Record ID: DOR-B0F6AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the British Iron Age, South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type, dating to c. 80-50 BC. Three figures in a galley on the obverse and a zig-zag on the reverse. Reference: ABC 2205 Date: Late Iron Age Diameter: 11.45 mm Weight: 1.06 g Die axis: 6 Although the coin is rather light for a gold quarter stater, the weights of the BM coin ranging from 1.33 to 1.53g. It is closer to the weights for silver pieces which range from 0.76 to 1.46g. However, the colour of the coin does appear to be pale gold.
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-B0D14D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41 - 54) dating to AD 41 - 42 (Reece Period 2). IMPER RECEPT on battlemented wall enclosing praetorian camp; inside, soldier, holding spear, right; in front, aquila; behind, pediment with flanking walls on the reverse Reference: RIC Volume I, p. 22 / Claudius 7; BMC I, p. 165, no. 5 Date: Roman Diameter: 18.81 mm Weight: 7.71 g Die axis: 12 One other specimen of this coin has been recorded from Britain, found in Staffordshire (Bland and Loriot, Roman and Early Byzantine Coins found in Britain and Ireland, 2010, p. 240, no. 522)
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-8A3007
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold stamp in the form of a stud. The stud is decorated on the front with an engraved six petal rose, at the centre of which a capital ‘H’ in Roman script. This H has one thin leg and one thick leg, which would be reversed when impressed. One of the Surrounding the petals are six further engraved petals lines and surrounding this is a continuous border. The back of the stud is profiled, swelling slightly and terminating in a flat back. A piece of wire has been soldered to the back, creating a stem. The stem retains traces of gold solder showing that it exten…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-869198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Pre-treaty Series G, dating 1356-1361. As North 1991, no. 1179. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-76C0A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of uncertain date. Description: The ring is is circular in section and has some slight bending in places. Measurements: Diameter: 21mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.68g Discussion: As the ring lacks any diagnostic features, it is not possible to date it conclusivly to older than 300 years in age and therefore would not qualify as potential treasure.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-7166DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An imported Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater, attributed to the Ambiani and of Biface type dating to circa 80-60 BC. Obverse: wreathed head, right. Reverse: sinuous horse. As ABC 13; VA 42-48. The coin demonstrates heavy wear from circulation.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-376292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age North Eastern 'South Ferriby' stater of the Corieltavi dating to the period c. 50-20 BC (Phase 6). ABC 1743; BMC 3148-78. Obverse description: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse description: Lunate horse left, 'anchor' face above (mostly off the edge), star sun below, pellet rosette above head. Diameter: 18.32 mm; Thickness: 2.38 mm; Weight: 5.87g
Created on: Friday 10th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: BERK-36B1BF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold signet ring of late 16th – early 17th century date. The bezel is decorated with the head of a stag above a heater shield. Within the shield is a plain circle, possibly an orb or globe, with flames emanating from the top. To the sides of the shield is curvilinear decoration terminating in small trapezoids. The side decoration gives in the impression of curtains with tassels. The whole motif is surrounded by a rope-work design. While there is no direct parallel for the bezel design, the stag and rope-work motif is common on rings dated to the 15th – ear…
Created on: Friday 10th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hermitage CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-35E144
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze age penannular ring
Created on: Friday 10th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-23A52E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold finger-ring of the type known as a puzzle ring, dating to c. AD1700-1900 . It consists of three interlinking gold hoops, each with a sub-square cross-section with rounded angles. The hoops are now bent and slightly mis-shapen, the grooved hoop in particular. This one has tightly spaced transverse grooves around all faces; the other two are undecorated. Each hoop was originally 20.0mm in diameter; total weight: 4.42g Similar puzzle-rings have been recorded on the PAS database, e.g. NMS-8BC638; BH-DCD252 (both with one ring decorated); WMID-68CAA3 and NAR…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton Keynell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-22DD61
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T977 A complete gold and glass or gemstone finger ring of Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1400. The hoop of the ring is sub-circular, having been bent out of shape. The hoop is lentoid shaped in section and widens to a trapezoidal bezel. The bezel is set with a trapezoidal cabochon-cut black gemstone or glass within a gold collar. The shoulders of the band of the finger ring are each decorated with three evenly spaced chevron lines, pointing away from the bezel. From each of these lines radiates seven perpendicular incised grooves, also pointing away from the …
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 30th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton', grid reference and parish protected.

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: SWYOR-0D3F85
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval gold posy ring inscribed internally 'Noe turtle dove shall shew more love' with a maker's mark, dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The hoop is D shaped in cross-section and undecorated. The inscription is in mostly lowercase italic cursive lettering with long Ss used on 'shall' and 'shew'. The maker's mark is a small recessed rectangle containing the uppercase Roman letters IY in relief. The ring is slightly bent. It has a diameter of 19.7mm, the hoop is 3.8mm wide and 0.98mm thick. 2.1g. Long Ss were used mainly in the 17th and 18th …
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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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
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Record ID: WMID-09EF95
Object type: FOIL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of gold sheet foil with a series of decorative applied repousse marks presented on the outer face. Due to the condition and the small size of the fragment the overall design is unclear. The sheet has been folded into two and it is difficult to establish if this is deliberate and post depositional or later damage in the ploughsoil. What remains of the decorative design consists of a series of nine circular pointille bosses formed with a round headed punch or awl that has been worked from the underside to create the form. These bosses are arranged along one long…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford-on-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F78310
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval gold half-noble of Henry VI (first reign; 1422-61), Annulet issue (1422-27), mint: London (North 1417), initial mark: lis. Refs: North 1991: 74; Woodhead 1996: nos 291-4. The coin is in poor condition, torn and badly damaged, the obverse mostly obliterated by a large number of scratches with little of the design or inscription remaining.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: NMS-DF6591
Object type: BRACTEATE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  Gold A-bracteate, consisting of a thin gold disc, stamped with a design and with a suspension loop added. The design consists of a human head in profile looking left, with a hand in front of the chin holding a spray of flowers, and shoulders turned to face the viewer. The head has fine parallel grooves indicating hair, running from the crown to a fringe above the eyes, and interrupted by a double scallop-edged line (like two lines of flat beading) forming a headband or 'diadem' running around the forehead just above the eyes. The top and back …
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A54959
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear with central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with branch above, pellets in field and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2777. BMC 1786. Mack 211 Measurements: diameter: 17.46mm; weight: 5.49g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A4EB7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. BMC 1806. Measurements: diameter: 17.81mm; weight: 5.46g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A466A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. BMC 1808. Measurements: Diameter: 17.5mm; weight: 5.42g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.