameter: c.18mm. Weight: 1.18g Discussion: This finger ring broadly conforms to the type of decorative gemstone finger rings described by Egan and Pritchard. Numerous similar examples have been found through excavations at London in deposits dating to the second half of the 14th century – though may be residual deposits - and are ‘perhaps an indication of increasing prosperity within London’ (Egan & Pritchard 2002, p.327). Finger rings of this type were usually set with sapphires, rubies or garnets, with the shape of the bezel usually conforming to the shape of the stone. Similar examples with bezels of various shapes on the database include 2020 T198 (LVPL-FC5604), 2019 T997 (SUR-C32418) both with circular bezels, 2016 T40 (ESS-78D908) with a rectangular bezel, 2016 T793 (YORYM-CEBD94) which has a lozenge bezel, 2015 T330 (YORYM-FA20E4) with a square bezel and 2005 T380 (YORYM-D8B8A2) with a hexagonal bezel. References: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London). London: HMSO.

WMID-C8F34D: FINGER RING
Description: A single misshapen gold finger ring. The finger ring was originally circular but is now oval. The hoop has a D shaped cross section. A single engraved skull design is visible on the exterior. The skull design is made up of a crescent either side of two drilled eyes with a heart shaped nose between them. The skull extends over the entire width of the hoop. Inside, in italic lower case writing, is the inscription deus illuminatiio mea LS. This is translated as “God is my light”. Dimensions: External diameter: 25.5 mm Internal diameter: 22.3 mm Hoop width: 3.5 mm Hoop thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 3.1 g Discussion: The skull design on the exterior is typical of that of a ‘memento mori’ finger ring. These typically bear an inscription with a date and initials that identify the individual to be remembered by the ring. Examples include 2020T664 (PUBLIC-391901) reading EG obit 25 May 1664. 2019T221 (GLO-939BD8) with the inscription EG: 1652. And 2018TW20 (NMGW-6DAA23) reads V P obt 26 Jan 1711 aet 3. All three examples highlighted above feature a similar style skull on the exterior. This example does not bear a traditional date of death inscription, but instead bears the inscription ‘deus illuminatiio mea LS’. Translated as ‘God is my light’. The initials LS are assumed to be the initials of the individual for who the ring is to be remember. This style finger ring was popular during the late 17th Century into the early 18th Century, so it is reasonable to assume that this finger ring is of a similar date. XRF analysis was not carried out on this finger ring but in comparison with other similar finger rings, it is substantially precious (gold) in nature, well in excess of 10%. Conclusion: This finger ring is older than 300 years, with a precious metal content in excess of 10%. It fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Treasure.

NMS-B32D47: BROOCH
Description: Tiny gold annular brooch with circular frame. Most of the frame is circular in cross-section, but it is interrupted by a pin constriction and by four equally spaced collars which encircle the frame and which are decorated all around with relief pellets made using an annulet punch; these are usually known as 'brambled' bosses. Pin missing. Dimensions: Maximum diameter of brooch (with bosses) 16.0mm. Diameter of frame without bosses,14.0mm. Thickness of brooch (across bosses) 2.9mm. Diameter of cross-section of frame, 1.2mm. weight 1.12g. Discussion: Brooches of this type are fairly common finds, but tend to be larger and made from silver, often gilded. Comparable objects on the PAS database include IOW-FCC801 (a small plain gold brooch with brambled boss on the pin) and LVPL-2A23B2 (a larger gold brooch with flower and brambled bosses on the frame). Date: 13th or 14th century.

NMS-8D314E: FINGER RING
Description: Gold finger-ring with posy inscription, now bent but still complete. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section throughout with no bezel. The exterior is convex and the interior is flat, with the inscription I LIKE MY CHOYS in seriffed capitals. The first I is very lightly engraved compared to the rest of the inscription. There are small crosses between the words LIKE and MY (a diagonal cross) and MY and CHOYS (a more upright cross). There is a space-filling branching curved line after the end of the inscription, but still a gap between this and the start. The bends have distorted the hoop inwards, but it still lies flat on a table with no sideways bends. Dimensions: Now squashed to an oval hoop measuring 19.7 x 12.3mm externally. Width of hoop 2.8mm, thickness of hoop 0.7mm, weight 1.20g. Discussion: The different style of the first I, and the lack of a cross stop between it and the next word, suggest that it may have been an afterthought. This finger-ring type is quite common, and variations on the inscription "I like my choice" are known on many post-medieval precious-metal finger-rings (Evans,1931, 54). Examples on the PAS database include HAMP-E10890 and WILT-1203F1, both of which are close parallels to this ring. Date: The style of the lettering suggests a 17th-century date.

HAMP-33548E: FINGER RING
A gold post Medieval posy / posey ring. The ring is slightly squashed, but had an internal diameter of around 18mm. The hoop has a plano-convex cross section, 4.2mm wide and 1.0mm thick, with an undecorated exterior. The interior surface is inscribed LET + LIKING + LAST in serifed Roman capitals. There is no visible maker's mark. Circa 16th to early 17th century. Length: 22.9mm; width (of hoop): 4.2mm; Weight: 3.57g.

YORYM-1ECA63: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T712. Description: A complete gold iconographic finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1450 – 1550. The bezel is flat and rectangular featuring an engraved figure with hand raised in blessing. An indistinct object appears to be present at the figures left shoulder. The bezel is too worn for the figure to be accurately identified though it is likely to be a saint. A circular hoop with sub-D-shaped section extends to either side of the bezel. The band has a twisted design creating faceted shoulders with transverse ridges that extend from opposite corners of the bezel. The faceted shoulders are decorated with engraves foliate designs featuring a single stemmed flower or leaf. The first twisted facet to either side of the bezel, after the shoulders, feature blackletter inscriptions; possibly DEO meaning God to one side, the other is illegible. The outer most twisted facet on each side of the hoop bear longer single stemmed flower or leaf designs. The interior of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: c.19mm; Weight: 2.34g. Discussion: Iconographic finger rings date to the late 14th and 15th centuries and tend to be made from precious metals. Popular saints depicted on these rings include St Barbara, St Christopher, St George, John the Baptist and the Virgin and Child. Two finger ring with similar twisted hoops have been recorded on the PAS database as 2019 T601 (ESS-B1E831) and 2017 T517 (ESS-7CA61A).

SUR-095B51: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed base gold stater of East Wiltshire, "Savernake Forest" type, dating to c 50-35 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: skinny horse, right with a pellet mane and solar spiral above and large below, with various pellets around. As ABC 2091.

SUR-088B7C: COIN
An Iron Age gold uninscribed British quarter stater (12mm, 1.4g) of the Atrebates / southern region, 'Selsey Dahlia' (no mane) type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with 'hidden face'. Reverse: triple tailed horse facing right, no mane, with floral sun above. As ABC 503

SUR-07E1BE: FINGER RING
A complete gold 'fede' finger ring of Post-Medieval date with internal diameter of 16mm. The bezel is 5.5mm wide and in the form of two hands, one clasped in the other, over a small heart, the top of which projects from one side. Each hand projects from an elaborate lace-like ruffed cuff. The hoop extends from either cuff and has a slightly plano convex cross section, 1mm thick. It is decorated on the outer surface with a band of two interlacing S-shaped ridges with cross-ties at each node. There are traces of white enamel on the hands and shoulders. The interior surface of the finger ring is inscribed with italicised text reading: "The gift of a true frend".

KENT-F97DF5: COIN
A worn post-Medieval gold Britain Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625), Second coinage (1604-1619), dating ot the period 1606-1607. First bust, escallop initial mark. London Mint. North (1991, 145) No 20910 Measurements: 21.25mm in diameter and 2.37g in weight.

LEIC-B3CF79: FINGER RING
A Post-Medieval gold posie Ring, dating to AD 1500 - 1700. The ring has been bent out of its original shape and is D-shaped in cross section. The external surface is decorated with two rows of curved vertical lines, one row is curved to the lft, the other right. The internal surface bares the inscription: SIS MEMOR AMICI (please remember our friendship/to remember friendship). The inscription is possibly Latin, the lettering is formed of uppercase seriffed Roman capitals. Length: 21.5 mm Width: 12.5 mm Weight: 1.94 g Discussion: Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold than silver. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th.

BH-88E70D: COIN
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 lion in each angle, all within double tressure.

SUR-75E460: WIRE
A fragment of twisted gold wire of uncertain date and function, most likely part of an earring or other item of jewellery. The wire originally had a square cross section and has been twisted along most of its length and bent into an S-shape. There is a short section of around 10mm on the outside of the larger bend which appears not to have been twisted; this may be an original feature relating to the function of the object, perhaps suggestive of a suspension loop.

NARC-642543: COIN
An incomplete gold Stater of the Corieltavi Tribe dating to the period 50-20 BC. North East Coast type. With wreath, cloak and crescent obverse and stylised horse reverse. Diameter: 18.41mm, Thickness: 2.62mm, Weight: 6.2g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan ABC 1722, VA 804, BMC 193-99

BUC-10C2FA: FINGER RING
A complete Post-Medieval gold finger ring, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD.1600-1700). The hoop is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The outer faces of the hoop are undecorated but the inner face is engraved with the lower case script: 'Not . the . gifte . but . the . gever.' The ring is devoid of hallmarks. Dimensions: diameter: 18mm; width: unknown; thickness: 2mm; weight: unknown (measurements are taken from the finder's are approximate). Discussion: The custom of exchanging inscribed posey/posy rings was popular for betrothals or weddings from the 16th to 18th centuries in England. Rings of this type are more commonly seen in gold than silver and the style of lettering and inscription can be used to narrow down their date, with early examples typically featuring block capitals while cursive and italic script is thought to be used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Posey rings are frequently classed as treasure under the Treasure Act 1996. Although this inscription appears to be uncommon on the PAS database, 2017 T738 (DEV-C34CF4) bears the same inscription but with a modern spelling (‘Not the gift but the Giver) and a hallmark, dating it c.AD.1654-1686. The British Museum’s online catalogue also lists two rings of comparable form with the same inscription as this object but in an earlier block capital script, dating to c.16-17th century (AF.1358 and 1961,1202.138). 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.

OXON-0AB9A7: STRAP END
A complete early medieval gold strap-end with filigree decoration. The strap-end is composite, consisting of a thicker upper plate (possibly hollow?) with a sheet gold back-plate underneath. It is sub-rectangular in cross-section and has been bent slightly into a shallow curve in profile. The upper third of the strap-end has a split end for attachment of a strap, via two dome-headed gold rivets (approx. 1.8 mm diameter) in situ and flattened against the back-plate. This upper section of the strap-end is square (approx. 8.4 mm long by 8.2 mm wide) with stepped lower corners, creating a ‘waist’ 4.7 mm wide. From here the strap-end flares outwards to form lateral shoulders (approx. 7.2 mm wide) before narrowing again to form an elongated, tongue-shaped terminal with concave sides and rounded end (approx. 5.3 mm wide). The upper surface of the strap-end comprises a recessed cell bordered by a single strand of gold beaded wire. The cell is divided into three panels by two transverse bands of gold beaded wire, each formed of two strands, across the two narrowest points of the strap-end. Each panel is filled with a series of small filigree annulets: 12 in the upper section, 13 in the middle section and 13 in the lower section. The dome-headed rivets in the upper section have beaded wire collars. The reverse of the strap-end is flat and plain although it is possible to identify where the back plate has been pressed onto the front of the strap end. Other than the bend, the strap-end is in fair condition with clear signs of wear to the filigree decoration. Dimensions: Length: 28.5 mm, Width: 8.4 mm, Thickness: 2.4 mm, Weight: 3.53 g Discussion: Strap-ends are relatively well-known early medieval finds, with the majority of recorded finds dating to the ninth to eleventh centuries, made from silver or copper alloy, and probably manufactured in England. This find differs from the main corpus in its material, earlier date and possible origin. There are no similarly formed strap ends are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. The form of this strap-end most closely resembles continental examples known primarily from northern and north-western Europe, including the Baltic region, Scandinavia, Germany and the Netherlands. Similar strap-ends found on a belt from Poland have been interpreted as an import from Scandinavian or Merovingian regions (Kontny 2012, p. 64; Kontny and Pietrzak 2012, esp. pp. 127–8 and Fig. 3:12–17). Compare also a strap-end from Gotland, Sweden in the British Museum (Registration number 1921,1101.237), which is described as a ‘Germanic’. Further similar examples have been found in several graves on Gotland (Nørgård Jørgensen 1999) and dated in this context to c. AD 520–600 (Nørgård Jørgensen 1999, p. 126). Date: Sixth century Conclusion: The strap-end appears to consist of more than 10% precious metal and at the time of finding was more than 300 years old; it thus qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Kontny, B., 2012. Trade, Salt and Amber: The Formation of Late Migration Period Elites in the ‘Balti-Culti’ Area of Northern Poland (the Elblag Group). Archaeologica Baltica 17, pp. 60–79 Kontny, B. And Pietrzak, M., 2012. Merovingian Belt on the Vidivarian Waist? Unexpected Import from the Elbląg Group Cemetery at Nowinka, Tolkmicko com. In: Makarov N. A., Mastykova A. V. and Khokhlov, A. N. (eds.), Archaeology of the Baltic Region: New Investigations and Discoveries, pp.17-19. Nørgård Jørgensen A., 1999. Waffen und Gräber: Typologische und chronologische Studien zu skandinavischen Waffengräbern 520/30 bis 900 n. Chr. Nordiske Fortidsminder. øbenhavn. B/17

SWYOR-FB2051: FINGER RING
A Medieval gold and gem seal matrix finger ring dating from AD 1200 - 1300, with a reused Roman intaglio set in the bezel, dating from 100 BC - AD 75. The ring has a large oval bezel, with the intaglio set in the centre, apparently flush with the surface. It is surrounded by a flat field of gold forming a border on which is engraved an inscription in lombardic lettering: "+ PENSE . DE MOY P:". This translates as 'Think of Me P' in Medieval French; presumably the P is the initial of the owner if the ring was used as a signet ring, or the giver if the ring was given with amatory intent. The cross is a cross pattee with rounded angles. The stop looks like a small backwards S with a line through it horizontally. There is a colon or double crescent contraction mark after the last P. The inscription is bounded by an engraved line border above and below. The gem is dark red and semi-translucent, perhaps carnelian. It is engraved with a semi-naked male figure facing right, with his torso twisted to the front and his head in profile. His arms are both raised to shoulder height and bent upwards at the elbows. Martin Henig (pers comm.) has identified him as a satyr with his equine tail visible behind him. He stands or dances on tiptoes, his right leg forward and his left leg behind, as described from the intaglio. In front of the figure is a jar or vase, containing a palm of victory, suggesting the satyr has been victorious in an athletic or music contest. The back of the bezel is flat and the sides are angled, so the back is smaller than the front. The hoop is a simple band of D shaped cross-section. It is attached to the sides of the bezel and is slightly distorted. The bezel is 16mm wide, about 4mm thick and about 20mm long. The hoop has a diameter of about 21mm and is about 3mm wide. The mass is not yet known. The reuse of Roman intaglios in high status Medieval items is well attested (Henig in Van den Bercken, B. & V. Baan (eds) 2017: Engraved Gems. From antiquity to the present, Papers on Archaeology of the Leiden Museum of Antiquities 14, Leiden (Sidestone Press), largely in the 12th - 14th century, though seal matrices are more common than finger rings. The shape and style of this ring can be paralleled by SUSS-1EB596 (2015 T424) dated to the 13th or 14th century and OXON-5D6B82 (Not Treasure Trove, unpublished) from the 13th century. The posy or legend is found on other Medieval seal matrices and posy rings, rendered in various spellings: for example: NARC-ED1100 (2019 T109), ESS-D7AAB8 (2018T893) and BH-B37181. The ring is an object that would have belonged to someone of elite status and it may be relevant that there was a 12th century Royal Hunting lodge in the area. Another gem depicting a satyr on the PAS database is HESH-318CC9 (2006 T126) again reused in a medieval seal matrix. Martin Henig has kindly commented on the gem, its reuse and its interpretation as follows: "Satyrs were members of the thiasos, members of the entourage of Dionysos (Bacchus). This one is dancing on tiptoe, both arms outstretched parallel to his shoulders. Compare a cornelian from Elne (Pyrenees-Oriientales), H. Guiraud, Intailles et camees de l'epoque romaine en Gaule, 48th supplement to Gallia. Vol.II (CNRS,Paris 2008), p.118, pl.xiii, no.1197 for subject and style, here dated to the 1st century BC. A hyacinthus is figured in A. Furtwaengler, Koenigliche Museen zu Berlin, Beschreibung der Geschnittenen Steine im Antiquarium (Berlin 1896), p.252 and pl.49, no.2824, where his double flutes (auloi) are at his feet; a nicolo from the Dutch Royal Coin Cabinet previously in the Hague now in Leiden has the same subject, with again his auloi at his feet (M. Maaskant-Kleibrink, Catalogue of the Engraved Gems in the Royal Coin Cabinet The Hague, The Greek, Etruscan and Roman Collections (The Hague,1978), p.232 and plate p.105, no.580 (dated to the first century AD). There are other gems depicting a youthful satyr holding a wineskin and sometimes pouring the wine into an amphora, a wine vessel with two handles, in front of him, for example a nicolo in Berlin, Furtwaengler, Koenigliche Museen zu Berlin, Beschreibung der Geschnittenen Steine im Antiquarium (Berlin 1896) p.252, pl.29, no.6825, and a red cornelian in Oxford, (A. MacGregor, Catalogue of the Engraved Gems and Finger-rings in the Ashmolean Museum. II Roman (The Beazley Archive and Archaeopress (,Oxford 2004), p.56 no.3.96). The variant here is most interesting. In front of the dancing satyr is a one handled vase containing a palm, signifying victory, a prize in some athletic or musical contest. In Britain, compare a cherry red cornelian from the cache found in the outfall drain at Bath depicting a discobolus with such a prize (see M.Henig, A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites (BAR British Series 8, 3rd edn, Oxford 2007, pp.158-159 and pl.xvi, no.520); a plasma (chrome rich chalcedony) and a mottled chalcedony respectively from the Bath drain and from Sea Mills depict Methe likewise with the vase and palm, presumably here victory over inebriation (ibid, p.133, nos 343 and 344, pl.xi). I assume our satyr is victorious in a musical competition (though note that the satyr Marsyas famously came to grief when challenging Apollo and was flayed for his pains; he is shown lamenting on a chrome chalcedony from Chichester (Henig, Corpus, 3rd edn, p204 no.App.108, frontispiece and pl.xxviii)). The gem-cutter has thus shown the satyr as a victorious athlete. I have noted a number of gems including the discobolus, and, incidentally including a sard [brown chalcedony] from Silsden, West Yorkshire from 1st century Britain. Greek style athletics seem to have been especially popular in the time of Nero (see M. Henig, ' "The race that is set before us": The Athletic ideal in the Aesthetics and Culture of early Roman Britain', pp.449-464 in C.Gosden, H. Hamerow, P.de Jersey, and G.Lock, Communities and Connections, Essays in Honour of Barry Cunliffe (Oxford 2007)). However I am doubtful whether the gem was a casual find from Roman Britain. Its high quality suggests to me that it was more than likely that it was rather part of a trade in ancient gems from Rome and southern Europe which I have explored in two papers: M.Henig,'The re-use and copying of Ancient intaglios set in Medieval personal seals,mainly found in England: An aspect of the Renaissance of the 12th century', pp.25-34 in N.Adams, J.Cherry and J.Robinson, Good Impressions. Image and Authority in Medieval Seals (British Museum Research Publication 168,2008) and J.Cherry and M.Henig,'Intaglios set in Medieval seal matrices: indicators of political power and social status?', pp.104-113 in J.Cherry, J.Berenbeim and L. de Beer, Seals and Status: The power of Objects (British Museum Research Publication 213, 2018). This reuse in Britain is largely from 12th to 14th century. [...The gems] might have been imported to elite shops in centres such as London for sale to the elite. This gem served as a love token. Was the subject recognised as a victor? The palm of victory was still a potent symbol, for saints amongst others; and I am increasingly thoughtful about the popularity of Classical Latin poetry, and here an elite owner riding in a Royal forest [...] may have interpreted it much as I am doing now, as lovely gem perhaps as early as the 1st century BC and no later than the middle of the first century AD showing a victorious satyr, in music, in dancing and...in love." References: Cherry J and Henig M (2018) 'Intaglios set in Medieval seal matrices: indicators of political power and social status?', pp.104-113 in J. Cherry, J. Berenbeim and L. de Beer, Seals and Status: The power of Objects, British Museum Research Publication 213 Furtwaengler, A (1896) Koenigliche Museen zu Berlin, Beschreibung der Geschnittenen Steine im Antiquarium: Berlin Guiraud (2008) Intailles et camees de l'epoque romaine en Gaule, 48th supplement to Gallia. Vol.II. CNRS: Paris Henig, M (2007) ' "The race that is set before us": The Athletic ideal in the Aesthetics and Culture of early Roman Britain', pp.449-464 in C.Gosden, H. Hamerow, P.de Jersey, and G.Lock, Communities and Connections, Essays in Honour of Barry Cunliffe; Oxford Henig, M (2007), A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites (BAR British Series 8, 3rd edn: Oxford Henig, M (2008) 'The re-use and copying of Ancient intaglios set in Medieval personal seals, mainly found in England: An aspect of the Renaissance of the 12th century', pp.25-34 in N.Adams, J.Cherry and J.Robinson, Good Impressions. Image and Authority in Medieval Seals; British Museum Research Publication 168 Henig, M (2017) in Van den Bercken, B. & V. Baan (eds): Engraved Gems. From antiquity to the present, Papers on Archaeology of the Leiden Museum of Antiquities 14, Leiden (Sidestone Press) Maaskant-Kleibrink, M (1978) Catalogue of the Engraved Gems in the Royal Coin Cabinet The Hague, The Greek, Etruscan and Roman Collections: The Hague MacGregor, A (2004) Catalogue of the Engraved Gems and Finger-rings in the Ashmolean Museum. II Roman (The Beazley Archive and Archaeopress: Oxford

SWYOR-FA9028: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring (posy ring) of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is slightly distorted and the cross-section is a shallow D shape. The external surface is decorated with triangular cells that would have originally held enamel. They are arranged in rectangles of six cells, each rectangle divided with a cross saltire and a central vertical. Each triangular cell appears to have a pellet of raised gold in the centre. These cells would have held enamel, but none is now surviving. The internal surface bears the inscription: LOVE HATETH DELAY, presumably an amatory message. The A and Y of DELAY are ligated. The lettering is uppercase seriffed Roman capitals. There are possible traces of black enamel in some of the lettering. The dimensions are reported by the finder to be 16mm diameter (approximately), 3mm wide and 1.4g. Discussion: Since at least the middle of the nineteenth century (Waterton 1859, cf. OED) rings engraved on interior or exterior with an amatory or affectionate sentiment has been known as a posy-ring (alternative spellings are posie, posey etc.). Prior to this, there was no commonly used word to describe a ring engraved with a ‘posy’. In the later sixteenth-century, this word specifically meant a short inscription. A posy is described in contemporary literature as a short ‘epigram’ of less than one verse. George Puttenham (1589) explained that these verses were applied to rings, arms, and trenchers. The was especial significance to engraving an amatory or affectionate motto on a ring, as the continuous form of the band had the potential to perpetuate and reinforce the sentiment (Standley 2010, 62-63). Written on the inner band, they were private, and the posy’s content known only to a few. Evans (1892) assumed that posy-rings were primarily shared between or used by lovers and distinguished four possibilities: betrothal rings, wedding rings, rings given on St Valentine’s Day, and memorial rings. At least three of these four are borne out by sources of the 1640s. It is, however, also clear from Samuel Pepys’ diaries that a ring might also be made to mark the marriage of a family member, and Elias Ashmole records the gift of such rings between friends. Pepys’ diaries also suggest that bearers could commission their own rings and chose their own mottoes from books. Other sources suggest that rings were acquired ready engraved. Joan Evans (1931) published research on the earliest known records of some mottoes. This work is important for placing the motto in time, but is not necessarily directly helpful in dating the facture of the ring. Importantly, the ring may have been engraved sometime after its making, by another hand altogether. Nearly a century later, it is clear that there are many more sources which could be consulted to date mottoes. This inscription (as described by the finder) does not appear in Evans (1931), nor apparently in the British Museum online collection. Since Charles Oman’s British Rings 800-1914 (1974), it has been proposed that letter forms (Lombardic vs. Blackletter vs. Roman vs. italic) may be used as an aid to dating. This is not straightforward. Though Roman lettering was introduced to England in 1509, blackletter-inspired lettering continues to be seen as late as 1525 before giving way to Roman capitals in the 1530s (Glanville 1990, 149). Oman (1974, 40-41) argued that ‘Roman capitals began to be used for inscriptions on posy rings from the mid-16th century, italics becoming more popular by the mid-17th century’. The earliest securely dated posy-ring in the British Museum is 1961,1202.75 (dated by mark to circa 1601-1611) and inscribed in italics. Today it is clear that Oman’s statement may need revision. A systematic and robust study of script type on dated or marked rings remains to be done. Language (French vs. Latin vs. English vernacular) and orthography (i.e., spelling) have also been proposed as useful. Here too a comprehensive study on the basis on dated or marked rings is overdue. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Database: LON-DD00A6 (2015 T957), has external cells for enamel, but they are square rather than triangular. The record argues that the upper case lettering suggests a 16th or 17th century date rather than later. Similar examples with the same dating are WMID-5327BA (2015 T250) and NMS-C270DF (2018 T831) which cites Oman (1974, 40-41). The same keying for enamel, combined with upper case letters but a clasped hand bezel of slightly later style is seen on SWYOR-AEAB4E (2018 T822), attributed to the 17th or early 18th century. A further example with triangular cells for enamel is DUR-23C436 (2016 T243) dated to AD 1500 - 1700. These examples indicate a date range of AD 1500 - 1700 for this ring. References: Evans, J[ohn], Posy Rings: a Friday evening discourse at the Royal Institution (March 25 1892) Evans, J[oan], English Posies and Posy Rings (London 1931) Glanville, P., Silver in Tudor and early Stuart England: a social history and catalogue of the national collection (London 1990) Oman, C., British Rings 800-1914 (London 1974) Puttenham, G., The Art of English Posie (1589) Standley, E.R., Trinkets and Charms: the use, meaning and significance of later medieval and early post-medieval dress accessories (PhD Durham 2010) Waterton, E., Posy Rings, in: The Archaeological Journal 16, 1859, 307-317

SUR-F8DDA5: PENDANT
A complete early Medieval gold pendant with a garnet setting. The pendant is oval and has a frame made from a sheet gold back-plate with a raised setting of gold sheet strip soldered onto it. There is a strand of beaded wire along the line of the junction between the setting and the back plate. This setting encloses a sub-rounded dark red, cabochon-cut garnet. At the top of the pendant is a suspension loop made from a piece of sheet gold with five parallel ridges.

NMS-E49F9B: PENDANT
Description: Gold pendant set with cabochon-cut gem, probably a garnet. The gem is smoothly polished, but is now cracked across its lower right-hand edge. It is placed on a gold backplate and surrounded with a gold strip collar, slightly curved transversely to fit around the stone; this is now cracked in places. The join between backplate and collar is covered with two layers of beaded gold wire filigree, now very worn, especially to either side of the suspension loop. The suspension loop is formed out of a projection integral to the backplate, which is now broken just above the body of the pendant. The loop remains complete but is flattened out into a long projecting strip. It is corrugated into two longitudinal grooves and three ridges, which run right along its length down to a rounded end at the back where it is soldered to the backplate. Dimensions: Total length with bent-out suspension loop 26.2mm, length of pendant without loop 18mm, width 12.3mm, thickness 5.1mm, weight 2.8g. Discussion: This is a very typical example of a well-made Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet cabochon pendant. Similar examples can be found on the PAS database at LIN-9FF479 (2016T838), LEIC-437467 (2006T568), LIN-18EEC1 (2011T691), SF-CD3B63 (2010T348) and SWYOR-70F9A6 (2015T609). They were worn by women throughout the 7th century, at first singly or on necklaces of mixed items, but after the middle of the century on impressive necklaces of gold spacers and suites of pendants, such as those from the famous graves of Desborough in Northamptonshire or Galley Low in Derbyshire. Date: Gold and garnet cabochon pendants appear to have been in use for the whole of the 7th century AD (Geake 1997, 39-40).

SUR-A2BBBE: COIN
An imported Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater, attributed to the Ambiani and of Biface type dating to circa 80-60 BC. Obverse: wreathed head, right. Reverse: sinuous horse. As ABC 13; VA 42-48.

SUR-A25E2B: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, attributable to Verica and dating to the period AD 10-40, 'Verica Vine Leaf Viri' type. Obverse: Vine leaf, to left VI, to right RI. Reverse: Warrior on horse right, holding spear and shield C O F around. As ABC 1193; BMC 1159-1176.

HAMP-764EF6: FINGER RING
A complete post-medieval gold mourning ring (1716-1717). The hoop has a D-shaped profile and is sub-circular due to damage. On the front of the hoop is a punched motif of a skull comprising two circles with internal crosses representing the eyes, two straight lines at 90 degrees to each other representing a nose, with seven vertical lines representing the upper teeth. The right of the skull is depicted by an upper and lower single diagonal line (an ear?) with two semi-circular lines representing the edge of the skull. The left of the skull has two corresponding semi-circular lines for the edge of the skull but lacks the diagonal (ear?) element. The rest of the exterior surface is plain. The interior of the hoop is plain and contains a engraved inscription: W . B Esqr - ob 17 Augt 1716 Next to the end of the inscription is the gold hallmark for London 1717.

SUR-646C7C: PENDANT
A gold and rock crystal pendant of early post Medieval date. The pendant is hexafoil and hand made from gold wire, pellet and sheet elements soldered to a gold sheet backplate. Around the edge are five remaining projecting foils of triangular shape, each comprising three gold pellets mounted on sheet gold collets soldered to the backplate. The foils are linked with curved loops of beaded wire, again soldered to the backplate, which has cutaways to accommodate them. The central setting is teardrop shape, bounded with a double row of twisted gold wire mounted on a strip of sheet gold. The stone is held in place by triangular prongs of sheet gold; half of which have been damaged and either lost or bent backwards away from the stone. The stone itself is polished rock crystal, teardrop shaped and worked with a convex front and back. Sediment remains trapped within the setting and is visible through the stone. The suspension loop, which presumably would have been adapted from the uppermost foil, has been lost and the form of the attachment is uncertain. Length: 22.8mm; Width: 20.2; Thickness: 6.0mm; Weight: 6.3g

SUR-4D653E: COIN
An Iron Age gold uninscribed British quarter stater (12.5mm, 1.38g) of the Atrebates / southern region, 'Selsey Dahlia' (no mane) type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with 'hidden face'. Reverse: triple tailed horse facing right, no mane, with floral sun above. As ABC 503.

NMS-3A996D: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Description: Gold hook element from a dress fastener, of composite construction, consisting of a hook (now incomplete) and an applied plate made from several elements. The applied plate is built up on a backplate made from a piece of circular sheet gold about 7mm in diameter. This has a vertical gold sheet collar soldered around the edge, which may originally have held a setting of glass, gemstone, etc. Around the collar is a separate outer frame of circular-section gold wire about 1.5mm in diameter, which has fine transverse grooves all the way round its surface. A butt joint is visible under magnification. This frame is decorated with six trefoils, each a separate element, which are held onto the frame by their stems. The stems have an irregular square cross-section (perhaps 0.5mm square) and are wrapped around the thicker wire frame in a wide spiral, giving the impression that all six elements are part of a single plant, like a trail of ivy. The stems are also soldered to the backplate and perhaps the collar, fixing the whole frame in place. The hook-attachment is soldered to the reverse of the backplate. It consists of a piece of gold wire, circular in cross-section (0.4mm in diameter) which runs across the backplate in two closely set parallel lengths. One end turns up as it meets the frame, and is then broken across both wires; this was originally the hook end. The other end has one wire broken as it meets the frame, but the other turns outwards to form a loop which projects out beyond the plate. Originally there would have been two loops, used to sew the object to the clothing. Dimensions: Surviving length including loop, 11.7mm. Width perpendicular to this, 11.3mm. Thickness including hook-attachment, 2.1mm. Maximum thickness of plate only (at the frame), 1.8mm. Weight 0.7g. Discussion: This object is of very complex manufacture yet the detail is extremely small, almost to the point of invisibility. There is no very close parallel on the PAS database, but other hook-and-eye items made in the same way do form a coherent group which includes the silver hook-pieces NMS-EDAEB2 (2016T177), SF-BBAB39 (2015T710) and LVPL-859AC5 (2014T378) and the copper-alloy hook-piece NLM-0ECC97. They fit into Read's early post-medieval Class B, Type 2 (circular plate) (Read 2008, 158-161).. Some of the design elements can be seen in other object types, with pendants DENO-C2DE6B (2019T183) and DENO-65C775 (2013T466) each having a setting within a separate decorated wire frame. Date: Read (2008, 158) points out that where decorated, his early post-medieval Class B items are all 16th-century in style, and this is true for the PAS parallels cited above. The decorative style of this item, however, is closer to the pendants with settings within wire frames, and these have date-ranges including the 15th century, based on parallels from the Fishpool hoard (deposited in 1464). As hooked dress-fasteners do not appear to come into use until the 16th century, a date of c. 1500-1550 is therefore likely.

SUR-CF4FC7: FINGER RING
A gold posy/posey ring of late 17th to early 18th century date. The hoop is 20.8mm in diameter, although distorted slightly and with crushing damage to one side.The internal diameter is around 18.6mm. The hoop has a shallow D-shaped cross section, 0.8mm thick by 2.8mm wide, with plain exterior; the interior has the inscription A true frind's gift. There is a stamped maker's mark of K within a square.

YORYM-A62700: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T606. Description: A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 – 1650. The posy ring is circular in plan with a thin D-shaped section. No join mark is evident and the exterior surface of the hoop is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with capitalised Roman text reading ‘* DESERVE x NO x BLAME’. Five transverse cut marks are present at the end of the legend. Dimensions: Diameter: c.16mm; Width: c.2mm; Finder was unable to provide thickness and weight. Discussion: Numerous posy rings have been recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme and many are also in the British Museum collections. Catalogues of inscriptions on posy rings have also been compiled. However, whilst the form of the ring is comparable to many examples the inscription has yet to find an exact parallel. The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddings was common in England from the sixteenth century and continued until the late eighteenth century. Posy rings could however also be given on many other occasions as a token of friendship or loyalty. They are more commonly crafted in gold than silver and the inscription is generally found on the interior of the ring, hidden to everyone except the wearer. Many of the sentimental mottoes employed on posy rings were taken from popular literature of the time. Oman (1974, 41) notes that inscriptions in Roman capitals were common until the second quarter of the 17th century when they were replaced by italic inscriptions which prevailed until posy rings became unfashionable in the 19th century. Conclusion: 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. Thanks: Thanks are extended to the finder of this object who provided images and dimensions of this object, allowing a full report to be made during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020. References: Oman, C. (1974) British Rings 800-1914. London: Harper Collins

SUR-3C8EEB: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of the southern region, attributed to the Belgae and of 'Danebury Scrolls' type dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Scroll-like flourishes around central cogwheel sun. Reverse: Horse left, wheel above, floral sun below. As ABC 791, BMC 539.

SWYOR-3B8EF7: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
An undiagnostic and unformed blob or droplet of gold, probably evidence of gold working, dating from the Bronze Age to the Post medieval period, 1900 BC - 1900. The piece is roughly oval in plan and rounded in cross-section, like a bean, but irregular with a smaller rounded element connected by a thin strip to one end. It is a dark golden yellow colour with some areas of dark grey on the surface. Length: 15.79mm Width: 11.08mm Thickness: 4.95mm Weight: 3.98g

SWYOR-3B3675: SEAL MATRIX
An oval gold and gem seal matrix dating from AD 1730 - 1858. The design is of an copperplate style uppercase letter D with a ducal crown above it. Only the face of the matrix survives within its gold frame. The matrix is carved into an orangy red gem or glass intaglio. It is oval in plan, flat on the face and domed on the reverse. the intagliio is held in a gold frame forming a plain border round the face of the matrix. The reverse is covered by a gold dome. There is no evidence of damage, but the matrix must have been further mounted into a handle or on a fob for example. The crown has alternate low fleurs and taller prongs topped with balls above a jewelled band. It is surmounted with a thistle shaped finial. The finder has been in touch with someone at the Chatsworth Estate who has confirmed that the matrix probably beonged to the 5th or 6th Duke of Devonshire, thus dating from AD1730 - 1858. They explain that Devonshire is the only family in Britain to have a dukedom beginning with D. The style narrows it down to the 5th or 6th Duke. Length: 26.24mm Width: 23.07mm Thickness: 6.79mm Weight: 5.45g

BUC-26FC86: BRACELET
A complete gold penannular bar bracelet, dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1400BC-750BC). Description: The bracelet is composed of a cylindrical bar, curved to create a sub-oval shape in plan. The terminals of the bar are slightly expanded and, from the photograph, appear sub-circular in section with short, incised linear decoration. Dimensions: length: 101.5mm, width: 58mm, weight:113.4g (dimensions approximate and taken from photograph, weight provided by the finder). Discussion: At the time of recording, this object appears to be the first Bronze Age gold bar bracelet, from Buckinghamshire, to be reported to the PAS scheme. Three comparable bracelets, but with slightly more expanded terminals, were discovered as part of a hoard (PAS-833958) in Milton Keynes, which was Late Bronze Age (c.1150BC-800BC). This hoard was processed as treasure and acquired by the British Museum (Treasure No.: PEE69; accession no.: 2002,0701). Other comparable examples recorded on the database, including: NARC-10B4B1 (2019 T1165; Late Bronze Age, c.1150BC-800BC) and three further bracelets found as part of a hoard (BERK-6870F5/6863E4/6863E4; 2004T348; Middle Bronze Age, c.1300BC-1100BC). Two similar bracelets can also be seen in the British Museum's collection: 1824,K/Armilla.17 (East Sussex, Middle to Late Bronze Age c.1400BC-750BC) and 1857,0627.4 (Ireland, Late Bronze Age c. 1150BC-750BC). Conclusion: Consequently, in terms of age and the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

HAMP-269257: BEAD
A spherical gold bead, 7.8mm in diameter and 6.9mm in thickness along the axis of the small central hole, which is 2mm in diameter. The bead weighs 0.95g suggesting it is probably hollow as a solid bead of this size, made of gold, would weigh around three times as much. The surface is undecorated; however there are a few indentations, most likely from post depositional damage.

HAMP-0FCEE9: RIBBON
A complete gold artefact of Bronze Age date. It comprises a crumpled strip of sheet or ribbon gold around 63.7mm in length, decorated with around 10 parallel ridges running along its length across one side; the reverse is undecorated. There is a partial tear across the mid section, probably from post depositional damage. The object has a rounded terminal with a ragged pierced oval hole. The other end of the object tapers into a narrow square-sectioned hook which curves under the plate and ends up 2mm wide. The surface of this terminal is smooth and undecorated, with the ridged decoration stopping short of it. Length: 63.7mm; Width: 9.8mm; Thickness: 0.3mm; Weight: 3.5g.

WMID-EE8C30: FINGER RING
A thin gold finger ring, no hall marks or other decoration. Dimensions: Weight: 0.626 g Width: 0.79 mm Diameter: 17.7 mm. Discussion: The object is similar in style to LVPL-F848BA, WMID-E6F361, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. In those cases because the finger ring has no features that would enable a secure date, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1719. Conclusion: Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the object cannot be dated at more than 300 years old and as such falls outside the stipulations of the Treasure Act.

WMID-EE4628: COIN HOARD
Description: A small coin hoard comprised of two gold staters and four silver units. All six coins are from the North-eastern British Iron Age coinage region traditionally associated with the tribe known as the Corieltavi. The gold staters are uninscribed and the silver units are inscribed units of VEP[O]. The 2 gold staters are both of 'Kite' type (ABC 1761; BMC 3181), c. 50 BC to AD 10 and the 4 silver units are inscribed VEP (ABC 1866; BMC 3277ff). c. AD 10-45. Coin No. Material Denomination Tribe Type Ref Date Wt. (g) 1 Gold Stater Corieltavi (North Eastern) Kite type, phase 6 ABC 1761; BMC 3181 50 BC – 10 AD 5.3 2 Gold Stater Corieltavi (North Eastern) Kite type, phase 6 ABC 1761; BMC 3181 50 BC – 10 AD 5.6 3 Silver Unit Corieltavi (North Eastern) VEP ABC 1866; BMC 3277 AD 10 - 45 1.1 4 Silver Unit Corieltavi (North Eastern) VEP ABC 1866; BMC 3277 AD 10 - 45 1.0 5 Silver Unit Corieltavi (North Eastern) VEP ABC 1866; BMC 3277 AD 10 - 45 1.2 6 Silver Unit Corieltavi (North Eastern) VEP ABC 1866; BMC 3277 AD 10 -45 0.8

SUR-BDA875: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater attributable to the Belgae, possibly a variant of the 'Danebury Torc' type, dating to 65-40 BC. Obverse: Wreath motif with outline crescents. Reverse: horse, right, wheel above, cabled mane, annulet below tail. Obverse as ABC 821, but appears to be a reverse variant.

BUC-AD669C: PENANNULAR RING
A complete late Bronze Age gold plated penannular ring, dating to 1150 - 800BC. The ring is circular in shape and in cross section, with two flat terminals. Between the terminals is copper alloy corrosion, suggesting that the main body of the ring is copper alloy plated with gold. One of the terminals is damaged, with the surface cracked and partly missing showing the inside of the ring. The surface of the ring is a light yellow gold colour, with slightly darker stripes running across the ring in bands. Dimensions: Length: 15.8 mm Width: 15.2 mm Thickness: 5.2 mm Weight: 3.75 g Discussion: Penannular rings are not uncommon finds reported Treasure and recorded on the PAS database. Other examples featuring similar ‘tiger striped’ decoration include: 2019 T1091 (HAMP-BE4072) and 2020 T780 (NLM-59A99B). The report and PAS database record for 2020 T77 (OXON-FFD016) notes that ring “appears similar to a class of artefact which have in the past been given various terms such as 'hair-rings' (Eogan 1997) and other monikers such as ‘Ring Money’ (Green 1988) which are now no longer supported (Taylor 1980, 65; Varndell 2001). Their function remains uncertain (Varndell 2001, 516), although it is likely that they were personal adornments (Hobbs 2003 opinion cited, 102-107), possibly worn on the ears or nose, rather than being hair-ornaments or items of exchange”.

YORYM-824004: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T556. Description: An incomplete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1300. The hoop of the ring is circular in plan and section. It widens slightly in diameter to form slightly flared shoulders and is undecorated. A sub-rectangular bezel is present which appears soldered on to the hoop. The bezel is deep set with slightly rolled upper edges to secure the stone. The edges are jagged and irregular with a small portion missing due to old worn breaks. A partial green coloured gem, possibly emerald or coloured glass, is retained within the bezel. Approximately one half of the gem is lost to a worn break. Dimensions: Exterior measurements: 19mm length (including stone setting); 18mm diameter Interior measures: 16mm x 14.5mm (shortest to base of the bezel) Bezel measurements: 5mm long, 4mm wide, 3mm deep - the 1st 1mm holding the stone before tapering the final 2mm. Discussion: Finger rings of similar form have been found through excavations at London in deposits dating to the second half of the 14th century – though may be residual deposits - and are ‘perhaps an indication of increasing prosperity within London’ (Egan & Pritchard 2002, p.327). Similar examples on the database include 2016 T40 (ESS-78D908) also with a rectangular bezel, 2016 T793 (YORYM-CEBD94) which has a lozenge bezel with red gem setting, 2015 T330 (YORYM-FA20E4) with a square bezel and 2005 T380 (YORYM-D8B8A2) with a hexagonal bezel. A visual examination of images of the finger ring is not sufficient to allow a positive identification of the material of the stone. It may be an emerald or coloured glass which was not uncommon. Emeralds are commonly used on medieval jewellery and are said to be linked to chastity. Conclusion: 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. Thanks: Thanks are extended to the finder of this object who provided images and dimensions of this object, allowing a full report to be made during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020. References: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London). London: HMSO.

YORYM-2A5351: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T544. A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1720 - 1800. This finger ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The exterior surface of the hoop is decorated with a series of repeated transverse zig-zag grooves, some rubbed. The interior surface of the ring bears raised capitalised text reading "[. – raised dot] AS FAYTHFVL [. – raised dot] AS [. – incised dot] FRENDLY”. Two quatrefoil designs formed of inwardly pointing arrows are present between the end and start of the text. No makers mark is present. Patches of a dark green substance, possibly enamel, are retained in the areas around the raised text, suggesting that the text appeared against a green ground. Dimensions: Diameter: 18mm; Width: 4mm; Thickness: 1mm; Weight: 3.1g. Discussion: Finger-rings bearing affectionate inscriptions are known as posy-rings after the short mottos and verses engraved/inscribed on their hoops, often on the interiors. However, inscriptions set in reserves flooded with enamel appear most commonly to be mourning rings. Examples in the BM collection are predominantly of rings with exterior enamelling. Enamelling is less known on the interior of rings. The BM rings are overwhelmingly eighteenth century. No rings with the motto ‘As faithful as friendly’ are in the BM collection, but an example with spellings ‘FREND’ and ‘FAYTH’ in capitals has been attributed to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries (1961,1202.396). The capitalised font is consistent with an eighteenth-century date. A similar ‘quatrefoil’ design can be seen on the exterior of BM AF.1621, which also bears a capitalised inscription reserved in enamel and the date 1745. Further similar ‘quatrefoil’ designs can be seen on the exteriors BM AF.1624, which also bears a capitalised inscription reserved in enamel and the date 1770, BM AF.1627, which bears a capitalised inscription reserved in enamel and the date 1788, and BM AF.1628, which also bears a capitalised inscription reserved in enamel and the date 1792. A green enamel reserve with text can be seen on the exterior of AF.1635 (inscribed 1715). On balance, it is likely that this ring was made in the period after 1720. There is wear to the exterior of the ring, especially around the highest point of the band, suggesting that that the incised lines may not have anchored enamel, or perhaps that enamel was only confined to the rim sections of the exterior band

LIN-277F2D: COIN
A medieval gold half-noble of Edward III, Treaty period (1363-1369), Mint: London, N 1238. Obverse description: Forward facing crowned and armoured king in ship with sword in right hand and quartered shield of England and France in left Obverse inscription: XEDW[ARD]xDEIxGxR[EXxAnGLxDxhYBxZxAQT] with double saltire stops Reverse description: Cross Fluery, crown and lion in each angle; small 'E' at the centre Reverse inscription: +DO[MINExM]ExINxFVRORExTVOxARGVASxME with double saltire stops Diameter: c.27 mm; Weight: 3.96g

NMS-15F76C: FINGER RING
Description: Gold mourning ring of late 17th- or early 18th-century date. The hoop is of even width throughout, and is D-shaped in cross-section. It is decorated on the outer curved face in one place only, forming a bezel, where a simplified skull motif has been added by engraving. The skull is turned in a three-quarter pose, with each side made from a V-section groove which runs across the outside of the hoop in a curve. The face is made up of two hemispherical depressions for rounded eyes, a triangular nose between, and a short oblique groove above the nose. Below the nose are five short grooves representing teeth in the upper jaw. The back of the skull is on the viewer's right, where just inside the curved edge of the skull is a narrow groove in a reversed S curve, cut through by two or three very short transverse grooves. On the flat inside of the hoop is an inscription in neat, small italic script reading: Christ is gaine though death was paine to PH The S of Christ is long. The inscription begins at the back of the hoop, as far away from the bezel as possible. It fills most, but not all, of the space available. The word 'to' is in even smaller writing and looks as if it was squeezed in after the addition of PH. There are several cracks in the gold, as if it was not perfectly finished at the time of manufacture. The ring is now bent a little out of shape, and opposite the bezel, where it is bent into a tighter angle, the outside of the hoop is rough and abraded. Dimensions: Hoop measures 19mm from bezel to back of hoop, and 20mm at right angles to this. Width of hoop, 3.5mm. Thickness of hoop, 1.2mm. Weight 3.1g. Discussion: This inscription does not appear on any other finger-ring currently recorded on the PAS database. The simple shape and skull motif, usually with the elaboration on the right-hand side, is common and often found with a date, appearing on (for example) PAS-463683 (dated to 1688), WMID-064BCD (dated to 1691), NMS-CF36F4 (dated to 1693), NMGW-03238B (dated to 1698), NMGW-02B0CE (dated to 1704), SF-7BB4E1 (dated to 1709), SUR-E8B4E7 (dated to 1710), NMGW-6DAA23 (dated to 1711) and NMS-92AAD6 (dated to 1712). Date: The date-range suggests that this type of mourning ring was most popular between c. 1685 and c. 1715.

