Record ID: NARC-E87660
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-E8A9BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-275C34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-80F37D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-17CDEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 lega…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-46D953
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
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 s…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-3DDCC1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 det…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-26BA36
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-26A09A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Finger Ring of Modern date (AD 1927). The object is composed of a rectangular gold band with a flat section. The outer face of the ring is decorated with incised decoration covering the entire outer surface. The decoration is composed of repeating, double, longitudinal lines forming cells within which are various motifs. The motifs are incised and alternate irregularly between cross potent, and a single transversely orientated lozenge with central annulet and radiating lines surrounding. The inner surface is stamped with a makers mark and full hall mark consisting …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NARC-1500E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-00C988
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8C812A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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, Thicknes…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8BECF5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-5790CE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
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…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-424673
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). 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 Roman lettering which reads: God fore mee appointed thee There is a visible markers mark, reading JG within an ovate punch. The makers mark not identifiable in any standard works of reference. A…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gretton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-0A0C55
Object type: SPACER BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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. …
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-49D06E
Object type: AESTEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold ‘Aestel’ of Early Medieval date (AD 850-900). Ascribed culture: Anglo-Saxon. The object is composed of a globular/hemispherical body with domed upper surface and flat lower face. On the side of the dome is a projecting cylindrical socket. Both parts of the object are hollow. The upper surface is formed from an embossed sheet of gold, with the lower face consisting of a second, flat, sheet of gold, the two parts soldered together The domed surface and cylinder are extensively decorated with beaded filigree wire and granulated gold pellets. A b…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gretton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-515BDE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-204D3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-9962D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: NARC-0F0A9A
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three gold coins of Medieval date (AD 1464-1483) 1 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. North Vol II, P 85, No 1549. Obverse description: Crowned king in medieval ship with rose on hull, holding sword and Royal Arms, flag with Gothic 'E' Obverse inscription: ED/WARD DI GRA REX ANGL S FRAnC DnS IB (trefoil stops) Revers…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Claybrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-0BF5F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-CBF124
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-4EDB7E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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…
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-918A05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 cre…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th November 2021
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Record ID: NARC-AC65A0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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: L…
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-34BDF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-32CDBB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 …
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-2F37E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 surfa…
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: NARC-C6B7F8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 rin…
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-34F49A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
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 wer…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-22EC08
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 atta…
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-2D300B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-E0E866
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Last updated: Friday 6th August 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-71610A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-B4032A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 lett…
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-F4DD27
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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) an…
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-CEA193
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-961655
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 Sta…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-642543
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Monday 7th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-4FD955
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Two gold Staters, found in association, both of the North Eastern region (Corieltavi) tribe. 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 is plain. Diameter: 19.95mm, Thickness: 2.86mm, Weight: 5.4g ABC 1743, BMC 3148-78, VA 8111, 835, 837 2 A complete Iron Age gold Stater, uninscribed, North Eastern region (Corieltavi), dating to the period 50-20 BC (Phase 6). South Ferriby phallic type. Lunate hor…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brigstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-023C69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 31st July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-4A75BB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 there…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-4971CD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 immedia…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-CC4357
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2020
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Record ID: NARC-4A799D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Friday 20th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-A1EF0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-0E2248
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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."
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2020
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Record ID: NARC-7335E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
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Record ID: NARC-10B4B1
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 Bron…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-90B3AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-955F0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-FBC935
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold Signet (or seal) Finger-ring of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The bezel is oval in shape and sub-rectangular cross-section. The bezel is decorated with a heraldic design, composed of a beaded border formed of closely set small punched dots. At the centre of the bezel is a coat of arms on a flat-topped shield. The arms are 'chevron charged with three escallops, two ram heads flanking a crescent chief, and a rams head right base'. All of the details on the upper surface are in the negative so that any impression made into sealing-wax would appear in relief. The l…
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abthorpe Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-BF2163
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-BF0CC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-A95ED6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-A92771
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-06E2CB
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
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…
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F05087
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
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…
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-E79027
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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.
