Record ID: BH-E3E159
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold solidus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395) dating AD 383-388 (Reece period 20). CONCORDIA AVGGGA reverse type depicting Constantinopolis seated facing, looking right, on throne with lions' heads to left and right of the seat, holding sceptre and shield inscribed VOT V MVL X. Mint of Constantinople. As RIC IX, no. 70A.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-AC7C29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Gallic imported quarter stater, possibly of the Nervii, dating to the first century BC. 'Crossed Lines with Rider' type. Obverse: criss-cross chisel marks. Reverse: horse left with lyre below and rider above. As ABC no. 37; va 37.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-BA2AAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age Gallo-Belgic imported gold stater of the Ambiani dating to dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right. As  ABC no. 16; VA nos. 50-56
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-4A9F47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An 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.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-CC73FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 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,…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-EA7973
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Addedomaros dating to the period c. AD 45-25 BC. 'Addedomaros Floral Spiral, Circle Type'. Obverse: back-to-back crescents on plain field, pellets and lines within. Reverse: small horse right, spiral sun above, branch below, within circle, ADDEDOMAROS around. As ABC 2508.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-6BD269
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold quarter Moeda with a value of 1000 Reis of John V (João V) of Portugal (1706-50) dating 1709. Mint of Lisbon.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-0FDEF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold hammered quarter noble of Richard II (1377-1399 CE). North no 1318. The obverse shows a shield of England in an 8-arched tressure. The obverse legend is mostly gone, but probably reads RICARD D GRA REX ANGL. The reverse depicts a Lis at the centre. Reverse legend is also mostly gone, but reads EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA with single saltires between each word.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-4DAE0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval noble of Edward II (AD1327-1377) dating to the Treaty series, AD 1363-1369. Mint of London. North 1991, volume II, page 55 ,number 1231.
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-32825A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold medieval gem-set finger ring. The bezel is oval in shape and holds an in situ dark blue gemstone setting. To either side of this there is a small wedge-shaped moulding, creating a stepped appearance in profile. The band is narrow and D-shaped in cross-section. This style dates to the 13th to 14th centuries (Egan and Pritchard 2002, 326. fig 215; Oman 1974, 18-20). A number of comparable examples of this type have been reported as treasure and reported to the PAS see: BERK-57430E (2019T158), HAMP-6C5109 (2017T761), SUR-C32418 (2019 T997) and DUR-602602 (2019T35). …
Created on: Friday 11th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Stortford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D82F8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni struck for Tasciovanus, c.25 BC-AD.10, 'Tasciovanus Pegasus' type. Obverse: TAS(C) in panel on vertical wreath. Reverse: Pegasus left, tail raised, pellet in ring in front. As ABC p. 129, no. 2601; BMC 1647-1650.
Created on: Monday 19th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1AF821
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Iron age stater of the Catuvellauni / North Thames region, struck for Addedomaros, dating 50 BC to 10 AD. Addedomaros Spiral type. Obverse: six armed wreathed spiral with three crescents at the centre. Reverse: a horse right and cornucopiae below. As ABC, p.126, no. 2517.
Created on: Monday 29th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 29th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-AF9C60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Tascivanos, dating to the period c. 25 BC to 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. ABC no. 2580; BMC IA 1636; VA -.
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-581D45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Treaty Period (1361-1369), Treaty Series (1363-1369; North 1231-3), mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 55. The coin is bent and appears slightly clipped so not all of the coin is easily visible (and not visible on the image).
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-88E70D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval gold quarter nobel of Henry V (1413-1422), light coinage, Class C (North 1382; variation as Spink 1756) dating 1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 70; Spink 2009: 174. Obv: HENRIC (saltire) REX (saltire) ANGL (saltire) Z (saltire) FRAN[C] in short broad lettering around a shield of arms within a tressure of eight arches with annulets on points; lis above shield; broken annulet to the left and mullet to right; possible mullet to bottom right. Rev: EXAL[TABITV]R (double saltire) IN (double saltire) GLORIA. Ornate cross, lis at centre, trefoil and l…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-FE781B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold half-noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth coinage (Treaty Period; 1361-69), Transitional Series (1361-63), mint: London; North 1223. Ref: North 1991: 54. The coin is slightly worn, especially towards the top of the obverse and lightly clipped removing approximately half of the outer circle (i.e. only the bottom half of most letters survive).
