2024-03-29T11:16:25+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results221692620finds-10774281077428BH-4A9F47COINIRON AGEAn 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. 506.1616-60-204BH2022-03-05T00:00:00Z2022-03-05T00:00:00Z2022-08-23T11:20:36Z2022-09-01T13:55:20Z1.17PAS6304A9F400172614.1123142141425390939413923HertfordshireDacorumGreat GaddesdenTL061051.7786381-0.46491975bands.shops.handy10BH-4AAB06311Damaged obverse die with long flaw across the centreTriple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above and a wheel below75063Quarter stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderBH4A9F47.jpg1195387images/mfittock/AtrebatesEastern,BritishEasternCertain12022-09-01T12:55:20.831Zfinds-10774081077408NARC-49D06EAESTELEARLY MEDIEVALDescription: 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 beaded wire has been soldered along the joint between the decorated upper parts and the flat backing. At the apex of the dome is a group of six pellets, one central, the others around it, all enclosed in a filigree wire ring. Four radial strands of filigree run from the centre of the dome to its edge dividing it into four segments, each containing a scrolled filigree motif, with granulated pellets within each terminating loop. The socket is decorated with a beaded wire running along its length to form two cells, each of which is decorated with a symmetrical filigree design consisting of a scrolled motif with pellets within the loops. At the end of the socket terminal are two rings of filigree, both of which appear to have central perforations, obscured by adhering soil. These suggest the presence of a securing rivet. The socket is filled with soil. The lower plate of the object is undecorated, but with a small circular perforation near its socketed end.
There is an area of abrasion to one side of the domed element, resulting in the flattening of one of the decorative quadrants. The opposing quadrant has minor damage resulting in the truncation of two of the pellets. There is a small indentation in the lower plate.
Dimensions: Length: 27.23mm, Weight: 7.0g
Dome: Width: 12.81mm, Height: 10.43mm
Shaft: Width: 5.57mm, Height: 4.58mm
Discussion: This object fits well into a group of objects which are thought to be pointers used while reading from books and are often referred to as 'aestels'. 'Aestels' have riveted sockets to hold a shaft, and flat undecorated reverses which would move smoothly across the vellum surface.
The largest and most famous is the Alfred Jewel (length 62mm; Webster and Backhouse 1991, no. 260: Hinton 1974, No. 23) and the Minster Lovell jewel (length 31mm) (Webster and Backhouse 1991, No. 259) both of which contain enamel inlay. In addition to these large aestels there is a larger group of gold objects which share the same form but are much smaller in size. Examples of these have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, similarly constructed from gold sheet with filigree ornament and glass settings e.g. SF-3ABEB9 (2015T33), SWYOR-69C958 (2012T39) and SWYOR-C75C64 (2005T82), and NMS-02D9D8 (2016T760). The recent discovery of three filigree gold ‘aestels’ in a Viking-Age hoard from Galloway, Scotland (Goldberg, 2021) has some significance for our understanding of these objects. The Galloway ‘aestels’ were found wrapped in a bundle with woven silk cord, the diameter of which matched that of the socket on the aestels suggesting that they form part of a girdle or belt.
References:
Goldberg, M. 2021, ‘Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard, secrets of a unique Viking Age collection from south-west Scotland’ Current Archaeology, Issue 376, July, 2021.
Hinton, D. A., 2008. The Alfred Jewel and Other Late Anglo-Saxon Decorated Metalwork. Oxford: Ashmolean Museum.