A gold Iron Age uninscribed stater (17.26mm, 5.83g) of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Early Whaddon Chase type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents, rounded wing motifs above wreath. Reverse: Horse right, wing motif above, pellet sun below. As ABC p. 123, no. 2433; BMC nos. 295-330.

BH-FE781B: COIN
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).

NMS-EC2F91: FINGER RING
Description: Gold finger-ring set with a flat-cut stone, probably a carnelian. The hoop is a narrow rectangular-section strip which does not flare to the shoulders, but widens and flattens slightly right at the slightly rounded ends, which are soldered to the reverse of the bezel a short distance apart. The bezel is almost circular, and has a gold backplate to which the ends of the hoop are soldered. The edge of the front of the backplate is covered by a plain wire, with a slightly smaller circle of two-ply twisted wire soldered on its top. The next layer, again slightly smaller to give a domed or bevelled appearance, is a circle of plain wire. This is soldered to the outside of a zig-zag collar, within which is the stone. The reverse has another small gold component soldered on, at about 5 o'clock or 11 o'clock if the hoop ends are placed at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. It is similar in appearance to the existing ends of the hoop, but does not extend beyond the edge of the bezel. There is a scar opposite this from another similar missing component, but detail here is harder to see due to the crushing and flattening of the hoop over this area. The workmanship is not of the highest order, and there is some flooding of solder. The backplate is now cracked and there is some wear to the wire collars, though not to the hoop. The gemstone has a flat top and a steeply angled or bevelled edge. A small part of the angle between top and edge is missing due to a shallow, smoothly curved chip; there is a hint of a conchoidal fracture here, suggesting that this is not a deliberate removal. The top of the stone can be seen, under a lens, to have parallel striations which run towards the chip, presumably the result of polishing in this direction. The gemstone is not engraved. X-rays were taken to try to see if there was engraving on the reverse (if, for example, a damaged engraved intaglio had been turned over for re-use) but it was not possible to see enough detail on the X-ray due to the presence of the gold backplate. Dimensions: The bezel measures 15.8 x 16.7mm and is 3.7mm thick. The hoop measures 1.8 to 2.0mm wide, and 0.8-0.9mm thick. Total weight, 4.3g. Discussion: Finger-rings with zig-zag edges to the setting (also known as dogtooth or pinked edges) are known from the Anglo-Saxon world, with examples including the Kirk Deighton ring (YORYM-32E6E6, 2007T334), and the largest (lozengiform) ring in the West Yorkshire hoard (SWYOR-F86A02, 2008T553), both dated to the 10th century, although these both have smaller gems in larger surrounds; the lozengiform 'Hitchin' ring has dogtooth edging around a larger re-used Roman gem. The occurrence of dog-tooth edging on Ottonian jewellery also supports a 10th-century date. Having said this, the Stoke Mandeville ring is not particularly similar to any of these parallels. It is an unusual finger-ring, and despite the complex construction and the expensive materials, the hoop is narrow and looks as if it would be uncomfortable to wear. Given the scars on the reverse, it may be a replacement, but the scars are also from similarly-sized elements. The gemstone is the correct size and shape for a Roman carnelian, although it would be unusual for this not to be engraved. The possibility remains that it is an engraved gem turned over to show the reverse; Roman intaglios are often neatly finished on the reverse. Alternatively, the display face might be the front; the use of flat-topped gems with bevelled edges (but garnets rather than carnelians) is known from 7th-century Anglo-Saxon jewellery (Fern et al 2019, 169; Adams 2011, 13), and it has been suggested that these were stones originally cut in the Byzantine world ready for engraving, but then exported undecorated due to the decline in fashion for engraved stones (Adams 2011, 13). The same could have been true for other stones such as carnelian. The discrepancy between the quality of the gem, the workmanship of the bezel, and the flimsy hoop is odd. Even if the hoop is an amateurish, uncomfortable replacement, the scars from what may have been a previous hoop look equally small and out of scale with the rest of the ring. Date: The ring is likely to have been made in the tenth century AD, perhaps re-using an older stone.

YORYM-AF144C: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T528. Description: An incomplete and damaged finger ring of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 900 – 1100. The finger ring comprises an elongated sub-lozenge shaped strip of gold. The wider portion of the strip is thin and curved to form a U-shaped section. The strip tapers to either end into narrow circular sectioned wires. One wire remains coiled by two turns around the second wire, where it narrows from the lozenge portion of the strip. The other wire is arched with a broken and worn hooked terminal. The outer surface of the lozenge strip is decorated by a transverse raised zig-zag design which results in tessellating recessed triangular cells. Each cell has a single raised pellet within. The inner surface of the strip is not completely clear in the provided images though appears to be flat and undecorated. A wide triangular nick is present to one edge of the gold strip. Dimensions: Length: 30.3mm; Width: 10mm; Weight: 4.99g. Discussion: The coiled knotted terminals of this object are paralleled in a number of gold finger rings which have been reported as Treasure through the Portable Antiquities Scheme. These finger rings occur in a variety of forms; 2016 T483 (SF-7E3EDB) and 2012 T234 (KENT-9B6555) are plain gold strips dated to the 6th to mid-8th century and 11th - early 12th century respectively. 2017 T660 (SOM-707012) is formed of two twisted gold rods and is dated to the 9th-11th century. 2008 T141 (CAM-A32F23) is a solid lozenge sectioned strip with punched annulet decoration dated to the 10th century. The closest parallels from the PAS database are 2014 T939 (ESS-9CB5B8) which has similar decoration also on a lozenge strip which is ascribed a 9th - 10th century date. Also, 2007 T19 (NCL-FEC824) from Maunby, North Yorkshire is a triple coiled finger ring with similar exterior decoration. This example is dated tightly to AD 875 – 950. Based on stylistic comparisons the current example is likely to date to the 9th – 11th century AD. Conclusion: 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. Thanks: Thanks are extended to the finder of this object who provided images and dimensions of this object, allowing a full report to be made during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020.

HAMP-6E57E8: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater (17.98mm, 5.03g) attributed to the Southern region / Belgae and of "Cheriton Wheel" type, dating from 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents, many large pellets below cloak. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and charioteers arms above. ABC 758.

SWYOR-DBF058: RIBBON
A fragment of an incomplete gold band or ribbon of rectangular shape, now in two pieces, of Bronze Age date (2100 BC - 1150 BC). Description: The parallel sided strip of gold has twelve (possibly thirteen) embossed longitudinal lines visible on both faces, giving a corrugated effect. Both ends appear to be breaks, and the strip has broken into two pieces post-recovery. Both long edges are folded making a thicker edge. About 2.6mm - 2.8mm of the sheet is folded over on each edge. This flange is damaged and partially missing on one long edge, and partially unfolded. There is some modern damage on the outer face of the larger piece, in the form of transverse scratches across the face. The whole object is bent and creased and was probably more crumpled when first found, the modern break appearing to be along a previous fold. The finder took the object to be tested by a jeweller who reports that it is 20ct and 5g. Short piece: 29.9mm long, 14.2mm wide, 1.3mm thick as folded. The sheet is 0.3mm thick. Larger piece: 47.6mm long, 14.7mm wide, 0.6mm thick as folded. The sheet is 0.4mm thick. Discussion: Several ribbons of Bronze Age date have been previously reported as Treasure. Many of these have incised decoration on one face only, rather than the ribbed and corrugated effect seen on this piece. An example is WAW-C0C0B3 (2007 T672) which is published as number 38 on page 47 and 303 of the 2007 Treasure Annual Report. Examples with embossed linear decoration include WMID-3CBCF0 (2013 T471) for which the record by Teresa Gilmore and Neil Wilkin notes that "Similar multi-grooved strips of a Bronze Age date are known from throughout Britain including in the British Museum collection from Flixton, Yorkshire (2004,0904.1a-b, Treasure Annual Report 2003, 16. no. 2) and Ravencliff Cave, Derbyshire (British Museum 1906,1224.1-2) as well as recent finds such as Ansley, Warwickshire and West Acre Norfolk (Treasure Annual Report 2007, 47-48) [this is mentioned above and is only decorated on one side]. A very similar strip from Sproxton, North Yorkshire is recorded on the PAS database as LVPL-83FE92 [2010 T664]. There is also a similar grooved strip from The Hamel, Oxford, Oxfordshire excavated from a layer which yielded Beaker pottery of the Early Bronze Age (Palmer 1980, 124-134). Similar narrow embossed strips are known from the pommels of daggers accompanying Early Bronze Age burials in Scotland (Henshall 1968, 173-95; Hardaker 1974, 21-23. fig 6.; Taylor 1980, fig 28a-f) but not however comparable to gold dagger fittings in contemporary burials southern England.". Another similar examples is WMID-FE3C28 (2016 T1039). The embossed rather than incised decoration makes an early Bronze Age date seem more likely, but a date in the middle to late Bronze Age cannot be entirely discounted.

BH-C20892: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Medieval finger-ring with gemstone dating to the period AD 1200-1400. The bezel is symmetrical and hexagonal in shape with bevelled outer edges. Set in the centre is a broadly triangular lilac-coloured gemstone setting (possibly an amethyst) with rounded corners. The hoop extends from the short-sided apex of the hexagon. It is D-shape in cross section and narrows slightly from the shoulders to the base of the hoop. The upper surface of the shoulders are decorated with a chevron formed of single grooves. The chevron is surrounded and infilled with repeating stamped circles. The rest of the hoop is undecorated. The underside of the bezel, as well as the inside of the hoop, are plain and undecorated. Measurements: Diameter: 19mm; gem length: 8mm; gem width: 5mm; Weight: 2.16 grams. Discussion: Several similar gold rings are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. This includes HAMP-2A4252 from Houghton in Hampshire with a similarly shaped bezel and gemstone but alternative decoration on the shoulders. It too is dated to the period AD 1200-1500.

DOR-86B8B9: BRACELET
A fragment of gold strip or bar with a flared terminal. The strip has been coiled with the terminal on the inside. The strip is rectangular in cross section. At one end is a flared, flat-ended, terminal (approximately 4.5 mm thick) which is oval in cross section. At the other the strip has a deliberate angled cut. The strip is flattened from the terminal and expands in width to the cut end. The sides have been raised to create low flanges. This is slightly more prominent along the edges of one face (the outer face of the coil) than the other. The strip is 1.4 mm thick at the ridged edge and 1.2 mm thick in between. Date: Late Bronze Age c. 950 – 750 BC Dimensions: 32.83 mm x 1.10 mm x 7.80 mm Weight: 14.05 g Discussion: The fragment has its closest parallel to NMGW-E48854 on this database which is dated to the Late Bronze Age. That example has a circular cross section to the flared terminal and is similarly flattened and flaring with raised flanges at the sides. Further parallels include Fragment 1 from CORN-705C14 which has been paralleled to an example from St Martin's, Isles of Scilly (Tyacke 1993). Further similar examples are also illustrated by Eogan (1994) from Caister on Sea Norfolk (Eogan 1994: pl 13, no. 1) and Berwickshire (Eogan 1994: pl 15, no. 6) all of which are also suggested to date to the Late Bronze Age. This is supported by a bracelet with an expanded terminal being found with a Late Bronze Age socketed axehead at Llanarmon-yn-Iâl in Denbighshire (Green 1983). These are sometimes termed Potterne type bracelets following the publication of a similar bracelet from this site (Taylor 1984) Conclusion: Consequently, this item qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content. Authors: Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen (Finds Liaison Officer) And Edward Caswell (Finds Liaison Officer) References Eogan, G. (1994) The accomplished art: gold and gold-working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (c. 2300-650 BC). Oxford, Oxbow. Green, H. S. (1983).'A late Bronze Age hoard from Llanarmon-yn-Ial, Clwyd', Antiquaries Journal, 63, 384-7. Taylor, J. (1984) The Potterne gold bracelet and its affinities. Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine, 78, 35–40. Available from last accessed 13th February 2023 Tyacke, A. (1993). Recent archaeological acquisitions at the Royal Cornwall Museum. Cornish Archaeology, 32, 142-145.

NMS-57A44C: COIN
Gold, early local coinage, Iceni tribe, Norfolk wolf stater, Type B, sub-type Cii. Obverse; Abstracted bust based on coinage of Phillip II of Macedon left. Reverse; Norfolk wolf left with bird on rump. Circa 55-15BC. The coin is a silvery-pale-yellow colour indicating a high silver content to the alloy.

WMID-2D67CB: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub circular in shape, with no decoration on the band. The gem is set in a rectangular raised bezel, positioned with the long edges at right angles to the hoop. A dark red or purple gem is set inside the bezel. It does not appear to be faceted. Dimensions: Length: 2.5 mm. Width: 2.0 mm. Weight: 1.33 g Discussion: The ring broadly conforms to the type of decorative gemstone finger rings described by Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326, fig 215) in particular that illustrated as '1612'. Examples of this type of ring are numerous on the PAS database, including Treasure cases 2019T158 (BERK-57430E), 2012-T678 (NLM-38D575) and 2016-T1016 (NMS-93A6EF). Nevertheless, all comply with the stratified 14th century dating pattern developed by Egan and Pritchard (ibid). Reference: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 2002. Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London). London.

PUBLIC-391901: FINGER RING
A Post-Medieval gold memento mori finger ring dated AD1664. The finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section and it is decorated with an engraved skull in part profile to the left. There is a small amount of the black enamel remaining within the upper-right engraved outer-line of the skull. The internal surface is engraved with the inscription: 'EG Obiit 25 May 1664', followed by the makers mark 'RR', with the first 'R' being inverted and back-to-front, so that the two straight edges meet. Dimensions: diameter: 18.85mm; width: 3.95mm; thickness: 1.47mm; weight: 2.84g

LEIC-1BAC12: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An undiagnostic gold fragment of uncertain date. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in section both sides appear to have been hammered/worked. The short ends both appear to have been cut. No decoration is present on either the obverse or the reverse of the sheet. Length 22.2 mm, width 7.5 mm, thickness 1.2 mm and weight: 2.29 g. This find has since been assessed by a relevant specialist. In their opinion the object is undiagnostic and cannot be securely dated to pre-1720, and therefore it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

SUR-055182: RIBBON
A strip of ribbon gold, dating to the Bronze Age c. 2200 - 800 BC. One side is covered with 14 parallel grooves running along its length, the other is undecorated. There is damage to one side at the mid point where the strip is buckled; both ends are cut. There are no piercings or evidence for fittings. Length: 37.2mm; Width: 9.2mm; Thickness: 0.3mm; Weight: 1.1g.

LEIC-A2658F: COIN
A Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern/Corieltauvi, dating to 60 - 20 BC. North East Coast type? Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents Reverse: Right facing horse with riders arms above? and pellet below Diameter: 10 mm Thickness: 3 mm Weight: 6 g

DENO-FA8EA1: COIN
An uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region (Corieltavi), 'Left Type', dating to c. 60-20 BC. Probably a die variation of ABC 1722, struck slightly off-flan. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disarticulated sinuous horse left, pellets and charioteer's arms above, solar pellet below, zigzag in the exergue. Diameter: 20mm, weight: 6g. Cf. ABC 1722, VA 804, BMC 193-199.

SUR-4E5AB0: COIN

NMS-3B67FB: COIN
Gold quarter stater of the Iceni, Snettisham type, weight 1.11g, c.50BC-AD42

SUR-EB75A4: COIN
A gold quarter guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820), dated to 1762. Obverse: Laureate head right, GEORGIVS•III•DEI•GRATIA. Reverse: Crowned garnished shield with Arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and Hanover, •M•B•F•ET•H•REX•F•D•B•ET•L•D•S•RIAT•ET•E•17-62. As Spink 3741.

NMS-E93EBA: PENANNULAR RING
Description: Penannular ring of probable Bronze Age date, probably from a composite (multiple strand) ring. It is C-shaped in cross-section, with a convex outer and a concave interior. The width of the ring is very consistent but the two ends do not sit quite in line, as if the ring has been slightly bent out of shape. There is a c. 1.5mm gap between the two ends, one of which is slightly incurved and the other slightly outcurved, as if they once joined. The top and bottom edges are neat and parallel, but one is more highly polished than the other, which has a narrow roughened strip by its edge, perhaps keying for solder or perhaps the remains of gold solder. Dimensions: Diameter 12.7mm, width of ring 5.3mm, thickness of ring 2.1 to 2.4mm, weight 2.8g. Discussion: Although penannular rings are well known Bronze Age finds, they normally have circular cross-sections, or sometimes D-shaped. C-shaped cross-sections are unusual, and are normally found on composite rings made from multiple bands soldered together; there is some evidence that this ring may once have been part of a soldered-together composite ring. Although the band widths on composite rings are usually much thinner than this example, the widest composite rings recorded on the PAS database are WILT-788C7B (2019T253) and ESS-71DFE4 (2014T169), where the individual bands are respectively almost 4mm wide, and 4.5mm wide. Date: Penannular rings belong to the middle Bronze Age, c. 1300-1150 BC.

NMS-3FF8BF: FINGER RING
Description: Gold finger-ring with posy inscription. The hoop is now bent slightly out of shape but was originally circular; there are a couple of nicks on the edge. It is a low D-shape in cross-section, with a slightly curved outer face and a flat inner face. There is no decoration on the outside. The inscription takes up just over half of the inner face, and reads in seriffed Roman capitals, FEARE x GOD x Dimensions: The hoop measures c. 20 x 22mm and was probably 21mm in original diameter (around 18mm internal diameter). It is 4.5mm wide and 1.3mm thick, and weighs 4.6g. Discussion: The inscription, or slightly longer variants, is well known from similar plain gold finger-rings such as KENT-DCCAC4 (2009T39) and NMS-77149D (2019T366). Date: 17th century.

NARC-023C69: COIN
A complete gold Quarter Stater attributed to the Berkshire Tribe (name unknown), dating to the period 55-40 BC. Obverse depicts cruciform motif with opposed crescents in centre and suns and hair-locks in angles. Reverse depicts three tailed horse right with cogwheel sun above outer pellet boarder, two pellets in circles above right of field and foal below. Diameter: 12.22mm, Thickness: 1.44mm, Weight: 1.1g ABC 990

BUC-BE0629: COIN
A Post-Medieval gold quarter-laurel of James I (AD.1603-1625), dating to AD.1620-1621. Third coinage; rose initial mark; 2nd bust. Tower Mint. North (1991:147), no.2118.

BUC-944E2C: COIN HOARD
A hoard of 50 1oz South African Krugerrand gold coins struck by the Rand Refinery in Germistone, South Africa and comprised of 48 coins minted in 1974 (bags 1-48) and 2 coins minted in 1975 (bags 49-50). The hoard was discovered during the 2020 Coronavirus lockdown and remained with finder until 07/10/2020 due to social distancing restrictions. The coins were divided between two white plastic coin tubes, one wrapped in a small white towel with pink edging and secured with an elastic band, the other wrapped in an NS&I envelop and pages from a magazine. Each tube had been placed into an empty green 'Lyons Original' coffee metal tin with a plastic lid; due to corrosion the expiration date is complete illegible on one of the tins but on the other it could read either: ??//03 (2003) or ??/83 (1983). The two tins were found in a Tesco supermarket plastic carrier bag, printed with 'Cystic Fibrosis Trust - Tesco Charity of the Year 2002'. The coins bear the same obverse and reverse, with the only difference being the date: Obverse description: bust of Paul Kruger, facing left Obverse inscription: SUID-AFRIKA . SOUTH AFRICA Reverse description: Sprinkbok running right; legend above and below, date in field. Reverse inscription: KRUGERRAND - FYNGOUD 1oz FINE GOLD Krugerrand coins are a gold alloy, containing 91.67% 22 carat fine gold and 8.33% copper. At the time of writing, it would cost around £83,950 to purchase coins of these dates from online bullion dealers.

HAMP-92F19F: HOARD
A group of 32 milled coins deposited together, comprising 14 gold (Guineas, Half Guineas) and 18 silver (Half Crowns, Shillings, Sixpences). The coins were found scattered across an area of approximately 1m2. There was no reported evidence for any context or container, so they may have originally been contained in a now decomposed bag of organic material.

NMGW-6DAA23: FINGER RING
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 its date of manufacture (1711), consistent with the ring form, style of the engraved skull and neat italic lettering. It closely resembles that on an enamelled ring from Caerwent, dated 1702 (Treasure Case 11.14), and a black enamelled ring with skull inscribed In memory of W R ob. 10 Feb. 91 (i.e. 1691; TAR 1998-99, no. 199). A plain gold mourning ring with a stylized skull on the hoop from Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, was dated 1698 (Treasure Case 14.13). A mourning ring dated to the late seventeenth century or first decade of the eighteenth century from Esclusam, Wrexham (Treasure Case 16.16), is engraved with a skull flanked by repeating vegetal pattern of stylized flowers and scrolls, inlaid with black enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: In remembrance of TA, in italic script.

NMGW-6D70A7: FINGER RING
Description Small complete gold posy ring with traces of ?red enamel. The narrow band of flattened D cross section is externally engraved with a floral wreath pattern, in four segments, each having a central stem and symmetrically opposed leaves. The inner face is engraved with legend + I · AM · EVER · ONE in seriffed Roman capitals, with crosslets between words. The hoop is misshapen, with an internal diameter of 17.8 x 16.4mm; band width 5.7mm; band thickness of 2.3mm; thickness 0.6-0.7mm; weight 1.35g. Discussion Posy rings were popular love tokens and were often exchanged as betrothal or wedding gifts. Dating of the Llangyndeyrn Community ring is reliant on the legend and the style of lettering, which is typical of a seventeenth-century date and continues into the early eighteenth century, and the form of the decoration. The sentiment may be compared with that on a posy ring from Bodmin, Cornwall (Tyacke 2016) reading internally + I + AM + YOUR + OVNE, followed externally by + AND + WILL + BE + EVER, and with + DEPART x WHEN x YOU x WILL x x / x FOR x I x WILL x NEVER x x x on its raised edges. The inscription 'Y AM YOVRS FOR EVER' occurs on a marriage ring in the British Museum (Dalton 1912, no.1323; Evans 1931, 49). The style is lettering may be compared with that on a seventeenth-century posy ring inscribed ‘PITYE THE POOWR’, with similar crosslets and floral stop, from Aldwych, London (Murdoch 1991, no. 124), and one from Penllyn engraved ‘LEVE TO DYE’ (TAR 2007, no. 366). A gold and enamel posy ring dated c. AD 1670-1730 from West Yorkshire (and inscribed in italics with the motto I am thy lott refuse me not ) has similar engraved vegetal decoration, leaves symmetrically places along a central stem, which repeats three times (Downes 2018).

NMGW-1A2539: FINGER RING
Description: Gold fede or fidelity ring. The misshapen hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The outer face is decorated with a floral pattern. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: Let virtue be thy guide, in vertical italic script. There appears to be a touch mark (indistinct) after the inscription. Internal hoop diameter 14.7 x 16.9mm; band width 4mm; band thickness 1.2mm; weight 3.89g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Summary and conclusions: The style of the lettering, in particular the loops to right on the ascenders on the ‘h’ and ‘d’, and the u-shaped ‘v’ in ‘ever’, and form of the ring indicate that it is of seventeenth-century date (cf page from an instruction book making purse strings, c. 1640; Whalley 1980, 223). The lettering style does continue into the century. The likely date range would appear to be c. 1640-1720. Similar mottoes include Continu constant (Treasure Case 9.06 from Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire; seventeenth-century) and God apointed so I am contente (seventeenth-century, from Vaelon House, Nantmel, Radnorshire).

YORYM-86DCCB: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Domino type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, with a box containing four pellets above reverse. Wreath and crescents obverse. ABC, p.93, no.1758.

KENT-E4979A: COIN
An early-medieval gold 'pseudo-Imperial' tremissis struck by the Merovingian Franks in the Lower Rhineland (MEC I.373; Belfort 5385-6, 5408), probably dating to the 560-70s. The design copies issues of Justinian I (AD527-56) or Justin II (565-78) but with heavily blundered inscriptions. Ref: Grierson and Blackburn 1986: 113-5; pl.19 no 373; Belfort 1894: 116-7,123. Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark: - *//oOo Obverse (approximation): VTSΩNT - TRVSTRV; Degraded diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, diadem tie disconnected from diadem, star above head, Reverse (approximation): VAT8H TΩNSTRV. Victory walking right looking wreath and globe cruciger. -*//oOo Measurements: 13mm in diameter, 1.3g in weight.

ESS-C4A552: COIN
A complete gold Iron Age uninscribed, uniface Gallo-Belgic stater of the Ambiani, dating to the period c.60-50 BC, Gallic War Uniface type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellet below. As ABC, p. 28, no. 16. VA 50-56

WMID-9A7914: FINGER RING
Description: A plain gold band finger ring. The finger ring has a D shaped cross section. An inscription, written in capital letters, is present on the interior. It reads: BE FAYTHFVLL. A swirl or stylised leaf is present after the inscription. No maker’s marks are present. Dimensions: Hoop external diameter: 17.2 mm Hoop internal diameter: 15.4 mm Hoop width: 2.9 mm Hoop thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.6 g Discussion: Posy rings are a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. They were considered magical, having the power when worn to enforce the poesy (poem) engraved on them. They believed that the words touching the vein running directly from the fourth finger to the heart have a special power. The inscription can be paralleled to SF-C98574 (2010T599), a silver bodkin of 17th Century dating. This bodkin bears a longer inscription, split over both sides and reads: RYCHES ARE VNCERTEYNE. BEWT FAYTHFVLL LOVE DOTH LA[ST]. Faythfvll is spelt the same, using the same style of inscription, on both the bodkin and the finger ring, therefore the finger ring should be considered to be of a similar date. Conclusion: Therefore as the finger ring is substantially precious in nature, with a gold content in excess of 10%, and the probability that it is older than 300 years, it fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered as potential Treasure.

NARC-4A75BB: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold memento mori /Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date. The object is composed of a D sectioned loop which has been distorted into an irregular oval due to post depositional processed. The outer surface is engraved with a skull, flanked by saltire with two pellets flanking. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: R.R:Mil:nup:c'ap:Ju,st:de:B:Rs:ob:17:Feb:80:cet:76 in italic script. Discussion: The inscription gives the date of the death of the individual who is commemorated and the name and titles of the individual. The inscription therefore reads Richard Rainsford, Mile Nuper Cap Just De Banco Regis Obitus 17 Feb 80 Æt 76 or Richard Rainsford, Knight, lately Chief Justice of the Court of the King’s Bench, Died 17th February 1680 age 76. This ring is therefore likely one of the three rings to be commissioned for Rainsfords’ three cousins Mrs. Wagstaff, Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Barnsley as specified in his Will. The Will specifies forty shillings to each to commission a remembrance ring. Two further remembrance rings or plates were to be made with twenty pounds set aside for Rainsfords’ three daughters in law. Richard Rainsford was a Northamptonshire lawyer, MP (1660-1663), Judge and Knight of the Royal Oak and member of the House of Lords (1677). He served as Chief Justice (1676) during the reign of Charles II. Inscription: R.R:Mil:nup:c'ap:Ju,st:de:B:Rs:ob:17:Feb:80:cet:76 Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMGW-6DAA23 (2018TW20) and NMGW-80B3CE (2016TW26) Dimensions: Length: 22.22mm, Width: 16.12mm, Thickness: 1.31mm, Weight: 3.5g

NARC-4971CD: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger-ring of post-medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The object is composed of a rectangular gold band with a D shaped section. The outer face of the ring is decorated with three rows of repeating incised chevrons covering the entire outer surface. This might have been in order to accommodate enamel, which is now missing. The inner face bears an incised italic inscription which reads: True love was never, knowne to sever. The s of 'sever' is long and the Vs have tails making them look like Us. There a maker's mark immediately before the beginning of the inscription; it is composed of a capital R within an ovate stamped recess. Dimensions: Diameter: 16.38mm, Thickness: 1.01mm, Weight: 1.4g. Discussion: Since at least the middle of the nineteenth century (Waterton 1859, cf. OED) rings engraved on interior or exterior with a text, verse or sentiment has been known as a posy-ring (alternative spellings are posie, posey etc.). Prior to this, there was no commonly used word to describe a ring engraved with a ‘posy’. In the later sixteenth-century, this word specifically meant a short inscription. A posy is described in contemporary literature as a short ‘epigram’ of less than one verse. George Puttenham (1589) explained that these verses were applied to rings, arms, and trenchers. There was especial significance to engraving a motto on a ring, as the continuous form of the band had the potential to perpetuate and reinforce the sentiment (Standley 2010, 62-63). If written on the inner band, they were private, and the content known only to a few. Evans (1892) assumed that posy-rings were primarily shared between or used by lovers and distinguished four possibilities: betrothal rings, wedding rings, rings given on St Valentine’s Day, and memorial rings. At least three of these four are borne out by sources of the 1640s. It is, however, also clear from Samuel Pepys’ diaries that a ring might also be made to mark the marriage of a family member, and Elias Ashmole records the gift of such rings between friends. Pepys’ diaries also suggest that bearers could commission their own rings and chose their own mottoes from books. Other sources suggest that rings were acquired ready engraved. Joan Evans (1931) published research on the earliest known records of some mottoes. This work is important for placing the motto in time, but is not necessarily directly helpful in dating the facture of the ring. Importantly, the ring may have been engraved sometime after its making, by another hand altogether. Nearly a century later, it is clear that there are many more sources which could be consulted to date mottoes. Evans does not include this motto and it is not among the rings in the British Museum. Since Charles Oman’s British Rings 800-1914 (1974), it has been proposed that letter forms (Lombardic vs. Blackletter vs. Roman vs. italic) may be used as an aid to dating. This is not straightforward. Though Roman lettering was introduced to England in 1509, blackletter-inspired lettering continues to be seen as late as 1525 before giving way to Roman capitals in the 1530s (Glanville 1990, 149). Oman (1974, 40-41) argued that ‘Roman capitals began to be used for inscriptions on posy rings from the mid-16th century, italics becoming more popular by the mid-17th century’. The earliest securely dated posy-ring in the British Museum is 1961,1202.75 (dated by mark to circa 1601-1611) and inscribed in italics. Today it is clear that Oman’s statement may need revision. A systematic and robust study of script type on dated or marked rings remains to be done. Language (French vs. Latin vs. English vernacular) and orthography (i.e., spelling) have also been proposed as useful. Here too a comprehensive study on the basis on dated or marked rings is overdue. The script here may be indicative of the late 17th / early 18th century, particularly the use of the long S. See similar examples on the Portable Antiquities Scheme Database: SWYOR-6CF0B7, NARC-48DB13-2018T720, and in the BM: The mark does not appear in Grimwade’s London Goldsmiths (1697-1837) and has not been identified The outer face of the ring is decorated with three rows of repeating incised chevrons. Further research may allow this type of decoration to be dated.

NMS-1B8AA9: COIN
Gold half noble of Edward III, Treaty Series, much scuffed and details uncertain but appears to have a C at the centre of the reverse cross for Calais, cf North 1240ff, weight 3.64g, 1363-9

KENT-CF0D7B: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, Corded Triangle type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross-hatched net below. As ABC, p. 36, no. 198; BMC nos. 2469-2471. Measurements: 11mm in Diameter, 2mm thick and 1.25g in weight.

NARC-CC4357: COIN
A British Iron Age uninscribed gold Quarter Stater, an Eastern "Ingoldisthorpe" type, of the Catuvellauni tribe, dating to the period 80 - 50 BC. The obverse depicts the "three men in a boat" motif; with a flower in the left of field. The reverse face depicts a horizontal bar with a comb-like motif and radiating lines above. ABC 2448, p.124 and CCI-31171. Diameter: 10.69mm, Thickness: 2.37mm, Weight: 1.5g

BH-88CE9A: FINGER RING
Description: A complete Medieval gold finger-ring with gemstone setting (perhaps ruby or garnet) dating to the period AD 1200-1400. The bezel is rectangular in shape, set transversely to the hoop and is raised above the hoop. The unfaceted face of the gemstone crests above the edge of the bezel setting. The sides and underside of the setting are undecorated. The hoop is D-shape in cross-section, undecorated and bent out of shape in several places. Measurements: The ring measures 20mm in external diameter and 20mm from the hoop base to bezel. The bezel is 6mm long, 3mm wide and 2mm thick; 4mm thick including the gem. The ring weighs 3 grams. Discussion: Several gold finger rings with similar gemstone settings are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database that have been declared treasure, all of which date to the Medieval period. One from Crawley, Hampshire (HAMP-BC868D; 2019T176) has a similarly shaped bezel and comparable gemstone, while another from Waitby, Cumbria (LANCUM-32692A; 2016T99) has a more decorative bezel setting. Those with bezels and gemstones of different shape but of similar date include ESS-77F7D3 (2016T37), BERK-57430E (2019T158) and LVPL-FC5604 (2020T198).

NARC-4A799D: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period c. 50 - 20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby phallic type. Lunate horse left, phallus and face sun star below. Obverse is plain. Diameter: 18.51mm, Thickness: 3.06mm, Weight: 5.5g ABC 1752, BMC 3149, VA 819-3

CAM-2AC08E: FINGER RING
A gold finger-ring of Medieval date. This finger-ring weighs 2.22g and the hoop, probably originally circular in shape, has been squashed and twisted into an irregular oval more pointed at one end of the length axis than the other. In this misshapen condition the loop has a length of 26.4mm x 11.8mm. The band that forms the loop has a rectangular cross-section of 4.8mm width and 0.7mm thickness. There is no visible solder or join line on the hoop. The inner surface of the artefact is undecorated. The external surface is inscribed with a motto in black letter font. Interspersed with foliate and floral motifs, all of which are recessed into the surface. The foliate motifs are formed of single curvilinear tendrils that have leaves projecting diagonally outward alternating from either side of the central stem. The floral motifs are formed of trefoils of oval recesses. Two of these foliate-floral motifs have two sets of trefoil flowers on the leafy tendril. The third motif, that which follows the 'vie' of the inscription, has three flowers. The inscription is preceded by an incised cross pattee initial mark: + a (foliate-floral motif) ma (foliate-floral motif) vie (foliate-floral motif) (final motif +). The final motif is an incised equal armed plain cross, the tips of which are rounded possibly suggesting that the same tool was used as that employed to form the trefoil flower motifs. A single small dot is present in each angle between the arms of the cross. There is no evidence of any intentional substance having been set into the recessed incised decoration or inscription. However, post-depositional traces of mud adhere in some of the depressed areas. The inscription is in Latin translated to: you have my heart. Compare with: NARC-183002 - 2018T518, ESS-F4372D - 2017T38, NMS-2F0775 - 2013T589, CORN-5482E1 - 2014T211, SF-9123D1 - 2012T316 & SF-70B1CE - 2020T789. The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently the object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

SUR-23A9B2: FINGER RING
A small gold post Medieval posy/posey ring, 15.6mm in diameter (internal diameter 13.4mm) with a band comprised of a series of bosses. The interior surface is flat and has the inscription "A FrenDS GIFT" in a mixture of upper and lower case lettering. Circa late 16th to mid 17th century.

ESS-A2E3E4: COIN
A gold Roman solidus of Honorius (AD 395-423), dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse depicting the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive. Mint of Milan: M D//COMOB. RIC X, p. 318, no.1206d.

NARC-A1EF0A: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni (North Thames Eastern Region), struck by Tasciovanus, dating to the period c. 25 BC-AD 10. Obverse: crossed wreaths, one curved, back-to back crescents at centre. Reverse: horse right bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above. Diameter: 17.80mm, Thickness: 2.66mm, Weight: 5.4g ABC no. 2553; BMC 1591-1603; VA 1680.

SUR-8F54A9: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (1227-1277), Treaty Series dating from 1363-1369. Legends have double saltire stops; there is a lys at the centre of the reverse. London mint. As North (1991) 1243.

NMS-79B0CD: PENDANT
Description: Incomplete gold pendant of 7th-century date. Probably originally mushroom-shaped or pelta-shaped, about two-thirds now survives; the missing third includes the suspension loop. It consists of a thin flat backplate with beaded wires soldered to it. The original edge has a very worn beaded wire, and the centre point is marked by a loose anti-clockwise spiral beaded wire. This is flanked by a pair of lines making an inverted V shape; each line is made up of a thicker central beaded wire leading from the border wire andsurrounded by a long U of thinner beaded wire. The pendant is broken next to the right-hand line, but on the other side a circular hole comes next (with no wire border) with two further similar triple-strand lines, one springing again from the edge and the other set at a right angle to the first. This then meets a single length of wire bent into a drop shape, into which the border wire merges. Dimensions: 19 x 14mm, 1.12g. Discussion and Date: This pendant can be compared with a group of mushroom- or pelta-shaped pendants found in women's graves of the late 6th and 7th century AD. Gold filigree-decorated examples include YORYM-DF4851, DENO-E601A3, and an example from Gilton, Kent (MacGregor and Bolick 1993, no. 24.10); silver examples include one from Finglesham grave 57 and another from Buckland Dover grave 29, both in Kent. These tend to be hung with the curved edge uppermost, which seems not to have been the case for this one.

WMID-75906C: COIN
An incomplete clipped gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327 to 1377), dating to the Treaty Period, Transitional series (AD 1361 to AD 1363). Minted in London. C.f. North vol 2, p 54, no 1224. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.0 g (31 gn)

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.

BH-60C888: COIN
A Post-Medieval, gold half escudo or 800 Reis of John (Joao) V (1706-1750), dated to 1732. Mint of Portugal.

NMS-2745FE: COIN HOARD
Two quarter nobles found very close together. One is of Edward III, the other of Henry V. They surely represent part of a hoard or purse loss. Some wear as well as scuffing is evident and we might suppose a date of loss or depostion at some point in the mid-15th century. Catalogue Edward III, quarter noble, Treaty Series, North 1243, weight 1.44g (clipped), 1363-9 Henry V, quarter noble, Class C, North 1382, weight 1.72g, 1413-22

NARC-0E2248: COIN
A complete gold Gallo-Belgic Uniface Stater of the Ambiani, 'Gallic War Uniface' type dating to the period 60-50 BC. Diameter: 17.56mm, Thickness: 1.86mm, Weight: 6.2g As ABC 16; VA 50-56. BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some [varieties] may also have been produced."

GLO-FAB593: COIN
An early-medieval gold tremissis of the Merovingian 'National' series, c.AD580-670, struck at Quentovic (France) by the moneyer Dutta (Prou 1126). Ref: Prou 1892: 246. Obverse: Diademed bust facing right. Obverse inscription: +VVICCO FIT Reverse: Cross standing above two steps. Reverse inscription: DVTTA mONET

YORYM-680214: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T224. Description: A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1500. The finger ring is circular with a slightly concaved outer surface and a flat inner surface. The outer surface of the hoop bears an inscription in Gothic blackletter text which reads: "en bone an”, meaning ‘a good year’. Long horizontal vine and leaf decorations are present between each word. The interior surface of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.9mm; Width: 3.7mm; Thickness: 0.8mm; Weight: 1.3g. Discussion: The French language was commonly adopted for expressions of love on finger rings of English manufacture. Gothic black letter finger rings with French inscriptions are associated with the culture of chivalry and courtly love prompting gifts or tokens as expressions of love. These rings are typically engraved with short inscriptions and floral designs around the exterior and filled with niello or enamel. Such finger rings are routinely grouped together with inscribed rings known commonly as "posy" rings, from the word poésie or poetry. However, strictly speaking the "posy" ring is a later sixteenth-century phenomenon, replacing the earlier custom of these black letter style rings. Rings with the inscription ‘en bon (or ‘bone’) an’ were frequently given as New Year gifts. See a similar ring in the British Museum collections (1960,1103.1).

SWYOR-3E0E8C: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring of uncertain date, probably Medieval to Modern, AD 1200 - 2020. It is hexagonal in cross section (not pointed oval as deduced from the images), and the finder reports that there are no markings or decoration, internally or externally. It has a yellow gold colour, with some damage in the form of superficial nicks and scratches. It has a diameter of 25mm, is 2.2mm thick and weighs 4g. The gold content has been confirmed by a jeweller. Similar examples include IOW-69E9B7, SWYOR-1F3699 and BUC-3188CB (2017 T994). Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it can not be securely dated and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

ESS-3D1E96: COIN
Description: An Eastern British (North Thames / Trinovantes) Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater of the ‘Clacton Cross’ type dating to c. 80-50 BC (ABC p. 120, no. 2356). The coin has similar counterparts on the database: CAM-19EFAE, BM-E4ECD6 and FASAM-8E4892. Obverse: traces of 'three men in a boat' design Reverse: cross of double lines, pellets in angles Dimensions: Diameter: 13.43mm; Weight: 1.40g

ESS-3C1591: COIN
A gold Iron Age uninscriibed quarter stater of the Eastern region / Trinovantes and attributed to Dubnovellaunos, dating to c. 25 BC, possible 'Dubnovellaunos Trefoil' type. Obverse: Plain cresents back to back with pellet in ring to each side. Lines with beads to either side emerging from both cresents with one line ending in pellet in ring at end. Reverse: Horse facing left, branch below. As ABC, pg. 121, no. 2395; VA 1660; BMC 2442

ESS-3BD67E: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter starer of the Eastern region (Catuvellauni/Trinovantes), dating to c. 70BC, Maldon Wheels type. Obverse: Wreath, crescents and ringed pellets joined by beaded line, wheel attached to spike. Reverse: Horse facing right with pellet below and floral sun above. As ABC, pg. 115, no 2234; CCI, 98.2138

ESS-3B9E13: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Eastern region / Catuvellauni/Trinovantes, dating to the period c. AD 10-40, Cunobelinus Classic type. Obverse: Corn ear with central stalk and flourish at base. CAMV across field. Reverse: Rearing horse inside beaded border, wreath above. CVNO with line below under horse. As ABC, pg 137, no. 2822; BMC 1850; VA 2038.

YORYM-E99B18: PENDANT
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T192. An incomplete Early Medieval gold disc pendant with filigree decoration, c.AD 600 - 700. The pendant consists of a flat, circular sheet of gold with much of the original edge lost to worn breaks. It is folded back on itself to one side. In the centre is a circular cell, approx. 8.8mm in diameter, formed by a strip of gold set edge-on to the sheet, but now largely squashed down. The cell is likely to have held an inlay, such as a cabochon gem. The central cell is bordered by a collar of concentric filigree bands, comprising (from inside to outside) a single strand of gold beaded wire, two bands of alternately twisted wires forming a plait or herringbone pattern, and a single band of twisted wire. Four arms made from a central strand of beaded wire flanked by plaited wire bands extend at approximately even intervals from the central cell toward the edge of the sheet. The pendant has an outer border, comprising (from inside to outside) three strands of alternately twisted wire, and a strand of beaded wire. The reverse of the gold plate is undecorated and no obvious means of attachment is present. Discussion: This pendant fits well into a range of early medieval gold disc pendants with filigree decoration, many based around cruciform motifs, their ornamentation ranges from very simple to very complex incorporating multiple gem settings. They have been categorised by Hines and Bayliss (2013) as Type PE1, ‘Composite Au/Ag pendant, with filigree and semi-precious stones' (p. 211, fig. 5.516). Such pendants have been excavated from early seventh century burials, e.g. at the British Museum, examples from Milton Regis (1926,0410.2, 1926,0410.1, 1921,1020.1) and King's Field, Faversham, Kent (reg. no. 1884,1221.6; .1137.’70). A growing number of stray finds have also been found in recent years, and are recorded on the PAS database e.g. from Norfolk (NMS-515C15; NMS-4198A8), Suffolk (SF-B6EFA1) Essex (ESS-7E4F06; ESS-450B96) and Lincolnshire (NLM5404; LIN-7A7C04). A good parallel for the present example is ESS-450B96, which features similar plait-like filigree bands around a central, albeit smaller, setting. Date: These pendants can be dated to the seventh century, with the latest date being provided by their inclusion in grave 93 at Boss Hall, Suffolk which also contained a late seventh-century Series B sceatta (Geake 1997, p. 38; Webster and Backhouse 1991, no. 33). Conclusion: 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. References: Geake, H., 1997. The Use of Grave Goods in Conversion Period England AD 600–850. Oxford: British Archaeological Reports Hines, J. and Bayliss, A., 2013. Anglo-Saxon Graves and Grave Goods of the 6th and 7th Centuries AD: A Chronological Framework. London: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. The Society for Early Medieval Archaeology Monograph 33 Webster, L. and Backhouse, J. (eds.), 1991. The Making of England. London: British Museum Press

YORYM-AC4DBB: COIN
A Medieval gold, contemporary copy, noble of Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Obverse: Standard type 'A' with King standing in ship, crowned and wearing armour, holding sword in right hand and shield in left, and inscription - HENRIC [DI] GRA RE[X ANGL Z FRANC DNS HYB] . Reverse: Triple stranded cross flueretty in eight arched tressure, crowned lions passant guardants in quarters, cell in the centre of the cross containing h and with trefoils on its quarters. Trefoils in spandrels. Inscription - [IHC] AV[TEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILL]OR[R IBAT]. The coin is a contemporary copy, with a plated core. The circumferential edge of the coin is heavily abraded throughout, exposing the interior material and oscuring much of the legend on boht faces. IThe interior fabric is also punched through on the reverse. The whole coin is bent at a ninety-degree angle of approximately one third of it's width. Diameter: 30.3mm, thickness: 0.9mm, weight: 4.5g Oddy et al (2012) in a study of forgeries of English Medieval gold coins found those that appear plated (as opposed to made in debased metal) were all plated using fire gilding, often, like this example, extremely thickly so the 'gold' made up nearly 50% of the mass and can appear as a separate surface sheet when the core has degraded (p.238). The gilded blanks were then struck between forged dies. In the cases of gilded examples all the coins they examined had high purity gold surfaces. Oddy et al (2012) suggest a concentration of forging in the earlier 15th century, ie from 1412 to 1465, including both copies of contemporary issues and copies of older types still in circulation (p.242). At least two contemporary copies of gold nobles, both of Henry VI, have been recorded by the PAS: BH-A52661 & SOM-AF623E.

KENT-ABCB7D: COIN
A chipped early-medieval pale gold shilling (aka thrymsa) of Two Emperors type (BMC type 1; Sutherland type II.v; North 20) dating c. 650-70. Refs: Sutherland 1948; North 1994; Gannon 2013: 94-5. The coin survives in two fragment, one a small portion of the outer edge above the top of the bust (obverse). This coin is otherwise in very good condition. Very pale gold, almost silver in colour. Obverse: Bust right wearing a pearled diadem and cuirass indicated by dots, pseudo-legend consisting of a large A and v behind head with an N(?) in front. Between them a cross on a flat base. Reverse: Two half figures, seated on throne, stylized Victory/angel above, wings outstretched, groups of three pellets either side of Victory's head. Measurments: 12.54mm in diameter, 1.57mm thick and 1.23g in weight.