Created on: Tuesday 28th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-612082
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of Charles II (AD. 1660-1685), dated to 1672 or 1682. Mint of London. Spink (2004), p.309, no. 3348. The coin has been bent into an 'S' shape, possibly indicating it was used as a love token. For a similar example on the PAS database see YORYM-6B0D7F.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-60C888
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, gold half escudo or 800 Reis of John (Joao) V (1706-1750), dated to 1732. Mint of Portugal.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-E9D2A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold finger-ring. The hoop is circular with a 'D' shaped cross-section being flat on the inner surface and convexly curved on the outer. The finger-ring weigh 5.85g, has an external diameter of 22.4mm. The band that forms the hoop has a width of 3.6mm and thickness of 1.9mm. The external surface is undecorated but dulled by shallow scratches and pits the result of wear while in use and post-depositional damage. A couple of shallow dents and associated burrs are present on the edge between the internal and external surfaces. The inner surface has a shinier appearance an…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-37BE5E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of gold finger-ring dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The fragment is rectangular in plan and D-shape in cross-section with squared breaks at each end of the surviving band. The upper surface is decorated with a geometric grid pattern of recessed square cells arranged in 17 rows four cells wide, some of which may contain very small amounts of white enamel. Each square in the grid is approximately 1.0mm wide. An inscription on the interior of the band reads 'VE'. Measurements: The fragment measures 16.6mm long, 4.3mm wide, 0.9mm thick an…
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 30th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-DCD08B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
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. As ABC no. 2553; BMC 1591-1603; VA 1680.
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-E55FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age uninscribed quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Whaddon Wings Cross type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents, angular wing-like motifs above. Reverse: Horse right, Maltese cross above. As ABC p. 124, no. 2457.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-E533BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age uninscribed stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Early Whaddon Chase type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents, rounded wing motifs above wreath. Reverse: Horse right, wing motif above, pellet sun below. As ABC p. 123, no. 2433; BMC nos. 295-330.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-E507F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age uninscribed Gallo-Belgic stater of the Ambiani, dating to the period c.60-50 BC, Gallic War Uniface type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellet below. As ABC, p. 28, no. 16.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-E4ECD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, dating to the period c.80-50 BC, Clacton Cross type. Obverse: Three men in a boat design. Reverse: Cross of double lines, pellets in the angles. As ABC p. 120, no. 2356; BMC nos. 180-181.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-E4C569
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age quarter stater, probably a Gallo-Belgic coin of the Morini, dating to the period c.80-60 BC, Boat Tree type. Obverse: Boat with two(?) occupants. Reverse: Tree-like object. As ABC p. 29, no. 40.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-E3C6BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Raunds Wing type. Obverse: Wreath across corded line, hidden face in two angles, stylised cloak and hair in opposite angles. Reverse: Annulate horse right, sunburst above, unclear torc-like motif below. Cf. ABC p. 124, no. 2466, BMC no. 367, although the current example is perhaps a die variant lacking the pellet in ring beneath the horse seen in the ABC and BMC examples.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ware', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9326BA
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hoard consisting of two complete gold-plated cast penannular rings dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c.1150-750 BC), and a probable Bronze Age (c. 1000 BC-750 BC) awl. The rings and awl were discovered within a few feet of each other. The penannular rings are in the shape of an oval-sectioned loop that tapers slightly towards the terminals. One of the rings is plain. The other is heavily corroded on the surfaces but appears to have ribbed decoration. The uncorroded ring is 16.9mm in diameter, with a thickness of 5.7mm and a weight of 8.14g. The corroded ring is 19m…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-05AA41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Gold half guinea of George III (1760-1820) dated to 1801 on the coin. Sixth head. (Spink 3736) Obverse right facing laureate bust. GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse crowned Hanovarian shield in garter. BRITANNIAURM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR. HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE in garter.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-250D28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates (Southern Region) struck by an unknown ruler dating to the period c. 60-50 BC. 'Selsey Dahlia' type. The obverse die is damaged, almost plain. The reverse depicts a triple-tailed horse facing right with no mane, a floral sun above and a wheel below. ABC, p.48, no. 506.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-134969