Webster, L. and Backhouse, J. 1991. The Making of England: Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900. London: British Museum PressThe 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. 47472385090012022T78713NARC2022-08-23T10:25:26Z2022-09-26T10:28:35Z710.43PAS63049D06001E8D12.8127.231232349821141423737172867301NorthamptonshireEast NorthamptonshireRestricted AccessNear GrettonRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10NARC-49DD9EGold10892CurvilinearHand madeCompleteGoodEARLY MEDIEVALx41022MiddleLateEARLY MEDIEVALx41022x41022Anglo-Saxon stylex41012Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureNARC49D06Ea.jpg1194356images/elliecox05/East MidlandsCertain12022-09-26T09:28:35.782Zfinds-10773121077312SUR-39E7A0COINMEDIEVALA worn and bent gold medieval quarter noble of Richard II, dating to 1377-1399. The reverse has a pellet in centre and there is an uncertain object above the obverse shield. London mint. Cf. North 1319.The coin has been straightened by the finder (second image).29291377139914SUR2022-08-22T16:19:22Z2022-09-27T14:31:11Z1.4PAS63039E7A00107118123142141421139651392614119SurreyWaverleyRestricted AccessCranleighRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10SUR-39E97C20813259195416+(RICARD)[...][E]XAL[...]LORIA11London26352940x17731Quarter nobleRichard II of EnglandRichard_II_of_EnglandGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorReturned to finderSUR39E7A0.jpg1194282images/smaslin/English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489Gold quarter-noble: Richard II (N 1317-1319)South EastCertain12022-09-27T13:31:11.251Zfinds-10772911077291NLM-38861APENDANTEARLY MEDIEVALGold 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: 1.99gmsFound by the son of the named finder47471260070014NLM2000-10-16T00:00:00ZNLM50772, NLM41582022-08-22T14:45:05Z2022-08-22T14:52:55Z1.99PAS63038861001A3C313.218.212330234121141423594253825317LincolnshireEast LindseyHorncastleTF256953.20338515-0.13000956bands.shops.handy4NLM-388754Gold10892Gem110194CastCompleteGoodEARLY MEDIEVALx41022EarlyMiddleEARLY MEDIEVALx41022x41022Anglo-Saxon stylex41012Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureNLM50773.jpg1194256images/mforeman/East MidlandsCertain12022-08-22T13:52:56Zfinds-10770801077080DENO-E53645COINIRON AGEAn 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. 1716.1616-100504DENO2021-10-28T00:00:00ZDerby E92552022-08-18T15:57:40Z2022-09-06T11:52:00Z6PAS62FE536400157818.62.921231422141423812779617914NottinghamshireGedlingRestricted AccessCalvertonRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10DENO-E546F3310Cloak, wreathes and crescentsdisarticulated sinuous horse, star below head, arms above1734Stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteGoodIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderDENOE53645.jpg1195628images/meghank/Eastern,BritishEast MidlandsCertain12024-03-28T13:53:54.442Zfinds-10770571077057SUSS-E42E4CFINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALA complete Post-Medieval gold inscribed posy finger ring dating c. AD 1550 - 1650.
The hoop is complete but crushed with a plano-convex cross-section. The external surface is decorated in a foliate style with a single, incised wavy groove or tendril running the circumference of the hoop with a scroll in each angle, all set within a panel bordered by a single groove on each outside edge. Tiny traces of black enamel survive in the recesses in two areas. The ring is inscribed on the internal surface, rendered in tidy serifed Roman capitals reading: + [cross potent] TIME TRIETH TRVE (with ME and VE ligated and saltire stops between words).
Measurements: total length: 22.86mm; total width: 44.23mm; width of hoop: 3.53mm; thickness of band: 0.83 and weight: 1.56g
Discussion: Posy (or posie) rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, most often in gold though silver and gilt-silver examples are known. A parallel with the exact inscription has not been found although an example with the inscription TIME TRIETH ALL is found on a plain posy in British Museum Collections: 1961,1202.450 dating the to 17th or 18th century. Other examples with similar external foliate enamelled decoration and block capitals that have been passed through the treasure process include: LEIC-78EFBD (2021T777); KENT-1F5049 (2018T500) and SWYOR-4DC98F (2020T632) all dating to the 16th and 17th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can be used to try and narrow the dating of a ring. Those with block capitals are earlier with the lettering becoming lower case and more cursive and italic over the course of the 17th century and into the 18th. 'Roman' capital letters such as those on this ring were in use from the mid 16th to mid 17th century (Oman 1974, 41), so a date of c AD 1550-1650 is suggested for this example.The object contains more than 10% 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 both age and precious metal content.TIME TRIETH TRVEposy or posie3636121550165012022T7914SUSS2022-07-30T00:00:00Z2022-08-18T14:47:16Z2024-03-19T12:27:59Z1.56PAS62FE42E4001CB30.833.5322.861234110412141427143621452214539DorsetWest DorsetRestricted Accessnear MartinstownRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy6SUSS-E44446Gold10892EnamelCastInlaid with enamelCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047EarlyMiddlePOST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure2022T791.jpg1206282images/janeclark68s/South WestCertain12024-03-19T12:27:59.503Zfinds-10769171076917BM-D0330CFINGER RINGEARLY MEDIEVALGold Anglo-Saxon finger ring, bezel w. 15 x 16mm; hoop w. 4mm; wt. 5.39g. Ring made in two parts from sheet gold: a plain broad band hoop with a longitudinal row of beaded filigree wire, ending in splayed lozenge-shaped terminals soldered behind the bezel.