Created on: Monday 10th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: NARC-48DB13
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 b…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-512833
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold Ecu d'or au soleil of Francois I (AD 1515-1547). Initial mark sun. Lis cross reverse with lis in two angles and F in two angles. Probably mint of Bayonne. Diameter: 1.02mm, Thickness: 0.2mm, Weight: 3.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-A91E07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete golf Quarter Noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty period. Series E. Standard type C. Long cross reverse within tressure of arches and pellet in centre of cross. Cross 3 Initial Mark. Muled with series G obverse. AD 1354-1361. North, Vol II, P 51 No 1162 with obverse P 52, No 1189 Length: 19.70mm, Width: 13.70mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 20th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2018
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Record ID: NARC-183002
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1300-1500). The object is a 'posy ring' with incised inscription on exterior face. The finger-ring is D shaped in section band, being circular in plan, with only minor distortion due to deposition. The weight of the band suggests it is hollow. The exterior surface of the ring is decorated with repeating foliate design between each word in an inscription. The inscription reads + A + MA + VYE (to my life) in French, black letter script. The inner surface is undecorated and both surfaces show minor abrasions caused by post-depositional pro…
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-87D452
Object type: SPACER BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold biconical bead of probable early medieval date. The bead comprises a single length of plain wire coiled into about 10 turns to form the body of the bead. The wire has a raised central rib creating a distinct stepped profile to the bead on the outside and is flattened on the inside. The lower end, which would have formed the centre of the bead, terminates in a rough break. The wire at the complete upper end is neatly tapered and smoothed down. The gold is noticeably pale in colour. Length: 9.02mm. Maximum Diameter: 8.12mm, Minimum Diameter: 4.69mm. Interna…
Created on: Friday 13th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-509038
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold enamelled badge of Henry VI. A gold badge with traces of enamel. The badge is cast as a single piece and shows Henry VI as a standing figure on top of an antelope, which was his own personal heraldic badge. Both Henry and the antelope are placed on a corbel which terminates at its base in a small ball. This is suggestive of a sculpture placed on top of a pedestal. The corbel still retains much of its green enamel and two letters 'S H' in white enamel can be seen across the front face of the faceted base. These letters are abbreviations for Sancte Henricus. Henry…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-352289
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, 'Rose Wings' type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, flower-like motif at centre. Reverse: Horse right, pellet with three petals around below, double wing motif above. As ABC, p. 125, no. 2469; VA 244. The coin is missing a section between 7-10 O'clock Diameter: 12.37mm, Thickness: 1.46mm, Weight: 1.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8F4F3D
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Touch Piece of Ann (AD 1702-1714). Obverse depicts the Archangel St. Michael slaying a dragon, SOL DE GLORIA. The reverse depicts a ship under sail, ANNA.DG.M.BR/T.ETH.REG . The object has a single circular perforation at 12 O'clock Touch Pieces were touched by the monarch and used by an individual (in this instance as a pendant or medallion) to pass the heeling of an individual via the touch of a monarch without the monarch coming into physical contact with the afflicted individual. Diameter: 21.18mm, Thickness: 0.71mm, Weight: 3.0g.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-76492A
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A group of three gold Iron Age staters found in close proximity dating between 50 BC - AD 40. 1. A complete gold uninscribed North Eastern British stater (50-20 BC). 'South Ferriby' type attributed to the Corieltavi. Struck circa 50-20 BC. Diameter: 18.36mm, Thickness: 2.80mm, Weight: 5.4g. Ref: Hobbs 1996, no. 3148ff; ABC 1743; cf VA 811-23ff Obverse description: Partially obliterated die showing wreath Reverse description: Horse left, pellet rosette below head Die Axis 12 2 A complete gold inscribed Eastern British stater of Cunobelin (c. AD 10 - 40), struck in the Nort…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-758D95
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold Ear ring of Roman date (AD 100-300). The object is composed of a recurves wire hook which is circular in section. The wire broadens towards the attachment point in the centre of the back of the objects recessed aperture. The main portion of the object is composed of a tear drop shaped plate with a deep ovate recess at it's the centre. This would have held a gem which is now missing. Along the top of the plate are two symmetrical soldered knops from which a circular sectioned wire with recurved loop projects. Length: 23.42mm, Width: 12.61mm, Thickness: 8.27mm, Wei…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: NARC-6012D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete quarter Stater of the Regini and Atrebates, 'Selsey Dahlia Damaged Die' type, dating to 60-20 BC. The coin is incomplete and has a complete fragure centrally ABC p. 48, no. 506. Hobbs nos. 478-494. Diameter: 14.46mm, Thickness: 1.01mm, Weight: 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-394C24