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes (North Thames Eastern Region) struck by Cunobelin dating to the period c. AD 8-41. The obverse depicts a corn ear without a central stork, [C]A to left and M[V]to right. The reverse depicts a horse right with dashed for a mane with a branch above and [CV]NO below. ABC no. 2813; VA no. 1935; BMC nos. 1843-1844.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-68503E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates, Southern Region, dating to the period c.60-50BC. Probably a 'Selsey Dahlia' damaged die type. Obverse: damaged die with long flaw across the centre. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above and wheel below. See ABC no. 506.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-67ACC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, Eastern region, attributed to Addedomaros, dating to the period 45-25 BC. Obverse: six-armed wreath spiral, three crescents at centre. Reverse: horse right, cornucopia below, three horse muzzles and ADDII[OM] above. ABC no. 2517; VA no. 1620; BMC no. 2396-2404.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-676251
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Regini and Atrebates, Southern Region, dating to the period c.60-50BC. Probably a 'Selsey Dahlia' damaged die type. Obverse: damaged die with long flaw across the centre. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, no mane, floral sun above, wheel below. ABC no. 506.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-B1C90E
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of four gold Iron Age coins: 3 staters and 1 quarter stater dating to the period c. AD 8-41: 1) A gold stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Northern gold of Cunobelin, Wild Series A, dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse right, dashed for mane, branch above, probably [CVNO] below. ABC no. 2777 variant, BMC no. 1786, VA 1931. Diameter: 19.24mm, Thickness: 2.94mm; Weight: 5.5g. 2) A gold stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Northern gold of Cunobelin, Wild Series A, dating to the per…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 30th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-739A89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), treaty series, dating 1363-1369. Cross potent initial mark. Mint of London. The coin is bent out of shape in several places, especially on the side of the flan that is also broken. As North 1975, p. 42, nos. 1231-1233. Obverse: King facing in armour holding sword and shield, standing on ship, shield quartered with the arms of England and France. [EDWARD DEI GRA] REX AnGL DnS hYB [Z AQST]. Uncertain whether an annulet or saltire before legend. Reverse: Floriate cross with lis at terminal of each arm and an ornamented co…
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-E9C07B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, uninscribed British L, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Big Wheel' type of the Eastern (North Thames) region; dating to the period c. 60-20 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, outline crescents back-to-back at centre. Reverse: horse right, wing motif above, wheel below. ABC p. 124, no. 2442, BMC nos. 331-335, VA 1487.
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-D3AF17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, uninscribed British L, 'Middle Whaddon Chase, Curved Wreath' type belonging to the Eastern (North Thames) region, dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Obverse: crossed wreaths, one curved, outline crescents back-to-back at centre. Reverse: horse right, back-to-back solid crescents above, pellet-in-ring sun below. ABC p. 124, no. 2445, BMC p. 62, nos. 338-341, VA 1493.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-A49307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn gold quarter stater of the Eastern Region under Cunobelin, dating c. AD 10-40. Rudd's 'Cunobelinus Wild' type. ABC 2813, BMC 1843-1844.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E08E66
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete hammered gold object of uncertain function and date. The object is rectangular in plan and octagonal in section. One end is flattened to a more rectangular section. The other end is broken, leaving an irregular flat terminal. All of the surfaces are plain. The object measures 19mm in length, 8mm in maximum diameter and 6mm maximum in height. It weighs 5.80 grams.
