Record ID: NMS-0D30F3
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Two aurei of Augustus found in the same area as six other coins recovered previously (2017T827, NMS-297275) and representing an addendum to that group. Each carries a peck mark on the obverse, similar to the peck marks noted on the other coins. The pecking would have been carried out to check that the coins were of gold and not plated forgeries. Date: The lack of any coins of Tiberius implies that this hoard was assembled in the early 1st century AD, probably in the first two decades of the century, in the late Iron Age, and well before the Roman Invasion of AD43. Late Ir…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'THE BROADS HOARD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-ACE619
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
One Roman gold aureus, addendum to a hoard now numbering nine coins. Six aurei (coins 1-6) were reported as 2017T827 (NMS-297275), and two more (coins 7-8) as 2020T277 (NMS-0D30F3). This single coin (coin 9) brings the total to nine. All were declared Treasure in Norwich on 5th Feb 2021. Description: A Roman gold aureus of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.2 BC-AD 4 (Reece period 1). C L CAESARES (in exergue), AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT reverse type depicting Gaius and Lucius Caesar facing resting hands on shield, behind each shield a spear, abov…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Broads Hoard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2656E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold halfcrown of Henry VIII, uncertain initial mark with HR and crowned rose, curled over into a tubular shape and hence most details illegible, 1526-47 
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-C2FF83
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete gold artefact of possible middle to late Bronze Age date. It comprises a strip of sheet gold with worn transverse breaks at either end. Now bent approximately mid-way along its length at an obtuse angle, probably after deposition; the bend shows stress marks and there is a small tear at the apex. Both surfaces have traces of hammer marks, indicating that it was hammered flat from a thicker wire or bar. Dimensions: Length (bent): 49.5mm, approximate unbent length: 66.7 maximum width: 11.8mm, minimum width: 8.5mm, thickness: 0.8mm, weight: 3.8g. Discussio…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-5C0A89
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Medieval gold finger-ring with a pseudo-inscription on the exterior face. Narrow circular loop with plain flat inner surface, the flat outer surface engraved with a pseudo-inscription containing a combination of lettering travelling in a combination of conventional and retrograde, the S lying on its side, presumably to fit the width of the hoop. The letter forms appear to vary between Roman and Lombardic styles. Dimensions: Diameter 19mm (internal diameter 17.2mm), width 2.8mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 1.1g. Discussion: Artefacts such as fi…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-5B55DC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Post-medieval gold finger-ring with posy inscription. The exterior of the hoop consists of a central D-sectioned strip bordered above and below by a narrow groove, each in turn bordered by a D-sectioned ridge. The hoop is now distorted out of shape, with a number of nicks and dents around both edges. There is no maker’s mark. The inscription on the inside reads, in seriffed Roman capitals, NOT x THIS x BVT x ME. Dimensions: Extant diameter 23mm, width of band 8mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 5.0g. Discussion: Oman (1974, 40-41), notes tha…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Norfolk area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6C5E03
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Published
Solid gold cylindrical fragment which is partly flattened on one side (unclear if intentional or due to damage). The surface has some abrasions and light scratching. It appears to have been cut at both ends; possibly a piece of hack gold dating from the Early Medieval period. Dimensions: Weight: 3.6g, Length: 13.8mm, Thickness: 4.8mm. Discussion: It is likely to be over 300 years old. This suggestion is made due to the colour and apparent quality of the gold, as well as the lack of machine made marks, and comparisons to similar artefacts like SWYOR-C74077, DENO-68B0E8
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-93B396
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Edward III quarter-noble Shield, eight tressures, lis on all cusps. Cross in circle over shield. Some damage EDVARD.DEI.GRA.REX.ANGL Eight tressures, pellet in centre EXALTABUVR IN GLORIA Thanks to the finder for the photographs
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burton-in-Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-694C7E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold medieval finger ring, once set with a gem which is now missing. The band is slender and circular in section, widening as it approaches the bezel. In contrast, there is a large bezel that is oval in plan with and empty oval aperture in the centre what a stone would have been mounted. It is somewhat damaged and compressed, with a slight crack present. In profile the bezel is biconical, with the upper part more upright, although both parts are of approximately the same size. Dimensions: The ring is 26.1mm in diameter. The band is 2.0mm wide, and 1.7mm thick. The bezel …
