Record ID: ESS-8442D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date c.1600-1800 Description: The hoop, once circular in plan, is now bent slightly and D-shaped in cross-section. The exteriror surface is plain while the interiror is engraved with an inscription. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case, italic and reads 'Hope is all my comfort’. There is a visible makers mark which is unidentifiable. Measurements: length: 24.2mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 4.03g Discussio…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CBA111
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni tribe dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Rose Wings type. Crossed wreaths, flower like motif at centre. Reverse depicts horse right, pellet with three petals around, below double wing motif above. ABC 2469, VA 244 Measurements: Diameter: 12.6mm; Weight: 1.2g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-B47CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377). Fourth coinage, treaty period, transitional series, dating to the period 1361-1363. North no. 1224. Half of the coin survives, and this half has been folded in half creating a quadrant. The visible side of the coin is the reverse.  Measurements: length: 11.1mm; width: 10.5mm; folded thickness 2.93mm; weight 1.15g
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: PAS-7555B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger ring of iconographic type.  The bezel is hexagonal and contains a depiction of God the Father holding the figure of Christ on the Cross.  This was the conventional way to portray the Trinity in the late medieval period, though the dove representing the Holy Spirit seems to be absent. The hoop of the ring is twisted.  The twists closest to the bezel are engraved with seven five-petalled flowers and a lupin (?).  The five-petalled flower is a recognised reference to the five wounds of Christ and the number seven may be an allusion to the seven sorro…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-CC64DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but clipped and bent medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377). North's Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Series E dating to the period 1354-1355. Unclear I.m. London mint. The coin appears to have been intentionally bent into an S-shape.  Measurements: diameter: 32.6mm; weight: 7.66g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-90CA01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the Eastern region/ Trinovantes, dating to 80BC - 50BC. Waldingfied type depicting wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse depicts disarticulated horse left, beaded mane almost horizontal, pellet and rings below. ABC 2335, VA1462. Measurements: diameter 21.1mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 6.4g  The diameter measured is the widest point
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-E7D0A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.AD 8-41. Cunobelinus Biga type. CAMVL in tablet on vertical wreath, heart shapes in angles. Reverse depicts biga (two horse) left, branch above, wheel and CVNO below. ABC 2807, VA 193, BMC 1836-1836A. Measurements: diameter: 12mm; weight: 1.32g
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-721B58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.10-40 AD. Cunobelinus Plastic type. Corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to left, M[V] to right. Reverse depicts horse rearing right, dashes for mane aqnd pellet above, CV[N] below. ABC 2553 VA 2015, BMC 15846-48. Measurements: diameter: 9.9mm; weight: 1.34g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-71E4DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Southern region / Regini, dating to the period c.65-40BC. Sills Insular Cf type. Boat with two occupants, rosette behind. Reverse depicts tree-like object. ABC 530. Measurements: diameter: 11.6mm; weight: 1.42g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-70CF23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Tasciovanos, dating to the period c. 25BC to AD 10. Tasciovanus Hidden Faces type. Crossed wreaths, one curved, back to back crescents at centre, hidden faces in angles. Reverse depicts horse right, bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above, hook-like object below.  ABC 2553  VA 1680, BMC 1591-1603. Measurements: diameter: 16.3mm; weight: 5.55g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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