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-B75880
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold signet (or seal) ring, probably dating to the seventeenth century. The ring has a flat oval bezel that is decorated with of a coat of arms. The coat of arms features a recessed rectangular zone (a 'fess') that is finely stippled positioned between three galloping horses; two above and one below. The horses are surrounded by a series of sub-bilobed indentations, which appear to be the symbol for ermine. In heraldic terms the arms can be described as Ermine a fess between three horses courant (or full speed). However it is also possible that the horses are springing …
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-E9C0E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A early-medieval gold shilling (or thrymsa) dating to the period AD 655-c.675. 'Two emperors' type, mint in Kent. Obverse: pearl diademed cuirassed bust right; pseudo-legend around. Reverse: bust of angel or Victory with wings above two facing heads (emperors), circular ornament below representing the globe in the prototype (Metcalf 79-80; N.20; S.767)
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-FD7578
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold ryal or rose noble of Edward IV dating to the period AD 1464 to 1470. Mint of London. cf. North p. 69, no. 1549. The coin was bent in half on discovery but has now been straightened.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-2FB4E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold struck Iron Age coin of the Regini and Atrebates, Southern Region, Rudd's 'Sills Insular' type, dating to the period 70 - 40BC. Obverse: Boat with two occupants, annulet behind. Reverse: forked line (indistinct)
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-834AA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age early uninscribed Gallo-Belgic quarter stater, dating to the period c.60-50 BC, probably Gallo-Belgic D 'Plain Field' type. Obverse: Two-legged animal. Reverse: Tree-like motif above a kinked bar, a crescent and Y motif below. cf. Sills, 2017: p. 15, no. 24; ABC, p. 29, cf. no. 40; see also CCI-00842 for a very close reverse die.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-447FDE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Whaddon Chase type early uninscribed 'L' gold stater dating to the period 60 BC to 20 BC. cf. Hobbs 331-335 O: Cross of pellet lines and plain lines , 2 opposed crescents in centre, above left 2 type m triplets, above right, 2 miscellaneous type 22 marks, below right, 2 joined type a crescents, below left, miscellaneous type w mark. R: horse right. Above head, pellet triangle, before, elongated ring and type m spiral, below wheel type f, above tail, pellet ring variant Z type
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-CD9A5E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold mourning finger ring dating to the late seventeenth century AD. The finger ring comprises a simple hemispherical-section band, which is now distorted. The outer surface of the band is plain, with the exception of a small, stylised skull motif. The inner surface of the finger ring is engraved with the inscription 'Sequimini M.3.Jan 69' in an italic script followed by a small motif of opposing 'F's. The inscription appears to be filled with a black substance, perhaps niello. The finger ring has an inner diameter of 19mm, with the band itself having a width of 4mm. …
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FASAM-8E4892
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold uninscribed quarter stater of the Trinovantes - Clacton Cross type - dating to c. 80-50 BC. Obverse: traces of three men in a boat. Reverse: cross of double lines, pellets in angles. ABC p. 120, no. 2356.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-915D25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter noble of Edward III dating to the period AD 1361 to 1369. Mint of Calais. North p. 43, no. 1245.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-D734E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold quarter stater of Cunobelin, dating to the period AD c. 10 -c. 40. British Museum classification: Northern Gold of Cunobelin - 'Linear' Type. British Museum nos. 1837-1842 = Van Arsdell 1927 = Mack no. 209. Dimensions: 10.3mm diameter, 2.4mm thick. Weight: 1.11g.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheathampstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8486BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of Cunobelin, dating to the period AD c. 10 - c. 40. British Museum classification: Northern Gold of Cunobelin - 'Linear' Type. British Museum nos. 1837-1842 = Van Arsdell 1927 = Mack no. 209. Measurements: 10.2mm diameter, 2mm thick, 1.35g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-74FF80
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold mourning finger ring dating to the late seventeenth or early eighteenth century AD. The finger ring is plain on the outside but engraved with a skull, the hoop bent in the middle. In the inside of the hoop is an engraved inscription in italic lower case in remembrance of R. P [or B] and maker's mark of a Roman capital R in an irregularly-shaped shield.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Mimms', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0C3968
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter stater from the Catuvellauni tribe, 'Tasciovanos Quatrefoil' type, dating c.25BC - AD10. Obverse shows alternating four ears of corn and four tear drops surrounding two back to back crescent moons. The whole design is slightly off centre. The reverse shows a central horse facing right with a series of geometric shapes surrounding it, including two pellets either side of the horses head and a collection of three teardrops by its tail. This type of coin is recorded in ABC and noted by the author as extremely rare (Rudd, p.129, no.2583). The coin is 1.37g, 12.87mm diam…
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-749768
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter stater of the Eastern Region / Catuvellauni, struck for Andoco, dating to the period c. 20 BC to c. 10 AD. Classification: 'Northern gold of Andoco' / 'Andoco Crescent Wreath'. ABC p. 133, no. 2718 = British Museum nos. 2015-2017 = Van Arsdell no. 1863 = Mack no. 198. Diameter: 12.4mm; thickness: 2mm. Weight: 1.7g.