PUBLIC-30BA1B: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater (12.8mm, 1.29g) of the Cantiaci, “Corded Triangle” type, dating to c.50–20 BC. Obverse: Blank. Reverse: A horse running left with 'Net' below, triangle above and rings and pellets in the field. As ABC 198, BMC 2469-2471.

HAMP-2E38CB: COIN HOARD
A dispersed Iron Age coin hoard consisting of six gold staters found close together. The coins are all of Rudd's Verica Warrior Rex type (ABC 1190, VA 500-1, BMC 1146-58) issued under Verica (AD c.10-40) of the Southern British Iron Age and associated with the tribes known as the Regini and Atrebates. Five of the coins were discovered within 6 to 14 foot of each other, the sixth being an outlier slightly further away. All coins were 2" - 4" deep in a previously cultivated field. The finder cannot remember which coin was from which findspot. COM.F or COMFI in tablet // Warrior on horse right holding spear; VIR behind, REX below No. Obverse Reverse Die axis Diameter Weight Comment 1 COM.F VIR REX 7 17.2 5.30 Pinkish gold. 2 COM.F VIR REX 11 16.9 5.31 3 COM.F VIR REX 8 17.5 5.29 Pinkish gold. 4 COM.F [V]IR REX 8 18.6 5.17 Pinkish gold. 5 COM.F [VI]R REX 6 19.1 5.25 6 COMFI VIR REX 5 17.9 5.35 crescent on reverse off flan

YORYM-2DA002: ASSEMBLAGE
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T155 Description: An assemblage of gold objects dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-200). The assemblage consists of three objects: a pendant, a rectangular flat tube of gold and a long strip of gold. The pendant is tear shaped and consists of a rubbed-over box setting, with high sides, a flat back and a single square projection at its pointed base. Within the pendant is a setting comprising of either a tear shaped flat green stone or green glass. A separate rectangular strip of gold is fitted to the top wider portion of the pendant, this would have looped over to form an attachment loop but has since bent in on itself. The attachment loop is marked by transverse grooves. The back plate of the pendant has slightly warped and bent outwards. The gold tube is rectangular in plan and is a misshaped oval in section. The object consists of a thin strip of gold bent into an elongated tube. The outer surface of the strip is marked by longitudinal grooves and corresponding raised portions. The edges of the strip are crushed slightly and the inner tube is infilled with sediment. The gold strip consists of a flat, rectangular in plan and section, strip of gold. The object is bent once in on itself at almost a 360 degree angle. The longer portion of the object is widest and then after the bend, the shorter portion narrows and tapers to a blunt point. There is no decoration present on the strip. There are some striations which are likely to be post depositional damage. Dimensions: 14.7mm long, 6.7mm wide, 5.6mm thick and 1.6g 18.5mm long, 5.3mm wide, 2.1mm thick and 0.8g 36.5mm long, 3mm wide, 1.1mm thick and 2.5g Discussion: Richard Hobbs, Curator of Romano-British collections at the British Museum comments that the most diagnostic object in the assemblage is the pendant with its closest parallel seen in 2010T573 (SWYOR-4637C5), although this is more ovoid. The long plain strip of gold is likely a simplified version of a snake bracelet, similar to 2006 T269 (LANCUM-2CC561). The ribbed gold tube is undiagnostic with a parallel in 2017 T413 (SF-9B9B24) though this example is undated. Richard Hobbs is confident that the present example, in context with the two more diagnostic pieces, is likely also Roman in date.

CAM-2B4E03: FINGER RING
A gold Medieval to early Post-Medieval seal finger-ring. This finger-ring is complete and in extremely good condition. It weighs 9.16g, has a height of 22.2mm and maximum width of 23.4mm. The band forms a sub-circular hoop whose maximum width is approximately one-third of the way up the height from the base of the hoop. From the maximum width the hoop tapers in to the bezel giving a slight sub-triangular appearance to the sub-circular shape. The hoop's maximum internal dimensions are: height 18.0mm and width 19.3mm. The inner surface of the hoop is flat, smooth and undecorated or marked. At the base of the hoop the band has a 'D' shaped cross-section, width of 3.3mm and thickness of 1.7mm, which gradually increases to the shoulders and bezel. At the widest point of the hoop the band's width is 4.2mm and thickness is 2.1mm. From the widest part of the hoop up to the shoulders the external surface of the band is decorated. At the top of the band, the shoulders have a width of 8.7mm and thickness of 2.9mm. The band's cross-section becomes triangular over the decorated zones of the hoop. On each side of the hoop, the decorative zone is split into two sub-rectangular panels. All four of these, two to each side of the hoop, have convexly rounded lower ends. At the end closest to the bezel the panels taper to points towards the outer edge of the hoop with flattened tops. At the lower end, there is a plain undecorated line of 0.6mm width between the two panels on each side. A plain border of similar width is present along each of the outer sides of the four decorative panels. These panels follow the outer edge of the hoop. As the hoop expands in width on the shoulders these panels separate forming a 'Y' shape. These plain bordering lines are present as raised ridges in the divided gap of the 'Y' and flattened tops of the panels. These panels are decorated with closely set alternating floral and foliate motifs, a flower at the base with foliate frond above repeated. The background is recessed so that the decorative motifs appear to be in relief while actually remaining on the same plane as the plain band above, below and the edging borders. The area above the decorative panels, between the slit of the 'Y', and up to the bezel is undecorated. When viewing the ring side on, to see the sub-circular shape of the hoop, it is the raised border lines across the top of the decorative panels that help to define a stepped appearance to the profile of the finger-ring between the shoulder and side of the bezel to each side of the artefact. The bezel is circular in shape, accounting for 11.7mm of the total external circumference. The bezel has a width of 11.3mm, which gives the band its maximum thickness accounting for 2.7mm of the finger-ring's total height. The bezel has a plain border of c.0.6mm. Most of the decoration is formed in the negative so as to create an image in relief when the bezel is used as a matrix on sealing wax. At the centre of the matrix is a squirrel sitting left (right as seen on any impression created with the matrix). Minute detail is given to depict fur on the tail which is upright approximately parallel to the curve of the animal's back. The two hind feet are shown and the front paws are together holding a small oval (presumably an acorn, or possibly a nut). This acorn connects the front paws to the front of the head in the mouth area. The area surrounding the squirrel is on the same plane as the edge of the bezel. However, the external edge is shaped to resemble a leaf, probably intended to be an oak leaf. The leaf is decorated with extremely shallow and extremely closely set diagonally positioned criss-cross lines. The leaf is surrounded by a border formed of indented closely set diagonal lines. Instead of forming a beaded border as indented pellets would have done, these closely set short diagonal lines create a rope-twist design that is set between the plain edge of the bezel and inner zoomorphic motif. The tip of the squirrel's ears touch the inner edge of the rope-twist border and the base of the tail is just c.0.3mm away from border at the approximate opposite side of the bezel. See PAS records: BH-A7461E (2014T485), SUR-625972 (2015T792), SOM-47D548 (2012T953), GLO-48E9C8 (2008T392), GLO-240F91 (2009T133), NMS-768695 - (2007T476), PAS-345404 - (2006T400), LEIC-1E0AE6 - (2014T299), BERK-714B26 - (2018T45), DOR-A1BC3F - (2018T1033). Also see DOR-2334D9 (2014T520), GLO-9994DE (2015T973), SOM-58AAB9 (2017T730) & KENT-EC571A - 2017T251 for examples of foliate/floral decoration formed by recessing the background areas. Consequently, as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

PUBLIC-0657E4: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 10, Corio Cor type. Obverse: COR on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, pelletal sun ring above, small animal below. As ABC, p. 105, no. 2051; BMC no. 3134; VA no. 1039.

NMS-D5C69C: FINGER RING
Description: Medieval or early post-medieval gold finger ring with central blue cabochon-cut stone set in a neat regular hexagonal bezel with points towards the shoulders. The setting has a bevelled edge below and a low collar above. Four smaller cabochon gems in circular settings are positioned in a cruciform arrangement around the central setting. The stones at the shoulders are light green in colour; those along the line of the finger are a light purple colour. All the stones are translucent. The hoop is flat, narrow and delicately proportioned, just 1.3mm wide and 0.4-0.6mm thick. It flares very slightly at the shoulders. Slight grooves across the hoop opposite the bezel may indicate where it has been joined by soldering. There are no assay, maker's or other markings present. Raman spectroscopy identified the central blue stone as a sapphire; the small light purple stones were identified as pyrope garnets and the light green ones as emeralds. Dimensions: 20mm from top of central setting to back of hoop; 18mm perpendicular to this. The entire bezel measures 12 x 12mm. Weight 1.15g. Discussion: NMS-CCE835​​​​​​ is a good parallel on the PAS database. Date: Finger-rings with a principal stone and subsidiary settings in separate collets came into use in the early 13th century, and this form of simple collet continued in use to the 15th century (Oman 1974, 20, 22).

SUR-D2B6FE: FINGER RING
A gold post Medieval ring with engraved floral decoration all around the hoop. The hoop has an internal diameter of 16.5mm and an external diameter of 19.8mm, with a D-shaped cross section, 3.1mm wide and 1.3mm thick. The decoration comprises a row of flowers with six or more spiked petals and annulet centres from which emerge radiating lines. Within this row of flowers and covering a quarter of the length of the hoop is a bud emerging from a long stem with two flanking pairs of petals. Circa 16th-18th century.

DENO-C05953: COIN
An uninscribed gold stater of the North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period c. 50 - 20 BC. The coin is likely to be a variant of ABC 1752, South Ferriby 'phallic' type. Obv: undecorated. Rev: lunate horse left, phallus and 'face'. The face is distorted by abrasion or may be miss-struck. Sun star below, only half is visible, cut by the edge of the flan. A comparable example is also found in BMC 3149. Diameter 19mm, thickness 2mm , weight 5.3g.

PUBLIC-AA1B57: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater (12.4mm, 1.11g) of the South Western Region / Durotriges, “Duro Boat Gold” type dating to c.80–50 BC. Obverse: “three men in a boat” design with pellet rosette to left. Reverse: zig-zag thunderbolt across field, Y shape and objects to either side. As ABC 2205, VA 1225, BMC 414-18.

SUR-A871F7: PENDANT
Fragment of gold, probably from a piece of gold jewellery of potentially Early Medieval date. The fragment comprises a piece of hammered gold sheet, cut to an axe-like shape, with applied filigree decoration. This consists of an outer border of beaded wire; inside this, on the concave upper and lower edges, a row of herringbone filigree and a row of twists in straight wire; and on the convex right-hand edge, a larger row of twists.

SUSS-97EF74: COIN
An Iron Age, gold, quarter stater of the Southern Region/Regini and Atrebates struck for Verica, c. 10-40 AD. Little Horse Rearing type. As ABC 1199, BMC1179-1206. Obverse: COM[I/F] in tablet, pellet in ring above and below. Reverse: Horse rearing right, VI above.

WMID-80F987: FINGER RING
Description: An incomplete gold gem set finger ring. The hoop is flat and narrow, 2.2 mm wide. No marks are visible on the interior of the hoop. The exterior has been decorated with a repeating scrolling foliage pattern. The shoulders start with a downwards pointed triangle, before creating an open trefoil shape. This extends into a circular collar beneath the bezel. The bezel has been made from a separate piece and welded onto the collar, and fixed at the shoulder joints by a stylised feather shape. The bezel contains the settings for eleven stones in a cruciform pattern. Six purple gems survive. These gems have been faceted or cut to shape. The edges of the settings have little triangles to help hold the gems in place. Four gold balls are present at the cardinal points of the central gem, and two are positioned either side of the edge settings. Dimensions: Length: 20.4 mm Width: 20.2 mm Thickness: 9.5 mm Bezel Length: 9.5 mm Bezel width: 16.7 mm Hoop thickness: 0.6 mm Hoop width: 2.2 mm Weight: 1.8 g Discussion: This ring dates to the second quarter of the 19th century. The hollow-stamped work and beading is typical of rings of the early Victorian era. Conclusion: The finger ring is not older than 300 years, with a precious metal content in excess of 10%, it is therefore not Treasure under the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.

WMID-807E6A: RIBBON
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 1500 BC to c. 800 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in shape and has been folded into a sub triangular shape. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. One end has a relatively straight and smooth cut edge, the other end is hidden inside the folds. It measures 13.2 mm in length, 4.4. mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g. Similar strips of gold with ribbed decoration have been recorded on the PASdatabase including WMID-fe3c28, ESS-C13B97, SUR-1B64F5, NMS-46A4D6, PAS-E9E2A1, SF-D30D10, LIN-946F12 and WAW-052196. Similar multi-grooved strips of a Bronze Age date are known from throughout Britain including in the British Museum collection from Flixton, Yorkshire (2004,0904.1a-b, Treasure Annual Report 2003, 16. no. 2) and Ravencliff Cave, Derbyshire (British Museum 1906,1224.1-2) as well as recent finds such as Ansley, Warwickshire and West Acre Norfolk (Treasure Annual Report 2007, 47-48). A very similar strip from Sproxton, North Yorkshire is recorded on the PAS database as LVPL-83FE92. There is also a similar grooved strip from The Hamel, Oxford, Oxfordshire excavated from a layer which yielded Beaker pottery of the Early Bronze Age (Palmer 1980, 124-134). Similar narrow embossed strips are known from the pommels of daggers accompanying Early Bronze Age burials in Scotland (Henshall 1968, 173-95; Hardaker 1974, 21-23. fig 6.; Taylor 1980, fig 28a-f) but not however comparable to gold dagger fittings in contemporary burials southern England. Other Bronze Age gold strips found singly such as at Flixton, Yorkshire (British Museum 2004,0904.1a-b, Treasure Annual Report 2003, 16, no. 2) are broader and have more and narrower incised grooves. The annular ring from the Late Bronze Age hoard at Abia de la Obispalia, central Spain is comparable in form and dimensions but the grooves appear to have been incised rather than embossed (Almagro Gorbea 1974). Similarly, the Bronze Age annular ring from Armissan, southeast France may be comparable (Eluère 1981, 48-49, fig. 55). As this fragment is older than 300 years in age, with a precious metal content of greater than 10%, it should be considered as potential Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996. References Alamagro Gorbea M. 1974, Orfebrería del Bronce Final en la Peninsula Ibérica. El Tesoro de Abia de la Obispalía, la orfebrería tipo Villena y los cuencos de Axtroki, Trabajos de Prehistoria, 31, 39 - 100 Case, H. 1980, 'Pottery, Flint and Metalwork' In Palmer, N. 1981, 'A Beaker Burial and Medieval Tenements in the Hamel, Oxford', Oxoniensia, XLV (1980), [Mircofiche], 1 A04 Eluère, C. 1982, Les Ors Prèhistoriques, Paris: Picard Henshall, A.S. 1968, 'Scottish dagger graves', In Coles, J.M. & Simpson, D.D.A. (eds), Studies in Ancient Europe: Essays present to Stuart Piggott, Leicester: Leicester University Press Palmer, N. 1980, 'A Beaker Burial and Medieval Tenements in the Hamel, Oxford', Oxoniensia, XLV (1980), 124-225

SWYOR-8019B5: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Uninscribed North Eastern Gold, Corieltavi, 'Domino' type, dating to Haselgrove Phas 6 or 7, dating from 50 BC to AD 10. The obverse depicts a wreath and crescents, with a line. The reverse depicts a lunate horse, with a box above containing four pellets. It has a diameter of 19.9 mm; It is 2.7mm thick and weighs 5.43g. See Ancient British Coins (ABC) number 1758 on page 93.

HAMP-452DE4: COIN
An intentionally cut fragment (roughly one quarter of the original flan) of an Iron Age uninscribed Southern British B 'Para Chute' type gold stater, dating to c.80-50 BC. The cut marks are visible on the obverse, where they angle downwards and outwards. The reverse is not clear and is possibly mutilated but shows the lower part of the design with the front two legs and lower body of the horse and what appears to be part of the ‘marine creature’ found on ABC 749 rather than the pellet terminals of the ‘crab’ found on ABC 746. Reference: Van Arsdell 1205 var.; BMC 35-76 var.; ABC 749.

NMS-415C35: PENDANT
Description: Gold pendant, of roughly circular shape, made from small pieces of gold sheet soldered together. The centre is formed of a square foil collet set set upon a base of spiral-coiled gold wire and set with a stone, probably a rock crystal. Around this were originally four similar rectangular collets set with what are probably garnets, forming a cross shape. One collet is missing entirely, another is missing its setting, but two adjacent collets survive complete. In the angles of these collets are elaborate fleurs-de-lis manufactured from strips of sheet gold set on edge, forming cells; slightly smaller but similarly made fleurs project from the external side of each of the garnet-set collets. The cells originally contained a pale blue-grey material, possibly enamel, but this is now missing from most cells. One of the smaller fleurs has had its upper petal expanded to form a suspension loop with hole from front to back; in this is linked a more solid gold loop which in turn is looped to a much smaller flimsy loop of gold foil. At the opposite end of the pendant, what would have been the bottom, the outer metal has similarly been expanded to form a loop; presumably something, perhaps a pearl, was originally suspended from this loop, but it is now missing. The back is undecorated save for a gold strip encircling the perimeter which serves to strengthen the whole. The pendant is buckled to one side of the central collet and bent back upon itself. Dimensions: In its bent state, 27 x 23mm. It weighs 5.78g. Discussion: Similar to a dress ornament from Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire (BERK-247489, 2002T131) which has no suspension loop and which is thought to have been stitched to the clothing. This also has pale inlays, thought to be glass, in cells forming fleurs-de-lis; it also has loops around the edge for further ornaments to be suspended. Date: 16th century.

HAMP-06E6A0: COIN HOARD
An Iron Age early uninscribed uniface gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, dating to c.60-20 BC, Willet's Nipple type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Unclear geometric motifs, feather or tree like motif to one end. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; Sills, 2017: p. 104, nos. 138-139; BMC nos. 428-429.

ESS-85F619: COIN
An Early-Medieval gold pseudo-imperial solidus, probably struck by the Merovingian Franks in the Lower Rhineland in the name of Anastasius I (AD 491-518), dating to the period c.AD 491-518. Unclear mint. cf. MEC I, no. 343; Belfort 5033-6. Ref: Grierson and Blackburn 1986 (MEC): plate 17 no 343, p.463; Belfort 1894: 14-5. Obverse: D N ΛNΛSTΛ-SIVS P P AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm. Reverse: VICTORI-Λ ΛVCCΓ or VICTORI-Λ ΛVCCC, Victory standing left holding long jewelled cross, star in field to right. Mintmark: []//[COMOB] Byzantine currency, money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West, consisted of mainly two types of coins: the gold solidus and a variety of clearly valued bronze coins. By the end of the empire the currency was issued only in silver stavrata and minor copper coins with no gold issue. 4.46g, 20.23mm

NMS-8339F5: COIN
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (17.8mm, 5g) of Gallic War type (Gallo-Belgic E), attributed to the Ambiani and dating to circa 60-50 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets and crescent above, eye shaped motif behind. Beaded exergual line. As ABC 16.

SUR-5A1A8E: FINGER RING
A flattened gold posey/posy ring of post Medieval (c17th century) date, with a hoop of D-shaped cross section, 3.1mm in width and 1mm thick. The exterior of the hoop has moulded decoration with traces of red and white enamelling. The decoration comprises a number of large annulets bisected with a quatrefoil on a field of white enamel; between these annulets are pairs of pellets on a field of red enamel, flanked by small crescents or incomplete annulets with white enamel inlay. The interior of the ring has the inscription + THINKE + ON + ME +. The lettering is block capitals with serifs. There are no maker’s marks.

SUR-16D493: FINGER RING
A small gold posey (or posy / posie) ring of 17th to 18th century date. The hoop has an internal diameter of only 14.3mm, suggesting the ring may have belonged to a child. The inscription on the inside of the hoop reads The loue I owe I cannot Show, in lower case lettering with a long s.

GLO-091824: BROOCH
A small gold annular brooch with pin still attached that dates to the 13th-14th century. The frame of the brooch is very small epically when compared to contemporary examples with an external diameter of 9mm, and an internal diameter of only 7.5mm. Nonetheless, the top edge of the brooch is still highly decorated with a series of moulded detailing consisting two raised collets at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock on the frame, both have a sub-triangular profile with a mounting for a stone or glass (both now missing) at its apex. At 9 o’clock is the constriction for the pin and at 3 o’clock is a small projection that acts as a pin support. Evenly spaced between these four features are domed panels that are decorated with three overlapping rows of stamped annular impressions. The rear of the frame is undecorated. The pin has a penannular loop at one end that has been wrapped around the constriction of the frame. A transverse ridge separates the loop form the main shaft, which is long and slender and terminates in a fine point. Variations of this style of brooch are found on this database in copper alloy NMS-53EF01 and PUBLIC-890BA8, silver KENT-47A16F 2017T452, plus YORYM-8D6CEC which shows zoomorphic detailing instead of decorated domes.

GLO-078EF7: FINGER RING
Gold stirrup-shaped finger ring that has a narrow circular cross-section hoop that expands along the top edge to form a low pointed bezel with gentle sloping shoulders. At the point of the bezel is mounted a small green glass or stone that measures 0.9mm by 2mm Stirrup-shaped finger rings are common as stray finds and there are a number of similar examples recorded on the database. This type of ring is also known from excavated sites (see Egan and Pritchard (1991, 326-327). Close parallels to this example include: CAM-71FF34 (2015 T174), GLO-F42F0B (2017 T973), DENO-E5352D (2015 T532), BH-74051C (2014 T872), KENT-46F827 (2012 T262), GLO-9A5577 (2010 T40) and SF-89B470 (2007 T233). These finger ring appear to have been popular in the 13th century; however the date range can stretch from c.1150 to c.1500 (Egan and Pritchard, 2002:326).

SUSS-050EC2: COIN
A partly clipped gold half angel of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1526), dating to the period AD 1509 to AD 1526. Minted at the Tower of London. Mint mark: Portcullis, crowned. Double saltire stops. Obverse: HENRIC GRA REX AGL Reverse: E CRUX AVS [SPE] VNICA. C.f. North vol 2, p 109, no 1761.

DENO-047CA2: COIN
A gold post-medieval half-angel of Mary I (AD 1553-1558), dating to the period AD 1553-1554. Pomegranate privy mark. M and Rose beside mast on reverse (North, 1994(2): 1959). The coin has a pronounced crease across the flan, in line with the spear of the archangel. It has not been established whether the coin has been unfolded. A raking light reveals a fainter crease or dent line bisecting this, producing a cross. Diameter: 21.5mm, weight: 2.5g.

WILT-DADB62: COIN HOARD
Description of Find: This group comprises of three uninscribed silver staters of the South Western region (coins 2–4), including two of the relatively unusual ‘Badbury-rings’ type and a gold inscribed Southern British stater of the ‘Chute’ type (coin 1). Although the latter is thought to be a Southern type it is now known to have a distribution that extends into the South West, including Dorset. All are in good condition. An Iron Age gold uninscribed stater of the Belgae tribe (Southern Region), dating to c. 80–50 BC. Chute type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse facing left, crab below. ABC no. 746; BMC nos. 35-76; VA no. 1205. Diameter: 18.3mm; Weight 5.97g; Die Axis 6 o’clock. An Iron Age silver uninscribed stater of the Durotriges tribe (South Western region), dating to c. 60–20 BC. Badbury rings type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse facing left, three downwards sloping lines for tail with pellets between lines, pellet below, 12 pellets above, surrounding arc of pellet-in-ring motifs above. ABC no. 2163; BMC no. 2647, 2661, 2728-2731; VA no. 1246. Diameter: 19.6mm; Weight 5.04g; Die Axis 12 o’clock. An Iron Age silver uninscribed stater of the Durotriges tribe (South Western region), dating to c. 60–20 BC. Badbury rings type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse facing left, three downwards sloping lines for tail with pellets between lines, pellet below, 12 pellets above, surrounding arc of pellet-in-ring motifs above. ABC no. 2163; BMC no. 2647, 2661, 2728-2731; VA no. 1246. Diameter: 18.9mm; Weight 5.13g; Die Axis 10 o’clock. An Iron Age silver uninscribed stater of the Durotriges tribe (South Western region), dating to c. 60–20 BC. Cranborne Chase type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse facing left, pellet below, 12 pellets above. ABC no. 2157; BMC no. 2525-2546; VA no. 1235-1. Diameter: 20.4mm; Weight 5.30g; Die Axis 11 o’clock.

SUR-D98E0B: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, attributed to Verica and dating to the period c. AD 10 - 40. "Verica Thunderbolt" type. Obverse: COM above, FILI below. Reverse: Horse, right, VIR[I] above. As ABC 1205; Bean VERC2-2; VA 468-1; S.126.

NMS-C7A17E: FINGER RING
Description: Sturdy and neatly made medieval gold finger-ring with a transversely set blue gem. The hoop is undecorated and sub-circular in cross-section. It measures 2.2 x 2.0mm at its narrowest and 2.5mm in diameter at the widest point; it then flares smoothly to the junction with the bezel, where the cross-section measures 3.0 x 3.2mm on each side. The interior of the hoop is not smooth and flat but is instead quite strongly curved. Each end of the hoop, at its junction with the bezel, has a thin flat shield-shaped plate across it, with a straight top and sides curving to a point. This plate is then attached to the lower half of the bezel, with the top standing proud just below the mid point of the bezel. The lower part of the bezel is a regular six-sided cone or pyramid rising from a small neat sub-rectangular base; the facets attached to the hoop are longer than those at the other ends of the bezel. The upper part of the bezel is an irregular six-sided tapering collet, shaped to fit around an approximately hexagonal uncut blue stone, which has a large dimple or concavity to one side and a small chip out of the edge of this dimple. The gem hardly protrudes beyond the collet and may have slipped or sunk in its setting. Dimensions: External width 23.0mm, length from top of gem to base of hoop 26.8mm, internal diameter 18.3mm. The bezel measures 10.3 x 8.0mm and is 7.5mm thick. It weighs 6.2g. Discussion and Date: There are several similar examples recorded on the PAS database, including BERK-57430E (2019T158), DUR-602602 (2019T35) and NMS-B4E184 (2015T372), all with flaring round-section hoops ending in triangular or shield-shaped junction plates between hoop and bezel. They tend to be dated to the 14th century by comparison with a group from London found in contexts mainly of c. 1350-1400 (Egan and Pritchard 1991, nos. 1610-1614).

DOR-C79965: COIN
A Post-Medieval gold Half-Guinea of James II (1685 - 1688), dating to AD 1686. Reference: Spink (2015) p 353 no 3404. Diameter: 20.53 mm Weight: 3.86 g Die Axis: 6

NARC-7335E4: COIN
A complete gold Half Sovereign of Edward VI in the name of Henry VIII. Crowned royal shield reverse with lion and dragon supporter. Martlet initial mark. London mint. AD 1547-1551. The coin has a short fracture at 6 O’clock Diameter: 31.37mm, Thickness: 0.73mm, Weight: 5.7g North Vol II, No 1866

KENT-5D0872: COIN
A Gold solidus of Valentinian II (AD 375-392) dating the period c.378-383 (Reece Period 20). VICTOR-IA AVGG reverse type depicting Two draped emperors nimbate, seated facing on throne, one on right holding mappa in left hand and the two together holding globe. Behind a victory, below a palm branch. Mint of Milan (Mediolanum), -//COM. As Hoxne no. 16; RIC IX, pp. 77-78, nos. 5e/8(a1). Coin has slight post-depositional folding to one edge. Measurements: 20.34mm in diameter, 1.27mm thick and 4.47g in weight.

SUR-5B9BB4: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (18.9mm, 6.22g) of Gallic War type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind. As ABC 16 / Mack 27.

SUR-45314F: SHEET
A torn sub-triangular fragment of gold sheet, 21.7mm in length and 19.7mm wide, apparently from a leaf ornament, with repousse lines suggesting veins radiating from a central stalk. The fragment is torn at the tip and base of the leaf and there are no attachment holes or fixings evident.

BH-348FD3: FINGER RING
Description: A complete cast Roman gold polygonal finger-ring of Henig's type IX, dating to the period AD 200-300. The ring is formed of a circular hoop comprising seven irregular lozenge-shaped facets of similar dimensions, all plain and undecorated. The surface of this ring is roughly finished on the inside and out. Measurements: The finger ring measures 22.9mm in external diameter. The hoop is 7mm wide and 1.6mm thick. The ring weighs 4.27 grams. Discussion: Two parallel finger rings have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database; HAMP-F7A356 (2011T861), BUC-E7B767 (2013T669). Both are of third century date and were declared treasure under the Treasure Act 1996. Conclusion: In terms of age and precious metal content, the ring therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of The Treasure Act 1996. References: Henig, M. 1974. A Corpus of Roman Engraves Gemstones From British Sites. British Archaeological Reports, Oxford, fig. 2. IX.

BH-330EE4: COIN HOARD
The find comprises of a dispersed hoard of 12 Iron Age gold coins, all imported Gallo-Belgic staters of an anonymous issuer dating to the period c. 175-125 BC. Eleven are of the same Gallo-Belgic Ab type (Broad Flan, Face Left Type), while one is of Gallo-Belgic Bb type (Crossed Lines with Lyre Type). A full catalogue and images are appended below. The coins can be summarised as: Gallo-Belgic Ab staters (ABC 4: Broad Flan, Left Type) 11 Gallo-Belgic Bb stater (ABC 10: Crossed Lines with Lyre Type) 1 Total 12 Gallo-Belgic Broad Flan, Left Type 1. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 7 (2003, p.142) Diameter: 24.2mm Weight: 7.48g Axis: 10 2. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5 Diameter: 23.6mm Weight: 7.23g Axis: 9 3. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 6 Diameter: 22.8mm Weight: 7.44g Axis: 10 4. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5 Diameter: 24.1 Weight: 7.44g Axis: 10 5. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5 Diameter: 22.9mm Weight: 6.91g Axis: 11 6. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5 Diameter: 24.1mm Weight: 7.40g Axis: 11 7. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 6? Diameter: 23.4mm Weight: 7.30g Axis: 10 8. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse (very worn) ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5 Diameter: 24.2mm Weight: 7.31g Axis: 10 9. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5 Diameter: 23.5mm Weight: 7.15g Axis: 10 10. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse (very worn) ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5 Diameter: 23.4mm Weight: 7.37g Axis: 9 11. Obverse: laurel wreathed bust left Reverse: horse facing left with stylised charioteer; flower below horse ABC 4, Van Arsdell 12, Sills Ab1 Class 5? Diameter: 21.9mm Weight: 7.18g Axis: 10 Crossed Lines with Lyre Type (Nervii?) 12. Obverse: Branched pattern of chisel marks Reverse: horse facing left with rider above and lyre below ABC 10, Van Arsdell 33, Sills 2003, p.173 Class Bb1c Diameter: 18mm Weight: 7.76g Axis: 9

WILT-F37E4E: COIN
An Iron Age gold uninscribed stater of the Belgae tribe (Southern Region), dating to the period c. 80-60 BC. Chute type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse facing left, crab below. ABC no. 746; BMC nos. 35-76; VA no. 1205.

IOW-9F0C84: HOARD
A small Late Bronze Age hoard: two complete gold penannular rings and a fragment of gold, possibly the remains of a bracelet. Treasure case no. 2020 T2. Addenda to 2018 T5. 1. (2020 T2-1) A complete gold penannular ring, circular in cross-section with flat terminals.15.0mm (outer diameter); 5.6mm (diameter in section); 2.0mm (maximum distance between the gap). Weight: 5.22g. 2. (2020 T2-2) A fragment of a possible bracelet in use as an ingot, curved in profile and circular in cross-section. One end has been chopped twice obliquely producing a splayed 'V' shape. The other end has a single oblique chop. 16.9mm (length); 4.7mm (diameter); 6.5mm (width at larger end). Weight: 3.65g. 3. (2020 T2-3) A complete copper-alloy gold plated penannular ring, circular in cross-section with flat terminals. 13.7mm (diameter); 3.9mm (diameter in section); 2.6mm (maximum distance between the gap). Weight: 5.62g. 'The penannular rings belongs to a class of artefact which has been termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Taylor 1980; Green 1988; Eogan 1994; 1997; Varndell 2001; Hobbs 2003; Meeks et al 2008; O'Connor et al 2008). Their function remains uncertain, although it is likely that they were personal adornments, possibly worn on the ears or nose, rather than being hair-ornaments or items of exchange' (Mark Lodwick and Mary Davis in record NMGW-04216C; references therein). Taylor, JJ. (1980) Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Green, H.S. (1988) A Find of Bronze Age 'Ring Money' from Graianog, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd, Bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies 35(1). Eogan, G. (1997) 'Hair-rings' and European Late Bronze Age Society, Antiquity, 71. Varndell, G. (2001) Ringing the changes: when terminology matters, Antiquity 75. Hobbs, R. (2003) Treasure: Finding our past, London: The British Museum Press. Meeks, N.D., Craddock, P. & Needham, S.P. (2008) Bronze Age Penannular Gold Rings from the British Isles: Technology and Composition, Jewellery Studies 11. O'Connor, B., Cowie, T. & Worrell, S. (2008) Ring money: dernières nouvelles d,outré- manche, Bulletin de l'Association pour la Promotion des Reserches sur l'Age du Bronze 5.

GLO-9F2ECE: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater (17.9mm, 5.65g) attributed to the Southern region / Belgae and of "Cheriton Wheel" type, dating from 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents, many large pellets below cloak. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and charioteers arms above. ABC 758.

HAMP-7A411B: FINGER RING
A probable Roman gold finger-ring of pentagonal profile, formed of five conjoined flat pointed-oval bezels c.14mm in length, c.8mm in width and c.0.7mm in thickness. The five facets have no evidence of worn decoration. The finger-ring has been straightened by a goldsmith.

WMID-75AFB9: MOUNT
Description: An incomplete early medieval gold setting, probably once attached to a larger object. The setting is circular and consists of a sheet gold back-plate to which has been soldered a composite collar, made from a gold strip set edge-on to the plate, and surrounded by a single strand of gold beaded wire. The beaded wire is noticeable worn. The back-plate is pressed inwards slightly and has a small oval tear towards one edge. The original inlay, probably glass or a gemstone such as garnet, is missing. Dimensions: Diameter 8 mm, thickness 3 mm. Discussion: This setting likely formed part of a larger composite object such as a disc brooch, pendant, weapon mount or other accessory. An increasing number of similar settings, of differing size and complexity in terms of their collars and inlays, have been found as stray finds and recorded on the PAS database. Compare, for example, DUR-2BE7EE, SF-7E2323 and SF-41D775 which are broadly similar in size and construction to the present example. Their style is consistent with the later sixth to early seventh centuries.

DEV-38F9E9: COIN
A post medieval gold guinea of William III (AD 1694 - AD 1702) dating to AD 1695. As Spink 3460. Minted at London. Measurements: 25.1mm diameter, 1.2mm thickness, weight 7.83g

NARC-10B4B1: BRACELET
A fragment of a gold penannular bracelet of Late Bronze Age date (1150-800 BC). The object is circular sectioned and slightly curved in plan with transverse cuts at both ends. One of the cuts in not clean and the object appears to have ben initially cut, with the remaining 50% of the bar being broken off. There are some minor shallow gouges in the surface of the object. Length: 58.42mm, Diameter: 5.02mm, Weight: 17.0g The original form would likely have been similar to LEIC-A3A9AE. Several similar fragments of goldwork have been recovered from hoards containing diagnostically Bronze Age objects (e.g. Poulton, Gloucestershire: Treasure case 2004 T17 and the Fitzleroi Farm, West Sussex, hoard: BM accession nos. 1996, 0902.1-42). Those hoards, and several others recorded in recent years, contain fragments of gold that has been snipped with a pincer like instrument, similar to the Calbourne fragment. The shape of the terminal is relatively universal but can be compared to other round section bar bracelets of Bronze Age date (e.g, with 2011 T926 (CAM-08B4E0) cf. Taylor 1980. Furthermore, the composition of the gold does not disagree with a Later Bronze Age date. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis shows a composition of 78.07% gold, 15.47% silver and 5.67% copper.

NMS-0D8539: COIN
Gold angel of Edward IV, London, cinquefoil initial mark, North 1626, type XXI, weight 5.14g, 1480-3

NARC-90B3AC: COIN
A gold quarter Stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes belonging to the Eastern (North Thames) region; 'Linear type' struck under Cunobelin, dating to the period c. AD 10-40. Obverse: corn ear with central stork, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse facing right with ladder mane, branch above and CVN below. Diameter: 11.24mm, Thickness: 2.01mm, Weight: 1.2g ABC p. 137, no. 2810, BMC p. 127, nos. 1837-1842, VA 1927.

NMS-78D15C: COIN
Norfolk Wolf type stater, JB type with left-facing wolf, 4.13g, a plated copy, the plating of pale gold, c.50-20BC

YORYM-655EFF: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T1125. Description: A complete, late Medieval gold finger ring dating to c. AD 1400-1500. It is an annular band, with a D-shaped section, engraved on the exterior with a French inscription in Gothic black-letter style. The interior is plain. A quatrefoil motif, flanked by a pair of palm leaves, inverted on the right side, marks the start of the text. It reads: DE TOUT MON CUER ("With all my heart") There are palm leaves between the first three words; the first two point down and to the left, the third down and to the right. Before the final word, a palm leave points upwards to the left. Each palm leaf is formed from a single incised stem and between six and eight ovate leaves. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.02mm, thickness: 1.4mm, weight: 2.8g. Discussion: The French language was commonly adopted for expressions of love on finger rings of English manufacture. Gothic black letter finger rings with French inscriptions are associated with the culture of chivalry and courtly love prompting gifts or tokens as expressions of love. These rings are typically engraved with short inscriptions and floral designs around the exterior and filled with niello or enamel. Such finger rings are routinely grouped together with inscribed rings known commonly as "posy" rings, from the word poésie or poetry. However, strictly speaking the "posy" ring is a later sixteenth-century phenomenon, replacing the earlier custom of these black letter style rings. Other examples of gold posy rings with this inscription and variations recorded by the PAS include: DENO-FB27A1 ("de tout mon cuer") DOR-27E4D3 ("tout mon cuer"), and SF-9123D1 ("en bon couer"). Conclusion: 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

NMGW-50221D: COIN
A gold post-medieval half guinea of George I (1714-1727), minted in London in 1719 (Spink 3635). The coin is an off-centre mis-strike, probably caused by the flan not sitting centrally between the dies when struck.

CAM-E9D2A3: FINGER RING
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 and an incised inscription. Before the inscription starts There is a maker's mark. This mark is formed of two initials with a single pellet between. The surface of the initials are on the same plane and the rest of the inner surface but appear to be in relief as the area surrounding the initials and pellet are depressed by the maker's punch. The initials are: I . W and then the inscription reads in italics: God alone made us two one. There is no obvious join or solder line on the hoop. The inscription phrase, font and spelling as well as the maker's mark have been studied in detail by the Treasure Registrar and relevant Curator at the British Museum. Based on a combination of factors it is believed that this finger-ring does not predate AD1690 and is most likely to date between AD 1720-1800. As such this artefact cannot confidently be dated as more than 300 years old and there is considerable probability that it is less than 300 years old. This artefact therefore falls outside of the definition of 'treasure' as defined by the Treasure Act 1996.

HAMP-BE4072: PENANNULAR RING
A Late Bronze Age (1150-800 BC) gold or gold-plated copper alloy penannular ring, oval in cross-section with cut or burred-over edges at the terminals. The edge opposite the terminal has a cross-section measuring 7.5 x 7.9mm. A paler gold strip or wire (possibly silvery-gold with some evidence of tarnishing, mostly on the inside of the ring) winds around the brighter gold surface of the object to give striped bands of equal size, c. 1mm wide. The object measures 18.5mm in length, 19.8mm in width, 7.9mm in max.thickness (the side opposite to the terminal) and weighs 13.14g.

HAMP-BB17CD: FINGER RING
Two fragments of an incomplete gold, perhaps Roman, finger-ring; part of the hoop is missing. The longer fragment retains a section of hoop which is D-shaped in cross-section (being flat to the inside) and below the shoulders measures 7.5x2.1mm, narrowing to 4.7x1.3mm before expanding at a jagged break to 6.8x0.9mm. This section of the fragment has numerous diagonal scratch marks to the outer convex surface. A pair of small holes suggests this originally had openwork decoration. The shoulders are triangular in shape, narrow initially above the hoop (6.9x2.4mm) and expanding to 9.7x2.4mm. Beyond, in front of the bezel, is a fan-like projection decorated with two longitudinal grooves. One side of the shoulder is covered with the same diagonal scratch marks on the hoop while the other side has openwork scrolling foliation in an 'S' shape. This is flanked behind by a raised longitudinal rib and behind this, at the centre of the shoulder, is an inverted raised triangular outline. A small circular hole to the reverse of the scratched area is no doubt the remains of openwork decoration here too. The remainder of the bezel is twisted but flat (0.6mm thick). The smaller fragment retains a shorter piece of D-sectioned hoop, 7.6mm wide and 1.6mm thick. The convex surface is also covered with diagonal scratch marks which continue into the shoulder, obliterating any central decoration and decoration to one side; when put together, the scratches are on the same side of the object. Openwork scrolling foliation is in an 'S' shape and flanked by a longitudinal rib to the inside. Again, small holes to the reverse of the object suggest openwork decoration would have also existed prior to the outer surface being scratched. The shoulder measures 6.5x2.1mm where it joins the hoop and expands to 11.3x2.2mm before the bezel. The bezel extends beyond a neck 7.1mm wide, and is max.12.2x0.8mm at the jagged break. The larger fragment measures 30.6mm in length, 9.5mm in max.width and 2.4mm in max.thickness; the smaller fragment measures 23.4mm in length, 11.3mm in max.width and 2.2mm in max.thickness. Together, the fragments weigh 10.26g.

YORYM-7B2B11: BROOCH
Gold alloy, strip-bow brooch found bent in half with the decorated outer edge of the bow on the exterior. The gold content has been confirmed by scientific analysis. Made from two pieces of gold sheet: one a tapered strip forming the bow (11.1mm at its widest point at the top/head end and 1.1mm thick), the other a short semi-circular piece at the head of the brooch hiding the coiled spring behind. This latter piece is joined to top of the bow by means of a small seam of solder on either side. The spring, now distorted, is made from two round gold wires drawn together from the back of the head of the bow strip to form a single coiled wire with two coils on one side, an internal chord and two coils on the opposite side. This wire continues to form the pointed pin, the whole piece being bent out of alignment along the length of the chord and bent almost in half along the length of the pin. On the back of the bow, towards the foot end, is a tiny nub and a small, indented circle indicating the original location of either end of the catchplate, suggesting this was probably of an open, or fretted, triangular form. The remainder of the catchplate is missing. The front faces of both the bow and head of the brooch are decorated with thin, twisted, gold wire attached by means of solder (Figs. 1 and 2). One twisted strip being laid around the edge of the arched end of the semi-circular head and another defining the entire edge of the bow. A single spiral or wire is attached on the head with the area defined by the edging wire. On the bow a single twisted wire is formed into a lyre shape with a spiral at either end and an extra spiral is added within the single loop of the lyre. Below this are two parallel straight twisted wires marking a band defined at its lower end by three similarly parallel, close-set, twisted wires. Within the band a single twisted wire is laid out in close-set, ribbon-like line of loops. Finally, two further, close-set, parallel, twisted wires run from the base of this band down to the tip of the bow thereby defining the central axis of the bow. There is no decoration on the reverse. The only known examples of Iron Age gold brooches in Britain are derived from the final stage of the period i.e. in the later first century BC and into the first century AD (Hill et al. 2004; Adams 2014; La Niece et al. 2018). This has informed the estimated date of this new find as c.75 Cc to AD 75 (Mackreth 2011). This small brooch has features that are familiar in Iron Age goldwork and an overall form consistent with Late Iron Age copper alloy brooches. Though this combination of features and form rendered in gold is less known in England than in Continental Europe, they are increasing in frequency (Dubreucq et al. 2018; Hunter 2018; La Niece at al. 2018; Nordez et al. 2019). The few examples of gold/gold alloy brooches in England tend to mirror the shapes of the more prolific copper alloy examples such as the Birdlip brooch from Market Rasen, Lincolnshire (BM 1996,0601.1) and the Knotenfibeln brooches from the Winchester hoard found at Owlsebury, Hampshire (BM 2001,0901.3-4 and 6-7; Hill et al. 2004). On this new brooch decoration is created by means of a twisted wire soldered to the upper surface of the brooch in intricate ribbon-like designs. The ridges of this wire create a visual effect that looks similar to beading at a distance, although the twisted form of the wire has affinities with earlier goldwork from the Bronze Age (e.g. Cahill 2009; Armbruster 2014). True filigree has a beaded wire but items like this use different techniques to give the effect of beading. Variations on filigree ornament are known from goldwork of the Iron Age period, particularly from Continental Europe but increasingly from southern Britain (La Niece et al. 2018). The gold Birdlip brooch on display at the British Museum, reported to be from the British Isles (BM 1993,0702.1), has a thick bow with hammered thinner edge. It has been decorated on the bow and head with a simple filigree style ornament of thin ribbed wires and small pellets soldered in place. On the Birdlip brooch the round gold wire has been segmented to form parallel ribs along its length in contrast to the twisted form on this new brooch, but still producing a beaded effect from a distance. Conclusion: The object fulfils the Treasure Act 1996 in that it is more than 300 years old and has a precious metal content exceeding 10%. As prehistoric item made from precious metal it also qualifies under the Treasure Designation Act 2002.

DENO-408991: COIN
A Dubnovellaunos trefoil gold quarter stater (c. 20 BC - AD 10). Wreath, plain cresents back-to-back at centre, pellet in ring to each side / Horse left, branch below, trefoil above (VA 1660, BMC 2442, ABC 2395).

BH-402605: FINGER RING
Description: A complete cast gold Post Medieval ring, probably a posy ring dating to 17th or 18th century (c. AD 1600-1800). The upper surface of the hoop has moulded decoration in the form of repeating lozenges and starburst every quarter. The inside of the hoop is plain except for a marker's mark reading 'J or IR' in relief within a rectangular recess. Measurements: The posy ring measures 16.8mm external diameter. The hoop is 3.1mm wide and 1mm thick. The ring weighs 1.87 grams. Discussion: The practice of exchanging Posy, Posie or Posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular for betrothals or weddings in England between the 16th and 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date than later lower case and more cursive and italic script in the 17th century and 18th centuries. Although this example has no text or script on the inside of the band the maker's mark 'IR' is generally attributed to the 17th to 18th century, with two similarly dated gold posy rings with similar maker's marks recorded on the British Museum's online catalogue (1961,1202.274 and 1961,1202.274).

WILT-2AB234: COIN
A Post Medieval gold Scottish rider of James VI dating to AD1599. Seventh coinage. Spink 2003, p.65, no.5458.