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A compete gold Finger Ring of Late Medieval date (AD 1350-1500). The object is composed of a rectangular sectioned band with a raised border on both edges and a circumferential inscription and pattern. The decorative pattern separates each word in the inscription and is composed of highly stylised foliage flanked by a five petalled flower. The inscription reads de bon cuer, the whole meaning 'of good heart'. There is a minor amount of distortion to out edge of the band above the "CUER" portion of the inscription. Diameter: 18.97 mm, Thickness: 1.28 mm , Weight: 2.4 g …
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: NARC-B63118
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Cut Aureus of Probus dating to AD 276-282, dating to c. AD 281 (Reece Period 14). Mint of Rome. RIC V, pt 2, p. 32, no. 141-2var. The reverse type is recorded for RIC 141-2; the obverse legend is recorded for RIC 142, but the obverse type is recorded for neither entry. Obverse: [IMP PRO]BVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear in right hand over right shoulder. Reverse: VICTORIA GERM; Trophy between two captives. This coin is also published in the Coin Register of the British Numismatic Journal 88 (2018), p. 225-6 / pl. 10, no. 44 Dimensions:…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd July 2021
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Record ID: NARC-24350B
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold chain and pendant of Roman date. The chain is of a single figure-of-eight looped form (as Johns 1996, 195-6). The gold wire is circular in section and the length of chain is composed of 27 looped wire links. The lower loop of each link is set at 90 degrees to that above and below it. The upper end of the chain terminates in a penannular wire loop with a short section of wire twisted 6 times around its upper end. The lower end of the object terminates in a tear drop or leaf-shaped pendant which is attached via an integral lentoid attachment loop with double collar below. The p…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: NARC-1C3FF9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold Finger ring of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1650-1850). The object is composed of a D cross-sectioned band. The two ends of the band meet at either side of the rectangular bezel. The bezel is composed of a rectangular purple/red stone, likely an amethyst, in a rectangular setting claw type setting. The stone is missing a small section likely due to post-depositional processes. The back portion of the bezel is domed and decorated with a radiating linear pattern. The inner face of the band is undecorated and shows not makers mark. Similar examples can be seen on…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
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Record ID: NARC-5E56D2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Gold Finger Ring of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1400-1600). The ring is composed of a five-pointed star bezel with a central, circular panel with tapering broadly rectangular shoulders and a D shaped hoop. The Bezel is decorated with an incised pattern composed of a double linear border which respects the form of the bezel with pellets between. The central panel is circular with an incised pattern depicting human head or skull. A minor amount of black enamel is retained across the central motif. The reverse of the bezel has an incised pattern depicting a bust, o…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: NARC-BD1E51
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold ring of EarlyMedieval date (AD 575-1000). The object comprises an annular ring formed from gold beaded wire. It is now slightly distorted and slightly worn. Gold beaded wire rings like this one are common components of decoration on a variety of early Anglo-Saxon objects including pendants (PAS database ESS-00D4F2), brooches (British Museum 1879,1013.1), mounts (PAS database SF-176F05, British Museum SF-176F05), swords (British Museum 2006,1001.1) and buckles (PAS database BH-5798B4). Typically they form the collars for settings (PAS database PAS-E9BEA3), rivets or …
Created on: Friday 16th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-FAFEDA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring. A narrow hoop with D-shaped cross section, expanding slightly towards the bezel. The bezel is square with a black gem or glass setting (damaged). The reverse of the bezel is fluted, radiating from the centre. Exterior surface of band contains lenend in gold set with pale green enamel background. The legend reads: 'JE VIS EN ESPRANCE' - (I live in hope/expectation). Dimensions: External diameter: 20mm Internal diameter: 18mm Height: bezel - 4mm; hoop - 2mm Weight: 1.4g
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: NARC-C70281
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of Valens (364 - 375), AD 365 (Reece Period 19). Reverse: RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe. Mint of Arles. Reference: RIC IX, p. 61, no. 1h; G. Depeyrot, Les monnaies d'or de Constantin II à Zénon (337-491), p. 135, no. 13/2.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: NARC-DDB81E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold half noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Treaty series (1363-9; North 1239), mint: London. Ref:North 1991: 55-6. Obverse: King standing, facing in ship with sword and shield, initial cross 3. Inscription: EDWARD DEI G REX AnGL D hIB Z AQT (annulet before EDWARD; double saltire stops; Z retrograde) Reverse: 'E' in centre of royal cross in tressure, crown and lion in angles. Inscription: DOMInE nE In FVRORE TVO ARGVAS mE (double saltire stops)
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2016
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Record ID: NARC-6573B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold medieval quarter noble of Henry VI (1422-61), annulet issue (1422-27; North 1420), mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 74.