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6122A2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold finger ring with engraved decoration on the shoulders and box bezel containing a stone (or glass stone) with remains of pale blue enamel on sides of bezel and on shoulders Dimensions: Diameter: 18.5 mm Width: 17.6 mm Weight: 1.76 g Discussion: The form and decoration corresponds to standard types of c. 1670-1720 Conclusion: Consequently, 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.
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-94AE5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold half-sovereign of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553), dating AD 1549. North no. 1911. The reverse depicts the crowned bust of the king in profile facing right. The inscription reads EDWARD . VI : D . G . AG[L . FRA .] Z . HIB . REX. The reverse depicts a crowned garnished oval shield with the initials E and R either side and a V at the base. The inscription reads SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM. There is an arrow initial mark on both sides. Minted at the Tower of London. This coin has suffered some significant damage, both accidental and intentional. The edge is bent at one point…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-1979E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of Addedomaros, dating to the period c. 20 BC to c. 10 AD. 'Eastern Gold of Addedomaros'. British Museum nos. 2396-2404 = Van Arsdell no. 1620 = Mack no. 267. Diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 3.17mm. Weight: 5.6g.
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Graveley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0C605C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni / Eastern Region, dating to the period c. 60 BC to c. 20 BC. Early Uninscribed 'L' Gold ('Middle Whaddon Chase') type. ABC p. 124, no. 2445; British Museum no. 338 = Van Arsdell no. 1493-1 var. = Mack no. 138. Diameter: 18mm; thickness: 3.1mm. Weight: 5.66g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelshall', grid reference and parish protected.

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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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-8C11EE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold posy ring with a thin flat hoop edges slightly damaged and a plain exterior. Inscription inside reads in lower case "In thy sight is my delight". Partly legible makers mark in rectangular shield of which one letter may be a C or a D. Dimensions: Diameter (max):19.99 mm Width: 2.78 mm Thickness: 0.66 mm Weight: 3.4 g Discussion: In the absence of an identifiable makers mark it is not possible to confirm that this ring is prior to 1715. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1715 and as such …
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9A437A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater, Early Uninscribed 'LX' type, dating to the period c. 50 - c. 20 BC. British Museum no. 367 variant*. Dimensions: 12.8mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 1.22g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B7572C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold angel of Richard III. North no. 1676, with boar's head mintmark on both sides. Minted 1483 - 1484. Maximum diameter: 29mm. Weight: 5.21g.