ESS-2A065A: STUD
Description: A gold setting, possibly from a pendant or finger-ring, containing a glass intaglio. The setting comprises a plain collar, now badly cracked, and a series of plain and beaded lines. Moving outwards from the collar the following sequence is seen; plain, beaded, beaded, plain, beaded, beaded. The back-plate is of undecorated gold sheet. The intaglio is dark green in colour, almost circular and decorated with a pair of beasts, their heads facing each other and their bodies interlaced with this hips shown. The object is badly damaged and the intaglio has almost come out of its setting. Dimensions: Setting: 17 mm x 16 mm. Intaglio: 13 mm x 12 mm x 3 mm. Weight: 3.19 g. Discussion: This object is clearly a component of a larger piece of jewellery. There is no evidence of a suspension loop, but the scarring at the sides may represent the junction with the hoop of a ring. In form and construction, it compares with the general category of plain garnet cabochon pendants fashionable in the mid-seventh century; but may also be compared with a small number of more exotic pendants that comprise older, Roman intaglios in an early medieval gold frame, such as a cornelian example depicting Minerva in the Canterbury St Martin’s Hoard, and garnet example depicting a bearded male head in a Phrygian cap from Epsom, Surrey (Webster and Backhouse 1991, p. 24, no. 5h; p.54, no. 35). The Great Totham intaglio is exceptional for being decorated with early medieval zoomorphic interlace. Dr Kevin Leahy has commented, ‘I know of no other pressed glass cameos from Anglo-Saxon England’. A mid-seventh century date was initially suggested, based on the discovery of a similar re-mounted Roman gem as part of a necklace of gold, amethyst and garnet pendants found in a rich female grave at Sibertswold (Kent) with dateable coins (Hawkes et al. 1966, 111-13). The Revd Professor Martin Henig has commented, ‘It does indeed look like the remains of an Anglo-Saxon pendant, and one could add to those you have cited, for example see K. Penn, Norwich Southern By Pass Part II: Anglo-Saxon Cemetery at Harford Farm, Caistor St Edmund (EAA 92, 2000) p.51 and fig 96 with a Roman intaglio. There are also early Byzantine settings in pendants, a lion on a garnet from Sibertswold Down, Kent see B. Faussett, Inventorium Sepulchrale (1856), pp 130-1, pl. IV no 17 also the Archaeometry paper you cite fig 3 no L23... However the setting of yours is unique. The last intaglios of Roman Britain are the largely 5th century Brancaster rings. There is a glass cameo, perhaps Merovingian, early 8th century from Whitby showing a satyr and strongly classicising, see Sir Charles Peers and C.A. Ralegh-Radford, 'The Saxon Monastery at Whitby', Archaeologia 89 (1943), 27-88 nat p.55 pl. xxviii no.33. The ornament indeed looks typical of metalwork of the period, though much less refined than say the Sutton Hoo belt buckle... but technically very different from Ancient or Byzantine gems’. Sue Brunning adds that the zoomorphic interlace also bears resemblance to eighth- to ninth-century styles: for instance, the smooth-headed interlacing beasts that characterise the Trewhiddle style and occasionally appear in confronting pairs. For a representative example, see strap-end KENT-5EDF48 on the PAS database. The style of the gold frame, incorporating plain, beaded and/or twisted wires, can also be paralleled in metalwork beyond the seventh century. Alongside the earlier examples referenced above, see tenth/eleventh-century examples such as finger-rings from the River Trent, Lincoln (British Museum AF.461), Faversham, Kent (also incorporating an intaglio: British Museum 1905,1104.1) and the cross pendant from the Gravesend Hoard (British Museum, 1839,0319.1). Brunning’s observations are, however, based on photographs only. Date: Therefore, a broad early medieval date between the seventh and tenth centuries is proposed here with the likelihood of a closer date, if the object can be researched further in future.

KENT-EAAC78: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanus, first coinage. Tasciovanos Tasci type, Dating to the period 25BC-10AD. BM (Hobbs 1996, 115), No. 1641, ABC (Rudd 2010) no. 2595 and VA (Van Ardsell 1989, 365) No 1962. Obverse: Crossed wreaths or cross of pellet-ring vars with 2 opposite crescents in the centre. Inscription: [TAS] CI in quarters. Reverse: Celticized horse right with TAS below. Inscription: [T]A(S) below horse. . Die axis: 9 o'clock. Worn or very fine condition with gold/red colour and no corrosion. Small flan - struck off-centre, missing the head of the horse and ends of the wreath. The coin is 10.57mm long, 9.69mm wide, 2.21mm thick, diameter 10.57mm and weighs 1.3g.

SUR-D0CDD0: FINGER RING
A gold gem-set ring of medieval date with an inscribed hoop, which has become distorted, most likely by post-depositional damage. The bezel is constructed from gold sheet and is hollow and rectangular, measuring 10.27mm by 10.1mm and 4mm thick, with a sub-rectangular cross section. It is flanked by a pair of small flanges decorated with a ridged pattern of small parallel lines. The stone itself is sub-rectangular and has a heavily abraded surface; this damage in the absence of any mechanical abrasion to the gold suggests geochemical erosion and that the material is amber. The hoop, which has an internal diameter of around 16.8mm, is of rectangular cross section around 0.8mm thick and narrows from 2,5mm to 1.7mm in width on the opposite side to the bezel. A legend is inscribed around the outside in lombardic script and reads SI ESTRE ∙ I PVIS ∙ PARTIR ∙ NON ∙ AVIS ∙ VALETE, which is likely a French proverbial motto translating something like "Thus to be and then to part is not worthy of (good) opinion" (Malcolm Jones, pers. com), or alternatively ‘if we are parted, this has no value/is worthless’. Diameter: 20.6 mm, Width (of bezel): 10.27 mm, Weight: 3.05 g.

SWYOR-C1A2F5: COIN
A Medieval gold coin; a noble of Edward III (AD 1327 - 1377), Pre-Treaty coinage, probably Series G dating from AD 1356 - 1361. London mint. See North (1991) number 1179 - 1183 on page 52. The initial mark is not very clear, but it does not appear to be a cross, but just an upright. The coin was bent when it was found, as illustrated. The conservator who straightened the coin suggested that the bending was probably plough damage, but coins in the Medieval period are known to have been deliberately bent too. It has a diameter of 33mm and weighs 7.6g.

BERK-BDEEA8: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, dating to the period c . 80-50 BC, Chute type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, crab below, many pellets above The coin is 19.4mm in diameter, 2.3mm thick, and weighs 6.03g. Reference: ABC, p. 57, no. 746; BMC nos. 35-76.

HAMP-BD68C9: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A fragment of gold unidentified object of uncertain date. The object is U-shaped in form with a jagged break across the horizontal edge. The two adjoining sides are slightly rounded while the edge opposite to the break is flattened, as are both faces. The rounded edges both show signs of stress/ cracking. The object is similar in form and shape to HAMP-074BBA / 2019 T404, also of uncertain date and function but thought to possibly be an early-medieval coin blank due to notches ('test marks') on the edge. There are no obvious notches on this pieces, except for the stress marks on the rounded edges.

DOR-BC727D: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed British South Western B 'Chute' type gold stater, reverse-dished. Obverse: Abstract head of Apollo facing right, leaves downwards Reverse: Disjointed horse going left, triple tail, disjointed crab beneath Date: Late Iron Age - c. 80 - 60 BC Diameter: 19.50 mm Weight: 6.15 g Die axis: 7 Coins of this type were produced in the Dorset-Wiltshire-Isle of Wight area in around 80 - 60 BC. Reference: Van Arsdell 1205; BMC 35-76 cf no.57; ABC 746 ; Allen BRI B; Evans B5 ; Mack 32

YORYM-AD0579: COIN
A gold medieval half-noble of Edward III dating to the period AD 1356 - 1361. Fourth Coinage. Pre-Treaty Series G. Floriated cross with lis terminal; crowned lion in each angle; within a tressure of eight arches reverse. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.52, no.1184.

SUR-93A942: COIN
An uninscribed gold stater (20.0mm, 6.08g) of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates. "Selsey Two-Faced" type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and behind, charioteer's arms above. ABC 485; Sills' Qa Class 2 (Sills 2017 p.120).

ESS-585B22: BROOCH
An incomplete and distorted gold Medieval annular brooch. The brooch features four equally-spaced granulated knops which are worn in places. The frame is circular in section. The brooch is missing its pin and is broken where this would have been attached. The brooch is broken and slightly straightened. Dimensions: length: 48.7mm, width: 5.3mm, weight: 8.32g Although no gold brooches of this type are recorded on the database, silver ones of a similar style include NMS-618414; NMS-D2A387 and NMS-19C764 which are either going, or have been through, the treasure process. Conclusion: As the object is over 300 years old and contains more than 10% precious metal, it fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act, subject to the coroner’s inquest. Report by: Lori Rogerson Database Volunteer, Essex Checked by Sophie Flynn, Essex FLO

HAMP-1AE2BD: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A probably incomplete and bent pointed-oval shaped piece of sheet gold 0.4mm thick, of possible Bronze Age date (2,500-800 BC). The long edges are both jagged and circa one third is folded transversely back on/ under itself. The terminal at the shorter end appears complete. It narrows to a point which is again folded back on itself, perhaps incidentally or perhaps intentionally - it could be interpreted as a hook. The terminal at the opposite end also narrows to a point and is intentionally cut in a straight diagonal on one edge. This terminal is also folded back on itself. As the object presents now both terminals bend in the same direction, but without the transverse bend of the object they would bend in opposite directions. At the centre of the object it measures max.7.4mm wide. This narrows to 2.6mm and 2.7mm at the terminal folds. The object has a length of 18.5mm and weighs 0.51g. Its estimated length without the transverse fold is c.28mm.

BERK-1AD615: FINGER RING
A post Medieval gold posy finger ring possibly dating to the18th century. The band is plain externally and is D-shaped in cross-section. Inside the band is the inscription 'God above increase our love' and a maker's stamp, possibly IB but undetermined. . All of the letters are in lower case italics, apart from an initial upper case letter 'G' of God. The finger ring is slightly compressed due to damage. It is 23.2mm in length, 18.7mm in width, 4.8mm in thickness, and weighs 6.44g. The band is 1.7mm thick. As the style of lettering could indicate late 17th century or a later date, and without being able to identify the maker's mark, it cannot be certain that it predates 1719 (Judy Rudoe pers comm). It does not therefore qualify as Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996. Similar gold finger rings of this type and period can be found on the PAS database, see: SUR-EDE4D4, and KENT-9CDF6B.

An early medieval gold Merovingian tremissis of the 'National gold' series dating to c. AD 580-670, probably struck in the Lozere region of France (see notes). Ref: compare with Grierson and Blackburn 1986 (MEC1) nos 422-30a, pl.20. The obverse depicts a head facing right wearing a diadem and with an illegible inscription.The reverse shows a central chalice within a wreath-like and no inscription.

WMID-181809: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring with a purple gem stone setting dating to the Medieval period (c.AD1300-1400). The plain hoop is 17.3mm in internal diameter, 1.4 mm wide and 0.4mm thick, with a D shaped cross section. The shoulders are a thin ridge, 1.2 mm wide, by either side of the bezel. The bezel is hollow and oval in shape measuring 4.3 mm by 3.4 mm and has a biconical collet 3.0 mm in height. The cabochon stone, probably a garnet, has been pushed down inside the bezel. The ring broadly conforms to the type of decorative gemstone finger rings described by Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326, fig 215) and dated to the 14th century. Comparable examples of this type of ring on the PAS database reported under the 1996 Treasure Act include BERK-57430E (2019T158), HAMP-6C5109 (2017T761), and DUR-602602 (2019T35).

BH-137A04: HOARD
Contents of find The find comprises of 42 Iron Age gold coins, all inscribed staters of Cunobelin of the Eastern British (North Thames) coin producing region (traditionally associated with the tribes referred to as the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes). All can be dated to the period AD 8-41 and are inscribed with the name of the ruler Cunobelin and the mint of Camulodunum (modern Colchester). Six different coin types are represented within the 42 coins, with some variations within each type. Coins 11 and 20 are a variety of type 2774 with a x or + after the obverse inscription CVN. This has already been recorded by Allen 1975, 6 as a so-called 'privy mark' similar to the symbols occurring on the obverse of this type. A full catalogue and images are appended below. The coins can be summarised as: ABC 2798 ('Classic A type') 3 ABC 2774, ('Linear type') 19 ABC 2786 ('Plastic type') 5 ABC 2792 ('Plastic no branch type') 1 ABC 2777 ('Wild A type') 5 ABC 2783 ('Wild series B / Ring type') 8 ABC 2774-2783 uncertain 'Wild' type 1 Total 42 Cunobelinus Classic A Type (3) 1. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse rearing r., branch above, CVNO below. ABC 2798, BMC 1829, Van Arsdell 2027- Diameter: 17.3mm Weight: 5.51g Axis: 3 2. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse rearing r., branch above, CVN[O] below. ABC 2798, BMC 1829. Diameter: 18.2mm Weight: 5.49g Axis: 9 3. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse rearing r., branch above, CVNO below. ABC 2798, BMC 1829, Van Arsdell 2027-1. Diameter: 18.5mm Weight: 5.50g Axis: 4 Cunobelinus Linear Type (19) 4. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l. with cross below, MV to r. with pellet above M. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-1781. Diameter: 19mm Weight: 5.54g Axis: 3 5. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, [C]A to l., M[V] to r. with ?pellet above M and cross below. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet below branch above, CVN below with pellet above 'N'. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-81. Diameter: 17.5mm Weight: 5.53g Axis: 12 6. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l. with cross below, MV to r. with ?pellet above M. Flaw in die visible in left field. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-1781. Diameter: 19.5mm Weight: 5.45g Axis: 4 7. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-1776. Diameter: 18.3mm Weight: 5.47g Axis: 7 8. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81. Diameter: 16.5mm Weight: 5.48g Axis: 10 9. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l. with cross below, MV to r. with pellet above M. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-81. Diameter: 17mm Weight: 5.63g Axis: 4 10. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l. with cross below, MV to r. with pellet above M. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-81. Diameter: 17.3mm Weight: 5.42g Axis: 3 11. Cunobelinus Linear type, variant. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN+ below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81, Van Arsdell 1925-1. Diameter: 17.8mm Weight: 5.53g Axis: 9 12. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., ?cross below 'A', M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-81. Diameter: 17.9mm Weight: 5.58g Axis: 7 13. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. with cross below. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below with pellet above 'N'. ABC 2774, BMC 1777 (same dies as 5 above). Diameter: 17.4mm Weight: 5.50g Axis: 8 14. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Die flaw across lower field cf BMC 1775. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-6.. Diameter: 17mm Weight: 5.46g Axis: 5 15. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81. Diameter: 16.3mm Weight: 5.53g Axis: 12 16. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l. with cross below, MV to r. with pellet above M. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-81. Diameter: 17.8mm Weight: 5.38g Axis: 9 17. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, [C]A to l., MV to r. with pellet above M. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81. Diameter: 18.3mm Weight: 5.49g Axis: 9 18. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l. with cross below, MV to r. with pellet above M. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1778-81. Diameter: 18mm Weight: 5.51g Axis:4 19. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81. Diameter: 2mm Weight: 5.42g Axis: 6 20. Cunobelinus Linear type, variant. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN+ below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81, Van Arsdell 1925-1. Same obverse die as 11 above but different reverse. Diameter: 16.3mm Weight: 5.54g Axis: 12 21. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81. Diameter: 18.1mm Weight: 5.55g Axis: 4 22. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., ladder mane, pellet above and below branch above, CVN below. ABC 2774, BMC 1772-81. Diameter: 17.8mm Weight: 5.48mm Axis: 9 Cunobelinus Plastic Type (5) 23. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., pellet and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC 2786, BMC 1809-12. Diameter: 19.8mm Weight: 5.42g Axis: 5 24. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., pellet and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC 2786, BMC 1809-12. Diameter: 18.5mm Weight: 5.49g Axis: 8 25. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., pellet and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC 2786, BMC 1809-12. Diameter: 17.5mm Weight: 5.46g Axis: 9 26. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., pellet and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC 2786, BMC 1809-12. Diameter: 18.4mm Weight: 5.51g Axis: 9 27. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., pellet and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC 2786, BMC 1809-12. Diameter: 19.4mm Weight: 5.50g Axis: 2 Cunobelinus Plastic No Branch Type (1) 28. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., pellet above, CVNO below. ABC 2792, BMC 1825-6. Diameter: 18.4mm Weight: 5.52g Axis: 7 Cunobelinus Wild Series A Type (5) 29. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., dashes for mane, branch above, CVN below, O under horse's head. ABC 2777, BMC 1787-92. Diameter: 18.8mm Weight: 5.53g Axis: 9 30. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., dashes for mane, branch above, CVN below, O under horse's head. ABC 2777, BMC 1787-92. Diameter: 17.5mm Weight: 5.54g Axis: 2 31. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., dashes for mane, branch above, CVN below, O under horse's head. ABC 2777, BMC 1787-92. Diameter: 18.1mm Weight: 5.52g Axis: 3 32. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., dashes for mane, branch above, CVNO below. Die flaws visible in left field. ABC 2777, BMC 1784-6. Diameter: 19.2mm Weight: 5.50g Axis: 12 33. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r., pellet above 'A' and pellet-triangle above 'MV'. Reverse: horse r., dashes for mane, cross and branch above, CVN[O] below. ABC 2777, Cf BMC 1797 (same obverse die). Diameter: 16.7mm Weight: 5.46g Axis: 10 Cunobelinus Wild Series B / Ring Type (8) 34. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVN[O] below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804-8. Diameter: 18mm Weight: 5.55g Axis: 8 35. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804-8. Diameter: 17mm Weight: 5.36g Axis: 1 36. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and branch above, pellet in ring and CV[NO] below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804-8. Diameter: 18mm Weight: 5.49g Axis: 2 37. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and branch above, pellet in ring and [CVNO] below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804-8. Diameter: 17.9mm Weight: 5.24g Axis: 9 38. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and [branch] above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804-8. Diameter: 17.5mm Weight: 5.39g Axis: 1 39. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVN[O] below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804-8. Diameter: 18.5mm Weight: 5.38g Axis: 3 40. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVN[O] below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804-8. Diameter: 17mm Weight: 5.51g Axis: 2 41. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse r., star and branch above, pellet in ring and [CVN]O below. ABC 2783, BMC 1804. Diameter: 19.4mm Weight: 5.33g Axis: 2 Uncertain Wild type (1) 42. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to l., M[V] to r. Reverse: horse r., branch above, C[VNO] below. ABC 2774 to 2783.. Diameter: 17mm Weight: 5.58g Axis: 10 References Allen. D.F. 1975: Cunobelin's Gold. Britannia 6, 1-19. De Jersey, P. 2014: Coin Hoards in Iron Age Britain. Spink: London. Hobbs, R. 1996: British Iron Age Coins in the British Museum. British Museum Press: London. Rudd, C. 2010: Ancient British Coins. Chris Rudd Aylsham: Aylsham. Van Arsdell, R. D. 1989: Celtic Coinage of Britain. Spink: London.

DEV-0AC761: FINGER RING
A late medieval gold finger-ring, with a sapphire setting. The bezel is hexagonal and cusped with six flat lobes. The sapphire has six sides following the gemstones natural crystal habit. The hoop is not perfectly circular, but rather resembles a distended stirrup shape. The band is narrow at the rear, thickening as it nears the bezel. The band is decorated with a series of floral designs. From bezel downwards these show: two flower heads, each of five petals, above and sitting approximately between three long stems, each with multiple sets of paired leaves and appearing to grow from a crescent shaped bed. The central stem terminates in a spear-shape and may represent a lily. Below this the design continues with two further identical flower heads. Once again, these are above and sitting approximately between three stems, which again appear to grow from a crescent. Below this are two final flower heads. The design is identical on both sides of the bezel extending down the loop. Measurements: The ring is 18.6 mm across by 20.2 mm bezel to back. The hoop is 2.3 mm wide by 1.0 mm thick at the back; the bezel is 7.7 mm wide by 9.3 mm across and 4.2 mm deep. The ring weighs 1.97 g. The stirrup shape of the hoop is suggestive of a medieval date (Oman 1974, 19), but its slenderness and slightly warped form are suggestive of a date towards the later medieval period. The ring is slightly similar to, although more simply elegant in its execution than, LVPL-0330D6 (McIntosh 2007), which is dated to the late fourteenth or early fifteenth century and is itself similar to an example in the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A M.191-1975) which was owned by William Wytlesey, Archbishop of Canterbury who died in 1374. See also the ring form and cusped bezel of the turquoise ring 1967,1208.2, and the different treatment of the sapphire pendant roundel BM 1967,1208.9 in the Fishpool Hoard A further relevant treatment of a sapphire is CAMHER-961244 for its treatment of the sapphire (Poppy 2009) Sapphires were particularly popular for episcopal owners, due to their designation in Lapidaries (encyclopedias of gemstones based, in part, on their depiction in the Biblical Book of Revelation) as representative of heavenly virtue and fidelity, in addition to their supposed abilities to offer protection to the wearer. The majority of sapphires from the medieval period originate from Sri Lanka, and Marco Polo’s early-14th-century travelogue describes their origins on the island, which became known as the “Isle of Gems.” They would have been transported via the Silk Road westwards to Europe. Bengtsson Melin (2014) provides an overview of the trade and the associations of sapphires with reference to Swedish collections. This example is unusual in its floral decoration, which in addition to a lily (associated with the Virgin), also seems to represent a different flower. It might be speculated that these represent poppies. There are representations of poppies on tapestries (such as the famous late 15th century Unicorn in Captivity now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York) and in church carvings (as at Corcomroe, Co. Clare, see Nelson and Stalley 1989) where they may represent rest and slumber due to their use in medicine as a soporific and pain reliever. The combination of poppy and sapphire may imply heavenly repose, but this is highly speculative. However, other flower types are just as likely. The flower heads (described as foliate sprays on the record) on BM 1967,1208.6 appear similar. Part of the Fishpool hoard, this has been dated 1400-1464 Significantly, unlike other known examples of rings engraved with flowers, the flower heads are here neither attached to the stems nor immediately above them. Flower heads and interspersed apparently unrelated stems can also be found around an incised figure of St Catherine of Alexandria on a reliquary pendant dated broadly to the 15th century in the BM [1908,0518.1: and on AF.910 [https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_AF-910]. No similar crescent moon (trough) decoration has been found. The late medieval herbal Ortus Sanitatis (1497) illustrates the use of a similarly shaped pot for basil. [Digitized by Smithsonian Libraries. http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/40535862]. For flowers retaining enamel, and with similar flower heads, see BM SLRings.112 1856,0701.2704 1871,0303.1 Such examples beg the question whether such decoration would once have been enamelled, and if yes, in which colours. Surviving rings evidence black, opaque white, transparent blues, reds and greens. It is particularly striking that this decoration is found upon iconographic rings, which perhaps supports a religious interpretation of 2019 T1020. However, this comparison is potentially problematic as the comparable object set in the British Museum is strongly shaped by historical collecting policies and is therefore strongly subjective. A possibly highly relevant comparison is the Bronington Ring, recorded as NMGW-0BE038 (Koeppe 2015) which was found in association with a small medieval coin hoard, the latest coins from which were examples from the reign of Henry VI (1427-1460). That example bears a sapphire and is designed so that the sapphire appears as a flower head, with leaves depicted on the shoulders of the ring. The design is different, but the combination of sapphire with floral decoration and the lack of a clear religious association for the flower, suggests that this Dorset example may be fairly contemporary and that a date of the 15th century would be an appropriate assessment.

PUBLIC-02CF59: COIN
A Medieval gold half noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1361-1363. Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Transitional series. London Mint. North (1991: 54) no. 1223. Measurements: 25.60mm in diameter, 3.41g in weight. There are two edge splits caused by plough damage, one at 10 o'clock the other at 11 o'clock that cuts in then at 90 deg up to 12 o'clock, both edge folds around these splits have been worked back in to their 'struck state' positions.

SUR-FF9F9B: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (17mm, 6.09g) of Gallic War (Gallo-Belgic E) type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to 60-50 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse right, pellet below, pellets above. Beaded exergual line with plain line below and crescents in exergue. ABC 16 (Scheers class IV).

KENT-C53FDC: COIN
An imported Iron Age gold quarter stater from Gaul, probably from the Ardenne region and derived from the gold staters issued in the name of Philip II of Macedon, dating to the c.late-3rd to 2nd centuries BC. Obverse: Bare-headed bust right. Reverse: Unclear charioteer left, rosette(?) below. This is probably as Sills' Hesperange Type, cf. Sills, 2003: p. 45, nos. 163-168; DT nos. 36-37. Dimensions: Diameter 12.82mm, Thickness 1.78mm, Weight 1.95g.

KENT-C4A346: COIN
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic uninscribed gold stater of the Ambiani, dating to the period c.100-60 BC, probably Biface type. Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right. Cf. ABC, p. 28, no. 13; VA nos. 42-48. Measurements: Diameter 17.85mm, Thickness 2.52mm, Weight 6.39g.

KENT-C3DA1B: COIN
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic uninscribed gold stater of the Ambiani, dating to the period c.100-60 BC, Biface type. Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right. As ABC, p. 28, no. 13; VA nos. 42-48. Measurements: Diameter 17.92mm, Thickness 2.42mm, Weight 6.33g.

SUR-C32418: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring with a red gem stone setting dating to the Medieval period (c.AD1300-1400). The plain hoop is 18.6mm in internal diameter, around 1.9mm in thickness and oval in cross section, becoming slightly sub-triangular in cross section at the shoulders. The base of the hoop (diametrically opposite the bezel) expands into a small oval plate, measuring 6.5mm by 2.6mm, which has an incised design which may be intended to represent clasped hands. This plate has been partially crushed and damaged. The bezel is hollow and oval in shape measuring 7.7mm by 6.1mm and has a biconical collet 4.9mm in height. The cabochon stone, probably a garnet, has been pushed down inside the bezel.

NMS-C1E912: MOUNT
Description: Gold circular domed mount with beaded-wire filigree border and circular hole at the top of the dome. The dome has a flanged border about 1.4mm wide, which is polished very smooth and flat on the reverse. Onto this is soldered a beaded-wire ring, which is worn on the upper surface more than on the edge. Above this is a plain unbeaded wire which has a tiny part of its length missing.The dome above is not hemispherical, but has steep side walls and a lower domed top with a 1mm diameter hole in the centre. Small extra areas of metal on the hollow underside make it clear that the hole has been drilled or pushed through from the top. Dimensions: Diameter 8.3mm, thickness 3.2mm, weight 0.7g. Discussion: This little domed boss may be from a variety of objects. They are well known from gold buckles, such as the Prittlewell gold buckle, or the very similar LEIC-47843A, or no. 685 from the Staffordshire Hoard. Perhaps the most likely object to have had a boss such as this, though, is a hilt-plate from a sword. There are several examples of bosses in place on hilt-plates from the Staffordshire Hoard (e.g. nos. 117, 562 and 647) and also detached bosses likely to be from swords (such as nos.1546 and 1554). These bosses were used to decorate the top of the long rivet that passed through the whole of the guard, holding all the layers together, and often had central holes through which the rivet passed. Compare nos. 461, 564 and 586 from the Staffordshire Hoard, all of which have central holes. Comparable examples of detached bosses on the PAS database include BM-147367 (2009T384, also with central hole) and ESS-EDE63A (2017T750). Date: Late sixth or seventh century.

YORYM-AB113A: FINGER RING
Treasure Case: 2019 T989 Description: An incomplete, gold and glass Medieval finger ring dating to the period c. AD1200 - 1400. The ring is gold, with a flat plate bezel. A large central wall rises from the circumference of the bezel, to create a (now sub-circular) central cell, which is now empty. Presumably it originally held a single stone or glass setting. Surrounding the central cell are seven satellite collets, with a further three missing. Each of these is a cylindrical cell, rising from the edge of the bezel. Six of the surviving collets retain a red glass or garnet setting. The hoop is incomplete and survives as a simple strip band, expanded at the terminals where it affixed to the bezel between a pair of collets, it has a plain ribbed border and a central keel. The hoop is truncated, and point of attachment of the now broken end is damaged and has bent one of the bordering collets away from its upright position. Dimensions: Length: 20.3mm, width (bezel): 13.2mm, thickness (bezel): 3.2mm, width (band): 2.8mm, thickness (band): 1.0mm, weight: 1.5g. Discussion: Similar finger rings, which include four equally spaced satellite collets surrounding a central setting include: OXON-EA3F7B, NMS-CCE835, and WMID-0DD367. In those records, they cite Oman 1974, nos 16C, 16D, 18G (F) and 19A as comparable rings and quote that "Oman states that gold rings with satellite collets are characteristic of the 13th century". The inclusion of ten cylindrical collets surrounding the bezel might suggest that this ring functioned as a decade ring, with the collets taking the place of prayer beads. Decade rings include ten knops and, ususally a central bezel, which represented a spoken prayer cycle - One 'Lord's prayer' and ten 'Hail mary's). Rosaries were forbidden in England and Wales by a statute of 1571, but the Act did not mention decade rings and they continued to be made until at least the 18th century for use by Roman Catholics. These decade rings usually included the knops surrounding the hoop rather than a bezel, for example: SWYOR-CC23E3; and a later example LON-F30014. Reference: Oman, C. C. 1974. British rings, 800-1914. Rowman and Littlefield. Conclusion: As this objects contains over the minimum 10% precious metal (gold) and is over 300 years old, it qualifies as Treasure under the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.

NARC-955F0B: COIN
An incomplete gold Britain Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625). Second coinage. Crowned squared shield reverse. London Mint. Trefoil initial mark. AD 1613. Diameter: 22.65mm, Thickness: 0.79mm, Weight: 2.2g North Vol II, P 145, No 2091 The coin is missing small portions of its outer flan.

Struck Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames / Eastern Region, dating to c. 60-20BC. Obverse is wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse is Horse facing right, wheel below, 'onion' like motif above. As ABC, p. 115, no. 2231; BMC nos. 485, 496; VA no. 260

CAM-83AA1B: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of Cunobelinus, c.AD 8-41 of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes in the North Thames region. This coin is ABC2819, a Cunobelinus Plastic type. Obverse shows a corn ear without central stalk, CAM to left and CV[N] to the right. Reverse shows a Horse rearing right, the mane depicted by dashes, a branch above the horse's back and CV[N] below.

BUC-6C4D37: FINGER RING
A gold post medieval posy finger ring, dating to AD 1500 to 1800. The finger ring is a gold band, it is a shallow D shape in cross section. On the inside the inscription reads 'As god decreed so wee agreed' At the end of the inscription there is a possible makers mark or stamp, it is very worn. There is no decoration on the outside of the hoop, which is scratched in places. The finger ring is an orange gold colour. It measures 23.6mm by 22.7mm, is 7.1mm in width, 2.1mm in thickness and weighs 3.82g.

SUR-5D82BB: COIN
A gold guinea of Charles II (1660-1685), fourth laureate bust, dating to 1672-1677. As Spink 3344.

PUBLIC-1E2898: COIN
An early Iron Age quarter stater attributed to Dubnovellaunos (c.25 BC-AD 5). Uninscribed Dubnovellaunos Trefoil type dating to the period c. 25 BC - AD 5. ABC (2010) no. 312, BMC (1996) no. 2475, VA no. 170. Obverse: Plain with slight banding. Reverse: Horse (Pegasus?) right, trefoil face above. Measurements: 12.11mm in diameter, 1.54mm thick and 1.41g in weight.

OXON-1C2E42: COIN
A complete early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, late psuedo-Imperial or National Coinage, probably minted at Cirilia (Aveyron), Rodez (France), c. AD 560-585. The coin is comparable to others listed from Cirilia and Rodez (especially Prou 1910-11; Belfort 1509, 1570; Depeyrot Rodez 3-2A). Refs: Prou 1892: 395; Belfort 1892: 428, 445; Depeyrot: 119 (vol IV).

ESS-1783F2: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger-ring, comprising a hoop of hexagonal cross-section that widens into a lozenge-shaped bezel. The bezel is decorated with a symmetrical filigree design consisting of two U-shaped scrolls either side of a small, dark cabochon setting of unidentified material. Above and below the setting is an S-shaped filigree scroll. Individual gold granules are interspersed throughout the main design. The ring is slightly squashed. Dimensions: Diameter: 26mm, Height (of bezel): 2.8 mm, Thickness (of band): 1.8 mm, Weight: 4.13 g. Discussion: This finger-ring belongs to a small group of early medieval rings characterised by the use of filigree and granulation. Though diverse in their hoops and bezels, the decoration often involves scrolls with granules nestling within. A comparable finger-ring is known from Kirk Deighton, North Yorkshire with similar decoration and a central cabochon setting (PAS database, YORYM-32E6E6; British Museum). The present find can further be categorised as Johnson’s (2014) Class D, Type 2a: single rod of various cross-section with extended bezel and uniform hoop. Date: These finger-rings have been dated to the later ninth to tenth centuries (Johnson 2014, p. 43).

KENT-04DD4A: COIN
A worn and clipped Post-Medieval gold half crown Edward VI (AD 1547-1551) . First period coinage, in own name 1547-1549. Southwark mint. North (1991) no. 1895. Measurements: Diameter: 19.15mm; thickness; 0.7mm; weight: 1.36g.

PUBLIC-022D24: COIN
An Iron Age Gold uniface quarter Stater of the Cantiaci, possible issue of Dubnovellaunos (c.25BC-AD 5), Dubnovellaunos trefoil type, ABC no. 312 (Rudd 2010, 39). Reverse: Horse? right, trefoil (wings?) above flanked by annulets (face?). VA 170, BMC 2475-77. Measurements: 11.00mm in diameter, 1.41mm thick and 1.36g in weight.

SUR-00A2F2: FINGER RING
A gold post Medieval posey (or posy / posie) ring, with a plain gold band of D-shaped cross-section and 17.83mm internal diameter. On the inside of the band a maker's mark 'IH' in a shield is followed by the inscription I chuse not to change with a long s. All lettering apart from I is in lower case.

ESS-EDCA69: PENANNULAR RING
A Late Bronze Age gold-plated copper alloy penannular ring dating from 1300-800BC. The ring is oval in shape and the terminals are flat ended. The ring is cracked and chipped in several places where the inner copper alloy core has corroded underneath, and the terminals have become joined by corroded metal. Dimensions: Diameter: 15.3mm, thickness: 4.1mm, weight: 3.48g Discussion: A gold-plated lock ring of a similar style on the database (LANCUM-C2543F) that is Bronze Age in date was submitted for consideration as treasure (Treasure case tracking number: 2017T810) and includes the discussion: ‘This penannular ring belongs to a class of artefact which has been termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Taylor 1980; Green 1988; Eogan 1994; Varndell 2001; Hobbs 2003; Meeks et al 2008; O'Connor et al 2008). Their function remains uncertain, although it is likely that they were personal adornments, possibly worn on the ears or nose, rather than being hair-ornaments or items of exchange. Relatively few examples have been dated through associated finds, archaeological investigation or radiocarbon dating, however burials in Belgium, northeast France and The Netherlands and secondly, Scottish and Irish hoard associations, have suggested a date belonging to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age, between 1000-800BC (e.g. Eogan 1997). However, in recent years, the evidence for their earlier currency has been growing. A number of simple 'hair-rings' of solid gold rod construction have been found within a gold hoard near Cirencester (Needham 2007, 26-33, Figs. 17.3-4). These were directly associated with twisted torc and bracelet fragments also belonging to the Penard phase of the Middle Bronze Age. In Ireland, 'hair-rings' have been discovered at excavated sites at Rathgall, Co. Wicklow and Ballypriorbeg, Co. Tyrone have also recently been radiocarbon dated to 1290-1040 cal BC and 1373-1019 cal BC respectively (Dunne 2003; Suddaby 2003, 82-4, 88; Raftery 2004, 87-8). Therefore, on current evidence, the penannular ring may be dated to the Middle or Late Bronze Age (1300-800BC). 'Hair-rings' are discovered in significant numbers across Ireland and England, with approaching 130 known in Ireland (Raftery 2004, 87) and approaching 100 known in England, 40 new examples of which have been reported over the past ten years alone, usually by metal detectorists (O'Connor et al 2008; DCMS 2008, 21-2, Nos. 17-25; British Museum 2009, 50, Nos. 44-7). A significant scatter is known, especially from burials across Belgium, northeast France and The Netherlands (Eluère 1982, 52-3; Eogan 1997) with a small but growing number also from Scotland (O'Connor et al 2008). There are a number of examples known from Wales, Brynmill and Port Eynon, Swansea, 'Carmarthenshire', Ty Mawr, Anglesey and Graianog, Gwynedd (Gwilt 2000; 2004; 2009; Gwilt et al 2005, 40, Fig. 5, Nos. 2, 14 & 15). LANCUM-C2543F is the first complete example from Cumbria and the only other complete example known from the North West is from Wrenbury practically on the Welsh border. There is another broken example from West Cumbria manufactured from gold sheet rolled into a tube with a single seam running along the inner edge of the ring. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface indicated a gold content of 80-82%, silver content of 14-15%, with at least 4% copper. The ring is formed from gold sheet rolled into a curved tube, with a single seam running along the inner edge of the ring. According to Gillian Varndell Curator, Department of Prehistory and Europe, British Museum. It is probably part of a well-known Bronze Age ornament type (composite ring) dating to c.1300-1100 BC. This find is also close to other gold finds from West Cumbria from a similar period consisting of a penannular bracelet and three lock rings. These finds are very significant for the North West in terms of high status Late Bronze Age activity. The complex technology and compositions of a range of penannular rings within the British Museum collections has recently been studied in a systematic and considered manner (Meeks et al 2008). The St. Donats discovery appears to be most similar to their striped Group 3 examples, where silvery gold wire has been inlaid circumferentially into a gold core or gold foil. It most closely correlates with their Group 3d rings, defined as being gold foil plated copper alloy rings with silvery gold wire inlaid into the gold foil (Meeks et al 2008, 20 & Fig. 1x). However, closer comparison of the characteristics exhibited by examples from Wales (St. Donats, Port Eynon, Brynmill and Graianog) suggests further variations, not entirely captured within the British Museum study sample. For example, the St. Donats and Port Eynon examples appear to have wider stripes and copper cores, rather than the narrow stripes and copper alloy cores of the closest British Museum parallels. The three penannular rings from south Wales (St. Donats, Port Eynon and Brynmill) appear to be closely similar in size and construction. All are small with diameters of 15.5-17.1mm, with gold foil over copper cores and similar weights of 6.85-7.31g. By comparison, the Graianog example, though striped, is slightly larger at 17-19mm diameter, thicker and appreciably heavier at 11.22g, while the gold foil is over a bronze rather than copper core. At the time of the reporting of the Port Eynon penannular ring, in 1999, analytical testing led to an interpretation of an electrum plated copper core, with a gold tape or foil wound spirally around the ring to give the striped effect (Northover unpublished; Gwilt 2000). The recent British Museum study is instead suggesting that strips of silvery gold were inlaid around a gold core or alternatively a base metal core covered in gold foil. Further consideration and analysis will be required, before the precise technique for the decoration on the St. Donats example can be absolutely confirmed.

HAMP-ECDEB8: MEDAL
A gold touch-piece of James II (1685-88), pierced for wear as a talisman between 12 and 1 o'clock on the obverse, and between 11 and 12 o'clock on the reverse. It has a 90 degree bend inwards on the obverse between 11 and 5 o'clock (to the reverse, between 2 and 8 o'clock). The die axis is 1. Obverse: IACO.II.D.G.M.B.F.R. - ET.HI.REX, three-masted ship Reverse: SOLI.DEO - GLORIA, St. Michael and the dragon

DOR-D87CA9: COIN
A medieval gold clipped quarter-noble of Edward III Treaty Series (1327-1377), dating to c. AD 1363 1369. Potent cross initial mark. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume 2 (1991) p56 no 1243. Diameter: 17.64 mm Weight: 1.49 g Die Axis: 3

DENO-F260B4: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region/Regini, dating to the period c.60-20 BC. . The coin is worn, but matches Rudd's (2010: 50) Phallic Geometric type, ABC 533. The obverse is smooth and heavily worn, with a curved ridge which Rudd identifies as possible male genitalia. The reverse shows blocks with radiating lines. Diameter 9.4 mm, thickness 1.7 mm and weight 1.1 g.

WAW-F184D8: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600- 1800). The ring is D shaped in section with a flat inner side and a slightly rounded outer hoop. The inscription on the inner side reads ' Vertue paseth riches’ (Virtue passes riches)' all letters in italics. A makers mark is visible, this is I.W stamped in capital letters. The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with an even shiny surface patina. Dimensions: Diameter: 19 mm, Thickness: 2 mm, Weight: 2.5 g Discussion: A number of direct parallels in regards to the inscription have been found on the PAS database; including (WILT-6B93B2) 2003 T223 discovered in Wiltshire and dated to AD 1600-1699 and (IOW-0AA2D4) 2007 T6 discovered on The Isle of Wight. This record comments that “Several versions of this inscription are recorded in J Evans, English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931, p. 105. An example is also in the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A 684)”. The makers mark of I.W appears on a mourning ring discovered in Essex (ESS-0B24A4) 2008 T278, this ring was submitted for consideration as possible treasure and dated to AD 1600-1800. Posie or posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold than silver. Those with block capitals have an earlier dating with the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th. Conclusion and dating: Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal, it should be considered as possible Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Posy rings are a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. They were considered magical, having the power when worn to enforce the poesy (poem) engraved on them. They believed that the words touching the vein running directly from the fourth finger to the heart have a special power.

HAMP-DFEE49: FINGER RING
A slightly squashed medieval (1200-1500) gold finger-ring with a blue-coloured gemstone setting (perhaps sapphire); the hoop has detached from the bezel to one side. The bezel is asymmetrical and hexagonal in shape, with alternating short and long edges to give a more general triangular shape. It is sheet gold and apparently formed around the irregular shape of the uncut stone within. The sides angle both upwards and downwards from a central ridge running around the outside of the bezel. It stands 4.2mm in height with the stone being apparently quite thin and perhaps originally on a fixant base (making it higher within the bezel), which has now been lost. The hoop has a lozengiform cross-section where it joins the bezel (2.6x2.3mm) which narrows to 1.8x1.4mm at the back of the hoop. There is a patch of recent damage to the hoop. The finger-ring measures 26.6mm in length, 18.8mm in width and 9.2mm in depth (at the bezel); it weighs 2.26g.

SUR-DAF56A: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (17.4mm, 3.97g) of Gallic War type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse right, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif in front. As ABC 16 / Mack 27.

SUR-C5EBB2: FINGER RING
A fragmentary gold ring of suspected Medieval (c 1200 - 1500) date, with a single cabochon amethyst set into an oval bezel. The hoop has an internal diameter of 18.6mm and is made of flat sheet gold, which expands to meet the bezel and has moulded flanking borders at the shoulders. The bezel is 4.6mm high and 8.6mm wide and is made from thin sheet gold which forms a compartment around the unworked and sub-rounded amethyst stone. The bezel has concave moulding around its circumference. The ring is in three parts (second photo), with the stone being loose and badly chipped and one side of the bezel having torn away and remaining as a separate fragment. Diameter: 19.7mm, Width (of bezel): 8.6mm, Thickness (bezel and stone): 4.6mm, Weight: 2.08g.

WILT-C560ED: COIN
A Medieval gold half-noble of Edward III, dating to AD 1363-1369. Fourth coinage, treaty series B. London mint. North 1991: 55-56) nos. 1238-1239.

Gold coin. South Ferriby gold stater, NE6 of the Corieltauvi tribe, dated approximately 100 - 20 BC.. Wreath, cloak and crescents. Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above. ABC1743. Obverse description: Depiction of the head of Apollo showing his ear on the right side of the coin and his hair through the centre to the left edge. Reverse description: Horse facing left with a series of 3 pellets above the body. The left and centre pellet are joined by a crescent shape arching above them This arch depicts the arms of the rider with the pellets at the end denoting the rider's hands. Diameter: 19.74mm, Weight: 5.63gms, Thickness 2.73mm

SUR-709824: FINGER RING
A small Roman ring made of gold, set with a single cabochon gemstone, probably an Almandine garnet. The stone has a domed surface and is sub-rectangular in shape, measuring 4.1mm by 3.2mm. The hoop is undecorated and has a plano-convex cross section at the shoulders, which tapers to a rounded cross section, 1.2mm thick, at the mid point of the hoop. The shoulders merge seamlessly into the bezel as per Guiraud (1989) Type 2c. The internal diameter of 12.9mm is possibly too small for a fully grown adult, suggesting that the ring may have belonged to a child or adolescent. Circa 1st to 2nd centuries AD. Diameter: 16.1mm, Width (of bezel): 4.6mm, Thickness (bezel and stone): 2.5mm, Weight: 2.78g.

HAMP-37143A: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An unidentified sheet-gold bag-shaped object, with one closed, rounded end and a narrower open end with a piercing to one face only (apparently). The object is perhaps of Bronze Age date (2,500-800 BC) and related to gold ornaments/ strips known from the Bronze Age of Southern England. Both faces of the object retain traces of decoration in the form of numerous longitudinally-arranged raised ridges of rectangular section, parallel to each other. It isn't possible to determine what the reverse of the sheet-gold looks like. To one edge of the object the sheet is unbroken/ undamaged on the rounded part, while the other edge is damaged. The narrower part above has jagged edges that are not joined. The rounded end has a max.width of 10.4mm and a max.thickness of 2.1mm. The narrower strip above is max.6.8mm wide, narrowing to 4.8mm at the open end (both faces of the object are folded over at the very end). The piercing visible in one face only is 0.8mm in diameter and pierced from front to the reverse. It is possible there may be a matching piercing on the other face of the object and that this is now concealed by the fold. The object measures 14.9mm in length, 10.4mm in max.width, 2.9mm in max.thickness (at the jagged edges of the narrower section) and weighs 0.76g. The sheet gold is 0.2mm thick.

YORYM-33D14B: RING
A complete gold-alloy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1950. The object is circular with raised rims to the upper and lower edges. No decoration or hallmarks are present. The metal has a shiny yellow patina and is worn. The ring is 15.4mm in diameter, 2.7mm wide, 0.6mm thick and weighs 1g. In the absence of metallurgical analysis it is unclear as to whether the metal is gold. Furthermore, due to the undiagnostic nature of the object it cannot be securely dated and, as such, would appear to fall outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

NMS-33009A: COIN
Gold quarter stater of the Iceni, Snettisham type, weight 1.03g, dies do not seem to be represented in Talbot, c.40-20BC

SUR-DF9714: COIN
A Gallo Belgic import broad-flan gold stater (20.6mm, 7.13g), left type, attributed to the Bellovaci (from the region of Oise, Picardy). Obverse: flamboyant wreathed bust, left. Reverse: horse, left, with charioteer. As ABC 4.

SUR-DF84E7: COIN
An uninscribed gold stater (20.1mm, 6.33g) of the southern region and possibly attributable to the Regini. "Westerham South" type. Obverse: wreath motif with crescents and cloak. Reverse: disjointed horse, left with pellets above. Cf ABC 482.

SUR-DF621A: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames / Eastern region, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Essex Wheels type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents, wheel at top of flan. Reverse: Horse right, wheel below, onion-like motif above. As ABC, p. 115, no. 2231; BMC nos. 485, 496.

HAMP-A1FEDC: COIN
An Iron Age gold uninscribed quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, dating to the period c. 60-20 BC, similar to Rudd's 'Bognor Cogwheel' type (ABC 509) but without the beaded mane on the reverse and with an extra pellet-in-ring on both obverse and reverse. References: ABC 509; Van Arsdell 226, 228; Hobbs (BMC) 519-35.

BH-37BE5E: FINGER RING
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 and weighs 0.51 grams. Discussion: A small number of finger-rings of comparable design are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including KENT-B71606 (2012T367) and SF-C57DAD. Some of these have enamelling in the square cells and all are attributed to the 16th-17th centuries. Both have inscriptions on the inside of the band; KENT-B71606 in French: +PRENE + EN + GRE+; and SF-C57DAD: '+I + AM + YOVRES+'; WMID-5327BA (2015T250) is alternatively inscribed 'A FRENDS GYFT'. Another finger-ring in the British Museum's collection (AF.1337), also of 16th century date, has similar external decoration as well as an internal upper-case inscription that reads '*LOVE*IS*A*IOY*'.