The bezel is a circular disc with a rim of finer beaded wire framing four collared settings of degraded bi-chrome glass beads. The beads appear to be spherical, one rotates slightly, and their gold collars are composite, each sheet collar carries a ring of beaded wire and an upper ring of plain wire. The bezel is divided into quadrants by two intersecting lines of beaded wire finished at the rim by four 'C' scroll of beaded wire. The hoop is partly flattened and distorted and shows signs of wear on the line of filigree. The outer rim of the bezel is also worn and there is a little modern damage.
This is an Anglo-Saxon ring and its soldered construction is still in the tradition of the gold pendants and composite brooches of early seventh century grave furnishings, best know from Kentish cemeteries. Quadripartite settings are also seen on these pieces. The 'assembled' construction type and use of several grades of beaded filigree wire are also features of Merovingian rings of this period. While goldsmithing is a conservative skill and filigree work is made in much the same way in many periods, the setting of glass as a precious material and the fairly high quality of the gold are indicative of a period similar to that of the pendants, namely the seventh century. Finger rings are much less well represented in the Anglo-Saxon archaeological record of this period compared to Merovingian finds and this is an interesting survival. The little beads are odd and indicative of a culture where glass was rare, whether imported or recycled.
Whether the use here of a cruciform decoration is a sign of Christian faith cannot be proven, but given that conversion proceeded from the top of society downwards and that this must have been the property of a person of rank, it may well have been a deliberate sign of adherence to the new faith. The cross here is set square to the hoop, unlike those pendants where the suspension loop lets the 'cross' hang on a diagonal. Abingdon on the Thames appears to have been a place of importance throughout the Anglo-Saxon period.
Susan M Youngs47471160065012002T2343BM2002-10-01T00:00:00Z2022-08-17T16:03:12Z2023-06-02T09:11:50Z5.39PAS62FD0330001C554161512318418141421832884318439OxfordshireVale of White HorseAbingdon on ThamesBM-D04044Gold10892Glass10879CompleteFairEARLY MEDIEVALx41022EarlyEarlyEARLY MEDIEVALx41022x41022Anglo-Saxon stylex41012Building work00024499_001.jpg1193845images/mrainbow/South EastCertain12023-06-02T08:11:50.136Zfinds-10768151076815WAW-CD2CDECOINMEDIEVALMedieval 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: 4.2929135613614WAW2021-08-25T00:00:00Z2022-08-17T12:36:45Z2022-08-24T09:14:47Z1.89PAS62FCD2CD001F2320.920.531231421141426100491008810124WarwickshireNorth WarwickshireMancetterSP319652.56095675-1.54414363bands.shops.handy10WAW-CD394420759174215Shield with the Royal coat of arms in tressure.EDWAR [R] [A]NGL Z FRANC D HY[B].Ornate cross with lis in centre. Leopards in each angle.EXALTABITVR IN GLO[R]IA.Cross 3.4Quarter nobleEdward III of EnglandEdward_III_of_EnglandGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteFairMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorReturned to finderAlanLockton36coin.jpg1194482images/madams/English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377Gold quarter-noble: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty (N 1141; 1146; 1162; 1189-1192)West MidlandsCertain12022-08-24T08:14:47.676Zfinds-10768001076800KENT-CC89C1COINIRON AGEA 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.16163380604KENT2022-08-17T11:53:16Z2022-08-18T12:30:51Z1.38PAS62FCC89C00115910.76123142141421182101827718242KentSwaleBordenTQ886251.326023350.69692841bands.shops.handy10KENT-CCB07C911PlainTree-like pbject594369.03Quarter stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992LateLateIRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderKENTCC89C1a.jpg1193895images/ucljo/UninscribedGallo-Belgic,ContinentalSouth