Record ID: LON-1F6299
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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,…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: LON-375AF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
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Record ID: LON-EF5AB5
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 …
Created on: Thursday 7th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2021
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Record ID: LON-3B687E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater, of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to Cunobelin, dating to the period AD 8-41, 'Wild Series A'. ABC 2777. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, [C]A to l., MV to r. Reverse: horse rearing r., dashed for mane, branch above, possibly [CVNO] below. Dimensions: diameter: 16.88mm; weight: 5.41g. References: Rudd, C. 2010, Ancient British Coins, Norwich. J. Sills (2017), Divided Kingdoms: The Iron Age Gold Coinage of Southern England, Aylsham
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: LON-91FE64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 t…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2019
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Record ID: LON-712F8A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2020
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Record ID: LON-345643
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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. Thes…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2022
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Record ID: LON-5321B2
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 roun…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: LON-49A17F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 "Rather dy then faith to deny". Dimensions:thickness: 1.62mm; width: 6.48mm; diameter: 22.15mm; weight: 8.67g. 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 pa…
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2020
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Record ID: LON-497D6C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold finger ring with 'posy' inscription probably dating mid-17th century. This finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section and there is some damage to the ring which is bent and slightly twisted. There is no decoration on the external surface but there is an inscription on the internal surface. The inscription is in lower case cursive and reads "'When this you see remember me'". Dimensions Thickness: 1.62mm; width: 3.42mm; diameter: 22.01mm; weight: 4.58g. Discussion: In general lower case (italics) became more popular for inscriptions on posy rings by the mid 1…
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Mary Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-363185
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater, Westerham South type of the Regini or Atrebates dating to 60-50 BC. This is an ABC 482, BMC 24-32. 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." Obverse: Wreath design with crescents and cloak. Reverse: A disjointed horse left, stick legs and many pellets above. Dimensions: diameter: 18.60mm; weight: 6.27g. References: Rudd, C. 2010, Ancient British Coins, Norwich
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: LON-350A61
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Bronze Age gold-plated copper alloy penannular ring dating from 1150-750 BC. Th ring is oval in cross-section. Both terminals are damaged. Dimensions: diameter: 17.59mm; thickness: 6.82mm; weight: 7.39g Similar gold penannular rings on the database are HAMP-1248F2 and HAMP-0F9AF6. 'The penannular ring 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 p…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bentworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-08B7FD
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold aglet dating to the first half of the 16th century. This aglet is constructed from a gold cylinder; there is a visible seam where the two ends meet. The majority of the body of the aglet has no decoration. There are two holes for attachment on opposing sides of the cylinder. The shape of the aglet is squashed along the length. Dimensions: length: 13.49mm; width: 4.47mm; weight: 0.38g. As the aglet is greater than 300 years old and is more than 10% gold it fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996. Aglets are ornaments used at the end of points (laces) to…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: LON-68C7C1
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An Early Medieval gold filigree and garnet disc pendant dating to AD 650-700. The pendant is circular in plan. It is decorated on one side with a filigree wire which runs along the outside border. At the top of the pendant the wire has become separated and runs into the interior. The design of an equal-armed cross is created by the application of four filigree triangles in the top right, bottom right, bottom left and top left quadrants of the face. Within each of the triangles are two filigree figure-eight designs – one with equal-sized loops running parallel to the …
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epping Forest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-5283E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Catuvellauni and Trinovantes (Eastern Region) gold quarter stater, Cunobelinus Plastic type dating from AD 8-41. Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, CA to left and M[V] to right. Reverse: Horse rearing right, dashes for mane, pellet above and CVN below. ABC 2816, VA 2015, BMC 1846-48.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broomfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-C79603
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A composite gold button consisting of a flat disc with applied septfoil decoration on one face and a drawn wire loop attachment on the other. The decoration takes the form of a flower and is made up of a central knop where the seven ‘petals’, made of thin sheets of gold, join. A double row of braided wire forms the border around the circumference. Dimensions: Thickness: 3.24mm Diameter: 10.51mm Weigh: 0.66g 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) an…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: LON-1CF565
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold pendant set with a red stone, probably a garnet. The pendant is shaped like an axe-head with a convex lower edge, concave sides and a flat top. It is formed from a gold sheet backing plate two which has been soldered a frame, comprising a strip of gold set on its edge, surrounded by a border of beaded gold wire. Inside this is set a flat garnet cut to the same shape, with an embossed gold foil underneath. At the tip is a suspension loop, formed from a strip of gold with four longitudinal ridges. It has been soldered onto the reverse and the end is squared. The loop and…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-EFB6D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold finger ring with 'posy' inscription probably dating mid-17th century. This finger ring has a D-shaped cross-section and there is some damage to one of the edges which suggests the finger ring is of a hollow construction. There is no decoration on the external surface but there is an inscription and a maker's mark on the internal surface. The inscription is in lower case cursive and reads "I choose thee not to change". The maker's mark comprises the ligated initials "HD" within a rectangular cartouche. There is also a vertical seam on the internal surface just afte…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: LON-433E19
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold penannular object, probably a jewellery fitting, with a zoomorphic head terminal, probably dating to the 14th century. The object has a circular cross-section that becomes flattened at the zoomorphic terminal. The body of the object is decorated with a repeated stamped semi-circular motif designed to represent feathers or scales. The zoomorphic head has an annular eye and slightly open mouth. The decoration comprising the head is only on the front suface while the body decoration extends around the diameter of the object. Dimensions: diameter: 9.59mm; thickness: 1.2…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
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Record ID: LON-32F5F9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold Serjeants-at-Law post medieval finger ring bearing the inscription 'VIVANT REX ET LEX' Long live the King and the law, dating to the 16th century. The rings external Latin inscription is engraved in Roman capitals. A cross potent is followed by VIVANT, the motto is interspersed with cinquefoils between VIVANT and REX and again between ET and LEX. Either side of the motto are engraved bands, the outer one consisting of small zigzags. The ring has been deliberately cut in two and then two pieces have been folded and interlocked so that only part of the motto is discernible. Vivant …
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
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