PUBLIC-FDAF66: COIN
A gold milled half guinea of George I(1714-1724) dated 1719. Obverse: Laureate bust right, GEORGIVS D G M BR FR ET HIB REX F D. Reverse: Cruciform shields, 19 BRVN ET L DVX S R I A TH E T L E L 17 Spink: Edition 51, page 401, reference: 3635 Weight: 4.16gms Diameter: 20.5mm

SUR-F5F6CE: SHEET
A torn fragment of gold sheet, broadly semi-circular in shape and possibly decorated radial lines or other motifs, but now too worn and crumpled to discern. There are two irregular and ragged holes in the sheet, which are likely to represent damage rather than fixings.

ESS-A6165E: FINGER RING
Description: An incomplete gold finger ring of unknown date. The band of the ring is thin and narrows at the back, its widest point at the bezel. The bezel is oval in shape and is missing its setting. The shoulders of the ring feature wire filigree decoration, the ends of which spiral inwards. These are not uniform. Both the band and the bezel of the ring are bent and distorted. Dimensions: length: 19.8mm, width: 9.7mm, thickness (of band): 0.5mm, weight: 3.01g Discussion: A gold finger ring of similar shape and with similar dimensions on the database which is Roman in date (HAMP-2B06D9) is currently going through the treasure process (Treasure case tracking number: 2019T142). Conclusion: As the object is likely to be over 300 years old and contains more than 10% precious metal, it fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act.

SUR-637A4F: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater (19.39mm, 5.31g) of the Atrebates / southern region, attributed to Verica and of "Verica Warrior Rex" type, dating to AD 10-40. Obverse: tablet with COMF. Reverse: warrior on horse, right, holding spear, VIR behind, REX below. As ABC 1190, BMC cf. no 1151, VA 500.

LANCUM-4E930B: COIN
Gold hammered post-medieval sovereign of Edward VI, minted in the name of Henry VIII, dating to AD 1547-1551. Rose initial mark. Obverse of forward-facing enthroned king with sceptre: HENRIC 8 DEI GRA ANG FRA ET HIB REX. Reverse of crowned shield with lion and dragon supporters: IHS AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIVM ILLOR IBAT. The coin is 29.70mm in diameter and 0.65mm in thickness.

BERK-FAE5F9: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanos and dating to the period c. 25 BC-AD 10, Rudd's 'Tasciovanos Rings' type (ABC 2592). Obverse: curved crossed wreaths, back-to-back crescents at centre, ring in angles. Reverse: Horse left, bucranium above, TASCI around. Reference: ABC, p. 129 no 2592; BMC 1645. The coin is 11mm in diameter, 1.9mm maximum thickness, and weighs 1.37g.

PUBLIC-F8CB03: COIN
A gold solidus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period c.AD 340-350 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one another holding a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVL/XX. Mint of Siscia. as RIC VIII, p. 358, no. 125. There is slight damage to the base of the flan when viewed from the obverse.

DUR-E8D2A1: FINGER RING
A complete Posie or Posy finger ring, with makers mark, dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1751-85). The ring is composed of a simple gold hoop with a D-shaped cross-section. The outside is not decorated, although it is dull and scratched. The inside of the ring has an inscription in an italic script that reads "Love is the bond of peace". There is a maker's mark at the start of the inscription with the letters S and T, in italic script, in a rectangular frame. Oman (1974, 41) notes that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century, until posy rings became unfashionable in the 19th century. Evans (1931, 75) lists the exact inscription on several examples, two of which are in the British Museum (AF.1338, dated 1694-1696 based on the makers mark; AF.1339). This particular posy rink has the makers mark ST, which is identical to the maker mark of Samuel Thompson who worked as a silver smith on Elvet Bridge in Durham City between 1751-1785 (see: https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Newcastle.html). In addition, probate records (4 February 1785) list a copy of his will, which describes him as a goldsmith on 'Elvet Bridge near the city of Durham' (see: Dimensions External diameter: 20.06mm; Internal diameter: 17.85mm; Width: 2.43mm References: Evans, J., 1931. English posies and posy rings: a catalogue. London: Oxford University Press. Oman, C., 1974. British rings 800-1914. London: Batsford.

HAMP-90A3E2: PENANNULAR RING
A Late Bronze Age (1150-800 BC) gold or gold-plated copper alloy penannular ring, oval in cross-section with cut or burred-over edges at the terminals (measuring c.6.3x5.5mm). The edge opposite the terminal has a cross-section measuring 6.6x5.6mm. A paler gold strip or wire (possibly silvery-gold with traces of tarnishing) winds around the brighter gold surface of the object to give striped bands of equal size, c. 1mm wide. The object measures 17.0mm in length, 15.7mm in width, 6.6mm in max.thickness (the side opposite the terminal) and weighs 9.06g.

NLM-693B5C: COIN
Gold coin. Uninscribed Lindsey Scyphate quarter stater, ABC no. 1770, Later Iron Age issue of Haselgrove Period 2 Phase 6, 50-20 BC. Considered as 'rare' by Rudd et al. 2010. Obverse description: Stylised boar left, with a double line of pellets for its bristling back, a pair of curved ladders for its body, and with a pellet-ended X below its body. Further pellets, similar to those considered as bristles, recur below the X. Reverse description: An S-shaped scroll enclosing a ring in each of its loops, an X with pellet ends joined by lines to right and left of the S, a partial border of double pelleted line to left and below S. Diameter: 15.9mm, Weight: 1.39gms, die axis: probably 3

DUR-688B7B: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gem-set gold finger ring dating medieval period (c.AD1150-1400). The ring is circular, the band ‘D’ shaped in section. Along the shoulders are moulded bosses amidst leaves and tendrils, possibly intended to represent a vine with grapes. The bezel has a a raised oval collet set with a strongly coloured and transparent green oval cabochon, mostly likely an emerald. Dimensions: External diameter: 19.97mm, Internal diameter: 18.76mm, Width: 1.82mm, Thickness: 0.68mm. Weight: 0.9g Discussion: The proliferation in the mediaeval period of Gem-set rings can be related to what Hinton (2005, 187) terms “…a new European interest in gems” deriving from established Judaeo-Christian lore and growing knowledge in the early renaissance of classical and oriental traditions. Added to that is the exoticism of the gems, having been imported from the far corners of the world (ibid). Thus imbued, the gem stones were believed to offer “protective virtues” to the owner when worn in contact with the skin, whether on a finger or attached to ribbon or chain around the neck (Standley 2013, 91). Encyclopaedic texts called lapidaries (originally written in Latin, but also written in vernacular forms from the 11th century) recorded the powers and befits to the wearer of precious and semi-precious stones (Campbell 2009, 33). Thus emeralds, particularly in a Christian context, were emblematic of hope in eternal life, and also of victory (Mollett 1987, 125 and 160). Although this particular ring is not stirrup shaped, several of the similar examples with the same grape motif on the shoulders are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (see: 2017T927/ESS-98F924; 2017T121/SOM-84A403, 2011T252/ESS-831C60). In the absence of any dating specific to this ring, it is possible based on stylistic grounds, that this rings dates to a similar period (i.e. c. 1150–c.1450; Egan and Pritchard 1991, 326). Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this object meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Author: Elizabeth Foulds, Assistant Finds Liaison Officer and Benjamin Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer, for Durham, Darlington & Teesside Date: 04/02/2020 References: Campbell, M., 2009. Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100-1500, V&A Publishing, London; New York. Egan, G., Pritchard, F., 2010. Dress accessories, c. 1150 - c. 1450. Museum of London, Hinton, D.A., 2006. Gold and Gilt, Pots and Pins: Possessions and People in Medieval Britain, OUP Oxford, Oxford. Mollett, J.W., 1987. An illustrated dictionary of antique art and archaeology. Omega, London. Standley, E.R., 2013. Trinkets and Charms. Oxford University School of Archaeology.

NMS-4FE505: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring with carnelian intaglio. Sub-oval bezel with a narrow twin raised border stepped down on the inside to retain a terracotta red carnelian intaglio. The intaglio has a finely engraved left facing classical portrait of a bald, laureate and bearded head.The hoop is broken opposite the bezel and both arms have become straightened to either side of it. The arms of the hoop are triangular in section and curve smoothly from the bezel to form a thin narrow band with a central arris uppermost. The intaglio is retained on the reverse by the extended bezel folding in to cup it from the underside. One end of the bezel is split on its underside through damage. The bezel and nature of the carnelian are very suggestive of neo-classical design and the ring is probably 18th century in date.

PAS-EA008F: FINGER RING
A ring made of circular-sectioned gold wire, with three evenly-spaced wire coils wrapped around it. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analyses undertaken at the British Museum performed on the surface of the ring and one of the wire coils indicated a surface composition of approximately 98–99.5% gold, with small amounts of other metals.

CAM-AB6A29: FINGER RING
A gold posy finger-ring of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date. This finger-ring weighs 2.82g, is circular in shape with an external diameter of 16.7mm and internal diameter of 14.5mm. The band has a width of 4.4mm and 'D' shaped cross-section, being flat on the inner surface. The band is a continuous loop with no visible join. The external surface is smooth and undecorated. The internal surface is inscribed 'Sic eris - F N -' the letters are lower case with the exception of the first 'S', 'F' and 'N'. The letters are seriffed. Translated from Latin to English 'SIC ERIS' reads 'Thus you' and the 'F N' are assumed to be someone's name initials. To either side of the 'F N' there are three short horizontal lines, one above the other with the middle one set partially to the side of the line above and below. The 'F' and 'N' are larger in size than the other letters and an uncertain motif is set between them. This unclear motif is incised, as are the horizontal lines and all letters, sub-circular with irregular curvilinear edges. The centre of the motif is marked, possibly with cross-hatched lines. The symbol may possibly be a flower head, acorn or thistle. Discussion: This difference in font size may possibly indicate that the artefact was purchased with the inscription 'Sic eris' already in place and that the purchaser then added the personalised 'F N' with motif later. Alternatively the 'F N' may just be inscribed larger so that they are more pronounced. See PAS record NARC-F05087 (Treasure number 2019T371) which says "...Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold than silver. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th. ..." The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

BUC-931B88: COIN
A gold post medieval quarter guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820) dating to 1762. Spink 2013 page 411, number 3741.

PUBLIC-6FF7CE: COIN
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Reverse: Tree-like object. ABC 43, VA 69-3, ​​​​​​Measurements: 11.47mm in diameter, 1.80mm thick and 1.41g in weight.

BUC-413EC0: COIN
A post-Medieval gold third-guinea of George III (1760-1820), dating to AD 1802. Spink: 3740.

SUR-3B9B84: FINGER RING
A gold ring made of two strands of twisted gold wire. The hoop is evenly sized all around the circumference and is 1.8mm thick. The internal diameter is 14.5mm. There are no diagnostic marks. The object is most likely of relatively modern date. Diameter: 17.8mm; Thickness: 1.8mm; Weight: 1.64g.

ESS-28C4C8: COIN
A gold Iron Age uninscribed, uniface Gallo-Belgic stater of the Ambiani, dating to the period c.60-50 BC, Gallic War Uniface type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellet below. As ABC, p. 28, no. 16. Obverse: plain Reverse: sinuous stylised horse right, pellet and beaded ground below. Weight: 6.03g Diameter: 17.6mm Thickness: 1.7mm

ESS-D93749: FINGER RING
Description: A decorated Gold finger ring with a pentagonal faceted mount set with a blue gemstone, possibly a sapphire dating between AD1200-1350. The band is a very flat oval in section. The outer section towards the shoulder is decorated. The decoration consists of a double incised line on one side that runs at forty five degrees across the band four times with a dot decoration between the lines. In the angular sections formed by the lines there is further decoration formed with “mottled” dots. The decoration on the other side consists of four incised arrows pointing towards the bezel with a similar “mottled” dot pattern between. The bezel is pentagonal in shape and is faceted with the upper surface sloping and concave and the lower surface being flat. The stone is also pentagonal in shape with a domed top. The ring has no other decoration and is slightly distorted. Dimensions: The ring measures 24.4mm from base to top of stone, 20.6mm across and weighs 2.1g. Discussion: There are several examples of this type of ring that have been reported under the Treasure Act 1996 and recorded on the database. See, ESS-F5F15 and HAMP-2A4252. Conclusion: In terms of age and precious metal content, this artefact qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 - Subject to Coroner's Inquest.

NMGW-99D6A5: FINGER RING
Description Decorative gold stirrup-shaped ring. It has a small bezel for a small blue sapphire, en cabochon. The hoop is of D-shaped cross-section (flat internally). The internal hoop diameter is 19.4 x 20 mm (very slightly misshapen). Minimum band width 2.6 mm; minimum band thickness 0.7mm; weight 3.22g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Conclusions The form of the decorative, stirrup-shaped ring was very popular during the thirteenth century, and is paralleled by rings from bishops' tombs at Chichester, and the medieval collections of the British Museum (MLA 1885, 6-15, 1; Dalton 1912, 1782). A similar example set with a light blue sapphire was found in 2004 at Tawelan Brook, Carmarthenshire: a much larger example from Wales found near Cwmbran in 1989 weighed 9.84g (Cherry and Redknap 1992, 127).

NMGW-945A78: FINGER RING
Decorative gold ring with a small circular bezel (stone missing). There is bevelling on the underside of the bezel at the junction with the hoop. The slightly raised bezel has a diameter of 3mm; thickness 1.4mm. The misshapen hoop has an internal diameter of 12.2 x 22.1mm. The hoop cross-section varies, but has a flattened oval cross-section (flatter on the inside); it tapers slightly from the bezel: band width 1.8-2.1mm; band thickness 0.5mm. Weight 1.13g. Another decorative medieval gold ring was found at Llanbadoc Community, Monmouthshire, by Mr P. Wilde of Treorchy while metal detecting on 15 January 2016. The simple style of the hoop and bezel, which has the appearance of a low stirrup-shaped ring in profile, slender form and diagnostic bevelling indicates a twelfth- or thirteenth-century date. Similar examples include one from Harling Norfolk, with raised bezel (TAR 2002, no. 85).

PUBLIC-852DC6: COIN
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. Gallo-Belgic E (Scheers class III),, ABC 16; VA 50-56. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind. Measurements: 17.78mm in diameter, 3.33mm thick and 6.07g in weight. Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some [varieties] may also have been produced."

NMGW-8301FD: FINGER RING
Decorative gold ring with a projecting oval bezel of lunate form, set with a small uncut (en cabochon) turquoise. There is a small transverse gold ledge on each side of the bezel at the junction with the hoop, decorated with parallel engraved lines ('combed' fashion). The shoulders are also cast with two small zoomorphic heads, snouts pointing towards the bezel. Each head, seen from above, has pointed ears, almond-shapes eyes and a short snout. The raised bezel measures 5.4 x 7mm, and the thickness including stone is 3.4mm. The hoop has an internal diameter of 18mm, and external diameter of 19.6mm. The hoop cross-section varies, but has a flattened oval cross-section (flatter on the inside); it tapers slightly from the bezel to a width of 1.1mm to 0.95mm. Weight 1.56g. The decorative ring from Llanbadoc Community has engraved steps either side of the bezel - a feature found on rings dated to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries (for example, a ring from Llanfair in the Vale of Glamorgan; Treasure Case 2007.18; PA&TAR 2007, no. 238). The fine casting recalls the finely modelled clasped hands on a decorative thirteenth-century gold ring from Penhow (Treasure Case 2003.13; TAR 2003, no. 417). The colour of turquoise has long been widely admired, but it is not found frequently on medieval jewellery from Wales. An oval cabochon turquoise was set in an octagonal bezel in a fourteenth-century ring from Pinhoe, Devon (TAR 2003, no. 172). The lunate form is unusual, but paralleled by a slender decorative ring with semi-circular bezel set with cabochon garnet in the V&A (thirteenth or fourteenth-century; Oman 1930, no. 256). The conceit of biting animals on the shoulders can be found on several decorative rings, one set with hexagonal sapphire and one with an almandine garnet, from the Colmar hoard, deposited in 1349 but containing earlier jewellery (Leroy 1999, no. 13). Another, set with cabochon sapphire, and beast heads, has a setting comparable to that on a ring associated with Henry of Blois, Cardinal and Bishop of Winchester, providing a rough date for the popularity of such animal decoration (Dalton 1912, no. 18128. The style of animal and bezel indicates a late twelfth- or thirteenth-century date for the Llanbadoc ring.

NMGW-80B3CE: FINGER RING
The ring is a memento mori ring with a hoop of flattened D cross-section. The outer surface is engraved with a skull flanked by repeating vegetal pattern of stylized flowers and scrolls, inlaid with black enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: In remembrance of TA, in italic script. This is followed by a rectangular hall-mark, possibly a B (hard to decipher). The hoop (which is slightly misshapen) has an internal diameter of 14 x 17.6 mm; band width 3.1 mm; band thickness 0.9 mm; weight 2.25g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. The form of the ring, the style of the engraved skull and neat italic lettering indicate that it dates to the late seventeenth century or first decade of the eighteenth century. It closely resembles that on an enamelled ring from Caerwent, dated 1702 (Treasure Case 11.14), and a black enamelled ring with skull inscribed 'In memory of W R ob. 10 Feb. 91' (i.e. 1691; TAR 1998-99, no. 199). A plain gold mourning ring with a stylized skull on the hoop from Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, was dated 1698 (Treasure Case 14.13).

NMS-453EDD: COIN
A gold Roman solidus of Magnentius (AD 351-353), dating to the period c.AD 351 (Reece period 18). VICTORIA AVG LIB ROMANOR• reverse type depicting Victory right holding palm over left shoulder, Libertas standing left holding transverse sceptre, both of them holding the shaft of a trophy between them. Mint of Aquileia. As RIC VIII, p. 327, no. 137. Weight 4.27g.

HAMP-3F29A6: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed quarter stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, dating to the period c.55-45 BC, Corded Crescents type. Obverse: Two snakelike corded crescents, double rings above and below with three corded lines. Reverse: Horse standing right, annulet in pellet ring in front, ringed pellet above, ringed pellet and annulet below. This coin is unlisted in ABC, BMC, or Van Arsdell. The type is published by Sills (2017: p. 210, no. 289), now with three known examples recorded through the CCI: 12.0386, 14.0601, and 19.2910; see also Chris Rudd lists 137 no. 10 (14.0601) and 167 no. 6 (19.2910).

SUR-18C8E4: COIN
A gold quarter stater (9.1mm, 1.19g) of the southern region / Regini and Atrebates, attributed to Commios and of "Commios A Type", dating to 50-25 BC. Obverse: letter A on plain field. Reverse: horse, left with ladder mane, solar motif above and rings below. As ABC 1031

OXON-038CDB: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face and wheel. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right with beaded mane, pellet in ring between mane and neck, floral sun above, wheel below. This is an unknown variety of quarter stater belonging to a larger group of coins derived from British Qc types. It appears to combine an obverse that is close to the 'Three Wheels Right' type of East Wiltshire (ABC no. 2093) with a reverse similar to the standard British Qc/Selsey Dahlia type (ABC 500). John Sills (pers. comm.) notes that it could belong at the start of the Three Wheels Right issue before the third wheel was added above the horse, or alternatively could be a previously unrecorded local issue, but requires further examples to clarify one way or the other.

OXON-01F271: INGOT
Description: A small gold ingot of uncertain date, but probably later Iron Age to Early Medieval (Viking). The ingot is roughly sub-rectangular in section and in plan. There appears to be damage or a lip in the ingot on one long edge. The short edges appear to show cut-marks. Dimensions: Length: 24.6 mm, Width: 13.5 mm, Thickness: 2.1 mm. Weight: 7.82 g Discussion: Although gold ingots are traditionally difficult to date out of context they are often attributed to a Viking date, c. AD 750-1050. The Vikings had a bullion economy where the purity and weight of the metal were more important than the form. Although this bullion economy primarily utilised silver it did also include gold. Similar objects recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database include DENO-16AD1C (2003 T160) and SUR-B0A2D9 (2017 T707). Conclusion: Although it is not possibly to confidently date this object to a specific period, on the balance of probability it is highly likely to be over 300 years old. As such, and as the object is more than 10% precious metal it fulfils the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act.

SUSS-9899EB: COIN
A complete, Iron Age, gold, quarter stater, unknown ruler of the Regini, dating to the period c.65-40 BC. Sills insular CF type Obverse: Boat with two occupants with rosette behind. Reverse:Tree like object bisected by band. As (Rudd 2010, 50) ABC 530.

Rose gold coin fragment. Probably an uninscribed South Ferriby gold stater of the Corieltauvi, ABC 1743, Haselgrove Period 2 Phase 6 issue of 50-20 BC; Rudd et al. consider the versions with a blank obverse to be 'Rare'. At least two thirds of flan are lost to a probably recent break, suggesting the complete coin to have weighed around 6gms. Obverse description: Blank Reverse description: Discombobulated Celticised lunate horse left, a rod with crescent end flanked by a pair of pellets above the horse; tiny curls next to the pellets. Diameter (in excess of): 16.4mm, Weight: 2.07gms

SWYOR-73A47F: KEY (WINDING)
A gold and gem watch key and fob seal matrix in the form of a horn or trumpet, with a blue onyx (nicolo) or imitation glass intaglio dating from AD 1750 - 1900. The watch winder is a slender trumpet, oval at the bell end and circular at the narrow mouth end, with a wider circular disc (3.4mm diameter) forming a terminal. A circular hole in the end is filled with iron corrosion from the working part of the winder. The trumpet is decorated with incised foliate scrolling engravings. The wider end of the trumpet holds a blue gem or glass intaglio. It is very smooth and reflective, oval with a flat surface and a bevelled edge, standing slightly proud of the gold setting. It is engraved with a figure of a classical naked warrior advancing right (on the matrix) holding a club or sword against his shoulder and a small square topped shield bearing a plain cross. He stands on a torse. Though Roman intaglios can be reused in 18th and 19th century objects, Martin Henig has seen images and advised that the intaglio is later 18th century itself. Half way along the watch winder is a separately formed suspension loop. Two circular disc terminals like the one at the mouth flank a groove round the centre of the trumpet. Fitted snugly in this groove, but freely rotating, is a gold band decorated with incised chevrons. An integral circular suspension loop projects from this band, at right angles to the band, so in the same plane as the trumpet. This would allow the winder to be worn on a chain or watch fob. The watch winder and seal matrix is 35.7mm long, 11.5mm wide and 9.3mm thick. 2.77g. In common with the parallels below, the winder has no hallmark. Similar decorative watch keys are listed as 18th and 19th century at Geoff Allnet clocks: Similar examples on auction sites are listed as 19th and 20th century: and

HAMP-F35C2E: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Rudd's East Wiltshire grouping, his 'Three Wheels right' type (ABC 2093) but with an additional wheel in front of the horse, dating to 60-20 BC. Reference: ABC 2093; VA 224; BMC 498-501. Also HAMP-24E202 on this database, which also has an additional wheel in front of the horse.

PAS-F1C5B3: FINGER RING
Distorted gold finger ring in the form of a plain hoop which is D-shaped in section. The shoulders of the hoop each have four incisions to form three collars on either side of the bezel. The bezel is missing its original setting and is in a form which was probably originally rectangular but has now been distorted. The walls of the cell have been flattened at one side. There are general marks of damage throughout. The lack of diagnostic information on this ring makes dating it difficult. No exact parallels have been found on the PAS database nor in the British Museum's collection, though the use of collared shoulders on rings is found over a long time period. Therefore this example can only be dated broadly from the late Medieval to post Medieval. Dimensions: diameter 19.3 mm depth of hoop 1.3 mm; width of hoop at shoulders 2.6 mm width of bezel 4.3 mm; length of bezel 7.6 mm Weight: 2.12 g.

OXON-EDA46A: FINGER RING
Description: Medieval gold finger ring. The ring is made from a rectangular strip of gold, now squashed out of shape, the two ends folded over each other at almost equal intervals along its length so that it is now a third of its length. One end narrows at one side to a pointed terminal. This terminal is softly rounded and bent slightly as if to be the beginning of a hook. The opposite terminal has a transverse break. The outer surface of the strip has punched decoration. This consists initially of a single pellet, just above the pointed terminal, followed by a series of crescent-shaped motifs, and then a series of at least five pellets. The object retains its gold lustre. Dimensions: In its squashed form the object is 16.9mm long, 8.2mm wide, 5.2mm thick and weighs 2.10 grams. Discussion: The ring was probably intended to resemble a miniature belt or strap. The decoration may have been intended to represent eyelets and decorative mounts on a belt, and possibly a buckle behind the pointed end (only partially visible in the photo). The overlapping ends suggest the ring was probably designed to be adjustable. Several examples of similar rings are known, some inscribed with religious or secular phrases or mottoes, and are thought to date mainly to the 14th – 15th century. See TAR 2002, no 105. The British Museum collections include a number of rings which take the form of a miniature belt with the bezel forming a buckle (eg. OA 7468). The ring probably dates to the 14th century. Conclusion: The object consists of more than 10% precious metal and at the time of finding was more than 300 years old, it thus qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.

BH-DCD08B: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni (North Thames Eastern Region), struck by Tasciovanus, dating to the period c. 25 BC-AD 10. Obverse: crossed wreaths, one curved, back-to-back crescents at centre. Reverse: horse right bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above. As ABC no. 2553; BMC 1591-1603; VA 1680.

LANCUM-C6B5FC: TORC
Solid gold armring with punched decoration. The armring is circular in section and curves in an oval shape, with overlapping terminals. Shallow punched dots cover the outer three quarters of the object. These measure approximately 1.44mm in diameter and are tightly clustered, with some overlap. There is noticeable wear to the outer edge of the object as the surface is smoother and the punched dots are much shallower. Length: 82.09mm Width: 68.57mm Diameter: 11.55mm Weight: 311g Discussion: The armring is similar in form to those of the Tullydonnell hoard from County Donegal, which were dated to c. 1200 - 800 BC. A direct parallel with punched decoration is known from Trimblestown Castle, County Meath, which is now in the collections of the National Museum of Ireland (Armstrong, E. C. R. (1920) Guide to the Collection of Irish Antiquities, p. 94, no. 412, pl. XVIII, no. 392). This was dated to c. 800 - 700 BC. The object is also paralleled by a larger example from The Lee, Buckinghamshire, recorded as a bracelet (Treasure Trove case no. 315 from 199/4, now in Buckinghamshire County Museum, Wendover). A small scale excavation at the findspot of the bracelet recovered no evidence of a feature or container but it was noted that the object came from the ploughsoil and may have been disturbed (Treasure Trove file, British Museum archive). Unlike the object under discussion, the punched dotted decoration on The Leeexample extended across the terminals. Similar punched decoration also appears on gold plated base metal late Bronze Age penannular rings (sometimes called bullae) of Lough Gara type (Ibid., p. 93, nos 404 - 406). Given the paucity of examples known, it is unclear whether this armring is an Irish or British type. Authors: Lydia Prosser FLO for Lancashire and Cumbria Neil Wilkin The British Museum Mary Cahill​​​​​​​ National Museum of Ireland Galway

PUBLIC-C678D2: COIN
A gold quarter stater of the Regini tribe BC c65-45 Obverse: Outline crescents back to back, each side of wreath Reverse: Horse r., pellet on rump,ladder mane, floral sun below, uncertain object above. ABC 626 BMC 548-50

NMGW-C601CE: COIN
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.

HAMP-88F8B2: FINGER RING
A late medieval (c.1400-1500) gold finger-ring with a projecting flat, solid, oval bezel and a hoop D-shaped in cross-section (being flat to the inside surface). The bezel is engraved with the figure of St Christopher walking left through water (denoted by wavy lines), holding a staff in his right hand, carrying Jesus as a child on his back, and holding Jesus' left ankle in his left hand. Jesus holds an orb in his left hand and raises his right hand in blessing. The area around these is cut away and retain traces of a dark material, perhaps enamel inlay. The depiction is longitudinally arranged. To the underside of the bezel is a small nick, apparently relatively recent damage, and some fine scratches. The hoop is undecorated and widens from 3.2x1.2mm at the centrepoint to 3.7x1.7mm at the shoulder. The object measures 19.1x18.1mm externally (internal 16.8x15.7mm) and weighs 3.50g. The bezel measures 12.1mm long, 7.2mm wide and 1.3mm thick.

DEV-732F1D: PIN
An incomplete gold pin dating to the post medieval or early modern period, c. AD 1750-1850. Only half of the hollow head of the pin survives. Similarly to ESS-A014C8, the outer surface of the head is decorated with golden pellets of different sizes, each surrunded by rope work filigree. Around what would have been the circumference of the complete head, there are five settings, only three of which still have their small circular blue inlay stone,which may be turquoise. Each setting is surrounded by four of the larger and two of the smaller size pellets. Judy Rudoe has commented that this pin is characteristic of the later 18th century and could possibly be 19th century in date. The use of turquoise with gold could possibly be connected to a fashion for Egyptian style jewellery, and there was certainly a vogue for turquoise from 1810 which may be relevant. Measurements: Diameter: 9.2 mm Thickness: 0.2 mm Weight: 0.88 g

ESS-72D583: COIN
Iron age gold quarter stater of the Ambiani, Gallo-Belgic in origin. Broad flan type left type, as ABC type 28, c. 175 - 60 BC Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Stylised horse right, pellet motif above

KENT-706279: COIN
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. As ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: 16.79mm in diameter, 3.39mm thick and 6.11g in weight. Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some [varieties] may also have been produced."

OXON-5EBB97: FINGER RING
A complete gold post-medieval finger ring, a posy or poem ring of late 17th or early 18th century date. The finger ring has a plain D-shaped band with internal inscription in cursive script which reads 'for virtues sake my wife I take'. Following the inscription is a maker's mark of IB within a sub-rectangular cartouche. Finger rings with similar cursive script are dated from c. 1650 - 1750 AD however the maker's mark may be that of Joseph Berry, who is recorded as being 'Free of the Goldsmiths' Company' AD 1675 - 1697 (date of death unknown). A similar mark seen on a posy ring made by Berry is in the British Museum (museum no. AF.1279). WEIGHT = 6.3G. - INNER DIA: 19.22MM - OUTER DIA: 22.29

OXON-5EB486: FINGER RING
A complete gold medieval finger ring with blue/black stone insert (damage to stone). The band of the finger ring is rectangular in cross section with moulded blocks of quatrefoil / saltire decoration separated with rows of raised pellets around the circumference of the loop. Either side of the trapezoidal bezel is lettering that may be an abbreviation of a religious or personal nature; the letters appear to consist of I O L V M [?] (read left to right, top row first). Mid 13th to mid 14th century AD. Weight: 2.2g Inner dia: 19.24mm Outer dia: 24.47mm

OXON-5E3E68: COIN
A gold Pseudo-Imperial solidus attributed to the Visigoths in Gaul, imitating a Roman Imperial coin of the emperor Libius Severus (Severus III) (AD 461-465), dating to the period c. AD 461-470 (Reece period 23). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting the Emperor standing facing holding long cross and Victory on a globe, right foot on head of a human headed serpent. Prototype of the mint of Ravenna. Cf. RIC X, p. 459, no. 3754; MEC, p.436, nos.174-176.

OXON-5D6B82: FINGER RING
A complete gold medieval finger ring with seal intaglio and inscription. The finger ring has a plain oval loop, D-shaped in section (more angular near the bezel) with an oval bezel set within the arms of the hoop. The bezel has a bevelled edge and an blue / black glass (?) intaglio within. The intaglio is of Roman date and appears to depict a satyr advancing right with a pedum over his shoulder and possibly holding an animal in his hand (pers. comm. Martin Henig in litt. 25.07.19). The intaglio is of Roman date but the finger ring it is set within is of 13th century date. The finger ring has been heavily cleaned. Inscription: " [..]VNT[...] VERA TEGO" - '...I Cover' - possibly an abbreviation of 'VERVS TESTIS EGO NVNTIA VERA TEGO' - "I am the true messenger of the message I cover". Internal diameter: 19.24mm; External diameter: 21.34mm; Height : 22.83mm. Weight : 3.9g

LEIC-5BB127: COIN
Iron Age gold stater, North Eastern type, ABC1722, VA804, BMC193-99, 60-20BC

NMS-4AFCF9: FINGER RING
Description Complete, slightly buckled and oblated gold finger ring. The single strand hoop is regularly twisted around its entire circumference. There is no makers mark or casting seam but there is a rather crude transverse butted solder joint with small amounts of surface splatter present on the diametrically opposed inner face. The ring is heavily, but smoothly worn on the outside. Dimensions Length 20.0mm width 16.3mm, thickness 1.8mm, weight 1.2g. Discussion At first glance the ring is very similar to Early Medieval twisted wire types, although these are more typically multi-stranded, asymmetrical in thickness and hammered flat or joined on one side of the hoop. Single stranded twisted examples exist from the period but are more often attached to a decorated bezel or gem setting. However, the entire hoop on this example is formed from a single axially-twisted polygonal-section rod, of approximately the same thickness throughout. The degree of twist is the same around the entire hoop with broadly equal distance between the pitch of the spiralling arises. The style is certainly not exclusive to the Early Medieval period and has existed over many centuries through to the present day. Other than the twisted style there is very little that is diagnostic of date but the plainness and less refined manufacture extend the possible date of this ring into the Post Medieval to pre-modern era. Date An Early Medieval to pre-modern date is suggested circa AD 800-1900. Conclusion Although the ring meets the precious metal requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 a pre-1719 date cannot be established beyond doubt and therefore it is not subject to the treasure process. See note below.

NMGW-354744: FINGER RING
Gold fede or fidelity ring. The hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The outer face is plain. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: After consent ever content, in vertical italic script. Internal hoop diameter 15.8 x 16.6mm; external hoop diameter 17.5 x 18mm; band width 4.5mm; band thickness 0.8mm; weight 2.86g.

NMS-F56DAE: COIN
Description: A cut half of a gold semissis of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c. AD 340-350 (Reece period 18). Reverse type GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI, depicting the legend SIC/V/SIC/X within a wreath. Mint of Arles. The coin has been deliberately cut across the centre, with a single cut creating a neat vertical edge with transverse striations. Dimensions: Length along cut edge 16mm. Width perpendicular to cut edge 8mm. Weight 1.14g. Discussion: A semissis of this type is listed in RIC VIII, p. 207, no. 61, for Constans, with a solidus in the same series for Constantius II (RIC 59). The weight of this example suggests a semissis rather than solidus, which would be unlisted in RIC. There are a few known examples of cut gold late Roman coins on the PAS database, such as NARC-B63118 (2017T841) and HAMP-56B91A (2017T791). Both of these are irregularly cut fragments of less than a quarter of the coin. Cut silver Roman coins are unsurprisingly far more common, and include the neat halves of SF-50F6AD, BH-FB8884, SF-2E0E63 and LVPL-C6E3B5, as well as smaller fragments such as LON-8118D4 or SF-D6195E. It is not certain why coins were cut in this way. A precise half, such as this example, might be thought of as a piece of bullion with the convenient weight of exactly half a semissis (but without the conventional complete imperial bust which guarantees the value of a coin as currency).. A function as small change seems to have been possible for some very early Roman copper-alloy coins in Gaul (Kiernan 2001, 30) but seems less appropriate for this very valuable coin. A function as friendship tokens has also been suggested for the neatly halved coins (Buttrey 1972, 31-32; quoted in Kiernan 2001, 31) A ritual function has been suggested for both the neatly halved and the smaller fragments, which look more like defaced or mutilated objects. Before the advent of the PAS, they were found primarily at ritual or religious sites, mainly in the south of England, together with other deliberately bent or broken objects (Kiernan 2001, 25-28). Date: The coin was issued c. 340-350 AD. It may have been cut for ritual reasons shortly afterwards, or converted to bullion after the end of Roman rule in Britain, when a monetary economy was no longer in operation. References: Kiernan, P. 2001. ‘The ritual mutilation of coins on Romano-British sites’ British Numismatic Journal 71, 18-33. Buttrey, T. 1972. 'Halved coins, the Augustan reform, and Horace, Odes 1.3', American Journal of Archaeology 76, 31-48.

SUR-C5612B: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (17.7mm, 6.0g) of Gallic War type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind. As ABC 16 / Mack 27, but with variations, particularly with the dotted linear ground beneath the horse on the reverse.

BH-B6C885: TORC
Description: A fragment of gold flange-twisted torc dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1300-1100 BC). The fragment is a small section of the four-flanged twisted bar that is cruciform or '+' shaped in cross-section. It is broken at both ends. Measurements: The fragment measures 19.2mm in length, a maximum of 8.9mm wide, 8.2mm thick and weighs 3.31 grams.

NMGW-B68765: THIMBLE
A closed thimble made from sheet gold, complete but misshapen. The outer body surface bears horizontal, concentric bands of uniformly executed annulets with dished centres. A varying pattern of alternate annulets and diamonds set into rows decorate the domed crown. There is a plain rim at the thimble opening, directly above which is a single band of beading and on one side, a small, plain, sub-rectangular panel or cartouche with the engraved initials 'EP' in neat serif Roman capitals. There is decorative horizontal hashing on the spine and central arm of the letter 'E' and the central stroke and bowl of the 'P'. At the bottom left-hand corner of the panel is a partially obscured makers' mark, bearing what appear to be the initials 'IC' or 'JC', set within a rectangular panel. The thimble is misshapen, with an oval-shaped opening, some faint surface damage to body and crown and a slight tear between the 'E' and 'P'. This is a gold example of a recognisable post-medieval thimble type, with similar examples dating to between the 16th and very early 18th centuries. Diagnostic features of this style include a repetitive pattern of annulets or indentations across the outer surface, a panel or concentric band (plain or decorated) containing engraved owner's initials, a band of cabling near the opening and a small, squat profile. These features, present on the Gwehelog example, are paralleled on silver thimbles found at Southwell, Nottinghamshire (DENO-A7A437), Broadlands (NMS-DBABB5) and Wreningham, (NMS-9A2C60) both in Norfolk. These examples, recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme are attributed to the 17th or very early 18th century and bear a strong resemblance to the Gwehelog example. The addition of the thimble owner's initials are seen on many recorded examples. Decorative horizontal hashing as seen on the Gwehelog example is uncommon but not unknown, noted on examples from Firle, East Sussex (SUSS-739AF2), Wrexham, North Wales (HESH-E9CB42), and one from Taynton, Gloucestershire (GLO-48C9D7), all attributed to the 17th-early 18th century. It has not been possible to attribute the probable maker's stamp 'I.C' or 'J.C' with a particular maker as there is uncertainty as to the exact identification of the initials present. In view of the parallels mentioned above, on the balance of probability the Gwehelog thimble most likely dates to the 17th century, or possibly the early years of the 18th century. Dimensions: Height: 15.6mm Maximum width at opening: 18.8mm Sheet thickness 0.1mm Crown width: 13.4mm Weight: 4.8g REFERENCES Adams, K (2010) GLO-48C9D7: A POST MEDIEVAL THIMBLE Web page available at https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/397734 Darch, E (2012) NMS-9A2C60: A POST MEDIEVAL THIMBLE Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/521114 Darch, E (2014) NMS-DBABB5: A POST MEDIEVAL THIMBLE Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/603350 Reavill, P (2012) HESH-E9CB42: A POST MEDIEVAL THIMBLE Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/512058 Rohde, A (2009) DENO-A7A437: A POST MEDIEVAL THIMBLE Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/249867 Smith, S (2013) SUSS-739AF2: A POST MEDIEVAL THIMBLE Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/591284

BH-B449E8: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger ring of unknown date. The ring consists of a narrow D-sectioned undecorated band. On the inside of the band is a central circumferential casting seam. The ring is bent out of shape in several places. Measurements: The band has a maximum diameter of 26mm, is 3mm wide, 1.3mm thick and weighs 2.70 grams.

ESS-B1E831: FINGER RING
A complete medieval gold iconographic style finger ring. The hoop is circular and a shallow 'D' shape in section. The bezel is flat and rectangular in shape and features black lettering within a lozenge. The inscription appears to be ‘ihc’ (Jesus) in lowercase blackletter script. Two corners of the bezel are diagonally opposite and feature the same leaf-like engravings, while the other two diagonally opposite corners feature the same floral engravings. The band is twisted creating faceted shoulders with ridges that extend to the bezel corners. On the faceted shoulders are tapering lines representing sun’s-rays. The first two twisted facets of the band feature a blackletter inscription aside leaf-like engravings. The inscription reads: ‘en/bo/en/an’ (ie. en bon an), meaning ’a good year’. The inside of the ring is plain. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.9mm, band thickness: 1.3mm, weight: 3.14g A similar ring ESS-7CA61A on the database is dated to c. 1450 – 1530 and includes the description: ‘Devotional jewellery was very popular during the later medieval period from about 1400 to 1530, and iconographic rings were bought either on pilgrimages or at cathedrals by all classes of people. Saints were portrayed upon jewellery not only as images of devotion but also as semi-magical protectors.’ This ring does not feature a saint, but is inscribed with the name of Jesus. The inscription on the hoop suggests it was given as a New Year gift.

NMGW-48748E: COIN
Post Medieval gold coin James I (1603-25) Britain crown, London (5 shillings and 6 pence) Second coinage, fifth bust, Privy mark: Tun (1615-16) North 2092 2.27g, worn

LON-91FE64: COIN
A Post Medieval worn fragment of a gold dinar of North African (western Maghreb) and Southern Spanish (Al-Andalus) type dating from the 12th-17th centuries. From the style of the visible script, the coin probably belongs to the Sa'di Sharifs, centred on modern Morocco with mints at Marrakesh and Fas, possibly Ahmad al-Mansur (AH986-1012/AD1578-1603). Ref: Broome 1985: 146-8, no. 238; Bates 1981. The coin is very worn and fragmented, approximately a quarter of the coin surviving. The cut edges are untidy and jagged. Dimensions: length: 14.80mm; width:13.86mm; weight: 0.82g This type of dinar and double dinar, with a design based around an outer circle and inner square with inscription within and around the square, was produced in North Africa (western Maghreb, including the modern countries of Tunisia and Morocco at least) from the 12th century when introduced by the Almohads (Muwahhids) and was produced until the early 17th century when the last issues were produced by the Sa'di Sharifs. The type became the standard medium of trade in the western Mediterranean in the late medieval period and is known to have circulated in Christian Spain and in France. There are references to 'oboli de musc' and 'denari de musc' in 12th and 13th-century English documents relating to donations to the Church which may, in part, refer to these coins (Broome 1985: 143-8; Bates 1981). Reference: Broome: A Handbook of Islamic Coins; Bates: The Ottoman Coinage of Tilimsan

IOW-65AD93: BRACELET
A complete late Bronze Age gold penannular C-section bracelet with expanded terminals (c. 1000 BC-c. 750 BC). Treasure case no. 2019 T588. This bracelet is in good condition but is slightly misshapen and has some modern scuff marks. There is an old fracture on one edge of the band. Length: 86.8mm; width: 51.7mm; width of band: 9.3mm; width of terminals: 11.4mm; thickness of band: 2.4mm. Weight: 43.23g. Similar bracelets have been found throughout southern England, Taylor 1980; Eogan 1994). Eogan (1994) has noted nine different varieties in the British group and this bracelet, with its C-shaped body and expanded terminals, coincides with Eogan's (1994) Type no. 3. Two bracelets from the Tisbury Hoard, Wiltshire, are similar to this Isle of Wight example. (Eogan 1994, 85, fig. 38, pl. 11, no. 4 and 5). Compare with similar bracelets from Freshwater, Isle of Wight: IOW-FA17F8 (2007 T490) and Foxley civil parish, Norfolk: NMS-1FE356 (2005 T347). Taylor, J.J., 1981 Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Eogan, G. (1994). 'The Accomplished Art: gold and gold-working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (c. 2300-650 BC)'. Oxford: Oxbow Monograph 42.

SUR-0B591E: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An object composed of three gold strips of different widths and thicknesses which have been wrapped together into a sub-rounded cuboidal bundle measuring 16.7mm by 16.2mm by 11.4mm and weighing 9.64g. Two strips are wrapped around the inner coils of a third, longer and thinner strip which wraps around the outside. The inner strips vary in width between around 10.7mm and 8.8mm and are around 0.5mm thick. One has folded-over margins and a rough break at one end, the other is undecorated, slightly thicker and has a rounded terminal with a single drilled hole in the end. The outer strip which is around 3.9mm wide by 0.7mm thick and tapers in either direction towards rounded ends, one of which is on the outside and one on the inside of the whole bundle.

LIN-FBBFB6: FINGER RING
One gold post-medieval finger ring, subcircular with damage to the hoop as well as a number of deep cuts, likely damage, concentrated in the four corners of the rectangular bezel. There a traces of incised marks on the bezel, possibly representing the head and body of a figure. These incisions tend to the left portion of the bezel. The hoop is d-shaped and punctuated by cusps which act to isolate twelve ‘bosses’. The shoulders are marked with four longitudinal slashes, probably representing rays. On the left of the bezel these continue well into the first boss. On the right, these slashes are shorter as the final boss is inscribed with a letter. The ring as represented in the top image of the composition image is upside down. The marks with which the bosses are inscribed are letters and appear to be: [4xslash][c][œ][v,][e][f][a][n][+,][t’][v,][o and 4xslash]. All letters are rendered in blackletter form. There appear to be either punctuation marks, or diacritical marks. The fing-ring has been cast, as is evidenced by ‘bubbles’ in the surface of the interior. The interior face is flat with bevelled edges. Diameter: 21.88 mm; Thickness: 1.80 mm; Weight: 2.90g Discussion The incised decoration on the bezel is lightly marked and barely legible. It appears to show a crude representation of a head, and possibly a body, connecting this with the iconographic type. The damage at each corner of the bezel may be deliberate, as it appears somewhat consistent from corner to corner. However, it also recalls the damage found on 2020 T712 [YORYM-1ECA63], which is similarly rectangular and inscribed with an iconographic image. A ring of roughly similar shape, comprising polygonal forms rather than bosses, is 2018 T3 KENT-CF69CE. More pronounced bosses can be seen on DEV-260FD6 and WMID-439C61. An interesting comparison is IOW-303137 which shows how the cusped bosses can be given greater definition through the application of engraved decorative detail. The dating of these rings has been given as circa 1400-circa 1550. BUC-E07744 is inscribed similarly: the text reads Nul ci bien in French. Compare with ESS-FD6F87 which reads SA NZ VO UZ N?E PA? EZ (Sans vous ne partez). The meaning of the letters is not known, and they may relate to an acrostic given the diacritical/punctuation marks. Conclusion: In conclusion, this object constitutes a prima facie case of treasure by consisting of more than 10% precious metal content in that it is gold, and is of an antiquity greater than 300 years. Authors Dr Lisa Brundle Lincolnshire Finds Liaison Officer Portable Antiquities Scheme Dr Rachel King BM

OXON-E26462: FINGER RING
Description: A complete Medieval gold finger-ring with gemstone setting (perhaps a sapphire) dating to the period AD 1200-1400. The hoop is oval shaped in cross-section. It is thickest closest to the bezel (c.3.1mm thick) and thins evenly to a minimum thickness of 1.5mm. The hoop has been warped into a sub-oval shape but would have been circular. The bezel is sub-oval in shape, set transversely to the hoop. It rises up from the band flaring outwards as it rises up so that it has a conical appearance from all profile views. Its lower surface has a circular hole (c.2mm in diameter). A gem is set within the bezel the unfaceted face of which gemstone crests above the edge of the bezel setting. It is possible to see the bottom of the stone through the circular hole in the bezel such that it is clear it fills the entire hollow. The stone is a dark blue/green colour. The ring is a gold colour and retains its lustre, there are two scratches on the hoop possibly from its bending. Dimensions: The finger ring has a maximum diameter of 24.1mm a minimum width of 18.00mm, is 2.2mm wide, 1.7mm thick around the hoop and weighs 3.72 grams. The bezel is 7.2mm long, 6.7mm wide and 6.5mm high including the stone. Discussion: The ring broadly conforms to the type of decorative gemstone finger rings described by Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326, fig 215) and dated to the 14th century. Oman (1974: pl. 14 - 16) also notes that the style is typical of examples known from the 13th to 14th centuries. Several gold finger rings with similar gemstone settings are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database and have been declared treasure, all of which date to the Medieval period. Particularly similar rings includes examples from Cambridgeshire (Fowler 2016), Norfolk (Marsden 2020), Yorkshire (Beeton 2020) and Oxfordshire (Costas 2019).