EastCertain12022-08-18T11:30:51.542Zfinds-10767971076797BH-CC73FCCOINMEDIEVALA 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.2929134413614BH2017-10-14T00:00:00Z2017-10-14T00:00:00Z2022-08-17T11:47:27Z2022-10-21T10:46:45Z4.11PAS62FCC73F001C7526.3123142141425390936713679HertfordshireEast HertfordshireAnsteyTL383351.97833410.00784081bands.shops.handy10BH-CC75AD207450215King stood facing on boat, holding sword and shield[EDWAR] D GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HYB (double saltire stops)Triple stranded cross fleuretty within tressure. Lion passant in quarters surmounted by crown. Closed E in centre, annulets at edge of central compartmentDOMINE NE IN FRVORE TVO [ARGV]AS ME (double saltire stops)9Edward III of EnglandEdward_III_of_EnglandGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorReturned to finderBHCC73FC.jpg1194165images/mfittock/English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377Gold half-noble: Edward III, 3th 'florin' coinageEasternCertain12022-10-21T09:46:45.43Zfinds-10766631076663ESS-B9A945FINGER RINGMEDIEVALDescription: A complete gold finger ring of medieval date (c. AD 1200-1500) with an inscription in Lombardic capitals on the exterior hoop reading + ETIB II N I TAMOR. The inscription is punctuated with a number of patterns incorporating dots, a swirl and a double V (a small v sitting within a larger V) so it appears as: + . ET.IB . II : vV . N : ~ : I : TAMOR :. The interior of the hoop is plain.
Dimensions: D: 19.80mm, W: 2.31mm, T: 0.51mm, Weight: 2.69g.
Discussion: The Lombardic script is comparable to other rings from the Medieval period. There is no exact comparison for a ring with this particular inscription, but rings with similar types of inscription in Lombardic script are well attested on the database and include: 2015 T54 (YORYM-0A0FD2), 2021 T636 (DUR-4301BA) and 2008 T337 (WMID-9F71B6).
Conclusion: In terms of age, being more than 300 years old, and precious metal content, being of at least 10% precious metal by weight of metal, this find qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References: 2015 T54 (YORYM-0A0FD2), 2021 T636 (DUR-4301BA) and 2008 T337 (WMID-9F71B6)+ ETIB II N I TAMOR29291200150012022T7704ESS2022-06-24T00:00:00Z2022-08-16T14:24:36Z2024-03-28T10:58:51Z2.69PAS62FB9A940015C619.080.512.311232642141425196872014619547EssexTendringRestricted AccessBradfieldRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10ESS-B9AD11Gold10892CompleteGoodMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorDeclared Treasure but returned to Finder as Museum unable to acquireESSB9A945.jpg1193656images/lisapittjones/EasternCertain12024-03-28T10:58:51.963Zfinds-10765921076592YORYM-B6A9F2FINGER RINGROMANTREASURE CASE : 2022 T772.
Description:
A complete, though distorted, gold filigree finger ring with green gem setting of Roman date, c.AD 300 – 400.
The bezel is rectangular and appears to be formed of three separate pieces – a backplate, outer border strip, and upper strip - soldered together to house the gem. The gem itself is a bright green colour.
The hoop is formed of two strips of beaded filigree-style wire. The wire is soldered together for the most part though splits into two forming two inwardly curled spiral shoulders which join to either side of the bezel.
Dimensions:
Length: 28.2mm; Width: 12.9mm; Thickness: 5.9mm; Weight: 7.9g.
Discussion:
Finger rings of similar form were found in the Thetford Hoard (see 1981,0201.10 in particular) and from Richborough Castle (1936,0204.1), both now in the collections of the British Museum. Johns (1996, 215) has dated the former to the fourth century AD on stylistic grounds.
Parallels have also been reported as Treasure through the Portable Antiquities Scheme, see: 2020 T918 from Ashfield cum Thorpe, Suffolk, 2004 T356 from ‘East of Colchester’, Essex, 1998 T26 from Bowerchalke, Wiltshire and WILT-BE42BC from Kingston Deverill, Wiltshire.