Created on: Monday 25th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
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Record ID: NARC-A1014C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold pennanular brooch. The panannular frame is 26mm in diameter and 3mm wide. It is decorated with floriate design which appears to have been etched into a wider sheet and then shaped into its current form. The terminals are domed and adorned with filigree (alternate triangles and circles) and topped with a square cut green glass stone which sits atop the dome. the base and green glass have filigree borders. The frame terminals are 7.5mm in diameter and sit 5mm high. The pin is 44mm long and is attached to teh frmae by a rectangular notch allowing the frame to move freely around…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
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Record ID: NARC-D09E11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (1351 - 1361). Probably a type G variant. The reverse image is obscured by various folds in the gold flan and as a result is largely illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2015
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Record ID: NARC-067DD8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring with an inscription around the exterior of the hoop in Gothic or 'black letter' script. The hoop has an anticlastic curvature, and is plain on the interior. The three words read SANS NUL MAL (Without any ill). An engraved floral motif consisting of a single five petalled flower and sprig of leaves separates each word and there are two such motifs after the third word. The edges are very sharp with no sign of wear. The soldered joining line is visible on the inside of the hoop, and lies just before the first and longest word of the inscription. The diameter is 19…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2015
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Record ID: NARC-0B6A9E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold brooch with a plain thin frame formed into the shape of an asymmetric heart. The brooch is delicate, but complete. The frame is 1.5mm thick and eliptical in cross-section. The pin is present and is secured around the frame at the point where the side of the heart is more accentuated, or outwardly curved, and is narrowed to accomodate it. The collar of the pin is 3.5mm long and is curled around to fit the narrowed frame exactly, It has been soldered to create the impression of a solid tube. The tip of the pin touches the back of the smaller curve of the heart. Dimensions: …
Created on: Monday 10th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: NARC-F8ACEB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman gem-set gold finger-ring. The slender, circular-sectioned, beaded wire hoop, now a little distorted, is flanked by a pair of tiny globules at its junction with the lower edge of each end of the bezel. The bezel, an oval box with flared sides and a very slender beaded wire girth ring, is open at the back as well as the front. Its upper edge is dented in several places. The oval intaglio, a translucent, lilac-coloured amethyst, has a low convex obverse and stronger convex reverse (Henig's gemstone shape Curved, 1). It is secured in the bezel box by a gold strip forming a bevelle…
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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Record ID: NARC-F8A45E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report by Beverley Nenk (Curator of Medieval Collections, 10 July 2015): A late Medieval gold iconographic finger-ring with a flat rectangular bezel engraved with the figure of a male saint. The hoop is formed from a twisted cable with diagonal beaded ridges, and the shoulders and sides are engraved with foliate decoration. The ring was probably originally enamelled, but no trace of enamelling now survives. The finger-ring dates to the fifteenth century.
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: NARC-8DEE71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377) belonging to the Treaty Series (1363-1369). The coin was minted at London. North 1243. Spink 1510. The coin is missing a small portion of the outer between c. 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock where the inscription is now missing.