Created on: Friday 30th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 30th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: IARCH-119BD5
Object type: COIN BLANK
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Stater blank fragment de jersey lists as a coin.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Essendon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-1C4891
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
in 28 fragments 4 further pieces listed in addenda 1994, thought to be part of the same torc. Elsewhere listed as 9.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Essendon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-11EDB3
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
"various other gold fragments and ingots" mentioned by de Jersey. Image of 3 from 1992-3. Report after 1994 inquest mentions 6 ingots (4 found by detectorists and 2 by BM). Small gold bar or ingot found as addenda in 1994 - 1.36g and 63% gold.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Essendon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-D025BD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1993 valuation included 5 metal strips and 2 discs from part A (detector find) and part B (BM excavation). It is not certain if the latter were coin blanks. 1 circular disc listed in 1994 addenda. Later referred to as a pellet.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Essendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D15C9F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a gold finger-ring, comprising the bezel and part of the hoop. The bezel is oval-shaped with the remains of an integral hoop at each end: approximately 3mm at one and 8mm at the other. The surviving portion shows that the hoop originally tapered inwards, the narrowest surviving point being about 2mm. It is flat in cross-section. The front of the bezel is decorated with an applied design executed in gold granulation and beaded wire filigree. The beaded wire is much worn, with the individual beads now difficult to discern. The individual gold granules vary in size and s…
Created on: Monday 19th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 26th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Munden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-87D2B9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated gold finger ring. The ring comprises a rectangular-sectioned hoop which is of equal height throughout. The outer surface of the ring is faceted and the hoop also has an uneven, wavy appearance which is either part of the design or else the result of post-depositional damage. Diameter: 19.7mm; height of band: 1.5mm; thickness: 1.1mm. Weight: 0.89g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C58F6B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring with distorted hoop of 'D-shaped' section, widening from the back to the bezel. Each shoulder is decorated by a series of longitudinal grooves, and there is a grooved central ridge which, at the non-bezel end, terminates in a fork with projecting, tapering groove. The box bezel is now empty, the sides flaring towards the open top. Each of the setting's two longer faces has a line of sub-oval perforations, now worn thin, which would once have contained enamel. Length (bezel to back of hoop): 21.4mm; width: 23.25mm. Weight: 2.21g. A ring with similar bezel to th…
Created on: Monday 1st December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Graveley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-715855
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Slightly curved gold strip, broken at both ends. The long edges are intact; one is lightly inturned. The outer surface bears 7 grooves parallel to the long edges giving a ridged effect. Under magnification the appearance of the broken ends suggests that the piece may have been made from a double thickness of gold foil. Length 16.4mm; width 8.1mm; thickness 1.2mm; weight 0.69 grams. Identification: While the piece bears a superficial resemblance to some Bronze Age types, it differs in detail. The very high silver content also suggests a later dating. However the piece lacks di…
Created on: Thursday 27th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-04A5EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of an applied gold disc from the centre of an early medieval composite disc brooch. The fragment is part of the curved edge of the disc. Around the outer edge is a border of fine gold beaded wire. The flat part of the disc is decorated with tiny annulets of gold beaded wire and the remains of three settings. One is circular with a collar made from gold strip, now flattened, within a border of gold beaded wire. The setting is now empty and the centre is pierced. The second is much damaged and consequently of indeterminate original shape, now appearing sub-trapezoi…
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-652951
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age gold stater of Gallo-Belgic 'E' type. Dished flan. Struck c. 60 BC - c. 50 BC. Refs: Mack no. 27; Van Arsdell no. 50-1. Maximum diameter: 18mm; weight: 6.24g.
Created on: Saturday 8th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 8th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A77E57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater. Gallo-Belgic D type, struck c. 100 BC - c. 50 BC. Refs: Van Arsdell no. 69 (1989: 72 - 73); Mack no. 41 (1975: 25). Diameter: 10.7mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 1.4g.
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-66DB52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of Early Uninscribed 'L' Gold, 'Whaddon Chase' type. British Museum nos. 331 - 335; Van Arsdell no. 1487; Mack no. 137. Struck c. 60 - 50 BC. Diameter: 15.4mm; thickness: 3.3mm; weight: 5.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimpton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3EFA43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of Early Uninscribed 'L' Gold, 'Whaddon Chase' type. British Museum nos. 331 - 335; Van Arsdell no. 1487; Mack no. 137. Struck c. 60 - 50 BC. Diameter: 17.3mm; thickness: 2.3mm; weight: 5.58g.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tring Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-34F856
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold half sovereign of Henry VIII. Third Coinage, Tower mint, struck 1544 - 1547 (pellet-in-annulet mintmark). Bent and slightly worn in places. Diameter: 30.2mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 6.06g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0E7A61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of Constantine II, dating to the period AD 337 - 340 (Reece period 17). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Securitas standing facing, looking right, left elbow on column, right hand on head. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 139, no. 1. Diameter: 21.4mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 4.5g.