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:
Johns, C. and Potter, T. 1983. The Thetford Treasure: Roman jewellery and silver. London: British Museum Publications Ltd. 212130040012022T7723YORYMYMT : E066992022-08-16T10:59:59Z2023-06-08T16:03:52Z7.9PAS62FB6A9F0011EF5.912.928.2123104141430220282160221482North YorkshireHambletonRestricted AccessCarthorpeRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10YORYM-B6AC23Gold10892CompleteROMANx41218ROMANx41218x41218Metal detectorReturned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure2022T772.jpg1200474images/bmorris/Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12023-06-08T15:03:52.224Zfinds-10757441075744SUSS-123C7DRINGEARLY MEDIEVALA complete facetted gold ring of probable Early Medieval date.
The circular gold ring is of hexagonal cross-section; with a lozenge cross-section with champfered external edges. The ring is slightly mis-shapen with some surface scratches. The metal surface is a bright yellow gold.
Measurements: external diameter: 20.65mm; width of band:1.76mm; thickness of band: 1.75 and weight: 2.04g.
The internal angle makes it unclear if this ring was worn as a finger ring. It is possibly a linking component of a composite object or suite of fittings, but there are no obvious signs of wear. It is similar in form to some Bronze Age examples such as: SWYOR-425EF5; WMID-92EA15 and HAMP-C61549, but these are much thicker and heavier.
Update: There is a similar finger-ring in the Beeston Tor Cave hoard, deposited c. 875 AD and now in the British Museum (1925,0217.1, not illustrated on BM website; Wilson 1964, no. 5; for a photograph, see Webster and Backhouse (eds) 1991, 269, no. 45c). There is therefore a possibility that this ring is early-medieval in date. Compare, for example, KENT-557882; NMS-B5B528 and ESS-5463D2.The object contains more than 10% precious metal and is likely 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 both age and precious metal content.47472380090012022T9314SUSS2022-05-08T00:00:00Z2022-08-08T15:55:03Z2024-03-19T11:35:34Z2.04PAS62F123C7001DAB20.651.751.761231041141421262526872896East SussexLewesRestricted Accessnear RingmerRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10SUSS-124A27Gold10892CastCompleteEARLY MEDIEVALx41022MiddleLateEARLY MEDIEVALx41022x41022Metal detectorReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureSUSS123C7D.jpg1192650images/janeclark68s/South EastCertain12024-03-19T11:35:34.304Zfinds-10756601075660DEV-0FD991FINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALA complete gold mourning ring with black enamel decoration and internal inscription, of post-medieval date, c. 1600-1750.
The ring consists of a triangular sectioned gold hoop, with an exposed median ridge of gold. The exterior surface is decorated with heavy blue-black enamelling, which is lost in places, along with a trace of white enamel (probably from a depiction of a skull). The interior of the hoop is engraved with the inscription ‘Prepare to follow MC', in a curvilinear italic script, followed by a stamped maker’s mark consisting of a letter S inside a pentagonal shaped shield.
Dimensions: diameter 22.87 mm, thickness 2.64 mm, weight 6.52 g.