KENT-BFD3A3: COIN
A Georgian Period 1777, minted, George III (1760-1820), gold alloy, early type guinea, fourth laureate head coinage. Obverse: Laureate head right. Inscription: GEORGIUS. III DEI.GRATIA. Reverse: Crowned shield of Arms. Inscription: M.BF.ET.H.REX.FD.B.ET.L.DS.R.I.A.T.ET.E. Mint name: London. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Slightly worn or very fine condition. There are several very fine scratches and two slightly larger scratches one the obverse at 11 o'clock and on the reverse at 8 o'clock. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 421 No. 3728. The coin is 24.75mm long, 24.17mm wide, 1.27mm thick, diameter 24.75mm and weighs 8.4g.

LEIC-A7ACC4: FINGER RING
Description: A medieval gold finger-ring, the hoop of D-shaped section, decorated with a bezel in the form of a small gold applied quatrefoil. Each foil is engraved with lines resembling the veins of a leaf. The ends of the hoop are soldered together, over which the bezel is soldered onto the hoop. The ring is in good condition with only a small area of damage on the hoop. Date: c 14th century Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) on the hoop of the gold finger-ring indicated a surface composition of approximately 75-77% gold, 14-16% silver, the rest being copper. The ring is decorated with a mounted quatrefoil whose surface composition was found to be 73-75% gold, 15-17% silver, the rest being copper. Diameter hoop: 22 mm Thickness: 3 mm Width of bezel: 5.5 mm Weight: 2.91 g 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. Beverley Nenk Curator Medieval Collections Britain Europe and Prehistory British Museum 20 November 2020

DOR-A3D5C3: COIN
Gold stater of the British Iron Age. Southern gold of Verica (Atrebates) dating to AD 10 - 40. COM.F type with horse and rider holding spear reverse. Reference : BMC: 1152, ABC: 1190. Diameter: 16.29 mm Weight: 5.42 g Die axis: 5

DUR-7C33CA: COIN
A complete, bent, gold Thistle Crown of James I (AD1603-1625) North 2096, AD1606 - 7, 2nd coinage, i.m. escallop. Obverse: Crowned rose with two leaves with I R at sides. IA.D.G.MAG.BI.F.ET IE. REX Resverse: Crowned thistle with two leaves. TUEATUR.UNITA.DEUS Coin is slightly worn with clear inscription. Left side of coin is sharply bent towards obverse. Right side also slightly bent. 18.68 x 0.55 mm 1.8g

KENT-F9AB4D: COIN
A clipped gold half sovereign of Edward VI (AD 1547-1551) issued in the name of Henry VIII. 'Arrow/K' mint marks, indicating muling of two dies. dated AD 1547. Mint of the Tower of London,. North 1991 no.1865 Measurements: Diameter: 28.97mm, thickness: 0.64mm, weight: 5.37g.

HAMP-E86CE5: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A curved strand of twisted gold wire, 0.41mm in diameter and worn in places. Attached also is a fragment of gold sheet, extending to either side of the beaded wire and a little bent over in places.

HAMP-E74001: PENANNULAR RING
A Late Bronze Age (1150-800 BC) small gold penannular ring, circular in cross-section with cut terminals, the gap between them measuring 1.8mm wide. The circular cross-section measures 3.1mm, narrowing at the terminals to 2.8mm. The object is oval in overall shape, measuring 14.0mm in length, 12.5mm in width, 3.1mm in max.thickness and weighs 3.56g.

WMID-E6F361: FINGER RING
A complete plain gold finger ring dating to the late Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1719-2000). The ring is a very thin, undecorated band, with a D-shaped cross-section. The are hallmark on the inside of the band is very worn and difficult to decipher. The object is similar in style to YORYM-CEA771, WMID-E6E061 and ESS-F1E6C3. Judy Rudoe (pers. comm. 2019) has also stated that in the absence of identifiable maker's marks, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1719. Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the object cannot be dated at more than 300 years old and as such falls outside the stipulations of the Treasure Act. The overall dimensions are as follows: 19.57mm in diameter, 1.36mm in thickness and 1.14g in weight.

WMID-E6E061: FINGER RING
A complete plain gold finger ring dating to the late Post Medieval to modern period (c. AD 1719-2000). The ring is a very thin, undecorated band, with a D-shaped cross-section. There is a hallmark on the inside of the band depicting 'WU'. The object is similar in style to YORYM-CEA771 and ESS-F1E6C3. Judy Rudoe (pers. comm. 2019) has also stated that in the absence of identifiable maker's marks, there is not enough evidence to date this ring to pre-1719. Therefore, owing to its similarity to other rings recorded on the PAS database and the information provided by Judy Rudoe the object cannot be dated at more than 300 years old and as such falls outside the stipulations of the Treasure Act. The overall dimensions are as follows: 19.71mm in diameter, 1.09mm in thickness and 1.24g in weight.

CAM-7CBB45: COIN
A Post-Medieval gold double-crown of James I, AD 1603-1625. The obverse shows a crowned bust right. The obverse initial mark is a crescent. The obverse legend reads IACOBVS.'D.'G.'MA.'BRI.'FRAN.'ET.'HIB.'REX. The reverse shows a royal shield surmounted by a crown. The reverse initial mark is a crescent (dating the coin to AD 1617-1618). The reverse legend reads HENRICVS.ROSAS.REGNA.IACOBVS. Die axis is either 7 or 8 o'clock. This coin was found in a bent condition. The flan was bent inwards to an angle of approximately 90 degrees on the obverse side of the flan. The finder has had the coin returned to an almost flattened condition, by a jeweller, but the line of the bend can still be seen running from the 'OB' of IACOBVS, across to the 'FR' of FRAN in the obverse legend.

CAM-7CA8DD: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c.50-35 BC, 'Savernake Forest' type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Skinny horse right, pellet mane, solar spiral above and large wheel below, torc-like motif in front, various pellets around. As ABC, p. 107, no. 2091; BMC nos. 361-364.

KENT-7C3199: COIN
A crumpled but complete, Post Medieval gold Unite of James I (AD1602-1625), second coinage (1604-1619). Probably dating to the period 1610-1611. Mint Tower of London, mint mark: Bell. North (1991) No. 2084, Spink (2017, 274) No. 2618 Obverse: Crowned half length bust to right with sceptre over right shoulder and orb in left hand. Inscription: IACOBVS.D'.G'.MAG BRIT. FRA. ET. HI. REX. Reverse: Square shield crowned and garnished with I R at side. Inscription: FACIAM.EOS.IN.GENTEM.VNAM. Die axis: 8 o'clock. The coin has been distorted by agricultural equipment with half the coin flat but the other two quarters bent and distorted by 90 degrees with a small crack into the legend between 'IACOB and VS' on the obverse. Fine or worn condition. Measurements: The coin is distorted length 36.48mm, distorted width 32.36mm, thickness 1.06mm, distorted diameter 36.48mm and weighs 9.9g.

WAW-5380A6: COIN
Iron Age coin: gold quarter stater of Western series (traditionally ascribed to the Dobunni), Corio type struck between c. 25 BCand AD 25. Hobbs 3134, Van Ardsell 1039-1, ABC 2051 Corio Cor type.

YORYM-2CE204: COIN
A near complete gold Angel of Edward IV (second reign, AD 1471-1483). Obverse depicts Angel facing front, slaying dragon at feet and legend - EDWAR[D DI GRA REX AN]GL Z FR[ANC]. Reverse is standard type 'D' with a ship bearing coat of arms, cross above, and E and a Rose to either side of the mast and legend - PER CRVCEM [TVA SALVA NOS X]PC REDEMPT. Pierced cross initial mark. Part of the edge is folded irregularly over, obscuring the legend. Reference: North (1991), Vol II, p 92, no. 1626. Diameter: 28.4mm, thickness: 1.2mm, weight: 5.1g.

WILT-2CBB16: COIN
A very base gold uninscribed Iron Age stater of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, 'Savernake Forest' type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse right with pellet mane, spiral above, large wheel below, various pellets around. As ABC no. 2091; BMC nos. 361-364.

WAW-11AADA: FINGER RING
Description: A complete finger ring which has a triangular sectioned hoop, with a rounded apex. The edges of the finger ring are quite sharp and fresh, suggesting the ring had not been worn or at least worn only for a short time. In plan the finger ring is a slight oval. The interior surface has an inscription reading ‘A true freind’s gift’ in lower case and has been inscribed in italic script. There are two feint parallel grooves visible which acted as a guide for the lettering. There is a maker’s mark stamped at the end of the inscription, and reads ‘WM’ ligatured. Dimensions: 19.43mm long, 18.42mm wide, 3.54mm thick and weighs 2.37g. Discussion: The maker's mark may be that of William Mascall who was active in York between 1664 and 1682, and a finger ring in the British Museum (1961,1202.59) has this mark, but it is not ligatured. The style of the lettering is 17th century, although it continued to be used into the 18th century. Compare for instance the inscription on a hawking vervel found in Angmering, West Sussex (2017 T10; SUSS-D17951) likely associated with James I (r.1603 - 1625) and on a finger-ring from Bolnhurst and Keysoe, Bedfordshire (2016 T734; CAM-D38E7E) dated as pre-1716. The inscription can be found in Evans (1931) with the same miss-spelling of friend, but has a capital F whereas this example does not. Conclusion: On balance of probability, the ring is more than 300 years old and as it is made of precious metal, it appears to meet the criteria for 'Treasure' under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Evans, J. 1931 English Posies and Posy Rings Oxford University Press: London

CORN-02F5E3: COIN
Iron Age Dobunnic D-type Anted Rig gold stater of Anted (c.AD 20-43). The Dobunni were a tribe that lived in the counties of Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bristol and Avon. Van Arsdell, 1989, p.277, no.1069-1 Hobbs, 1996, p.168, pl.97, no.3027 Cottam, de Jersey, Rudd, and Sills, 2010, p.106, no.2066

KENT-EAED29: COIN
A gold solidus of Valentinian I (364-375), dating to 367-375. (Reece period 19), VICTORIA AVGG reverse bearing two Emperors seated facing, together holding a globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings; between them and below, a palm branch. Minted in Trier, //TROBS. RIC IX, p.16, no:17b4. Measurements: Diameter: 21.12mm, Thickness: 1.12mm, Weight: 4.48g.

KENT-E91C23: COIN
A gold solidus of Honorius (395 - 423), dating to 395-402. (Reece period 22), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse bearing the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive, minted in Milan, M-D//COMOB. RIC X, p. 318, no:1206 d. Measurements: Diameter: 20.98mm, Thickness: 0.99mm, Weight: 4.45g.

NARC-BF2163: COIN
An incomplete gold Stater of the Catuvellauni, dating to the period 60-20 BC. Uninscribed British L, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Big Wheel' type of the Eastern (North Thames) region. ABC (2010) no. 2442, BMC no. 331-335, VA 1487. Diameter: 17.80mm, Thickness: 2.92mm, Weight: 5.5g. The coin is missing two small portions of its outer flan at 6 ad 9 O'clock

NARC-BF0CC3: COIN
A complete gold Stater of Tasciovanus (25 BC - AD 10) dating to the period 20 BC to c. 10 AD. Trinovantes. British Museum nos. 1591-1603 var.*, Van Arsdell no. 1680, Mack no. 149, ABC 2553. Rudd's 'Hidden faces' type; ABC 2553; VA 1680; BMC 1591-1603. Diameter: 17.00mm, Thickness: 2.90mm, Weight: 5.4g.

NARC-A95ED6: COIN
A stater of the British Iron Age dating to AD10 - 40. A Southern type VERICA type of the Atrebates. Obverse: COM.F in a tablet Reverse VIR REX - horse right , rider raising spear References: BMC 1146 - 1153, Van Arsdell 500, ABC 1190 Diameter: 17.96mm, Thickness: 2.73mm, Weight: 3.3g

NARC-A92771: COIN
A complete gold Stater of King Verica of the Atrebates dating to the period AD 10-35. The reverse depicts Warrior on horse right. The warrior holds a shield and spear. COF in field: C behind rider, O above Series D No 55 (see Allen, D. F. & Hazelgrove, C. 1979. "The Gold Coinage of Verica", Britannia X, p. 1-17, pl II. Verica Third Coinage 25-35 AD (see Van Arsdell, R. D. 1989. Celtic Coinage of Britain. Page 166, 520-1. Diameter: 18.23mm, Thickness: 2.92mm, Weight: 5.2g

An intentionally cut fragment (roughly one quarter of the original flan) of an Iron Age early uninscribed British South Western B 'Chute' type gold Durotrigian stater, dating to c.80 to 50 BC. The cut marks are visible to the obverse, where they angle downwards and outwards. The reverse has a slightly mottled surface. Reference: Van Arsdell 1205; BMC 35-76; ABC 746

BH-9326BA: HOARD
Hoard consisting of two complete gold-plated cast penannular rings dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c.1150-750 BC), and a probable Bronze Age (c. 1000 BC-750 BC) awl. The rings and awl were discovered within a few feet of each other. The penannular rings are in the shape of an oval-sectioned loop that tapers slightly towards the terminals. One of the rings is plain. The other is heavily corroded on the surfaces but appears to have ribbed decoration. The uncorroded ring is 16.9mm in diameter, with a thickness of 5.7mm and a weight of 8.14g. The corroded ring is 19mm in diameter, 7mm thick and weighs 11.41g. The probable Bronze Age awl is circular in section and tapers to a blunt point at one end and a rounder point at the other. The surface has a dark green patina with some small areas of fine pitting. The awl measures 85.2mm in length, a maximum of 4.2mm in diameter and weighs 6.88 grams. Awls are difficult to date but most are probably the Late Bronze Age. They can have circular or square cross sections and are generally undecorated. They would have been used to make holes in leather or wood and probably were inserted into a handle made from organic materials. Awls were a range of rod-like tools that were usually round sectioned and pointed at one end, and rectangular sectioned with a square or chiselled edge at the other (Rowlands 1976 48). 'Awl' is often used to refer to any number of small, pointed instruments. Referred to as "pointed punches" by Coles (1963-64 117), they were presumably used for perforating leather. As a functional object the form of the awl barely changes from the Bronze Age to Medieval periods and a selection of broadly comparable awls are recorded in Ottaway and Rogers (2002). They note that although most awls are associated with leather working, some would have been used in woodworking, bone working and other crafts.

BH-92CE1D: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger, 'posy', ring dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1700-1750). The band is D-shaped in cross section. The exterior surface is plain. The interior is inscribed with an inscription in italic script reading 'Vertue passeth Riches' (i.e. Virtue surpasses riches), followed by a hallmark inscribed 'WC' in a punch of two conjoined circles with a pellet between. This is possibly a mark of William Coles, a goldsmith of London between 1724-1764. Measurements: The ring measures 28mm in diameter, 1.2 mm thick and weighs 3.73 g. Discussion: Gold 'posie' or 'posy' rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries. Inscriptions and their lettering can narrow the dating of a ring; those in block capitals being earlier and lower case and cursive and italic script more common in the 17th and 18th centuries. The inscription 'Vertue paseth riches' appears on several gold 'posy' rings (e.g. IOW-0AA2D4 (2007 T6) LIN-33D707 (2007T284) and WILT-6B93B2 (2003 T223). Examples in the British Museum are: 1961,1202.367 (said to have been found in Scotland), 1961,1202.369, 1961,1202.368 (marked WH, allowing dating to circa 1682-1697), 1961.1202.366 (marked GW, possibly allowing a dating of circa 1660-1678). See also the example in the V&A with this motto (385-1864). Taking all things into consideration this ring probably dates to the end of the 17th or the early-18th century.

An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Wonersh Left type. Obverse: Two plain crescents at centre of crossed wreaths, star or sun motifs in two of the quadrants. Reverse: Horse left, with pelletal moon above and floral sun below. This is probably an early variant of the Wonersh Left quarter staters (J. Sills pers. comm), cf. ABC no. 617.

HAMP-2A4252: FINGER RING
An incomplete medieval (1200-1500) gold finger-ring with a lilac-coloured gemstone setting (perhaps an amethyst), missing circa three-quarters of the hoop. The bezel is asymmetrical and pentagonal in shape, formed around the irregular shape of the smooth but uncut stone within. The sides, 3.4mm high, angle inwards to hold the stone in place. The apex of the pentagon extends into the remaining section of hoop. This is initially flat (0.8mm thick) and 2.5mm wide, decorated with four parallel transverse grooves. Beyond is a raised quatrefoil (1.1mm thick) and after this the hoop becomes D-shaped in cross-section (2.0x0.8mm) extending c.9mm to an old jagged break. This part of the hoop is decorated with a central grooved zig-zag with punched annulets in the resulting triangles to either side. A small stump of hoop extends from the opposite side of the bezel, 0.5mm long. The underside of the bezel is flat with two areas of differing colour, perhaps from repair. The object measures 20.5mm in length and weighs 1.04g. The bezel measures 9.7mm long, 10.9mm wide and 4.3mm deep (inclusive of stone).

DOR-859B91: COIN
A fragment of a gold Thistle crown of James I (1603 - 1625) dating to 1604 - 1619. Reference: North Volume 2, No. 2096 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 21.65 mm Weight: 1.07 g Die axis: 11

SUR-6E2519: COIN
An extremely worn uniscribed uniface Iron Age gold quarter stater of unclear type, probably dating to the period c.80-20 BC. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Unclear geometric motifs. This coin may be an extremely worn Gallo-Belgic issue, or perhaps more plausibly a small insular quarter stater of unclear type, perhaps related to other types from southern Britain, cf. ABC nos. 533, 536, etc. It measures 12.45mm in diameter and 0.62g in weight.

HAMP-074BBA: COIN BLANK
A fragment of gold of uncertain, possibly early-medieval, date. It is U-shaped in form with a jagged break across the horizontal edge. The other edges are rounded but both faces are flattened. Close to the edge on one face are three short (c.6mm) equidistant and parallel notches, perhaps test marks. The object measures 11.9mm in length, 10.7mm in max.width, 2.4mm in thickness and weighs 2.62g. The horizontal broken edge is 9.1mm in width. Gareth Williams comments, 'If [the notches] look deliberate .... that could indicate test marks, which would fit with Viking. The form is plausible for Anglo-Saxon or Viking, but not diagnostic. The weight doesn't look significant for Viking, but would fit with two tremisses for early Anglo-Saxon' (pers. comm. March 2019).

NARC-06E2CB: PENDANT
An incomplete gold and gemstone pendant, ovoid in plan. The pendant comprises a dark, flat-topped gem, possibly a garnet, set within a gold frame. The frame is composite, made from a sheet gold back-plate to which has been attached an upright gold strip. The junction with the back-plate is covered by a two-tier filigree collar, the upper tier being a single strand of beaded wire and the outer tier (forming the edge of the pendant) comprising a second beaded strand of wire which has smaller, more tightly grouped, beads than the lower wire. The gold strip surrounding the gem has been cut to form a serrated, claw-like collar. At the top of the pendant is a suspension loop formed from a grooved strip of gold sheet, bent into a loop and soldered onto the pendant's frame. This is damaged and a small portion of the upper left hand side is bent with a small amount missing. The back of the pendant is plain with a raised outer border, most likely caused by the form of the gem.

ESS-05AA41: COIN
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.

SUR-05A704: FINGER RING
A crushed gold ring of late Roman date with filigree, 'basket' pattern, and a bezel which may have held a stone or a decorative plaque. The hoop is a thin band of gold sheet, undulating and impressed to resemble basket-work. It is bordered on each side with beaded wire. The shoulders have four pairs of neat, elaborate spirals in gold wire, which descend in size away from the bezel and have gold pellets between. These are applied to a thin gold backing sheet. Surrounding the oval bezel is a roped flange. Length: 31.2 mm; Width: 21.4 mm; Thickness: 6.2 mm; Weight: 9.28 g.

HAMP-F15E79: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A folded piece of sheet gold (0.5mm thick), with a stamped or worked repoussé design. The piece resembles a narrow, rectangular band that has been folded flat on top of itself, overlapping for approx. 6.5mm. The visible end is cut diagonally. The two long parallel edges of the object are intact, both with a slight rim. The decoration takes the form of interlaced M-shapes stacked vertically.

PUBLIC-8766BF: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, attributed to Addedomaros, dating to the period c.45-25 BC, Addedomaros Flower type. Obverse: Flower of seven petals around a ring, a single pellet between each, on a plain field. Reverse: Horse right with pellet in ring motifs above, below and in front. As ABC no. 2526, BMC no. 2416. Measurements :- Diameter 12.61mm, thickness 1.18mm weight 1.5g

SWYOR-6EFFAB: FINGER RING
A late Medieval gold finger ring dating from about AD 1300 - 1500. It is a form of posy ring inscribed in blackletter script on the external face: "[...]bon [...]", possibly part of 'de bon cuer' (of good heart) or a similar phrase. The lettering is in three groups, divided by foliage. The hoop is sub-rectangular in cross-section. It has a row of square beading or billeting along each edge, framing a slightly concave area. This middle area is filled with the inscribed words divided by sprigs of foliage including heart shaped leaves and cinquefoil flowers. Part of the ring is distorted making the lettering difficult to read. only the word "bon" is clear. The second two pairs of letters may read 'cu' and 'er', perhaps the word 'cuer' (heart) divided to fit the space better. The metal is a rich buttery gold colour. The hoop is 5.3mm wide and 0.9mm thick. The ring is currently 24.8mm long and 14mm wide as distorted. Weight 2.03g. Similar rings with a blackletter inscription and foliage decoration include YORYM-D33826 (2018 T611), NARC-394C24 (2017 T1209) and CAM-7051BC (2016 T664). WMID-7B04B7 (2018 T147) dating from the 15th century is also in a similar vein, though of different design. NARC-394C24 cites Campbell, M. (2009) Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100 - 1500. V&A Press, in suggesting that Rings inscribed with Gothic script or "black letter rings", such as this example, are dated to the 13th to 14th Century and are associated with the culture of chivalry and courtly love prompting gifts or tokens as expressions of love. These rings are typically engraved with short inscriptions and floral designs around the exterior and filled with niello or enamel. It goes on to say that these inscribed rings are routinely grouped together with inscribed rings known commonly as "posy" rings, from the word poésie or poetry. However, strictly speaking the "posy" ring is a later sixteenth-century phenomenon, replacing the earlier custom of these black letter style rings.

NMS-06E591: PENDANT
Description Orthodox-cross-shaped early Medieval gold pendant. The pendant has an upper suspension loop fashioned from a four ribbed strip, formed into a circle and soldered across the top of a three-layered cross made from twisted wire. At the terminal end of each arm of the cross the middle layer of twisted wire is worked into an open trefoil arrangement. On each face of the cross a small spherical pellet of gold is affixed to the central interstice of each trefoil foil. One foil of the trefoil, at the end of the longest arm of the cross, is missing. On the rear face, at the internal corner junctions of the arms there are two more gold pellets set on the channels between the layers of wire. However, the intricacy of the operation has resulted in misalignment in one corner and an extra pellet in the other. On top of the junction of the arms on the front face of the cross there is a large lozengiform-shaped setting with vertical boxed sides probably to contain a decorative gem, stone, glass or reliquary. The topmost vertical sides of the setting have been peeled outwards through damage and the decorative insert or content is missing; the cavity is clean with no sign of any adhesive. With the obvious forward-facing setting it is unusual that the cross is decorated on both sides, especially behind the lozengiform setting. This leads to the consideration that the setting could have been a later modification. The misplacement of the pellets behind the setting indicate that in all likelihood it was there when they were added. That said, it could be argued the soldering operation of the front setting misplaced them from their original position. Accordingly, the situation in this respect is not clear. Discussion The object is a more elaborate version of NMS-8D82BB (Treasure case 2014T515) recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, with the addition of the central gem setting and three layered construction. This close parallel was found near Holt in Norfolk and was commented upon by Barry Ager (Medieval Curator at the British Museum) who noted that the object "belongs to a type associated with Greek Orthodoxy in the Eastern Baltic region and is connected with the spread of Christianity there in the Middle Ages. A very similar example, also with a ribbed loop, twisted rod arms, four pellets at the crossing and trefoil terminals is illustrated in Austin and Alcock (eds). From the Baltic to the Black Sea: Studies in Medieval Archaeology (1990) p. 75, fig. 10.6, row 5, no. 1.2. The date given for these close parallels is from circa AD 11th to 14th century. Stylistically it is very likely that this pendant is of similar association and date. Dimensions Length 31mm, width 23.6mm, thickness 7.9mm, weight 4.51g Date 11th to 14th century Conclusions The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

ESS-DFCF53: COIN
Iron Age gold quarter stater of Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni, dating from c. AD 8 - 41. 'Biga' type. ABC 2807, VA 1913-1, Allen CUNO, Mack 202 Obverse: CAMVL in tablet on vertical wreath. Reverse: Biga with wheel below. CVNO below wheel

ESS-DCCE02: COIN BLANK
A gold disc or ingot of unknown purpose or date. It is circular in plan with two flat sides, and may be of consistent appearance with an Iron Age coin blank although this identification is speculative. It is 12.8mm in diameter, 4.1mm thick and weighs 4.63g. Analysis of the metal content at the British Museum showed that the object was an alloy of gold, silver and copper and had a cast structure. It has been suggested that variation in the metal content across the surface might be due to slow cooling. Whilst there were no unusual elements detected in the composition, the higher silver content is more in keeping with earlier uninscribed British Iron Age coins from the region (for example British G, c. 80-60 BC (Hobbs 1996, 53 ff)) rather than later ones, and this object therefore falls somewhat short of the average weight for these. This interpretation is therefore uncertain, though the object is plausibly of ancient date.

HAMP-DBAD3A: TORC
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase, c. 1300 - 1100 BC) flange- or bar-twisted gold torc bent almost in half on itself longitudinally, with breaks at either end. The torc has a cruciform (x-shaped) cross-section with four flanges, although they twist in such a way as to give a circular cross-section around the flanges. The breaks are quite sharp, suggesting they could be quite recent. The bend is not quite at the centre of the object. The ends, both slightly squashed, measure 8.2x6.2mm and 8.4x7.3mm. At these breaks the flanges are c.0.6-0.8mm thick, with a thickened rim (slightly flattened to the outside surface) 0.9-1.0mm thick. At the deepest, the depth between the flanges is c.2.5mm deep. The width/ diameter of the object is relatively parallel and c.9mm. The fragment measures 41.6mm in bent length (unbent it would be c.75mm), 26.8mm in max width and 8.9mm in max.thickness. It weighs 18.24g.

HESH-CB433C: LOCKET
A hinged shield shaped 9 carat gold Art Nouveau style locket decorated with machine incised flowers around a central heart inscribed with this initials SCH - in interlaced copperplate script. The reverse is struck with a Birmingham assay mark (anchor) a stamp bearing the gold value .325 and the makers mark AEJ within a rectangular cartouche. The locket measures: 1 has length of 22.08mm, a width of 16.43mm and a thickness of 2.75mm; it weighs 1.1 grams. 2. has length of 22.34mm, a width of 16.66mm and a thickness of 2.28mm; it weighs 0.9 grams.

YORYM-751618: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T342. Description: A complete gold finger ring of late medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1600. The hoop of the finger ring is circular with a D-shaped section and raised edges. The front surface of the hoop is decorated with six wide, irregularly spaced incised chevrons. The areas between each chevron bear incised decoration featuring flowers set on a field of leaves. The flowers alternate between four petalled roses and fifteen spoked flowers. The interior of the hoop is flat and undecorated except for one worn stamped mark. The exact nature of the mark cannot be sufficiently determined. It may represent the remains of a maker's or hallmark, or an area of wear or damage. Dimensions: Diameter: 18mm; Width: 6.6mm; Thickness: 1.1mm; Weight: 2.5g. Discussion: Finger rings of similar form have been recorded as 2018 T328 (PAS-52F9D9), 2011 T613 (SWYOR-F5ABF6), 2015 T910 (BH-838EF3) and 2014 T249 (GLO-FDFE16). These rings are broadly dated from the 16th to the first half of the 17th century though this may also extend back in to the 15th century as seen with 2017 T923 (DUR-4BF5EB). Conclusion: 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.

YORYM-74E44A: PENDANT
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T341. Description: A complete gold pendant with reused Roman glass mosaic of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 600 - 700. The pendant is tear-drop shaped comprising a thin sheet backing plate and sides for the setting formed of a narrow strip. Two bands of filigree decoration are present where the backing plate and sides join. The lower band comprises pellets which are slightly larger than those on the upper band. A separate rectangular strip of gold is fitted to the reverse of the pendant at the narrower end, rolling around to the front, just above the setting, forming a loop. The setting comprises alternating blue and white lozenges in a chequerboard design. A crack is present across the mosaic. The reverse of the pendant is flat and undecorated. Dimensions: Length: 13.9mm; Width: 11.3mm; Thickness: 3.4mm; Weight: 0.9g. Conclusion: 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. References: Geake, H., (1997) The Use of Grave Goods in Conversion Period England AD 600-850. Oxford: British Archaeological Reports. Hines, J. and Bayliss, A., (2013). Anglo-Saxon Graves and Grave Goods of the 6th and 7th Centuries AD: A Chronological Framework. London: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. The Society for Early Medieval Archaeology Monograph 33. Webster, L. and Backhouse, J. (eds.), (1991) The Making of England. London: British Museum Press.

LON-712F8A: FINGER RING
A Post Medieval gold finger ring with 'posy' inscription probably dating mid-17th century. This finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section. There is no decoration on the external surface but there is an inscription on the internal surface. The inscription is in lower case reads "The love Is true that I O U ". with a hallmark GE. Dimensions: thickness: 0.88mm; width: 4.56mm; diameter: 20.95mm; weight: 2.77g. A similar ring on the database is WILT-BA3553. Discussion: Discussion: Posy rings were often gifts exchanged by lovers and the messages engraved on the unseen side are an evocative insight into the past. These rings were also used as betrothal and wedding rings. This particular inscription is recorded by Joan Evans in English Posies and Posy Rings (1931:95). A ring within the collection of the British Museum has the same inscription, although the final three letters are in lower case. The style and flourishes to the lettering are consistent with other 17th-century examples. References: Evans. J. 1931. English Posies and Posy Rings. London: Oxford University Press. Oman, C., 1974 British Rings 800-1914 London: Harper Collins. Arber E. 1903. Shorter Elizabethan Poems. Archibald Constable & Co Ltd, Westminster Conclusion: As the finger ring is greater than 300 years old and is more than 10% gold it fulfills the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.

KENT-61E19D: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of Dubnovellaunos (c.20 BC-AD 5) of the Cantiaci. Dubnovellaunos yoke type dating to the period c.25 BC - AD 5. Obverse: plain, slight banding. Reverse: Horse right, yoke above. ABC (2010) no. 306. Measurements: 12.60mm in diameter, 1.89mm thick and 1.34g in weight.

IOW-4B397B: FINGER RING
A slightly misshapen Medieval gold finger-ring with a blue cabochon setting (c. 1300-c. 1400). Treasure case no. 2019 T339. The bezel and setting are hexagonal in plan and taper towards one of the shoulders. Both shoulders taper towards the hoop and each has three triangular bevels. The central of these bevels points upwards and the flanking bevels point downwards. The shoulders, including the portion beneath the bezel, may be hollow as breaks can be seen where the bezel joins the hoop and also at the edges of the shoulders. The hoop is flat. 24.0mm (overall height); 19.4mm (width); 5.8mm (height of bezel including underside part); 9.9mm (maximum width of bezel); 7.4mm (length of setting); 5.0mm (width of setting); 3.5mm (width of hoop at base); 0.4mm (thickness of hoop at base). Weight: 2.46g. Compare with a similar finger-ring from Pembroke, Pembrokeshire: NMGW-3B7544.

LON-345643: FINGER RING
A Post Medieval gold finger ring with 'posy' inscription probably dating mid-17th century. There is some distortion to the band. There is no decoration on the external surface but there is an inscription on the internal surface. The inscription is in lower case reads "Rather dy then faith to deny". Dimensions: thickness: 0.88mm; width: 4.56mm; diameter: 20.95mm; weight: 2.77g. Discussion: The phrase 'Rather dy then faith to deny' Posy rings were often gifts exchanged by lovers and the messages engraved on the unseen side are an evocative insight into the past. These rings were also used as betrothal and wedding rings. This particular inscription is recorded by Joan Evans in English Posies and Posy Rings (1931:). A ring within the collection of the British Museum (AF.1368) has the same inscription and is dated to the 17th-18th century. References: Evans. J. 1931. English Posies and Posy Rings. London: Oxford University Press. Oman, C., 1974 British Rings 800-1914 London: Harper Collins. Arber E. 1903. Shorter Elizabethan Poems. Archibald Constable & Co Ltd, Westminster Conclusion: As the finger ring is greater than 300 years old and is more than 10% gold it fulfills the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996.

NMS-342C53: RIBBON
Description: Rectangular piece of gold sheet with repoussé and punched decoration, of early to middle Bronze Age date. The decoration consists of three longitudinal panels, each one made from a pair of relief lines or creases with corresponding grooves on the reverse, so either pushed out from the reverse (the repoussé technique) or hammered over a shaped former or patrix. Each of the panels is filled with two longitudinal rows of punched dots, some set in pairs and others offset to give a zig-zag effect. The punch used was circular and round-ended. Each short edge is broken, but each straight long edge has about 2mm in width neatly folded over to the reverse; the fold runs along the outermost of the relief lines. The entire object is now crumpled. Part of the same object later recorded, though the two parts do not join: NMS-81CA76 Dimensions: Maximum surviving length 40mm. The width varies due to the crumpled condition, from a minimum of 13mm in the centre to a maximum of 17mm at one end. The sheet is perhaps 0.25mm thick and the folded areas are a maximum of 1.5mm thick. It weighs 3.0g. Discussion and Date: Rectangular gold strips with dot or pointillé decoration have been recorded on the PAS database at BUC-4313C7, PAS-35C8A8 and WAW-FF1E9A, and longitudinal creases have been recorded at WILT-34D958. This example has relatively complex decoration, but otherwise fits well into a group of ribbon or strip ornaments of early to middle Bronze Age date, c. 2350 to 1000 BC.

HAMP-E30016: COIN
A post-medieval gold double-crown of Charles I (1625-49), Group D (4th bust) or E (5th Aberystwyth bust), anchor initial mark, Tower of London mint, dating to 1628-9. Reference: North 2169 (D) [or 2172 E-early or 2173 E-later]

NMS-E04116: FINGER RING
Description: Incomplete medieval to post-medieval gold finger ring. The bezel is oval, mimicking the shape of the stone. The upper half forms a collet with concave sides, open at the top to house an oval gem, constructed in a so called 'pie-dish' style - popular in the thirteenth century. The mouth is now bent out of shape in places. The lower face is divided from the upper by a circumferential ridge, the edges crimped (a feature characteristic of rings from the later 14th century) and has tapering sides and a flat bottom. The setting is a dark pink-red cabochon gem, possibly a garnet or ruby. The stone now has a large transverse crack running across the face in line with the damage to the collet. The shoulders of the hoop project from either side of the collet, both terminating in old breaks. Dimensions: Length shoulder to shoulder: 15.1mm, dimensions of bezel: 17.8mm x 13.5mm, thickness: 6.3mm, weight: 2.1g. Discussion: Oman (1974, 19-20) discusses finger rings of this form and notes that they were usually set with sapphires, rubies or garnets, the shape of the bezel usually conforming to the shape of the stone. This example is similar to an example illustrated in Egan & Pritchard (1991, fig 215 No. 1610 & plate 2). A number of similar examples have been reported as Treasure and are recorded on the PAS database including: NMS-2BD4FE (2019 T298), DEV-97C0B6 (2017 T465), ESS-F5FC15 (2017 T93) & HAMP-EBA980 (2014 T11). Date: c. AD 1400 - 1625.

SUR-B6BBFA: FINGER RING
A gold posy ring with internal diameter of 18mm. The hoop is undecorated and is 3.5mm wide with a plano-convex cross sectional profile. The inside surface is flat and inscribed with the legend Let vertue be thy guide. There is a maker's mark of IW in gothic letters within a trapezoidal shield. The hoop is slightly bent out of shape. Circa mid 18th century.

DUR-8C0D46: BRACTEATE
Description: An incomplete gold C-bracteate, dating to the early-medieval period (c.AD450-600). The pendant comprises a disc of gold sheet that is bent, torn and crumpled in appearance, and of which approximately 30% is missing. The obverse features an anthropomorphic head looking left with a quadruped beaneath. Of the anthropomorphic head can be distinguished a ‘stripy’ hairstyle with a line ending behind the head in 3 curving lines forming the ribbons of the diadem (based on the imperial heads of 4th century Roman coins and medallions that served originally as model for the bracteate representations). The rather large ear is in the shape of a 'brezel', and in front of it, faintly, what may be an eye. The two short lines on the left underneath indicate the mouth. The line underneath the head on which small circle can be seen is probably the upper end of the garment maybe decorated with jewellery. Arranged in front of the head are three parallel lines (see below). To the right of the head, and curving around it, is what appears to be an inscription of which ‘IT[?]H[?]T(or A?)SHOS’ (note the S’s appear reversed). It is unclear at present if this represents a real or a mock inscription. Dimensions: 39.86mm diameter, 0.43mm thick, 3.5g weight Discussion: Bracteates are defined as looped pendants, usually made from gold foil, and featuring figurative central anthropomorphic and/or zoomorphic images, often further decorated with stamped geometric motifs (Behr 2010, 34). Behr (ibid, 34-5) notes their significance as objects of personal status and as amulets, particularly in the context of “better understanding of religious ideas and rituals in the pre-conversion period.”. Those found in England are dated to between c.AD450-550 and have “close stylistic and typological links” with bracteates found in northern Europe (ibid, 34). They are divided into A (anthropomorphic head in profile with or without accompanying animals, inscriptions or symbols), B (one or more complete anthropomorphic figures again with or without accompanying animals, inscriptions or symbols), C (anthropomorphic head in profile above a quadruped with or without accompanying animals, inscriptions or symbols) and D (one or more interlaced animals; Behr, pers. comm.). Based on this classification, 2019-T291 fits the criteria of being a C-bracteate, with an anthropomorphic head looking left and a quadruped underneath. The absence of a gold wire surrounding the gold foil, and the rather uneven stamping of the spirals in the border zone, indicates this is most likely a locally (English) produced bracteate. In addition, two A-bracteates from Norfolk had imitations of Latin capital letters (Behr 2010, 72-3) possibly giving a regional authenticity to the inscription on the bracteate discussed above (2019-T291). Behr (2019 pers. comm.) has tentatively suggested that the object in front of the head may be a drinking vessel decorated with stripes (like contemporary glass vessels) that is held with one hand in front of the face, similar to the A-bracteate (LEIC-EDD980, 2010T414) from Scalford, Leicestershire (although in this latter case the vessel is held to the mouth; Behr 2011, 101). Most C-bracteates found in England belong to only one particular stylistic group, like the silver example from Kilham, East Riding of Yorkshire (FAKL-500088). This new one is different and, as shown, the motif is new and unusual. References: Behr, C., 2011. The A-Bracteate from Scalford, Leicestershire. Trans. Leicestershire Archaeol. and Hist. Soc., 85, 97–105. Behr, C., 2010. New Bracteate Finds from Early Anglo-Saxon England. Medieval Archaeology 54, 34–88. https://doi.org/10.1179/174581710X12790370815698

LIN-4C0509: FINGER RING
Treasure number 2019 T289: a late medieval gold finger ring, dating circa 1250-1400. The hoop is a simple band made from oval section gold wire. The ring has a central bezel with a shoulder ridge upon either side. The bezel is conical and tapers to the top. The centre of the bezel is recessed and contains a red stone, possibly a garnet. The setting stands above the band, flaring outwards slightly. Outer diameter: 21.08 mm; inner diameter: 17.79 mm; thickness: 1.53 mm; length of bezel: 7.12 mm; width of bezel: 6.61 mm; Length of red stone: 4.81 mm; Width of red stone: 3.16 mm Overall length of ring (with bezel): 26.42 mm and weight: 2.17g Egan and Pritchard 1991, discuss a similar ring No.1610, which dates to the 14th century, though other examples have been dated earlier than this. There are a number of similar rings on the PAS database, including SUSS-9B52DD, HAMP-33056C, CAM-A8B768, GLO-869650 DUR-E9F666, BERK-825BE7, NMS-32AF17, ESS-FBAFF7, BUC-27DDE6, DUR-338956, NCL-D29BB0, SF-84D477, WAW-BA7F06, and BUC-2F9CAD.

KENT-39DB15: COIN
A complete gold Iron Age imported Gallic biface stater of the Ambiani dating to the period c.100-50 BC. Obverse: wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellets above,. Similar to ABC, p.28, no. 13. Measurements: diameter: 18.38mm, thickness: 2.19mm, weight: 6.35g

OXON-2913B2: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold uninscribed quarter stater of Tasciovanus (Tasci) struck by the Catevellauni and dating to the period 25 BC - AD 10. Obv. crossed wreath with back to back crescents; The reverse depicts a horse right with symbols above. ABC No 2595, Van Arsdell 1692, British Museum Catalogue 1641.

OXON-28DB93: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold uninscribed quarter state of the South Western Region / Durotriges, dating to the period c. 80-50 BC, 'Duro Boat Gold' type. Obverse: 'Three men in a boat' design, pellet rosette to left. Reverse: Zigzag across field, Y shaped and uncertain objects to each side. ABC 2205.

OXON-289D99: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Eastern region Catuvellauni tribe, a Whaddon Chase / British LB type issued in the North Thames area in about 60 - 20 BC. ABC 2442.

CAM-25CF08: BROOCH
An incomplete late Post-Medieval to Modern gold brooch set with purple gem-stones. This incomplete artefact weighs 1.22g. It has an asymmetrical ovoid shape, having one wider rounded end and tapering to a point at the other end, that curves over to one side. The shape could also be described as an asymmetrical falling water-droplet (tear-drop) shape. Overall the brooch measures 17.3mm x 13.1mm with a thickness of 2.2mm. The brooch has an aperture at the centre that vaguely mimics the shape of the external edge of the artefact. The inner edge of the wider end has a semi-circular strip of gold that accounts for 0.7mm of the brooch's total length. This arc of gold bifurcates to form a pointed-oval shaped terminal cell, at each end, which forms a collet for an oval shaped gem-stone. These two gem-stones measure c.2.5mm x c.1.8mm. On the external side of this gold arc, at its centre, is a circular gem stone. This has a diameter of 2.8mm, is surrounded by a gold collet and is set out from the arc by a short gold stem. To either side of this central stone there is a slightly smaller circular gem stone of c.1.8mm diameter. To the side of those is a yet smaller circular stone of c.1.7mm diameter. Each of these four circular gem stones is surrounded by a gold collet and held slightly away from the gold arc by a short gold stem. A small tear-drop shaped gold pellet is positioned between each collet, from the collet's widest point, protruding to the external edge of the brooch. Adjacent to the oval gem-stones at the terminal of the gold arc and to the external side of the smaller circular gems is an oval shaped gem-stone. Each of these is set within a gold tear-drop shaped collet the end of which resembles a small tear-drop shaped gold pellet positioned between it and the smaller circular gem. This design results in the formation of small openwork apertures of sub-triangular shape between the arc and five circular gem-stone collets. Likewise, a sub-triangular veering to sub-lozenge shaped aperture is present between the two oval gem-stone collets, smallest circular gem-stone collet and end of the gold arcing frame. To the other end of the brooch, a line of increasingly smaller oval and sub-oval gem-stones, encircled by gold collets, butt up against each other side-by-side from the end of the gem at the gold arc's terminal. If the brooch is viewed from the front with the widest end to the left, there is a line of four gem-stones forming the border to the lower side of the brooch's central aperture. These curve upwards. A line of three gem-stones form the border to the upper side of the brooch's central aperture. This line of three slopes downwards in an elongated 'S' shaped line. The collets surrounding the terminal upper and lower gem are tear-drop shaped, tapering and elongating towards the narrower end of the brooch. The tip of the elongated upper collet joins to the inner side of the upward curving elongated lower collet. The drawn-out lower collet terminal extends past the tip of the upper collet's terminal forming a short gold arc. This terminates in a tiny pellet, c.1.0mm past the upper collet's terminal. The pellet curves in towards, the external side of the brooch's upper frame, the line of three gems. This brooch has a sub-trapezoidal cross-section. The front and reverse surfaces are relatively flat. However, the brooch has a subtle curve on both the length and width axis raising the centre of the brooch slightly higher than its edges on the front surface. The sides taper with a bevel to the narrower reverse. The brooch's reverse surface is undecorated. The remains of what was, probably, originally a soldered on double-lug for a hinged pin bar are present on the lower side of the frame (if the brooch is viewed from the front with the widest side to the left) behind the row of four gem stones. Each of the two soldered on fragments are positioned behind either end of the largest of the line of four gem-stones, the gem-stone adjacent to the gem at the gold arc's terminal. No evidence for a catch-plate is visible. This artefact has been assessed by British Museum Curators Naomi Speakman, who confirmed that the brooch is "...later than Medieval..." (pers.comm. email 20/03/2019 at 14:15) and Rachel King, who said "...Yes, I agree with Naomi. I would suspect that this pretty brooch will be 18th or 19th century. There are a variety of types of cuts (cushion cut, step cut etc.) none of which really help us to obtain a closer dating. Therefore, I am basing my judgement on the shape of the item - which is leaf/tadpole/teardrop shaped. This shape became fashionable in England the mid-18th century with the import of Kashmiri textiles" (pers. comm. email 20/03/2019 at 14:31). As such this artefact falls outside the definition of treasure under the Treasure Act 1996. As this artefact is less than 300 years old it does not fulfil the criteria of Treasure as defined by the Treasure Act 1996. Consequently, no treasure number has been assigned to this brooch.

BH-250D28: COIN
An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates (Southern Region) struck by an unknown ruler dating to the period c. 60-50 BC. 'Selsey Dahlia' type. The obverse die is damaged, almost plain. The reverse depicts a triple-tailed horse facing right with no mane, a floral sun above and a wheel below. ABC, p.48, no. 506.