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd October 2014
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Record ID: NARC-02C6A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of Cunobelin. Camulodonum (Colchester) mint. Fine condition. Obverse: corn ear between 'CA' and 'MV' Reverse: horse advancing right with 'leaf q' above. CVNO below. Reference: Hobbs 'British Iron Age Coins in the British Museum' Nos 1797 - 1803. Van Arsdell 1931
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th June 2014
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Record ID: NARC-FE3AA5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger ring with a lozenge shaped raised bezel. The bezel has a lozenge shaped clear glass inset, which is loose from the finger ring. A medieval gold finger-ring, with a lozenge-shaped setting containing a transparent imitation 'gemstone'. The hoop is stirrup-shaped and is 19mm in diameter. The hoop is 1.5mm thick at its reverse. The lozenge shaped bezel is 5mm deep and 10mm wide. Inside the empty bezel cell is some dark and white residue, which are the decayed remains of the adhesive used to hold the glass inset in place. The loose glass inset is 5mm x 7mm x 3mm. It is ch…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
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Record ID: NARC-0A2874
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold hammered half noble of Edward III (1351 - 1377). Calais mint. The upper edge is slightly damaged, and so some detail is obscured. However, there is very little use-wear on the coin, suggesting very little use before loss.
Created on: Saturday 23rd November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2013
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Record ID: NARC-3F54A5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report: A Roman gold finger-ring with gem-set box bezel. The broad strap-like hoop, now partly crushed, is constructed from a central plain strip flanked by a pair of beaded or segmented wires. The ends of the central strip are fastened to the wall of the box bezel while those of the flanking beaded wires are expanded into openwork heart-shaped shoulders, their coiled ends also fastened to the bezel wall. Heavy wear on the outer face of the hoop extends onto the shoulders. The large oval bezel has flared walls soldered to a flat base plate and a twisted wire (also rather worn) s…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: NARC-3CAE40
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold stater of the Corieltavi / North-Western region, dating to c. 60 - 20 BC. 'North East Coast' type with wreath, cloak and crescent obvers and stylised horse reverse. Rudd ABC p. 92, no. 1734.
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
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Record ID: NARC-62FC01
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring with red garnet inlay. The bezel is oval in plan (11mm x 13mm) and 4mm deep. The reverse is flat. The frame is soldered onto the bezel at 3 and 9 o'clock positions and starts at 5mm wide before narrowing to a thin, sub-circular in cross section frame. The wide section of the frame nearest the bezel is flattened with a triangular notch, possibly representing a heart shape. The frame is incomplete, broken after 2.5mm on one side and 21mm on the other. The frame is 1mm wide and mis-shapen at the break. The thin gold bezel is folded over at the top to fix into place an …
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2013
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Record ID: NARC-09F5D2
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Bulla pendant made from a single piece of gold. Both faces are circular and slightly domed, with narrow flat flanges around the edges which are tightly pressed, perhaps soldered, together. They are linked by a strip 3.1mm wide which was bent round to form a suspension loop; this loop is identically decorated on both faces. It is clear that the decoration of the loop was done before cutting out the metal, as in the centre (at the top) there are four ridges and three grooves, but towards the base of the loop, as the metal flares slightly, there are six or even seven grooves…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 12th May 2014
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Record ID: NARC-BC19E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold stater of Cunobelin dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Plastic Series A. Obverse: corn ear between CA and MV Reverse: horse advancing right, pellet and leaf above, pellet behind, and pellet-in-ring below. CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2786. Hobbs No. 1810 - 1811. Van Arsdell No. 2010.
Created on: Friday 1st February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2013
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Record ID: NARC-03DB91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered gold half crown of James I. London mint. The Tun reverse mint mark suggests an issue date of 1615-16, but the intial mark is unclear, hence the broad date of 1603 - 25 recorded here.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2012
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Record ID: NARC-E96DA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter stater of the Southern region (Regini) dating to the period 80 BC to 50 BC. Obverse depicts boat with two objects. Reverse depicts tree-like object. ABC p. 50, no. 530.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: NARC-6CC178
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Medieval gold finger ring with an oval bezel, setting for (missing) stone held by ten claws, damaged. Band of ring is distorted into a D shape. The band of the ring is engraved with tears or drops of blood starting at the bezel (on both sides) and terminating midway down the band, leaving the lower portion of the bezel plain. The band tapers in width, thickest at the bezel. Dimensions: Diameter at widest:19.38mm Bezel width: 7.56mm Bezel height: 3.57mm Band thickness (max):6.05mm Band thickness (min): 2.74mm Weight: 3.3g …
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
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Record ID: NARC-D3F266
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plated copy of a gold stater from the north-eastern region (Corieltavi) dating to the period 50 BC to AD 10. cf. ABC 1758.
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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