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sidmouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5CEDBD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T699 Description: A complete gold mourning or memento mori ring of Post-Medieval or modern date. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with one engraved stylised skull in ¾ profile left, with traces of black niello remaining in the incised lines. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading "Remember A.W.". Marks are present at the end of the text, but difficult to understand. They appear to feature an R and a U or a B and a U. Dimensions: Diameter: 22mm; Wi…
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Langton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-590FDC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T620. Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1300 - 1400. The hoop of the ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The hoop is undecorated. A hexagonally faceted bezel projects from one side of the hoop sloping and expanding upward slightly. Worn zigzag engraved decoration survives around the top of the bezel. The sub-circular aperture of the bezel, now worn, overlaps a cabochon gemstone or glass. The gem/glass is dark in colour, possibly black or a deep red. Dimensions: Hoop - Diameter: 21.4mm; Length: 23.3mm; Width: 2.…
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-591F3E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T621. Description:  A complete gold mourning or memento mori finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1676. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with one engraved stylised skull in ¾ profile left. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading "In remb: of E B 19 Mar, 76.". A sponsor or makers mark is present which appears to include the letters IS. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.5mm; Width: 3.3mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 3.3g. Discussion: The inscription on…
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-BC1E78
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T419 Description:  A complete gold posy ring of post-medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a circular band which has a rectangular section. The ring is plain apart from an inscription on the inside of the hoop which reads “Keepe faith till death” in italics. The edges of the ring are quite sharp, suggesting it was not worn for long before being deposited. Dimensions: The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.75mm; an internal diameter of 16.66mm; is 3.35mm wide; 1.55mm thick; and weighs 4.39g. Discussion: Other po…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darley with Menwith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AF2E74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter stater of the Iceni, Irstead type with reverse horse left, weight 1.07g, c.30BC-AD10
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-32D5AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn uninscribed gold quarter stater of the Western region/Dobunni, dating to the late Iron Age (c. 60 BC-AD 10). The obverse is plain with no inscription, but the reverse fits within Rudd’s ‘Sunburst Little Horse’ type = ABC no.2051, p.105; VA 1010-1; S.375; BMC 2942-46/3134.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewknor CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-4FCDC5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “God for me apointed thee” followed by the makers mark arranged over two lines IG/S set within a recessed heart, then the second stamp G within a recessed circle. The outside of the ring is undecorated. A posy ring with the exact same inscription has been recorded at NMGW-6495BC and dated to the 1740’s, although caution should be noted that no reference was supplied for this date. However, and example held by the British Museum AF.1248, displays the same i…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-A1099F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval gold finger-ring PAS Database number: LIN-A1099F Date: c.AD 1700-1800 Discovery: Metal-detecting on cultivated ground. Description: A complete gold 'posey' ring dating to the late Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1700-1800). The ring is made from a D-shaped sectioned gold band. The outer face is undecorated. The inner face has an incised italic inscription, most of which is in lower case, reading 'Content is all I crave'' followed by a rectangular cartouche carrying a raised heart on a ribbon, or the letters AS. The band is battered …
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dembleby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E29477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  complete uninscribed Iron Age base gold stater of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates dating to c. 60-20 BC. 'Selsey uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, charioteer's arm above. As ABC 488, VA 216, BMC 461-75. Diameter: 17.28mm; thickness: 3.29mm and weight: 5.24g. 
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-148384
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Early uninscribed 'O' Geometric quarter stater.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-09E268
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Early Uninscribed 'O' - 'Geometric' type gold quarter stater dating to the mid 1st-century BC (c. 50 - c. 45 BC). Hobbs 1996: 410ff.; Van Arsdell 1989: 143.
Created on: Sunday 1st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.