OXON-11F164: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring of post-medieval date. The finger ring is a 'posy' (or poem) ring, having an internal incised inscription reading 'We ioyne our harts in god'. Externally the band is plain and undecorated. The band is D-shaped in section and is quite wide. Religious and/or romantic inscriptions are common on such rings. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship; the inscription on this example indicates this may be a wedding band, and due to the size (internal diameter and width) was probably worn by a man. Dimensions: Maximum internal diameter: 21.9mm. Thickness: 1.4mm. Width of band: 6.6mm. Weight: 8.9 grams. Discussion: The simple style of this ring, which has no exterior decoration or particularly diagnostic typology, is difficult to date precisely. The style of the engraved lettering does however suggest a date based upon paleographical indicators and the use of an 'I' for a 'J' and in the spelling of 'hart' for heart. These suggest a date prior to the standardisation of English spelling in the later 18th century and thus a broad date range can be proposed of 17th - mid 18th century. Conclusion: In the absence of a maker's mark this ring cannot be securely dated to pre-1719 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

PAS-FB4D00: FINGER RING
A gold 'fede' posy ring, circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The bezel is formed of two clasped hands below a heart; the hands each display a shirt cuff at the wrist. The plain interior is inscribed in italics Content is a continuall treasure with a long 's' in the last word. Dimensions: External diameter: 17mm Height of band: 2mm​​​​​​​ Weight: 2.1g Discussion: A number of parallels have been reported under the Treasure Act and recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See for example 2016 T615 (IOW-24A544) dated c.1650-1720. Variations on this inscription can be found in Evans (1931: 30).

SWYOR-B8DBD6: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring of Post Medieval to Modern date, about AD 1750 - 2000. The ring is bent out of shape. The hoop is rectangular in section. The outer face is decorated with a thicker plain band at each side, and a central raised band of short oblique, diagonal incised lines. It is about 4.5mm wide and 1mm thick (as described by the finder). There are no hallmarks or marks inside the hoop.

SUR-B8AD84: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An object made from sheet gold and 25.6mm in length. The object is narrow with a flat gold suspension loop at one end which has three ridges. The body of the object has four crimped parallel lengthwise decorative strips or flanges equally spaced around its circumference and the open end has been crushed shut. Possibly a terminal for a small personal item such as a toilet article, or a jewellery fitting, lace chape or other type of aglet,.

YORYM-AC3574: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T274. Description: A decorated sheet of gold of probable Bronze Age date, c.1000 - 800 BC. The object is formed of a thin sub-rectangular sheet of gold, folded over at one end. It is not possible to determine if the object is complete or cut down though the latter is likely. The front surface of the sheet is decorated by a series of sub-parallel indented grooves running along its length. Dimensions: Length: 10.4mm; Width: 9.6mm; Thickness: 0.3mm; Weight: 0.4g. Discussion: Similar objects have been recorded as 2019 T316 (LEIC-47D0C2), 2018 T650 (HAMP-F792A5), 2010 T664 (LVPL-83FE92) and 2013 T471 (WMID-3CBCF0). The latter record states that similar multi-grooved strips of Bronze Age date are known from throughout Britain including in the British Museum collection from Flixton, Yorkshire (2004,0904.1a-b, Treasure Annual Report 2003, 16. no. 2) and Ravencliff Cave, Derbyshire (British Museum 1906,1224.1-2) as well as recent finds such as Ansley, Warwickshire and West Acre Norfolk (Treasure Annual Report 2007, 47-48). 2017 T882 (SOM-62CE08) states that several similar pieces have also been found bent into cylindrical beads and it is unclear if this was their original purpose or if this was a common reuse for parts of larger ribbon ornaments. Conclusion: 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.

HAMP-92D6A9: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Atrebates, struck under Tincomarus (25 BC - AD 10) and dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 10, Rudd's 'Tincomarus Tinc Horse' type. Reference: ABC no. 1085; BMC 854-79; VA 390.

HAMP-92BE19: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Atrebates, struck under Tincomarus (25 BC - AD 10) and dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 10, Rudd's 'Tincomarus Warrior Com F' type. Reference: ABC no. 1067; BMC 770-774.

BH-909B8D: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold finger ring dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1750). The bezel is oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section. In the centre there is an inset rectangular apparently step-cut reddish/purple gem - possibly a garnet - secured in place by a rub-over setting which covers but the gem table. The sides of the bezel are decorated with a circumferential pattern of moulded flutes. The hoop, which is bent out of shape, is D-shape in cross section and decorated in a floral moulded relief pattern consisting of a flower surmounting a swirling stem with leaves on either side. The lower section of the hoop is plain, as is the interior. The underside of the bezel has a small raised circular protrusion. Measurements: The ring measures 19mm in external diameter and 19.8mm in height. The bezel is 9mm long, 7.8mm wide and 4.9mm thick. The hoop is 3mm wide and 1mm thick at the shoulders, and 2mm wide and 0.8mm thick at the base. The ring weighs 2.93 grams.

GLO-8D88FC: COIN
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic quarter stater, attributed to the Bellovaci tribe, dating to the period c.175-60 BC, Gallo-Belgic Broad flan. Obverse: Wreathed head left. Reverse: Stylised horse left, pellet rosette below. This record was generated from an emailed image supplied by the finder.

BH-7C4F24: COIN
A complete gold Iron Age imported Gallic uniface stater of the Ambiani dating to the period c.60-50 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind. As ABC, p. 28, no. 16.

GLO-6456CB: FINGER RING
An incomplete medieval, gold gem-set finger ring. This has a double bezel formed from two circular hemispherical mounts that have a hollow interior that would mount a gemstone. The face of one mount is damaged and missing its stone, but the second is complete and has a circular aperture at the top (2.5mm in diameter) that shows a polished turquoise that is held within. The shoulders are soldered on to the bottom side of the bezels and gently narrow to the hoop which is now truncated, there is a single central recessed line that runs down the shoulders and around the remaining portion of the hoop. Similar examples are recorded on the database, NMS-2087B3 (2017T861) has a double bezel with a turquoise in one bezel and a ruby retained in the other. DENO-83F1EC (2018T994) although displaying four small bezels also contains a turquoise and other gem stones, plus it also utilises a simple recess line to decorate the shoulders and hoop. See also YORYM-DE9DA0 (2017 T23), SWYOR-5BD3C6 (2016 T438), SWYOR-61ADFC (2015 T271), LEIC-734E08 (2013 T363). As this object is made of gold and is more than 300 years old, it appears to meet the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act.

SF-50C68D: COIN
A gold hammered probable Western European imitation of a gold Venetian ducat dating to the later Medieval period, probably c. 1400-1550. The prototype could not be accurately ascertained, though the crude non-sensical legends that in places are retrograte would infer that this is an imitation rather than an official issue. The coin is folded over in what appears to be post-depositional damage, one corner also being partly torn.

SF-5031D2: COIN
A gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, probably dating c. 60-20 BC, 'Ratham Dotty Wreath' type. Obverse: Wreath motif, many dots around the leaves. Reverse: Three-tailed horse right, large solar flower above, wheel below. As ABC, p. 51, no. 578. This is the first example of this type recorded through the PAS.

An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes (North Thames Eastern Region) struck by Cunobelin dating to the period c. AD 8-41. The obverse depicts a corn ear without a central stork, [C]A to left and M[V]to right. The reverse depicts a horse right with dashed for a mane with a branch above and [CV]NO below. ABC no. 2813; VA no. 1935; BMC nos. 1843-1844.

KENT-1238FA: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of Cunobelin (AD 8-41), attributed to the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes. Cunobelinus 'plastic' type, Dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch and pellets above, CVN below. ABC no, 2816, BMC no. 1846-1848, VA 2015. Striking of this coin seems to have been weak, with the obverse and elements of the reverse poorly defined. Measurements: 10.88mm in diameter, 2.33mm thick and 1.36g in weight.

YORYM-FED2E9: FINGER RING
A complete gold and glass mourning ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1725-1735. The ring is circular and the band is D-shaped in cross-section with a plain rectangular bezel set with a rectangular cut faceted transparent glass setting. Beneath the setting is what appears to be a small piece of textile. The outer surface of the band is decorated with a floral motif consisting of four evenly spaced panels of foliage separated by three flowers. The raised floral motif is highlighted by a background of niello. A hallmark is present on the inner surface of the band, to one side of the bezel, but is too worn to be clearly distinguished. London and Edinburgh hallmarks of this period used letters to distinguish individual years, although there is no clear match to the hallmark on this ring. The inner surface of the band is engraved with the inscription "J. Backhouse. ob,t 13, Oct,r 1730, AE. 53". The ring is 22.4mm in diameter, 24.1mm in height (including the bezel), 3.6mm thick, and weighs 9.1g. The individual remembered by this ring died in late 1730, meaning that the ring must have been inscribed in the years following their death. However, the ring might have been manufactured in the years preceding its inscription. Therefore a date range of c.AD 1725-1735 has been given. The inscription, textile setting, and use of black niello indicate that this object is a mourning ring. Mourning rings became popular mementos of deceased loved ones in Britain in the 17th century. They served to commemorate specific individuals and often included compartments underneath the bezel for locks of the individual's hair, sometimes decoratively woven and braided in a practice called hairwork. In this example, however, textile seems to have been used to commemorate the individual instead. Backhouse was a significant family name in the North-East of England in the 17th-19th centuries, and it is possible that this ring commemorates one of the members of the family. The Backhouse family were Quakers and, in 1774, founded the Backhouse Bank in Darlington, County Durham. Several branches of Backhouse's Bank opened in the North-East, and the bank merged with others including Barclays of London to form what is now Barclays Bank. Several members of the Backhouse family became respected botanists and horticulturalists, and were involved in, among other things, the founding of The Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne in 1829, the establishment of the Backhouse plant nursery in York in 1815, and the excavation of the Teesdale Cave between 1878 and 1888. Less is known about the Backhouse family before the foundation of the Backhouse Bank. More information about the Backhouse family can be found at No record of a J. Backhouse who was born in 1676-1678 and died in 1730 has yet been found, although the names James and Jonathan were both commonly used names in the Backhouse family. Nevertheless, it is possible that this ring could refer to a member of a different Backhouse family. Similar rings have been recorded on the database as BERK-B28F95, LVPL-11DBC3, and SOM-69A89D. Refs: The Backhouse Rossie Estate: The Backhouse Family, accessed 06/03/2019.

GLO-939BD8: FINGER RING
Gold mourning finger ring that has a D-shape cross-section hoop. On the face of the ring is engraved a three-quarter left facing skull, that has recessed pellet eyes, a pointed nasal cavity in-between; a single row of teeth below for the facial detail and a rounded brain case to the right complete the skull. To either side of the skull is a longitudinal triangle that begins at the skull and points outwards, all three sides of the triangle are embellished with a series of small lines that give the impression of feathering or shading. On the inside of the hoop is the inscription EG: 1652 which would be the date commemorating the death of an individual with the initials E G who would have died in 1652. Other similar mourning ring are recorded on this database at WILT-1364E7, SUSS-419C9E and KENT-419E80 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.

BH-68503E: COIN
An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates, Southern Region, dating to the period c.60-50BC. Probably a 'Selsey Dahlia' damaged die type. Obverse: damaged die with long flaw across the centre. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above and wheel below. See ABC no. 506.

BH-67ACC1: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, Eastern region, attributed to Addedomaros, dating to the period 45-25 BC. Obverse: six-armed wreath spiral, three crescents at centre. Reverse: horse right, cornucopia below, three horse muzzles and ADDII[OM] above. ABC no. 2517; VA no. 1620; BMC no. 2396-2404.

SUSS-679A1B: COIN
An Iron Age gold uniface quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini, c.60-20 BC, 'Willett's Nipple' type. Obverse: Plain with nipple. Reverse: Indistinct pattern of lines and geometric motifs. As ABC, p. 50, no. 536; BMC (Hobbs) nos. 428-432 . The coin measures 11.5mm diameter, 1.3mm thick and it weighs 1.29gms.

An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates, Southern Region, dating to the period c.60-50BC. Probably a 'Selsey Dahlia' damaged die type. Obverse: damaged die with long flaw across the centre. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above, wheel below. ABC no. 506.

KENT-029394: COIN
An Iron Age uninscribed continental gold half stater, possibly of the Lemovices, dating to the period c.130-60 BC, à la grue et au trèfle type. Obverse: Bust right with large hair curls, prominent nose, and curled volute extending from mouth. Reverse: A horse right with volute extending from its mouth and pelleted mane. Above, a crane or stork right, below a trifoliate flower. As DT, 2007: p. 116, nos. 3404-3405. Measurements: 17.06mm in diameter, 2.81mm and 3.82g in weight.

BUC-FD7547: FINGER RING
An incomplete gold finger ring, possibly dating to the medieval to post medieval period, AD 1500-1800. The hoop of the finger ring is oval in shape, and expands slightly at the bezel. The bezel has two sunken fittings, one containing a blue stone or glass, this is sub oval in shape. The gold overlaps the stone to hold it in place. The second fitting is missing the setting, and has a circular indentation where the fitting would have been. Running around the fittings and the hoop is moulded decoration. The hoop is decorated with a repeated scale pattern, which overlaps the previous line. At the centre of the back of the hoop, on the opposite side to the bezel, is a rectangular strip running down the hoop on the outside and breaking the scale pattern. This seems to be decorated with incised diagonal lines. The inside of the hoop is undecorated, and has irregular scratches, possibly from manufacturing. The finger ring is a bright orange gold colour, and measures 20.9mm in diameter, 5.3mm in width, 2.1mm in thickness and weighs 8.09g.

ESS-EB04C7: COIN
Gold Iron Age uninscribed stater of the Corieltavi, dating to the first half of the 1st century AD. ABC type North East Coast 1716. Van Ardsell 800 1. Obverse depicts a wreath cloak and crescents. Reverse depicts disarticulated sinuous horse facing right with many pellets above

BH-E909BA: JEWELLERY
A gold element, presumably an item of gold jewellery dating to the Roman period. The element comprises a circular-section bar. The terminals of the bar have been hammered slightly so that they are slightly wider than the body of the bar. The bar has a length of 17mm and a diameter of 2mm.

BH-E8F6BE: BRACELET
A gold jewellery element, possibly a pin fastener from a bracelet dating to the second or third century AD. The element possessess a spherical head. From the underside of the head there extends a circular-section wire loop. The element measures 14mm in length, the head has a diameter of 4mm, the wire a thickness of 1mm. A potential parallel for this jewellery element can be seen in a gold bracelet from the Nikolaevo Treasure, now in the National Museum in Bulgaria (Ruseva-Slokoska 1991, 154, Cat. No. 144a). A second similar but sturdier element is known from the Piercebridge assemblage.

HAMP-BED65F: COIN HOARD
A probable dispersed Iron Age coin hoard consisting of two gold quarter staters of the Southern British Iron Age (associated with the tribes known as the Regini and Belgae). An early uninscribed quarter stater of the Regini, Rudd's 'Sills Insular Cf' type (ABC 530), dating to c.65-40 BC. Reference: ABC p.50, no.530; Sills 460-461. Diameter 9.9mm, weighs 1.57g. Obverse: Stylised boat with two standing figures. Reverse: Possible stylised tree with indeterminate objects to either side ('L' shape and triangle). An early uninscribed quarter stater of the Belgae, Rudd's 'Hampshire Thunderbolt' type (ABC 767), dating to c.65-40 BC. Reference: ABC p.58, no.767, VA 143, BMC 129-36. Diameter 12.8mm, weighs 1.19g. Obverse: Stylised boat with two standing figures. Reverse: Cruciform thunderbolt motif with various objects in the angles: 1) crescent with pellet end(s) and two pellets between; 2) distorted, perhaps originally large trefoil; 3) crescent with pellet end(s) and two pellets between; 4) opposing conjoined triangles, point-to-point.

HAMP-BC868D: FINGER RING
A probably medieval gold finger-ring with red gemstone setting (perhaps ruby or garnet); the hoop has come away from one side of the bezel. The bezel is rectangular in shape, measuring 9.4x6.1mm in plan. The sides are 2.6mm high and decorated with a groove running around the mid-point. The inset gemstone has a curving (unfaceted) face and gives the bezel a complete height of 4.2mm. The bezel is set transversely to the hoop, the hoop extending from the centre of the long edges of the bezel. There is a scar when one side has come away. The hoop is triangular in cross-section (1.7mm wide by 1.0mm thick) and parallel-sided, the flat face being innermost. The hoop is now twisted and bent in a C-shape, in the same place as the bezel (rather than being perpendicular to it). The object measures 29.0mm in length, 28.7mm in width, 4.2mm in max.thickness and weighs 1.14g. The original diameter is perhaps c.20mm.

DENO-AD4913: FINGER RING
A complete gold, signet ring, with family coat of arms and motto, engraved on to a sem -precious stone set into a flower shaped bezel. The stone has been cut to represent a six petaled flower. Part of the family coat of arms represented is the ' Crest, An arm, embowed in armour, issuing feese ways, from clouds, ppr. holding a sword ar. pommel and hilt or, over flames of fire, also ppr. issuant from the wreath.' ref, Burkes Peerage vol.II. page 506. This is contained within a garter bearing the family motto 'PER IGNEM PER GLADIUM', By fire, By sword, which encircles the crest. The shoulders either side of the bezel are plain and come round to form a narrow band at the back of the ring. No hallmarks visible. The shape of the ring has not been distorted and is undamaged. The crest was designed for William-Earle Welby esq.,Denton House Lincs, when he was created a Baronet in June 1801.

OXON-1A6758: COIN
A complete but bent late medieval gold half angel of Edward IV (second reign AD 1471-1483), dating to the period AD 1473- 3rd February 1477. Initial mark: Annulet. North N1630.

SUR-165AC6: BEAD
A gold biconical bead of 8.4mm diameter, with slightly dished, concave faces and a central hole 2.5mm in diameter. The inner surface of the hole is rough and there is a visible casting flaw within the interior. The solidity of the bead and the rough cylindrical interior of the central hole suggests that the method of manufacture was casting rather than construction from sheet metal. Diameter: 8.4mm, thickness / height: 6.3mm, weight: 1.88g.

BH-C3B4F4: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold 'posey' ring dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1550-1700). The ring is made from a D-shaped sectioned gold band. The outer face has moulded decoration in the form of floral scroll work interspersed with four rounded crosses. The inner face has an incised italic inscription, most of which is in lower case, reading 'Loue Is All I Crave'. Measurements: 17.52mm in diameter; band 3.22mm width and 0.74mm thick. Weight: 1.62 grams. Discussion: The practice of exchanging Posie or Posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular for betrothals or weddings in England between the 16th and 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date than later lower case and more cursive and italic script in the 17th century and 18th centuries. The scriptive text on this example, and in particular the ears on the letters ‘s’ and ‘c’, would therefore indicate that it belongs to the later period. Several such rings are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including SWYOR-8D3CA5 (2018 T648). This particular posey is not recorded in the standard references or found on any of the rings in the collection of the British Museum.

SUR-AEF72D: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater (17.9mm, 5.65g) attributed to the Southern region / Belgae and of "Cheriton Wheel" type, dating from 60-20 BC. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents, many large pellets below cloak. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and charioteers arms above. ABC 758.

HAMP-9AD19C: MOUNT
An incomplete gold foil post-medieval (1500-1700) mount with slight damage to one edge. It is oval in shape with repoussé decoration in the form of a crowned bust of a Tudor queen, facing forward but slightly left and wearing a large ruff, all within a double-linear border. To the reverse there is a squashed central projection, apparently a small hollow cylinder of rolled sheet gold 2.7mm in length and 1.4mm wide. The edges of the object, where they survive, turn downwards a little way to the reverse. The object measures 10.3mm in length, 8.6mm in width, 1.3mm in thickness (inclusive of rolled cylindrical projection, otherwise the metal is 0.08mm thick) and weighs 0.06g.

CAM-82286A: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A fragment of sheet gold from an unidentified artefact of unknown date. This fragment has a weight of 2.29g, it is bent and broken though to what extent is uncertain. The sheet metal has a thickness of 0.4mm, maximum incomplete length of 54.4mm and maximum width of c.15.9mm. The strip of metal varies in width along its length and appears to probably have had a partially curved orientation on the single plane. The metal is bent in all directions and this appears to be the result of damage rather than design. Both ends of the strip have irregular terminals indicative of a break rather than designed terminal. Several cracks run into the sheet from the edges. Both sides of the sheet are undecorated. Five rivet holes are present in the sheet metal. These have a diameter of 1.6mm and all appear to have been made from the same side of the sheet, the edges of the holes curving through towards the same side. Two of the rivets survive through the sheet metal. These rivets are also made of gold. They have a shank diameter of 1.4mm and total length of 5.0mm and 3.0mm. This difference in length may suggest that they originally passed through an item of varying thickness, instead of one rivet having more room for movement than the other. Both ends of each rivet have flattened heads, which are not perpendicular to the shank but slightly angled at a slope. The heads are sub-oval to sub-circular with maximum measurements of 2.3mm. The two surviving rivets occupy adjacent rivet holes, side-by-side transversely, though at a slight diagonal angle, across the metal strip. These are set 3.8mm apart, c.2.0mm and c.2.2mm in from their nearest edges. The position of the other rivet holes form an approximate zigzag line or roughly opposing triangular shapes.

LANCUM-5B977E: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring or posy ring with inscription of post-medieval date (c. 1650 - 1750 AD). The finger ring takes the form of a wide hoop, rectangular in section although slightly curved on the outer face. A seriffed inscription runs around the inside of the hoop: *Harts . Content : Cannot . Repent. Diameter: 18.77mm; Width: 4.25mm; Thickness: 1.25mm; Weight: 2.85g. A number of similar examples have been recorded on the database. WILT-AFE9A5 (2012 T669) has an identical inscription, however this was determined not to be treasure as, like the present example, it does not have a hallmark by which it could be securely dated. Examples have been dated within the period c. 1600 - 1800 AD, which covers the 300 year old cut off point for an object to count as treasure. For instance, a gold finger-ring with the inscription Hearts content cannot repent is in the collection of the British Museum, ref. 1961,1202.78, and is dated to the mid-17th century by virtue of its maker's mark. On the ring in question, the style of engraved script, especially the exaggerated 'ears' on the letters 'c' and 's' suggest a late 17th or early 18th century date.

KENT-08FE44: FINGER RING
A gold and amethyst finger-ring of c.1600 date. Description: The ring comprises a hoop of flat section rising to meet ornamental shoulders of similarly flat section. The hoop is intact but has been crushed. The exterior of the band is engraved with two lines which diverge towards the shoulders, creating a splayed cusped form, comprising two calyx-like trumpets framing a central tapering rectangle, the uppermost boundary of is scooped creating a half-moon form within two forks. This field contains engraved eight shallow circles of increasing size following the broadening of the shoulders on each side. The scooped half-moon shape (on each side) accommodates a textured boss or pellet. This is stippled in a radiating fashion, with the central highest most point left plain. The calyx to the right of the shoulder beneath the lozenge-shaped red stone has been broken cleanly off at its weakest point, leaving an abrupt break at the height of the third engraved circle from bottom. The central branch of the cusp shoulders expands to become a flat surface, cut to create an upper lobe which transitions to shoulder, and two lateral lobes. There are six projecting portions between the lobes, all of which are visible from above. The inner face of the bezel is plain and flat. Atop this surface, five stones have been applied, each in a modified petal collet setting. These settings abut one another, and the spaces between their petals are punctuated by pellets, each again stippled. There is no pellet at the top of the fleur-de-lis where the edge of the petal has also been flattened. It may once have been pointed. The five stones are arranged in the shape of a fleur-de-lis (fleur de lys/fleur de lis). The upper most spear of the lily is an empty collet. The stone is likely to have been pear shaped, or an elongated lozenge. The two radiating stones beneath this are teardrop shaped and arranged symmetrically. The band beneath them is an elongated shape, its edges are obscured by the rub-over and claw setting. It appears to be oval rather than octagonal. The bottom stone is a lozenge. The stones are deep red and all have been cut with a flat table. The two tear drop stones have been incised at their point to create the effect of a comma like curl. The stones have not been tested, but they appear to be deep purple amethysts. There are no marks, and no traces of enamelling. Dimensions:Length of band including shoulders: 50 mm; width at widest 10mm; width at narrowest 4mm; length of bezel 15mm, width of bezel 13mm. Weight with stones 6.6 g. Discussion: This complex bezel appears to show a fleur-de-lis (lily). The motif sits at right-angles to the finger, allowing itself only to be fully appreciated when the hand is held laterally. The collet type, here described as the petal setting, is used over a long period, from at least the mid 15th century onwards. It is often used in combination with table cut gems. The strongly symmetrical fancy shoulders place the ring in the mid or later 16th century. If amethysts, surviving examples are usually later 16th century or early 17th century. The motif itself has heraldic significance. It is closely associated with the court of France. However, if interpreted as the three feathers of the Prince of Wales’ badge, it can also be placed in an English context. Surviving examples of this motif in finger-rings seem to be few. A much more elaborate example with enamelled shoulders and collets was published by Chadour-Sampson and Hindman (2020, 39) as French, circa 1570-1600. Another ring (sold by Antiquities Dealers Berganza) comprises sapphires set in a bezel at right angles to the band. The rear of the bezel has been enamelled in white, repeating the fleur-de-lis in greater detail at the back. The shoulders of the ring have been feathered, and the collet (a single collet encompasses all of the stones) has been ribbed and flooded with white enamel. This ring has been dated to the 16th century. Note also the ring in the Louvre, Paris, which is dated 1700-1800 and accessioned as OA 3010. A further ring is advertised on the website of Bell and Bird as early to mid 17th century and Spanish, on the basis of comparison with V&A 1215-1871 (1575-1650, Spain). No other rings of this type have been declared through the treasure process. Conclusion: This ring is likely to date to circa 1600. It is therefore clear that this object is more than 300 years old and is made of more than 10% precious metal, and it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.

YORYM-086FAD: COIN
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T180. Fifth-sixth century AD Pseudo-Imperial solidus fragment. Obv.: Crude, linear folds of drapery for bust (bust type and obv legend not visible) Rev.: [VICT]ORI[...]; Crude, linear figure holding long cross (details uncertain)

NCL-066786: PENANNULAR RING
A gold lock-ring and three small fragments of gold. The lock-ring is decorated with a series of incised concentric lines. One edge of the lock-ring is broken in a ragged edge, the other follows a neat line that may represent the original edge or a cut mark. The lock-ring is in a moderate condition, with cuts and distortion across its faces. There is evidence of tubing holding the two faces together (this has lifted in one section to reveal this construction technique). Around 1 quarter of the object is now missing and it is unclear from the initial inspection whether the small gold fragments form part of the broken edge or whether they are remains of other elements within the lock-ring construction. More investigation of this piece is required. Dimensions: Weight 2.62g; Diameter: 29.6mm Scientific Analysis Analysis was carried out by the Department of Scientific Research at The British Museum. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis indicated a surface composition of approximately 80-82% gold, 14-16% silver, the rest being copper. Discussion This Late Bronze Age gold ‘lock-ring’ dates to the Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800 BC). Lock-rings are known in relatively small numbers from Ireland, Britain and western France (Eogan 1969). A small number of examples are known from the North of England and the South of Scotland (see Eogan 1994, figure 41). Most of the finest examples have been found in Ireland. The find from ‘Near Errington’ is a fine example of its kind and, despite its moderate condition, deserves to be acquired and studied in further detail. Conclusion Due to the precious metal content of this object being over 10% gold, and it being over 300 years old, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

NARC-F05087: FINGER RING
Circumstances: Found whilst using a metal detector on 14th December 2018. Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (AD 1625-1715). The object is composed of a D shaped sectioned gold band. The outer face of the ring is plain and undecorated. The inner face bears an incised italic inscription which reads: A true friends gift with a makers mark after the inscription which reads(CR). The italicised lettering suggests a post 1600 date. The name of the maker could not be established from the markers mark. Discussion: Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold than silver. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th. The inscription on this example is fairly common (see British Museum AF.1190 marked WG, possibly for William Gallant, fl 1611-1647, or William Goble, fl. 1636-1650). It is still in use on similar rings today. Inscription: A true friends gift (CR) Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: SUR-495C47 (2012-T845), WMID-BE0364 (2014-T714) and SUR-76F205 (2019-T40). Dimensions: Diameter: 19.59mm, Thickness: 1.53mm, Weight: 2.9g.

SUR-EFB639: PENANNULAR RING
A complete, Late Bronze Age penannular ring (or lock-ring) made from decorated gold sheet around a copper alloy core. The ring is oval in plan with a triangular cross-sectional profile. The face has a pronounced midrib and eight smaller concentric ribs running around either side of the face (17 ribs in total) suggesting construction from gold wire, in contrast to the gold sheeting of the inner surface and terminals which is flat and undecorated. The opening in the ring has been damaged, with the gold plate broken to reveal the corroded copper alloy core. One of the terminals has split and been pushed back inside the ring, with the sheeting ruptured; there is additional crushing damage to one side of the ring which has ruptured the sheeting on the inner surface. Length: 19.6mm; width: 17.1mm; thickness: 5.2 mm; weight: 3.66g

SWYOR-ED9B6A: FINGER RING
A complete gold finger ring with an empty setting for a gem, dating to the medieval period , about AD 1200-1400. The plain hoop is circular in plan, and tapers slightly from the shoulders towards the back of the hoop, and is lozenge shaped in cross-section. The thicker part of the shoulders of the hoop are soldered to the bezel. The bezel is transverse to the hoop and is pentagonal in plan with a flat base and carinated sides. In cross section it is a wide hexagon. The setting is empty and hollow. It probably once held a cabochon gem. The thickest part of the hoop is 2.2mm in width, and the thinnest part of the hoop at the back of the hoop measuring 1.6 mm in thickness. The hoop has an external diameter of 19.4 mm, and an internal diameter of 17.0 mm. The bezel measures: 8.0 mm long; 6.6mm wide; and 3.9mm in height. The ring weighs 1.58g. There are no obvious signs of damage. The ring is similar to BERK-57430E (2019 T158) and SUR-C32418 (2019 T997). These rings broadly conform to the type of decorative gemstone finger rings described by Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326, fig 215), in particular that illustrated as number 1612 and attributed to the 14th century.

WAW-ECB8F8: COIN
Iron Age coin: gold stater of the Dobunni tribe dating to AD 20- c. 43. The stater was struck under the last Dobunnic ruler, Eisu. Cf ABC 2078; BMC 3042 variant, VA 1105 variant. The BMC example was from a hoard found near Leominster, Herefordshire.

BH-B1C90E: COIN HOARD
A group of four gold Iron Age coins: 3 staters and 1 quarter stater dating to the period c. AD 8-41: 1) A gold stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Northern gold of Cunobelin, Wild Series A, dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse right, dashed for mane, branch above, probably [CVNO] below. ABC no. 2777 variant, BMC no. 1786, VA 1931. Diameter: 19.24mm, Thickness: 2.94mm; Weight: 5.5g. 2) A gold stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Northern gold of Cunobelin, Wild Series A, dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, MV to right with pellet in field. Reverse: horse right, dashed for mane, branch above, ring before, CVN below. ABC no. 2777 variant, BMC no. 1792, VA 1931var. Diameter: 19.10mm, Thickness: 2.79mm; Weight: 5.6g. 3) A gold stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Northern gold of Cunobelin, Classic Series A, dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, branch above, CVNO below. ABC no. 2795, BMC no. 1828, VA 2025. Diameter: 18.20mm, Thickness: 2.50mm; Weight: 5.45g. 4) A gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Northern gold of Cunobelin, Plastic Series, dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch and pellets above, CVN below. ABC no, 2816, BMC no. 1847, VA 2015. Diameter: 11.0mm, Thickness: 2.20mm; Weight: 1.5g.

LANCUM-AF83C5: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring with blue stone setting of post-medieval date (c. 1500 - 1700 AD). The hoop is flat on the underside and very slightly curved on the upper face; it widens slightly to the shoulders. The bezel is oval and takes the shape of four petals angled inwards towards a central oval setting. The stone within the setting is light green-blue with some small red flecks. The stone is broadly oval but slightly irregular in shape; it is also much too small for the setting, which may suggest that the present stone is not the original. This is further suggested by the vertical fracture to the top of one of the 'petals', which may have been sustained when the original stone was lost, and the otherwise ragged and notched state of the setting edge. The shoulders of the finger ring are decorated on the outer surface by a floral, frond-like motif which extends to about halfway down the hoop on each side, becoming progressively more worn the further away it gets from the bezel. This is formed in relief within a recessed area. The 'petals' around the stone setting are similarly decorated with two joined semi-circles at the top of each petal and two spirals at the bottom of each petal. This four-sectioned design is further emphasized on the underside of the bezel, which is dissected into quadrants by a pair of parallel grooves at two sides and the juncture of bezel and hoop at the other sides. The hoop is slightly misshapen but otherwise the object survives in good condition. Diameter: 18.66mm; Height: 23.26mm; Thickness of hoop: 1.04mm; Maximum width of hoop: 2.68mm; Length of bezel: 9.98mm; Width of bezel: 8.15mm; Height of bezel: 4.58mm; Length of stone: 4.71mm; Width of stone: 3.33mm; Weight: 2.51g. No exact parallels to this finger ring have been identified. The style of the finger ring suggests a late medieval to post-medieval date. Foliate and floral decoration appears on finger rings of Roman, post-medieval and modern date. The decoration on Roman examples, however, tends to be of filigree work and larger execution, thus the decorative style also points to a post-medieval date for this example. The spiral decoration is similar to that of SF-E36366 (2018 T240), which is dated to c. 1600 - 1700 AD, although it is more subtly rendered on the present example. The bezel also betrays similarities with that of HAMP-6C8007 (2018 T119), which is dated to c. 1500 - 1600 AD. The colour of the gold suggests a high carat content and the lack of hallmarks implies that the finger ring is not modern. As the object is certainly over 300 year old and as it contains more than 10% gold content it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

OXON-8941B3: PIN
A complete gold tie pin of Victorian date. The pin has a twisted shank which is now bent. The head of the pin is a snake's head with figure of eight coil behind, soldered to the pin shank. The snake has applied gold or silver studs as eyes and from its mouth hangs a heart, possibly of a copper-rich gold. The reverse of the heart in inlaid with a semi-transparent stone or galss insert. Initially submitted as Treasure, this object is of 19th century date and therefore falls outside of the provision of the Treasure Act 1996.

OXON-88C267: MOUNT
A complete but misshapen gold finger ring or circular fitting with a plain and simple hoop. There is no decoration either internally nor externally. The inside of the band is rough compared to the outside suggesting this may be a fitting for something like a cane or knife rather than a finger ring. The internal diameter of the ring is 21.8mm (max), width 5.2mm, thickness 0.9mm, weight 3.2 grams. The ring is probably of late medieval to modern date however its undiagnostic nature makes it impossible to securely date it to pre-1709. As such it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.

SWYOR-74A0DC: FINGER RING
A gold posy ring of post medieval to Modern date, about AD 1625 - 1900. The hoop is D shaped in section, flatter on the outer face and convex on the inner face. The outer face is very worn, but has traces of an incised pattern. It is not clear whether this is an inscription, or more likely, decoration. Under magnification, traces of a dark or black material can be seen in the grooves, suggesting that the design was filled with enamel. On parts of the hoop the decoration is formed of groups of three lines forming each mark. In othe places, the design only survives as a row of dots along the centre of the ring, owing to the extreme wear. The ring also has an internal inscription in an italic script. It appears to be five words long, but again, extensive wear makes the letters illegible. The ring is 19.5mm in diameter, 16.4mm intermal diameter, 3.0mm width (across hoop) and 1.5mm thick (internal to external face). It weighs 4.03g. Italics were commonly used for inscriptions in posy rings from about AD 1625 to the 19th century (Oman, 1974, 41). Many posy rings have plain external faces, but parallels with external decoration and internal lettering include: NMS-457D96 (2016 T914), attributed to the 17th century, NMGW-4AF507 (2010 TW16) dated AD 1650 - 1800, NMGW-4AB918 (2013 TW25) dated as AD 1550 - 1650, HESH-8FFB6D, attributed to AD 1650 - 1800, and DOR-FCAFBE dated to the 17th century. A date range of AD 1625 - 1900 is therefore suggested, with the wear obscuring the decoration, any maker's mark and the wording on the inscription making any more precise dating impossible. The ring was found in association with a gilded copper alloy locket. This is probably modern in date, about AD 1800-1950. The locket is circular and hinged. Both faces are decorated, but only one survives intact. It has edges that are bevelled in four places, making the decorative panel cross-shaped. There is a floral design on the front of the locket covering about two thirds of the area with the remaining area being plain. The design consists of scrolling foliage and three flowers of five petals. The background is covered with closely spaced incised lines, perhaps machined.One face of the locket is intact. The other only suvives as two copper alloy rings forming the frame, and several pieces of decoratedsheet, showing the same design as the other face. The sides of both faces are decorated with regularly spaced groups of three oblique incised lines. The complete face has a diameter of 26.1mm, and is 2.7mm thick.

LANCUM-6F9EF1: FINGER RING
Gold Roman finger ring with inscribed bezel (c. AD 43 - 200). The finger ring has a rectangular-sectioned hoop which widens from a very narrow point to a flat, rectangular bezel. The bezel appears to have been stamped with a rectangular stamp (the outline of which is faintly visible). Incised onto the bezel within the rectangular outline are three initials: G B R. The letters are of unequal size and uncertain execution. The finger ring has been flattened, probably while in the ground, and this has resulted in some fracturing of the hoop at the point where it has been bent. There are a number of similar inscribed gold and silver finger rings of Roman date recorded on the database. These include: BM-B4E753, ESS-455767 (2007 T386) and DENO-8EAFE4 (2012 T107). The initials 'G B R' are likely to refer to a name: 'G[aius] B[.] R[.]', or possibly 'G[aius] Br[]' if the owner wished to differentiate his nomen and cognomen. The use of G instead of C for Gaius, as well as the unsteady rendering of the lettering, suggests that the inscription was cut by the individual named (Roger Tomlin, University of Oxford, Pers. Comm.).

KENT-6ED495: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of an unknown ruler of the Regini, dating to the period c.65-40 BC. Sills insular CF type Obverse: Boat with two occupants with rosette behind. Reverse:Tree like object bisected by band. As (Rudd 2010, 50) ABC 530. Measurements: diameter: 9.75mm, thickness: 1.67mm, weight: 1.57g

SUSS-5DFD31: FINGER RING
A complete, Medieval gold finger ring with French inscription, which reads joie/sa/ns/fyn (joy without end). The band is possibly shaped as a crown with four crescent moons. Between each crescent moon, the band has a section of the inscription and two small protrusions above and below. After each section of the inscription, there in an incised leaf. There are diagonal incised lines inside the crescent moons and two small protrusions at the bottom, on either side of each moon.

DENO-1E88D5: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, dating to c.5 BC - AD 10, Dubnovellaunos Branch type. Obverse: Wreath, outline crescents back to back at centre, pellet in ring each side. Reverse: [DVBNOVIILLAVN] Horse left, branch below, pellet below tail. ABC, pg. 121, no. 2392; BMC no. 2425-40. Diameter 16.79mm, thickness 3.29mm and weight 5.39g.

YORYM-F24C7B: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461) dating to the period AD 1422 - 1427. Annulet Issue. Standard Type C. Ornamental floriated cross with central lis reverse. Lis initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.74, no.1420.

SUR-DA7858: FINGER RING
A gold mourning ring which has been hammered flat, likely intentionally. Traces of a skull motif along with five (5mm wide) bands of pellet decoration bounded by incised linear borders, evenly spaced around the exterior of the hoop, can be made out on one side. Any inscription to the interior of the band has been lost

WILT-C9D9D5: COIN
A very base or plated gold uninscribed Iron Age stater of the Western Region / East Wiltshire, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, probably 'Savernake Forest' type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse right with pellet mane, spiral above, large wheel below, various pellets around. As ABC, p. 107, no. 2091; BMC nos. 361-364. This coin is struck on a quite base flan, the reverse appearing to be double struck with the type visible at approximately 12 and 4 o'clock.

SUR-9F5C1E: COIN
A gold half guinea of George II, dated to 1739. Obverse: young, laureate head of George II, left. Reverse: Crowned, garnished shield with the Hanoverian arms of Great Britain. As Spink 3681A.

YORYM-779DAE: COIN
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Sun type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Disarticulated sinuous horse left, many pellets and charioteer's arms above, pelletal sun below, zigzag in exergue reverse. ABC, p.92, no.1731.

OXON-771E03: COIN
A complete gold stater of the Dobunni / Western Region, issued by the ruler Boduoc 'of the battle crow', dating to the period 25 - 5 BC. BMC Hobbs, 3135-3139. ABC 2039.

SUR-76F205: FINGER RING
A gold posey ring with internal diameter of 17.4mm. The hoop is undecorated and is 3.4mm wide with a plano-convex cross sectional profile. The inside surface is flat and inscribed with the legend Love and live happy. There is a maker's mark of GC within a rounded oblong shield. Circa 18th century.

BH-739A89: COIN
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 compartment in the centre containing the letter E. Lion passant in each angle with a crown above each, all within a tressure of eight arches. IhC AVTEm T[R]AnSIE[NS] PE[R mED]IVm ILLORV IBA. North, J.J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.

WMID-7292E1: FINGER RING
Date: circa AD 1600-1650 Discovery: metal detecting on cultivated land. Description: A complete gold finger ring, posy type. The ring is a plain band with a D-shaped cross-section. An inscription on the inside of the band reads: + I + AM + YOVRE + ONE +. The join in the band can be clearly seen on the inside and outside of the ring opposite the inscription. The outside edge of the ring has a few light scratches through wear. Dimensions: 20.64mm in diameter, 1.52mm in thickness and 3.53g in weight. Discussion: Whilst the use of posy type rings was a common practice at weddings and betrothals between the 16th and 18th centuries, the use of block capital letters on the example in question helps to narrow down the date to no later than middle 17th century, from which time it became much less common. Similar versions of the inscription have been noted in Evans (1931: 49), such as I AM YOVRES, though nothing the same and no comment on a date. There is one comparable example of a gold posy ring recorded on the PAS database, recovered from Bodmin in Cornwall (Tyacke 2016: 2016 T310; CORN-64CDC9). This object was dated to the early to middle 17th century and inscribed with + I + AM + YOUR + OVNE + on the inside of the ring. This ring is a more elaborate example with the inscription being followed with: + AND + WILL + BE + EVER on the exterior. Following this on one raised and flattened edge is: + DEPART x WHEN x YOU x WILL x x; and on the opposite edge: x FOR x I x WILL x NEVER x x x. The similarity of the beginning of this inscription to the object in question as well as the use of capital lettering dating the example to the 17th century, supports a date of early to mid-17th century for the object being reported here. Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this ring meet the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Evans, J (1931) English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford University Press: Oxford. Tyacke, A (2016) CORN-64CDC9: A Post Medieval Finger Ring Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/779487 [Accessed: 25 Jan 2019 10:43:07]

OXON-726859: FINGER RING
TREASURE CASE 2019 T16. Description: An incomplete gold finger ring of late medieval or early post-medieval (15th - early 16th century) date. The finger ring has a D-shaped cross section and is plain internally. There is some damage to one side of the ring over part of the inscription which was probably caused by the plough. Externally the finger ring is decorated with two elongated oval cartouches which contain black letter script flanked by floral tendrils and cross-fleuretty motifs. The script appears to be old French and reads '[..]ater / toudis' in lower case Gothic black letter script, translating as '[...] always', possibly Mater or Pater toudis (Mother or Father Always); Mother of God / God as the Father. The text and floral decoration within the cartouches are in relief and the background of these appears to have been keyed to receive enamel, which is now lost. Due to the available space in the cartouche there are few other options for this word; a religious inscription would seem appropriate. Date: c. AD 1400-1600 Inscription: [.]ater toudis Dimensions: 19mm diameter (internal), 15mm wide, 4.4mm thick, 1.9 grams. Discussion: Other examples of gold finger rings with black letter script in relief have been recorded on the PAS database, including 2016 T978 (LIN-57758F) and 2012 T636 (NMS-F53081) and a ring without script but with foliate decoration in relief, 2016 T404 (WMID-9CA0A) . These examples have been stylistically dated to the late medieval period - early post-medieval period, c. 1400 - 1550.

OXON-48CF79: COIN
A gold early medieval shilling (or thrymsa) dating to the period AD 640-660. 'Two emperors' type, mint in Kent. Obverse: pearl diademed cuirassed bust right; pseudo-legend around. Reverse: bust of angel or Victory with wings above two facing heads (emperors), circular ornament below representing the globe in the prototype (Metcalf 79-80; N.20; S.767)

HAMP-478F43: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the East Wiltshire group, Rudd's 'Dahlia Horse Left' type (ABC 2109), dating to c.50-35 BC.

HAMP-F87207: COIN
A copper-alloy core from a plated Iron Age stater of the Southern Region/Regini and Atrebates, probably of Verica, dating to the period c.AD 10-40, copying 'Verica Warrior Star' type. Obverse: [COM.F] in tablet? Reverse: Warrior on horse right, holding spear, star above(?), VIR below. For the prototype cf. ABC, p. 71, no. 1187; BMC nos. 1143-1144; cf. BMC no. 1154 for a similar plated copy.

HAMP-CBC73C: COIN
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic quarter stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-60 BC, Gallo-Belgic Broad flan Ab (possibly Sills Class 5a). Obverse: Wreathed head left. Reverse: Stylised horse left, pellet rosette below. cf. Sills, p. 147, no. 311; ABC, p. 29, no. 31.

HAMP-CB3F21: COIN
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic quarter stater, probably attributed to the Ambiani, dating to the period c.175-60 BC, Gallo-Belgic Broad flan Aa (Sills Class 1b). Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Stylised horse right, bird-like motif or devolved kantharos below horse. As Sills, 2003, p. 131, no. 271; ABC, p. 29, no. 28.

HAMP-BD1F8D: COIN
An Iron Age early uninscribed pale/ silvery gold stater of the so-called "Chute/Cheriton Transition" type (ABC 752: Cottam et al, Ancient British Coinage 2010, p.57; Van Arsdell 1210-1 'Durotrigan C', p.291), weighing 5.40g and measuring 19.9mm in diameter. It dates to about 65-40 BC.

HAMP-BCCEAC: COIN
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic stater, attributed to the Ambiani, dating to the period c.100-60 BC, Gallo-Belgic 'Biface' type. Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right. As ABC, p. 28, no. 13.

HAMP-BC89CC: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Southern Region / Regni and Atrebates, attributed to Verica, dating to the period c.AD 10-40, 'Verica Warrior Annulets' type. Obverse: COM.F in tablet, pellets in ring above and below. Reverse: Warrior on horse right holding spear, pellet in ring behind, VIR in exergue. As Sills, 2017: pp.377-378, no. 361;Cf. ABC, p. 71, no. 1184; BMC no. 1145.

HAMP-BBADC8: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern region / Belgae, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, 'Petersfield Wreath Face' type. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Horse right, moon shaped rump, ladder mane, wheel above and below(?). As ABC, p. 58, no. 773; Hobbs nos. 568-570.

OXON-A67FF6: COIN
A complete uninscribed gold quarter stater of the Southern Region Regini / Atrebates, dating to the period 60-50 BC. Cottam's (2010) Selsey Dahlia type; ABC No.503.

DOR-7952CE: COIN
An incomplete gold quarter stater of the British Iron Age dating to 50 - 20 BC. Early uninscribed type. Western Region / East Wiltshire. Rudd's 'Three Wheels right' type (ABC 2093). Date:Late Iron Age Diameter: 14.59 mm Thickness: 1.29 mm Weight: 1.14 g Die axis: 6

PUBLIC-66E727: FINGER RING
Modern, plain and misshapen gold ring (probably ladies wedding ring). Hallmarks suggest it was marked in 1821, with a makers mark LV Weight: 1.2gms Length: 23.3mm Width: 17.6mm Thickness: 0.9mm

HAMP-24A803: COIN HOARD
A probable dispersed Iron Age coin hoard consisting of at least three gold staters found within 100m of each other. NB. the third stater can be seen in record LON-5321B2 on this database. A gold Gallo-Belgic E stater of the Ambiani, Rudd's 'Gallic War Uniface' type (ABC 16) dating to c.65-55 BC. References: ABC 16; Van Arsdell 54.1 (Scheers class III). Diameter 17.1mm, weighs 6.12g. The reverse depicts a sinuous horse (without tail) facing right, charioteer's arm above, pellet below and beaded line below this, all within beaded border. A gold stater of the Regini and Atrebates, early uninscribed, Rudd's 'Selsey Two-Faced' type (ABC 485), dating to 60-50 BC. Reference: ABC 485; Van Arsdell 210; BMC 449. Sills' Qa Class 1 (Sills 2017 p.120 - an early type difficult to distinguish from Gallo-Belgic G). Diameter 17.8mm, weighs 6.17g. Obverse: Wreath design. Reverse description: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, charioteer's arms above.