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D0CF18
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A solid-cast gold penannular ring, of 'D-shaped' section, with downward tapering gap between the opposing terminals. Traces of silvery stripes decorate the surface of the object. Discussion: Penannular rings with silver-rich banding are a well known artefact type of the Later Bronze Age, with recorded parallels including treasure cases 2005 T373 (Ely, Cambs) and 2005 T 422 (Englefield, West Berks). Analysis: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of penannular ring from Much Haddam, Hertfordshire, indicated a gold content of 77-79%, silver content of …
Created on: Friday 8th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E86B34
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and melted gold disc, probably a Gallo-Belgic A stater. Dimensions: Thickness: 1.9mm; Diameter: 24.2mm; Weight 7.60g Discussion: This item was submitted for consideration as potential Treasure because it was found very close to a previously recorded Roman gold aureus of Trajan (BH-80B838). However, given that the coin is likely to be a Gallo-Belgic A stater dating to the 2nd Century BC, the proximity of its findspot to the gold aureus is thought to be coincidental rather than representational of a group of coins lost at the same time. It therefore falls outside the criter…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheshunt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A8FDC8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy ring. The outer hoop is plain and the finger-ring is D-shaped in section. The inner hoop bears a two line inscription in upper-case '+ REMEMBER HIM WHOM THIS DID GEVE/ WHO YELDES HIS HART WHILES HE DOTH LEVE'. This is an unusual inscription which is not in The British Museum's collection or in J. Evans, English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931.
Created on: Friday 25th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E058B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of Early Uninscribed 'L' Gold ('Whaddon Chase') type. British Museum no. 338 (Hobbs 1996: 62); Van Arsdell no. 1493-1 var. (1989: 340); Mack no. 138 (1975: 73). Dimensions: diameter: 17.8mm; thickness: 2.3mm. Weight: 5.59g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DEDBF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Gallo-Belgic E type uniface stater, minted c. 60 BC-c. 50 BC. Van Arsdell cf. nos. 50-56 (1989: 69-71); Mack no. 27 (1975: 14). Dimensions: diameter: 17mm; thickness: 3.2mm. Weight: 5.98g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-976DB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold half-noble of Edward III, Treaty period (1363-1369), Mint: London, N 1238. The obverse shows a forward facing king in ship with sword in right hand and quartered shield of England and France in left. Obverse legend: xEDWARDxDEIxGxREXxAnGLx[D]xhYBxZxAQT with double saltire stops. Reverse shows the small 'E' at the centre. Reverse legend reads +DO[MINExM]ExINxFVRORExTVOxARGVASxME with double saltire stops. Weight is 2.99g, diameter is 25.23mm, thickness is 0.53mm. Die axis is 12 o'clock. See North, J.J. English Hammered Coinage: Volume II, Edward I to Charles II…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hertfordshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-AEB540
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Finger-ring in the form of a single band, a flat strip of gold which varies in width from 2.1mm at the back of the hoop to 4.1mm at the front. The hoop is rectangular in cross-section and 0.5-0.6mm in thickness; the exterior is not smoothly curved, but is faceted, with slight but deliberate roughly square facets on the sides of the ring. The front of the hoop is less regularly faceted. The width of the hoop narrows towards the underside. The front and one side of the hoop bear punched dot decoration on the exterior in geometric patterns - single dots or transverse lines…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-5B92F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater. Classification: Early Uninscribed 'QC' Gold. British Museum nos. 478-484; Van Arsdell no. 220. Minted c. 50 BC-c. 20 BC. Dimensions: 14.4mm diameter, 0.8mm thick. Weight: 1.26g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F74B55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of Cunobelin. British Museum classification: Northern Gold of Cunobelin - 'Linear' Type. British Museum nos. 1837-1842/Van Arsdell 1927. Dimensions: 11.5mm diameter, 1.8mm thick. Weight: 1.41g.