Discussion: The ring is very similar to WILT-AB6A04 on the PAS database, which is dated to AD 1673-1674 and submitted as treasure. It can also be compared to similar examples in the British Museum: AF.1529, a 17th-century gold mourning ring with exposed ridge and Latin text; AF.1556, a gold mourning ring with exposed ridge and enamelled exterior with death's head in white upon black, inscribed and dated to c. AD 1696-1731; and 1961,1202.471, a gold mourning ring with a central ridge, dating to c. AD 1654-1686.Prepare to follow MC36361600175012022T7494DEV2022-05-01T00:00:00Z2022-05-01T00:00:00ZSCC receipt 0231332022-08-08T13:12:09Z2023-04-26T12:16:25Z6.52PAS62F0FD990010A822.872.6412341104141427231472257922881DevonTeignbridgeRestricted AccessOgwell CPRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10DEV-0FDC1CGold10892EnamelCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure2022T749.jpg1224150images/rwebley2/South WestCertain12023-04-26T11:16:25.554Zfinds-10749331074933LIN-91CAB0MOUNTPOST MEDIEVALTreasue 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)36361500160012022T7354LIN2022-08-30T00:00:00Z2022-08-02T13:46:35Z2024-03-19T09:35:57ZPAS62E91CAB00101B123234141425723865556553NorfolkBroadlandColtishallTG262052.730385091.34574456bands.shops.handy10LIN-A31A74Gold10892CompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as Treasure2022T735LIN91CAB0.jpg1240085images/lisabrundle/EasternCertain12024-03-19T09:35:57.709Zfinds-10748991074899WREX-9007E5FINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALDescription 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).Recommendation
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, it is Treasure under Section 1 (1) (a) of the Treasure Act 1996 and Section B paragraph 1 of the Treasure Act 1996; Code of Practice (3rd Revision) (DCMS 2023, 10).IF WORTHY NONE SO HAPPY363612022TW083WREX2022-01-20T00:00:00ZNWales PAS 220802EBAmgueddfa Cymru / Museum Wales2022-08-02T11:46:22Z2024-02-21T11:41:15Z1.65PAS62E9007E00151016.10.9312341542141424254872220125487DenbighshireDenbighshireRuthinSJ135653.09408942-3.3006433bands.shops.handy10NMGW-23C34AGold10892EnamelCompleteGoodPOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorAcquired by museum after being declared Treasure1074899_65423b360bf75.jpg1247433images/estherljones/WalesProbably22024-02-21T11:41:15.103Zfinds-10748481074848SUR-7F208BCOINIRON AGEAn 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.Recorded from details emailed by the finder.1616-80-504SURMWS2022-08-01T16:32:24Z2022-08-01T16:42:02Z6.17PAS62E7F208001C1618.1123142141421177651749917315HampshireEast HampshireBentworthSU654051.15557215-1.07195961bands.shops.handy10SUR-7F23A810Wreath, cloak and crescents.Wreath, cloak and crescents.697461205Stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderSUR7F208B.jpg1191833images/smaslin/BelgaeSouth EastCertain12022-08-01T15:42:02.963Zfinds-10747541074754NMGW-7C1C3ACOINMEDIEVALA 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.2929135113514NMGW2022.37.12022-08-01T13:06:27Z2022-08-01T13:24:53Z1.76PAS62E7C1C3001AF819.4123142114142425489170125489MonmouthshireMonmouthshireMitchel TroySO451051.78594182-2.79874655bands.shops.handy8NMGW-7C38E620713259174215Shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Pellet below shield. Reversely barred N.[ED]WAR D G REX ANGL Z FRAN[C...]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. Closed E at centre of cross.E[XALT]ABITVR IN GLORIA A11London26352940x17731Quarter nobleEdward III of EnglandEdward_III_of_EnglandGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteFairMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorReturned to finderNMWPA2022371.jpg1191781images/claracunha/English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377Gold quarter-noble: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty (N 1141; 1146; 1162; 1189-1192)WalesCertain12022-08-01T12:24:53.433Zfinds-10746761074676SWYOR-7A4B0EBROOCHMODERNA 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.Though made of gold and modified, thus removing the coin from circulation, this object is not 300 years old, so it does not meet the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act.4141188718904SWYOR2022-01-22T00:00:00Z2022-01-22T00:00:00ZPas Form 38242022-08-01T11:02:24Z2022-08-10T17:20:23Z4.1PAS62E7A4B0001F4719.25.212312161414235942588143527LincolnshireWest LindseyGlenthamSK999053.39755567-0.51256663bands.shops.handy10SWYOR-7AB803Gold10892MilledIncompleteMODERNMODERNMetal detectorReturned to finderSWYOR7A4B0EPH.jpg1192975images/phil17/East MidlandsCertain12022-08-10T16:20:23.155Zfinds-10746531074653LEIC-67C67BCOINIRON AGEA 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 g1616-50-204LEICRCM 07742022-07-31T13:58:15Z2022-10-13T15:28:18Z5.5PAS62E67C67001B3316.912314221414261004910057WarwickshireNuneaton and BedworthSP338752.47993339-1.51553262bands.shops.handy10LEIC-67CC2B310NonenoneLunate horse left, phallus and 'anchor' face above, sun star below.211752Stater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteGoodIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finder67C67B.jpg1191713images/meggard1/CorieltaviEastern,BritishWest MidlandsCertain12022-10-13T14:28:18.366Z