BUC-243568: FINGER RING
A complete medieval gold posy ring, dating from AD 1400-1500. The hoop of the ring has been bent out of shape, and is now sub oval is shape. The hoop is D shaped in cross section. The outside of the hoop has pressed decoration, with a repeated pattern of semi circles running along both edges. Each semi circle has a raised edge, and is joined to the opposite semi circle by a raised line. Inbetween these raised lines is a raised circular pellet. The outside edges of the hoop are slightly raised. On the inside of the hoop is the inscription 'x I x HOPE x IN x TYME x' The finger ring is a bright yellow orange gold colour. It measures 21.6mm in length, 11.4mm in width, 2.9mm in thickness, and 1.37g in weight. Similar posey finger rings can be seen in Church 2011, page 18 number 12, and page 20 number 16.

A gold object, possibly an awl or implement of unknown date. It consists of a metal rod divided into two sections. The first section is 17.mm in length and is square in cross section, and narrows to a rounded point. The other section is 26.0mm in length, and is circular in cross section. Running down the centre of each side is a groove. This section has a slight curve to it in profile. This section ends in a rounded point. The object is a yellow gold colour, and measures 43.7mm in length, 3.4mm in width, and weighs 4.12g.

BH-0F1C5E: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni struck by Andoco, Eastern (North Thames) region, dating to the period c. 20-1 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, one curved, back to back crescents at centre ANDO in angles; Legend: ANDO. Reverse: horse left, bucranium above, rim of wheel below. ABC, p. 133, no. 2718; BMC, p. 136, nos. 2015-2017; VA 1863.01.

SUR-0C2A67: COIN
An uninscribed gold stater (18.0mm, 5.64g) of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates. Selsey Two-Faced type dating to 55-45 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and behind, charioteer's arms above. As ABC 485.

LANCUM-FC3D8B: FINGER RING
Gold signet finger ring of modern date (c. 1854 - 1931 AD). The finger ring has a rectangular-sectioned hoop which tapers away from the bezel. The narrowest point of the hoop has been cut in a straight, transverse line. The bezel of the finger ring is in the shape of a square shield and contains a dark-green inlay with an recessed design of a boar, pierced by a sword, with a downwards-pointing arrow above and below it, all within a shield; this is the arms of the Swainson family. The shoulders and the outer edges of the bezel are decorated by an incised foliate pattern; this has almost completely worn away on the shoulders of the finger ring. The object is hallmarked on the inner surface of the hoop; the middle mark is the number 15, while the mark to the left is possibly an I, although the mark is too small to feel confident in this designation. The surface of the object is covered in small scratches. The finger ring is 21.34mm in diameter, 1.37mm in thickness. The bezel is 11.85mm in length and 10.26mm in width. It weighs 4.84g. The 15 mark implies that the finger ring is 15 carat gold; this mark was only in use during the period 1854 - 1931 AD, allowing the object to be confidently placed within this date range. It is known that its former owner kept it hidden while imprisoned in a Japanese prisoner of war camp during the second world war by wrapping string around it.

NARC-E79027: COIN
A complete gold Quarter Noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Treaty period, Transitional series, 5th coinage. Small cross potent reverse with central pellet and pellets outside of tressure. London mint. AD 1361-1363. Diameter: 19.64mm, Thickness: 0.59mm, Weight: 1.7g. North Vol II, P 54, No 1224.

ESS-A69E73: FINGER RING
Gold finger ring set with an engraved intaglio in an oval bezel. The shoulders and back of the bezel are decorated with curling floral patterns. The border around the intaglio and the majority of the ring band are plain. The intaglio itself is made of an orange material, probably glass or carnelian. It is decorated with an engraved portrait of a bearded male bust facing left and wearing a pointed crown, probably portraying a Roman Emperor. The band is sub-circular in cross-section. Dimensions: Diameter 26.5mm, band diameter c.2.2mm, bezel 18.3x21.7mm, weight 11.9g

LIN-9366F0: COIN
A gold Quarter stater of Addedomarus; British Museum no. 2417-2421, Van Arsdell no. 1623-1.

SUR-7B1C09: COIN
A gold uninscribed Gallo-Belgic stater (16.9mm, 6.03g) attributed to the Ambiani. Gallic War Uniface type dating to 60-50 BC. Obverse is plain, reverse depicts a sinuous horse. ABC 16.

SWYOR-67B7EE: COIN
A European Post medieval gold coin: a Portuguese cruzado calvario of John III, dating from AD 1521 - 1557, Lisbon mint. It is 23mm in diameter and 0.8mm thick. It weighs 3.51g. Reference; Freidberg 29. Another coin of this type is recorded on the database: see record number SOM-5E5406. Compare also SF-100E91.

LON-5321B2: COIN HOARD
An Iron Age gold stater, Selsey Two-Faced type of the Regini and Atrebates dating to 60-50 BC. This is an ABC 485, BMC 445 An uninscribed gold stater of the Regini and Atrebates, Rudd's, 'Selsey Two-Faced' type (ABC 485), dating to 60-50 BC. Sills' Qa Class 2 (Sills 2017 p.120). Rudd (2010:47) writes "Many more Selsey type gold staters [ABC 485-497] are found around Chichester than Silchester, indicating that this large and widely circulated series of triple-tailed staters was first struck by the Regini, not the Atrebates, and that they spread south to north, not the other way round." Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, charioteer's arms above. Dimensions: diameter: 19.10mm; weight: 6.12g. References: Rudd, C. 2010, Ancient British Coins, Norwich. J. Sills (2017), Divided Kingdoms: The Iron Age Gold Coinage of Southern England, Aylsham A number of similar gold staters were found dispersed in the same area and probably represent a hoard. HAMP-24A803 As the coins are over 300 years old and contain a minimum of 10% precious metal, this case qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

WAW-4FA6D4: COIN
Description: A post-medieval gold guinea of James II (1685-8), dated 1688 (Spink 3402). The coin has been pierced near the edge above the bust (i.e. at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse). The perforation is oval in shape due to wear, pulling the edge outwards suggesting the coin was probably suspended as a pendant. Dimensions: 25.1mm diameter. 8.05g. Discussion: This is a coin which has been altered to become a pendant. The wear pattern of the loop suggests it was a well-worn pendant. There is no evidence of pierced gold coins from hoards of this date, re-entering circulation as currency again (Barrie Cook pers comm) therefore this item is viewed as an object rather than a coin.

PAS-11C218: FINGER RING
A gold mourning (or memorial) ring. It is circular in plan, though now distorted out of shape, and slightly D-shaped in section. The curved outer face is plain, and the inner face is inscribed in a mixture of capital letters and italics: I L ob .23 Nouem 1710. Dimensions: Exterior Diameter: 19.77mm Height: 2.48mm Thickness: 0.81mm Weight: 1.6g Discussion: The inscription refers to the date of death of 'I L'. Mourning rings were popular from the 17th to the 19th centuries, with people sometimes leaving money in their wills for the production of such rings to hand out to friends and family to remember them by. It can be assumed that the ring was produced within a short period of the inscribed date. A number of mourning rings have been reported under the Treasure Act and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme, and they vary in style. Some spell out the name of the deceased (2017 T374; WMID-064BCD, Allnatt 2017) and some feature external decoration, often incorporating the motif of a skull to symbolise death (SOM-69A89D, Burnett 2017).

PAS-10F734: FINGER RING
A Post-Medieval gold posy ring. The ring is circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The rounded exterior face is plain, and the interior is iscribed in lower case script Feare god and loue mee. The stem of the F is filled in with diagonal engraved lines. A maker's mark CW appears in a rectangular punch before the inscription. Discussion: This inscription is a well-known posy, appearing in multiple forms in Joan Evans' English Posies and Posy Rings (1931:35). It is also found on several posy rings that have been reported under the Treasure Act and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme, including one from Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan (14.30; NMGW-6719BC) dated 1700-1715 and another from Pont-y-Clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf (15.20; NMGW-C5F371) dated 1650-1750. The maker's mark is very similar to one on a ring in the collection of the British Museum (reference 1961,1202.403) which was been attributed to one of either 'Charles Walrond, London jeweller. Free of the London Goldsmiths' Company in 1670. No further dates known and death unrecorded, or Charles Wise, London jeweller. Free of the London Goldsmiths' Company in 1682. No further dates known and death unrecorded.' (research by Tony Dove). Rings with lower-case inscriptions are generally believed to be more common after 1650, though such inscriptions do appear on rings from the early 17th century. In this case, the style of script is consistent with a 17th century date.

NMS-0005A9: COIN
Gold guinea of Queen Anne, Tower, some wear, 1710

DOR-FFDCF4: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327 -1377) dating to 1363 - 1369. Treaty series with no mark before the E. Minted in London. Reference: North vol. 2, no. 1243 Date: Medieval Diameter: 19.58 mm Thickness: 0.64 mm Weight: 1.86 g

DUR-E9A9FD: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold Posie or Posy finger ring, with decorated band and interior inscription in Roman capitals, dating to the early post-medieval period (c.AD1550-1650). The ring is 'D' shaped in section, and the outer band is decorated with incised recurring floral scroll work, interspersed with six alternately angled diagonal grooves. The internal band features the inscription "I HOPE IN TIME" in Roman capitals, prefixed by a crudely stamped cross pattée; between each word of the inscription is an incised frond or leaf. The hoop is slightly misshapen, and the lower edge of the band has a number of minor scratches and nicks. Dimensions: length 16.1mm; width 15.83mm; height 2.63mm; band thickness 0.92mm; diameter c.14mm (internal) c.16mm (external); weight 1.3g. Discussion: Whilst the inscription is not listed by Evans (1931), a number of inscriptions with similar sentiment and language are listed, for example: 'I rest in hope, and tyme' (ibid, 62) and 'Still in hope' (ibid, 93). Both are recorded in Harleian MS. 6910, a commonplace book of about AD1596 (ibid, xxviii). The only example noted featuring this exact inscription is from an undecorated posy ring currently under Treasure consideration in South Wales. The latter is also inscribed in Roman capitals, which Oman (1974, 40-1) notes replaced Black Letter inscriptions from the mid 16th century and were in turn superseded by italics by c.AD1625. In terms of decorative style, a posy ring dated to c.AD1550-1700, discovered in West Sussex (Treasure no. 2017-T1222; PAS Db SUSS-8F8989), features similar incised floral scroll work, and is inscribed with Roman capitals; interestingly, this inscription is also prefixed by a cross pattée. It is likely that the latter, in both cases, represents some sort of makers mark. Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this object meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Author: Benjamin Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer for Durham, Darlington & Teesside Date: 13/12/2018 References: Evans, J., 1931. English posies and posy rings: a catalogue. Oxford University Press, HMilford, London. Oman, C., 1974. British rings 800-1914. Batsford, London.

SUR-E8B4E7: FINGER RING
A flattened gold mourning ring with a hoop with plano convex cross section 1.1mm thick and 3.2mm in width. The approximate original internal diameter would have been around 15mm. The exterior surface has a stylised engraved skull motif 8.9mm in width but is otherwise undecorated and lacks a bezel. The internal surface is flat and inscribed: FJ. ob 2 Oct 1710. Length 23.2mm, width 3.2mm, weight 2.00g.

SUR-E76C0D: COIN
A gold Iron Age stater of the Southern Region / Regni and Atrebates, struck by Verica, dating to the period c.AD 10-40. Obverse: COM.F in a rectangular tablet, seemingly no pellet in ring above or below. Reverse: Warrior on horse right holding spear, pellet in ring behind, VIRI below. This coin measures 17.4mm in diameter and 5.23g in weight. This coin is as ABC p. 71, no. 1184; BMC (Hobbs) no. 1145. The pellet in ring on the current example parallels another coin from Hampshire recorded through the CCI: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/322243 and Sills (2017: p. 377) notes that the first dies of this type have a ringed pellet (his no. 361), that gives way to a pellet rosette in subsequent dies. The additional letter in the reverse legend, apparently reading VIRI, is known on smaller gold and silver denominations of Verica and on the earlier 'Verica Aqueduct' staters, but seemingly not in this series of staters.

NMS-E6AF84: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Description: Incomplete, gold artefact of possible Bronze Age date. It comprises a trapezoidal fragment, lenticular in cross-section, with cut marks on all edges. Both surfaces exhibit traces of hammering facets, indicating that it was hammered flat from a thicker wire or bar. Dimensions: Length: 19.9mm, maximum width: 16.7mm, minimum width: 13.6mm, maximum thickness: 2.1mm, minimum thickness: 1mm, weight: 5.3g. Possible date: c. 1500 - 800 BC. Discussion: A number of similar artefacts have been reported as potential Treasure and are discussed on the PAS database. Of these several, including NMGW-7B5887, PAS-C5EBD5, CAM-9461A7 and BH-DADFE1, were deemed to demonstrate insufficient characteristics to identify them as being over 300 years old and were therefore declared not Treasure. Others declared to be Treasure include ESS-1D0C48 (2013T873), WILT-672904, IOW-BD19F8 (2007 T429). Date: This fragment has few diagnostic features and cannot be confidently dated.

NMS-AD51D1: COIN
Gold alloy Irstead type Iron Age quarter stater of the Iceni tribe. The coin is a whitish yellow and probably has an elevated silver content. Obverse: Latticed square on two opposing crescents with projecting branch above and below. Reverse: Horse stepping right, open head with pellet eye; further pellet between head and chest. Outline crescent with two ringed pellets above (one off-flan) in a smiling face configuration; triad of pellets in a triangular group to right. Ancient British Coins No.1480. Circa 20BC-AD10. Diameter 11mm. thickness 1.4mm, weight; 1.10g

BUC-7E6B66: COIN
Wing, Buckinghamshire An Iron Age gold stater, attributed to the Catuvellauni tribe, unknown ruler, dating from c.60 - 20 BC. "Early Whaddon Chase" type. The obverse has wreath, cloak and crescents with angular wings above the wreath. The reverse depicts a horse facing right with a sun rising beneath it and a line below; the edges are missing so the full design cannot be seen. ABC 2433, BMC 287-294.

ESS-6E268C: JEWELLERY
A slim gold band, flat in cross-section, bent into a U-shape with both ends broken. May have been a ring when complete, or part of some other item of jewellery. Since the broken ends don’t match it is likely that a part is missing. Part of the exterior is decorated with a double row of incised dots, which may have continued around the band but have been worn away since they are very shallow. Likely Early Medieval to Medieval in date. Dimensions: Diameter 24.1x19.7mm, width 4.5mm, thickness 0.9mm, stretched length c.60mm, weight 2.3g Discussion: Since the object is incomplete and shows very little evidence of decoration, inscription or other stylistic features it is very hard to date. The parallel lines of incised dotes are a common motif of the Early Medieval and Medieval periods. A somewhat similar, more complete example of a finger ring with a motif of parallel dotted lines is SF-596285, which was dated from the 11th-15th centuries. Conclusion: Since the artefact is over 300 years old and has more than 10% precious metal content, it fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act. Subject to coroner’s inquest. Report by: Imogen Hubner Checked by Sophie Flynn, Essex FLO Checked by B.Nenk 20/11/19

SUR-E9CF7F: FINGER RING
A medieval gold 'stirrup' finger ring set with a single blue gemstone. The ring has an undecorated hoop with a plano-convex cross sectional profile, 2.4mm wide and 0.7mm thick, with an internal diameter of approximately 16mm. The bezel is pointed and triangular, 4.9mm high, with smooth shoulders which merge into the hoop. The ring is set with a single blue cabochon gemstone measuring 2.22mm by 1.1mm, which may be a sapphire. Diameter: 18.9mm, width (of hoop): 2.4mm, height: 21.5mm, weight 2.84g.

BH-E9C07B: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, uninscribed British L, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Big Wheel' type of the Eastern (North Thames) region; dating to the period c. 60-20 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, outline crescents back-to-back at centre. Reverse: horse right, wing motif above, wheel below. ABC p. 124, no. 2442, BMC nos. 331-335, VA 1487.

ESS-D949C2: FINGER RING
A complete but broken gold finger ring of unknown date. The ring is a simple gold band, the exterior and interior of which is plain. There are no makers' marks. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.4mm, band thickness: 0.6mm, weight: 0.76g Discussion: A similar ring WREX-E926D3 (treasure case tracking number: 2019 T229) has been assessed as not Treasure as it cannot be securely dated. Conclusion: Although the finger ring is more than 10% precious metal it is undiagnostic in nature and as such cannot be securely dated to pre-1718. It therefore it falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Report by: Lori Rogerson Volunteer, Essex 15.10.2019 Checked by Sophie Flynn, Essex FLO 16.10.2019

BH-D3AF17: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, uninscribed British L, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Curved Wreath' type belonging to the Eastern (North Thames) region, dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, one curved, outline crescents back-to-back at centre. Reverse: horse right, back-to-back solid crescents above, pellet-in-ring sun below. ABC p. 124, no. 2445, BMC p. 62, nos. 338-341, VA 1493.

BH-C3FD12: COIN
A gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes belonging to the Eastern (North Thames) region; 'Linear type' struck under Cunobelin, dating to the period c. AD 10-40. Obverse: corn ear with central stork, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse facing right with ladder mane, branch above and CVN below. ABC p. 137, no. 2810, BMC p. 127, nos. 1837-1842, VA 1927.

BUC-ADFBCC: COIN
A gold post medieval half-laurel of James I (AD 1603-1625) dating to 1624. Trefoil initial mark. North 1991, volume II, page 147, number 2117.

SUR-AD0048: MOUNT
A small gold fitting or terminal comprising a hollow cylinder which is closed at one end. The object is made from an undecorated subcircular to subtrapezoidal gold sheet 8.8mm by 7.5mm wide, to the edge of which is soldered a perpendicular strip of gold sheet decorated with filigree, 4.7mm in height, with both ends enclosing and meeting at a single soldered butt joint. The gold filigree decoration comprises parallel outer circumferential bands of fine beaded wire enclosing two rows of herringbone or plaited borders, between which is a central row of beaded wire annulets 1.6mm in diameter. This pattern runs unbroken around the object. There are two diametrically opposed pierced holes through two of the annulets suggesting attachment to another item, now lost.

An Iron Age gold stater attributed to the Southern Belgae tribe, unknown ruler, dating to c. 65-40 BC. 'Cheesefoot Head type' depicting wreath, cloak and crescents on the obverse, and a triple tailed horse facing right on the reverse. ABC 761, BMC 476.

SUR-96052B: FINGER RING
A gold Post Medieval posey ring of internal diameter 18.7mm which has been badly crushed and distorted by post-depositional mechanical disturbance. The hoop is 5.3mm wide and 1.9mm thick, with a plano convex profile. The exterior surface is rounded and undecorated. The interior surface is flat and carries an engraved legend reading: * We Joyne our loue in criʃt aboue (we join our love in Christ above). Diameter (external): 22.4mm, width of hoop: 5.3mm, thickness of hoop: 1.9mm, weight 7.91g.

BERK-860539: COIN
A struck gold uninscribed quarter stater of the Western region (Dobunni) dating to the period c. 50 - 20 BC. Cottam et al's 'Sunburt little horse' type, listed in ABC as very rare (ABC 2009.). This example has been struck on an elongated flan, probably with a worn flan(s). A coin with similar obverse and reverse wear has been recorded as WAW-CFB026 on this database. During the Roman period, and perhaps earlier, the Dobunni inhabited an area covering the modern county of Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

NMS-5757B7: FINGER RING
Description: Post-medieval gold finger ring. The band is now slightly distorted and exhibits a transverse crack. The exterior is decorated with applied gold filigree and granulation consisting of a series of lozenges formed by filigree wire; within each lozenge is a cross formed of 7 or 8 pellets arranged in a transverse line with a pellet above and below at the centre point. One lozenge appears slightly truncated and has only 6 pellets. Some of the pellets are missing or appear to be positioned slightly off-centre. At the meeting point between each lozenge are two pellets, each with a collar of filigree, one above and one below. The edges of the loop are both bordered by two lines of filigree wire twisted in opposite directions to form a chevron pattern. The interior of the band is plain. Diameter: Exterior diameter 21mm, interior diameter: 18.5mm, thickness: 1.7mm, width: 7.3mm, weight: 3.6g. Discussion: No good comparator in precious metal could be found. An incomplete lead alloy finger ring (LON-997AB6) exhibits similar decorative techniques and appears to have been painted gold. It has been dated to the late 17th century, but filigree and pellets are more generally associated with 16th-century metalworking. Date: c. AD 1500 - 1600.

SUR-162DCA: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold-plated stater (6.00g, 18.2mm) of Gallo Belgic (Gallic War) uniface type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to 60-65 BC. Obverse: plain, Reverse: sinuous horse with pellet below. As ABC 16.

SUR-159CF1: COIN
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater (1.64g, 13.3mm) of Gallo-Belgic imported type attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the early 2nd to early 1st century BC. Right facing type. Obverse: flamboyant wreathed head, right. Reverse: horse, right. As ABC 28.

LEIC-073740: COIN
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, 'Sunburst Little Horse' type. Obverse: Wreath, spike with three large pellets and sunburst across, crescents below. Reverse: Triple-tailed annulate horse right, cogwheel sun above, small animal(?) below. As ABC, p. 103, no. 2009; BMC nos. 2942-2946.

NMS-C2FF83: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Description: Incomplete gold artefact of possible middle to late Bronze Age date. It comprises a strip of sheet gold with worn transverse breaks at either end. Now bent approximately mid-way along its length at an obtuse angle, probably after deposition; the bend shows stress marks and there is a small tear at the apex. Both surfaces have traces of hammer marks, indicating that it was hammered flat from a thicker wire or bar. Dimensions: Length (bent): 49.5mm, approximate unbent length: 66.7 maximum width: 11.8mm, minimum width: 8.5mm, thickness: 0.8mm, weight: 3.8g. Discussion: Gold artefacts of sheet gold bearing similar hammered manufacturing marks include NMGW-09A1A5 (2008W8), described as an armlet, PAS-446915 (2013 T674), described as a ribbon and CORN-8EC344 (2014 T39), described as a mount. All three are described as being of probable Bronze Age date. BH-1BE953 (2014 T901), also described as an unidentified object states: “There is a range of gold strip and ribbon ornaments datable to the British Bronze Age. The less numerous types include arm and possibly ear ornaments fastening by means of a hook at each end, or a hook and eye (piercing)… There are also an increasing number of (often) thin gold strips and fragments with terminal piercings which on grounds of composition could fit into a Bronze Age context. Again, there are continental analogues, beginning within the Early Bronze Age sheet gold tradition.” Date: c. 1500 – 800 BC.

DUR-9B060B: COIN
A very fine Early Medieval gold Merovingian tremissis of the 'National gold' series dating to c. AD 580-670. Unidentified mint and moneyer, possibly Frisian. The obverse depicts a bust facing left, crude in style, wearing a diadem and with stylised drapery. There is a partial linear border to the left. A large 'A' behind the head is a feature of some early sceattas. The reverse shows a Latin cross within a wreath-like border but no circumferential border is visible. The coin has strong similarities in its design to Crondall tremissis 20 although this coin has the 'inscription' on the obverse the other way around, while the reverse, while similar, is not exactly the same. Ref: Sutherland, C.H.V., 1948. Anglo-Saxon gold coinage in the light of the Crondall hoard. Oxford University Press.

ESS-991A8B: FINGER RING
Post-Medieval gold posy ring with no bezel. The band is flat and narrow, with no decoration on the exterior. The interior reads ‘Content is a [tr]easure’. Part of the inscription is obscured since the band has been flattened into a long oval. There is a maker’s mark after the inscription which reads ‘A (or R?) D’ in gothic script inside a border Dimensions: band width 2.5mm, band thickness 0.7mm, length (flattened) 22.6mm, weight 1.3g Discussion: Posy rings were popular from the 16th - 18th Centuries and several examples exist which resemble this one, e.g. NARC-48DB13, KENT-6C6948. Evans (1931, p. 30) notes the posy ‘Content is a treasure’ and ‘Content is a continual treasure’ but does not date them. Conclusion: 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. Subject to coroner’s inquest. Report by: Imogen Hubner Checked by Sophie Flynn, Essex FLO

LEIC-171B50: BRACELET
Bronze age? gold linear sheet, possibly a bracelet fragment? 27mm long, 13mm wide 8mm thick and weighing 8.40g. The object is now sub rectangular in form and oval in cross section, it is a sheet that has been rolled around itself at least four times and appears to be incomplete. At the visible end it is 14mm wide and very thin less than 0.25mm thick. It is decorated with a series of seven raised rectangular cross sectioned ridges set within a plain flat border visible on one edge, 2mm wide. The sheet narrows and has probably been trimmed, as where it folds under itself it is 12mm wide and here it has six raised ridges present and the lower one disappears off the edge with no border. The object is possibly a bracelet and is similar to SOM-62CE08 and SF3482 in decoration and its form is similar to IOW-8BBE91 and especially IOW-5A60F3 which has been folded as well. This record notes that sheet gold bracelets of comparable form and dimensions are found Britain and Ireland during the Late Bronze Age (1100-800 BC) as exemplified in the Saintjohns, C. Kildare and Derrinboy, Co. Offaly bracelets in Ireland (Eogan 1994, The Accomplished Art: gold and gold-working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (c. 2300-650 BC). Oxford: Oxbow Monograph 42)

DUR-06DFCA: FINGER RING
Description: A complete gold 'stirrup' finger ring with a blue gem stone setting (detached; probably a corundum or sapphire), dating to the medieval period (c.AD1150-1400). The band of the ring is plain and flat, rising and thickening at the shoulders to a large bezel, the underside of which is bevelled inwards. The integral bezel is unusually large and high for a stirrup ring, and is sub-oval in shape (with a flat lower edge) and deep interior. The finder reports that the stone was not at first visible, but upon cleaning was found to be recessed within the bezel, and later became detached. The stone appears to be an irregular sub-circular blue corundum, commonly called a 'sapphire'. The ring is itself slightly misshapen, so that it is sub-oval in plan, but is in otherwise good condition. Discussion: Their proliferation in the medieval period of gem-set rings can be related to what Hinton (2005, 187) terms "a new European interest in gems" deriving from established Judaeo-Christian lore and growing knowledge in the early Renaissance of classical and oriental traditions. Added to that is the exoticism of the gems, having been imported from the far corners of the world (ibid). Thus imbued, the gem stones were believed to offer "protective virtues" to the owner when worn in contact with the skin, whether on a finger or attached to ribbon or chain around the neck (Standley 2013, 91). Encyclopaedic texts called lapidaries (originally written in Latin, but also written in vernacular forms from the 11th century) recorded the powers and befits to the wearer of precious and semi-precious stones (Campbell 2009, 33). Thus Sapphire, particularly in a Christian context, was emblematic of truth, constancy and fidelity, and might also reference the heavens and the firmament. The stone also has, appropriate to the Renaissance period, classical roots "being known from the earliest antiquityand was dedicated to Apollo by the Greeks" (Mollett 1987, 43 and 288). The ring broadly conforms to the 'stirrup shaped' type described by Egan and Pritchard (2002, 326, fig 215 nos.1608 and 1609); however the bevelled underside of the shoulders is somewhat unusual. This kind of bevelling on stirrup rings thus has limited comperanda, but is seen on at least two rings on the PAS database: HAMP-0FB898 and LANCUM-7B7DAD. The latter both comply with the dating pattern developed by Egan and Pritchard (ibid), from the middle of the 12th century to the middle of the 15th century. Dimensions: Length: 26mm; Width: 18.44mm; Internal diameter: c.17.5mm; Thickness: (shoulder) 1.81mm, (lower hoop) 0.37mm; Weight: 1.5g Bezel: Diameter: c.5.8mm; Height: 4.51mm Stone: diameter: 4.3mm; weight: 0.1g References: Campbell, M., 2009. Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100-1500, V&A Publishing, London; New York. Egan, G., Pritchard, F., 2010. Dress accessories, c. 1150 - c. 1450. Museum of London Hinton, D.A., 2006. Gold and Gilt, Pots and Pins: Possessions and People in Medieval Britain, OUP Oxford. Mollett, J.W., 1987. An illustrated dictionary of antique art and archaeology. Omega, London. Standley, E.R., 2013. Trinkets and Charms. Oxford University School of Archaeology. Author: Benjamin Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer for Durham, Darlington & Teesside Date: 27/11/2018

YORYM-F09C47: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461) dating to the period AD 1422 - 1427. Annulet Issue. Standard Type C. Ornamental floriated cross with central lis reverse. Lis initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.74, no.1420.

WAW-9C7D4D: FINGER RING
Description: The bezel is oval and is set with an engraved carnelian intaglio. The device depicted on the intaglio is a female bust in profile, facing right. The bust has their hair tied up loosely with a bow and a lock of hair falls across her shoulder onto her chest. She is wearing drapery which is low-cut. The glass intaglio is an orange colour. The intaglio is set within a bezel which has a bevelled edge which is decorated with a repetitive undulating and scroll-like design. The reverse of the bezel also has a bevelled edge which is decorated with transverse notches, each with traces of black enamel; otherwise the bezel which rests on the finger is undecorated. The hoop is D-shaped in section and the hoop either side of the bezel are a faunal scroll motif. It is sub-oval in plan which appears to be formed due to wear rather than damage. Scientific Analysis: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyses of the surface metal was performed on the band of the ring and on two parts of the bezel by the British Museum's Department of Scientific Research. The approximate results of the surface metal analyses are as follows: Part Au Ag Cu Ring's band 77-79% 12-14% 8-10% Inner part of the bezel 77-79% 11-13% 8-10% Outer part of the bezel 76-78% 12-14% 9-11% The intaglio was also analysed with XRF and the composition was found to be consistent with that of a carnelian. The ring is also decorated with black enamel with white enamel dots. The composition of the enamel was found to be consistent with that of enamel produced after the 1520s. Dimensions: 21.84mm long from the bezel to the reverse of the hoop, 13.4mm wide across the bezel and weighs 4.26g. Discussion: The black enamel and style suggests this is a mourning ring. There are a number of finger rings in the British Museum collection which are similar, for example AF.1586 has similar gold work and enamelling, but a different setting in the bezel and is dated to 1718. AF.1583 has similar gold work and enamelling, but also a different setting in the bezel and is dated to 1703. AF.1572 has black enamel, similarly decorated bezel and dates to c. 1690 to c. 1720 and AF.1584 is dated to c. 1690 to c. 1740. AF.1580 has similar styled notches filled with black enamel on the reverse of the bezel and is dated to 1698. A finger ring with a similar intaglio in the British Museum collection is SLAIntaglios.136 which is dated to the 16th to 17th century. The bust on the intaglio resembles Queen Anne with a long nose, rounded cheeks and a rounded chin, and the style of her hair and clothing all suggests the date of the finger ring is likely to be late 17th to early 18th century. Other examples of similar mourning rings have been reported as Treasure and recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, for example; 2014 T574 (SWYOR-DB246B) and 2012 T320 (KENT-690E25).

BH-719492: PENANNULAR RING
A complete gold or gold-plated cast penannular ring dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1150 - 750 BC). The ring is in the shape of a oval-sectioned loop which tapers slightly towards the terminals. One terminal has a shallow rectangular shaped recess in the centre of its face. The obect is otherwise plain and undecorated. The ring measures 17mm in diameter, while the bar itself is a maximum of 4.5mm in thickness. The ring weighs 9.68 grams Such objects are often termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Taylor 1980; Green 1988; Eogan 1994; 1997; Varndell 2001; Hobbs 2003; Meeks et al. 2008; O'Connor et al. 2008). Their function is uncertain but they may have been personal adornments, possibly worn on the ears or nose, rather than being hair-ornaments or items of exchange' (Mark Lodwick and Mary Davis in record NMGW-04216C / 2013 TW13; references therein).

LIN-7186F1: FINGER RING
Description 2018 T758: a post-medieval gold posy ring. The hoop is circular, wide, and comprises a central convex band flanked above and below by an everted rim. The interior of the ring bears the inscription *THINKE*OF*ME*. The letters are all captial and serrifed. The hoop is slightly damaged, but otherwise is in excellent condition. Discussion The style of lettering is typical of the seventeenth-century. A similar inscription THINKE ON ME is seen on a ring now in the British Museum (AF.1383). A parallel for the hoop can be found on a ring recorded on the PAS database (NMGW-9F38B2), which is also assigned a 17th century date. Dimensions Width: 6.5mm Weight: 3.47g Diameter: 19mm 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.

BH-7128EA: TORC
An incomplete gold flange-twisted torc and accompanying fragment of bar dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1300-1100 BC). The torc comprises a section of the body and one of the plain terminals. The body of the torc consists of a regular four-flanged twisted bar that is cruciform or '+' shaped in cross-section. One end of this bar is broken relatively evenly but some of the flanges are bent, while the other end is attached to the plain terminal. The terminal, which is bent inwards on itself at its thinnest point, is circular in cross-section and expands gradually towards its wider flat end. The entire object has been coiled into a roughly circular shape so that the body loops up over the terminal and part of itself and the broken end of the body and the flat end of the terminal point inwards towards each other. The coiled torc measures 56mm by 44mm in diameter and is 17mm high. The twisted bar has a diameter of 6mm, while the plain terminal is a maximum of 8.5mm in diameter and 5mm in diameter at its thinnest point. The coil weighs 74.26 grams. The small fragment consists of a small section of the regular four-flanged twisted bar. The bar is broken relatively evenly at both ends, both of which are flattened, though neither attaches in any clear way to the bar of the main coil. The fragment measures 16mm in length, 6mm in diameter and weighs 2.67 grams.

YORYM-70E7EB: COIN
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461) dating to the period AD 1422 - 1427. Annulet Issue. Standard Type C. Ornamental floriated cross with central lis reverse. Lis initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.74, no.1420.

NMS-601732: FINGER RING
Description: Incomplete Roman gold finger ring of keeled type. It has a plain, flat circular bezel with the shoulders tapering to either side. Both shoulders are flat and have moulded scrollwork decoration. At the tip of each shoulder the loop becomes D-shaped in cross-section, decorated on either side with three radiating lines. The loop terminates in an old break on either side. One long edge is squashed and abraded. Dimensions: Length (bent) 31mm, maximum width 8.5mm, minimum width 2mm, maximum thickness 2.5mm, minimum thickness 0.9mm, weight 3.8g. Discussion: This finger-ring should probably be allocated to Guiraud's type 3 and Henig's type VIII. A number of similar examples have been reported as Treasure and are recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-82BDCD (2015 T640), LANCUM-15AD23 (2005 T278) & GLO-DAC097 (2006 T136). Date: c. AD 150-350.

NMS-5C0A89: FINGER RING
Description: Medieval gold finger-ring with a pseudo-inscription on the exterior face. Narrow circular loop with plain flat inner surface, the flat outer surface engraved with a pseudo-inscription containing a combination of lettering travelling in a combination of conventional and retrograde, the S lying on its side, presumably to fit the width of the hoop. The letter forms appear to vary between Roman and Lombardic styles. Dimensions: Diameter 19mm (internal diameter 17.2mm), width 2.8mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 1.1g. Discussion: Artefacts such as finger rings and brooches bearing fictitious legends appear to be reasonably common in the Medieval period. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 249) discuss inscribed brooches (nos. 1306 and 1309) and note that they frequently exhibit fictitious legends or pseudo-lettering. A number of similar examples have been reported as Treasure and are recorded on the PAS database, including SF-D8F1B9 (2015 T924) and SF-1D1114 (2016 T907), both of which have been given 13th- to 15th-century dates. Date: c. AD 1200 – 1500.

WAW-4AC3FE: COIN
Iron Age coin: gold stater of the Catuvellauni, Tasciovanos Tascio type struck between c. 25 BC and AD 10. ABC 2574

IOW-244347: HOARD
Description: Two gold tremisses of the 6th century. Visigothic pseudo-imperial tremissis imitating Justinian I (527-65) or Justin II (565-78), right-facing Victory reverse. Weight 1.42g Merovingian pseudo-imperial tremissis, c. 500-580, crude bust with blundered inscription, left-facing Victory reverse. Weight 1.42g Metal content: The metal content of the two coins has not been measured, but coins of this period typically have a minimum gold content of 80%, with most of the remainder being silver, and thus far exceed the threshold of 10% stipulated by the Treasure Act (1996). Discussion: The two coins were found in close proximity to the find-spots of Treasure case no. 2017 T545; IOW-0B24C2 and Treasure case no. 2016 T596; IOW-AC10C3, and can be interpreted as addenda to the earlier Treasure cases. Irrespective of their relationship to the earlier cases, the two coins are directly contemporary with each other, and would have circulated together in the same economy of imported gold tremisses. Having been found together, two coins would constitute a hoard in their own right under the definition of Treasure.

An Iron Age gold stater (17.7mm, 5.4g) of the Atrebates / southern region, struck by Commios and dating to the 50-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with two hidden faces, right. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right with five spoked wheel below and annulet behind; charioteer's arm and three horse muzzles above. As ABC 1022, BMC 724-729, VA 350.

GLO-0BFB91: FINGER RING
Gold stirrup-shaped finger ring. The bezel is expanded into a low flat topped triangle with faceted corners that is surmounted by a single domed blue stone that has been identified by the Department of Scientific Research at the British Museum using Raman spectroscopy as corundum gemstone, likely sapphire. The stone is set within an asymmetrical hexagonal cell. Expanded quatrefoils flank the base of the bezel which then led on to the angled hoop which has a central ridge running around its circumference resulting in the band having a low triangular cross-section. Evenly spaced around the band are three further quatrefoil panels; one on both sides and the third at the base of the hoop. The bevelled sides of the hoop are engraved with the inscription +NI ONAN NRIO ONIC / NIAI AINO ANIOI NAN. The orientation of this inscription in not clear but it is assumed that it starts with the Cross Potent at the beginning with further aid given by the orientation of the C at the end of the top line. This results in all if the As being unbarred, whereas if the inscription as inverted, these letters would read as Vs. An example, although lacking the detailed inscription, has a blue sapphire stone and similar quatrefoil shoulders was recorded treasure PAS-804C91/2002 T248 and dated to the 13th century. A similar ring with an inscribed hoop read over two lines was recorded as 2002 T257. This inscription has also proven to be enigmatic, but has been interpreted as most likely having romantic association. However, a magical significance was not ruled out. (2004, 85-86) 2004, Treasure Annual Report 2002, Department of Culture, Media and Sport: Cultural Property Unit

DENO-073B2A: COIN
An incomplete Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi dating to c. 50 - 20 BC (South Ferriby Type). Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above, star sun below, pellet rosette below head. As ABC 1743, VA 811, 835, 837, BMC 3148-78. 22.2 mm, 4.80g.

KENT-DD7BC3: AMULET
An incomplete stamped gold Roman apotropaic amulet, possibly dating to the 2nd century AD. Description: The amulet is formed from two stamped gold foil discs folded together the apex has a small tear likely where the amulet's now missing suspension loop was placed. The discs have been embossed in a repoussé style. The design consists of a central heavily lidded (evil/all suffering) eye surrounded by numerous protective symbols aligned radially and to attack the eye. These symbols are mostly animals and numbered on the image as follows: 1, thunderbolt; 2, long-necked bird or lizard?; 3, elephant; 4, scorpion; 5, snake; 6, winged phallus; 7, dog; 8, winged bird?; 9, animal, bow?. The animals present are all shown in the act of attacking the evil eye. There is a circumferential beaded border. Generally, the amulet remains in good condition barring the tear ands some slight folding, It must be noted it remains quite fragile Measurements: Diameter: 18.3mm, Thickness: 1.2mm and Weight: 1.43g Discussion: This amulet fits a group of so called 'magic' amulets often dated to the 2nd century and possibly relating to the gold childhood amuletic bulla occasionally seen in the early-mid Roman Imperial period. One other example has been recorded and reported as treasure to the PAS: NMS-B9A004. Other examples are recorded from Colchester (Crummy, 1983, 168, fig.205), recovered from a late 1st to 2nd century context, two unprovenanced examples are in the collection of the British Museum recorded as BM 1814,0704.1172 + 1772,0314.84 and another unprovenanced example is held by the John Hopkins University Museum in the United States (FIC.07.225). This latter example is most similar although it has undergone substantial later modification. NMS-B9A004, FIC.07.225 and the example from Colchester (Allason-Jones 1989, 50, no. 32; Fig. 2, no. 32; Pl. 17) have been identified as ear- rings, it is possible therefore that this example is also an ear-ring. Equally possible is that the object's use changed or were multi purpose as pendants or ear-rings a trend occasionally seen in late antique jewellery, possibly supported by the first of the British Museum examples which has two horizontally aligned loops at each side of the disc. The amulet held by the John Hopkins University Museum is discussed by Hughes (2011) who makes some observations on the motif. She points out the very similar arrangement of beasts around and attacking an eye shown on the entrance hall mosaic of the 'House of the Evil Eye', Antioch, Syria and the Severin period marble relief from Woburn Abbey, in Bedfordshire. A 2nd century Roman date seems likely

DENO-C8370A: COIN
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi dating to c. 50 - 20 BC (South Ferriby Type). Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above, star sun below, pellet rosette below head. As ABC 1743, VA 811, 835, 837, BMC 3148-78. 18 mm, 5.59 g.

KENT-B85DD6: COIN
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, struckfor Eppillus, c. AD 1-15, Eppillus King type. Obverse: Legend COM.F in a panel across two opposed neck torcs and curvilinear motifs. Reverse: A horse left, EP above, REX below. As ABC (Rudd), p. 42, no. 396. Measurements: 12.5mm in diameter and 1.37g in weight. Discussion: Coin is die linked to type specimen for ABC 396, coin 08.9227 (CCI?).

DUR-73D449: COIN
A complete gold quarter noble of the Medieval period from the reign of Henry VI , AD1422-1461. Obverse description: A shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Obverse inscription: hENRIC (lis) DI (trefoil) GRA (trefoil) REX (trefoil) ANGL. Reverse description: A floriated cross with a lion passant within each quarter, all within a tressure of eight arches. Reverse inscription: EXALTABITVR (mullet) IN (annulet) GLORIA. The coin is in a good condition with a little wear on both faces. It is possible that it has been lightly clipped between 1 and 4 o'clock. Thickness: 0.66mm Weight: 1.7g Diameter: 18.85mm North vol.2: p74, no 1421.

KENT-5E0C7C: COIN
A clipped post-Medieval gold 1-escudo of Joanna, Queen of Castile and Aragon (Joan the Mad) and Charles V (Charles I of Spain), 1516-1555. MInted c.1535-1555. Reverse mintmark: castle. Minted at Seville. Measurements: 23.27mm in diameter, 1.12mm thick and 3.18g in weight.

NARC-48DB13: FINGER RING
A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The object is composed of a D shaped sectioned gold band. The outer face of the ring is plain and undecorated. The inner face bears an incised italic inscription which reads: . wish . you . well + +. Dimensions: Diameter: 15.78mm, Width: 2.70mm, Thickness: 0.85mm, Weight: 1.1g. Discussion: Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold than silver. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals being earlier and the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic during the course of the 17th century and into the 18th. The inscription on this example is fairly common and still in use on similar rings today. The arrangement of the initials however is indicative of the late 17th / early 18th century, particularly the use of the long 's' and the tails on the 'h' and 'y'. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme Database: KENT-21E814 - 2017T865, LVPL-25CDE6 - 2016T843. Similar examples can be seen on the British Museums online catalogue:

WAW-E3F1FC: FINGER RING
A complete finger ring which has a D-sectioned hoop. The edges of the finger ring are quite sharp and fresh, suggesting the ring had not been worn or at least worn only for a short time. The interior has an inscription reading 'fortunate if favoured' in lower case - the 'v' in the second word is written as a 'u'. There is not a maker's mark. Dimensions: 18.08mm diameter on the exterior, 16.13mm on the interior, 2.99mm thick and weighs 1.58g. Discussion: The absence of a maker's mark makes precise dating difficult. The style of the lettering is 17th century, although it continued to be used into the 18th century. Compare for instance the inscription on a hawking vervel found in Angmering, West Sussex (2017 T10; SUSS-D17951) likely associated with James I (r.1603 - 1625) and on a finger-ring from Bolnhurst and Keysoe, Bedfordshire (2016 T734; CAM-D38E7E) dated as pre-1716. The inscription cannot be found in Evans (1931) or the British Museum collection and therefore cannot be securely dated through that method.

LANCUM-E16C56: FINGER RING
Gold posy finger ring with inscription, of post-medieval to modern date (c. 1700 - 1800 AD). The finger ring is formed from a plain wide band, slightly D-shaped in section, with an inscription in italics running around the inside, which reads: 'A mind content cannot repent'. There is no maker's or hallmark. The surface of the object is heavily scratched although it retains its shine. The object is 19.50mm in diameter, 1.24mm in thickness and weighs 4.10g. Similiar styles of posy rings have been recorded on the database and dated variously from the early post-medieval period to the modern (c. 1550 - 1800 AD). See for instance: SWYOR-18003F and SOM-624F1E. While the earliest examples of these meet the criteria of the 1996 Treasure Act, this particular inscription has been found on posy rings that have been dated to the 18th century. Certainly, without a maker's or hallmark, the precise date of this object cannot be ascertained and it is therefore discounted as treasure.

HAMP-E09AF1: FINGER RING
A post-medieval (1600-1700) gold finger-ring with white enamel decoration and a green gemstone setting, presumably an emerald. The hoop is now squashed at its base. The bezel is rectangular in shape and pyramidal in form, narrowing into the hoop below. The gemstone is faceted on its four edges with a flat central section. Each face of the pyramidal bezel housing has a raised central vertical rib and raised edges, creating two opposing triangles on each. These mostly retain a white-coloured enamel; where the enamel is missing a keyed surface in the gold is apparent. The two side elements of the bezel housing extend into the shoulders and hoop beyond. Much of the enamel decoration is missing here but a central raised rib with keying to either side is apparent to just above a grooved arrow (comprising a longitudinal groove with a chevron at the end nearest the bezel) roughly halfway along the hoop. The hoop has a D-shaped cross-section. Squashed, the finger-ring measures 19.3mm in length and 17.2mm in width (inclusive of gemstone setting). The dimensions of the inside of the hoop are 17.5x11.3mm. At the back of the hoop, it measures 1.6mm wide and 0.9mm thick; this expands to 2.5x1.7mm at the shoulders. The finger-ring weighs 1.90g.

NMS-CE9491: COIN
Medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III dating to the period AD 1363 - 1369 (Treaty Series B). Mint of London. See: North, Vol. II, p. 56, no. 1243.

ESS-CCDF41: COIN
An incomplete Gallo-Belgic broad flan gold stater of Bellovaci c.175-120 BC. Obverse shows Sun-God Apollo facing left with laurel wreath. Reverse shows horse facing left with stylised charioteer. Flower below horse. The coin is 24.7mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 7.4g. ABC 4.

SOM-9F4AAA: COIN
Iron age gold quater stater of the Southern Region/Regini and Atrebates, struck under Tincomarus and dating to c. 25 BC - AD 10. "Tincomarus Medusa" type depicting TINC in corded tablet, C above and A below on the obverse and the facing head of Medusa on the reverse. ABC 1076, VA 378, BMC 811-26.