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A9CD75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged gold quarter noble of Henry IV. Light Coinage, 1412-1413. North no. 1357. Dimensions: 19.2mm diameter, 0.5mm thick; weight: 1.75g.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Three Rivers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-80B838
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold aureus of Trajan, dating to the period AD 114-117 (Reece period 5). P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R PARTHIA CAPTA reverse depicting a trophy between two seated Partian captives. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 267, no. 324. Dimensions: 18.4mm diameter, 2.6mm thick. Weight: 7.13g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheshunt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D67AF4
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 159 solidi, dating from between AD 373 and 408. # Obverse Reverse M-M (field) M-M (exergue) Die axis Desc. Wt Date Ref. 1 D N HONORI-VS P F AVG VICTORI-A AVGGG M D COMOB ↑↓ - 4.5g AD 394-395 AD 395-402 Milan RIC IX 35c Milan RIC X 1206 / 1348-50 2 D N HONORI-VS P F AVG VICTORI-A AVGGG M D COMOB ↑↓ - 4.4g 394-395 AD 395-402 Milan RIC IX 35c Milan RIC X 1206 / 1348-50 3 D N ARCADI-VS P F A…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C2E872
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age gold coin: Early Uninscribed 'LX' gold quarter stater. British Museum no. 367. Dimensions: 11.4mm diameter, 1.1mm thick. Weight not recorded.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EB7106
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. The damaged ring is of simple form, comprising a 'D-sectioned' band with no decoration on the outer face. The inner face bears the legend 'True love' and has three hallmarks: the right-facing bust of a king, the lion standard mark, the maker's mark 'I.P'. Dimensions: 20.4mm diameter, 2.1mm high. Weight: 1.85g. The king's head is a duty mark which was introduced on 1st December 1784. Between 1784 and 1786 it was struck incuse; the mark on this ring is cameo, indicating a date of 1786 onwards. The maker's mark 'I…
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croxley Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-2204F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hertfordshire District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EFD841
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of flat object, probably a Bronze Age bracelet. It is neatly made from five lengths of gold strip or wire laid parallel to each other and curved round to form a U shape. In the centre is a strip of gold bent in half; the two halves of the U are alongside each other with no space in between. One half of the U is flat, 1.2mm wide and 0.7mm thick; the other half is twisted. Both ends are broken and are roughly the same length. A second similar piece of twisted strip lies alongside and forms an outer U shape alongside the first; again, both ends are the same length a…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buntingford area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B64B23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold solidus of Gratian (AD 367-383); VICTORIA AVGG reverse; minted at Milan during the mint's fourth period of AD 378-383. Ref: RIC Vol. IX, p. 77, no. 5d. The coin has little wear but it is slightly bent and scuffed at one point. It measures 20.6mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 4.54g.
Created on: Friday 16th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-ED9E23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold Quarter stater of the Eastern region, attributed to Addedomaros and dating to the period 45 to 25 BC. The reverse depicts an annulate horse right. ABC p. 127, no. 2529.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2011
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codicote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8517A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of Late Iron Age date; Gallo-Belgic E type, minted c. 60BC-c. 50BC (Cf. Van Arsdell 1989: 71, no. 56-1). Measures 18.7mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 6.1g.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2011
Last updated: Saturday 20th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-267250
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold 'broad flan' quarter stater of the Ambiani, c.200-100 BC Delestre and Tache I, Pl. III, cf. DT61; Rudd ABC, cf. ABC28; Allen type G-B AA2; Scheers series 8 class IIb; Van Arsdell, cf. 15.01
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 24th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-E73426
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age gold quarter stater; 'Geometric type', Van Arsdell no. 69, minted c. 65 BC - c. 50 BC. Measures 10.5mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Saturday 14th May 2011
Last updated: Saturday 14th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D0FF26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of Late Iron Age date; 'Geometric type', Van Arsdell no. 69, minted c. 65 BC-c. 50 BC. Dimensions not recorded*.
Created on: Friday 13th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Therfield', grid reference and parish protected.