Record ID: NMGW-7222BE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Published
Description & identification The reported object is a decorative gold posy ring. The ring consists of a thin gold band, D-shaped in section, with a tightly set repeating pattern of tooled S-shaped indentations on the external surface, possibly for enamel, although none appears to have survived. The internal surface in engraved with an inscription which reads ‘Though absent yet constant’ in italic letters in sentence case. The ring profile is slightly misshapen.  Measurements  External diameter: 19.5 x 18.7 mm Internal diameter: 17.5 x 16.5 mm Depth: 2.4 mm Ba…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddyfnan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A2DFAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman Solidus of Magnus Maximus dating to the period AD 383-388 (Reece period 20). Mint of Treveri, struck A.D. 383-4. RIC IX Trier 76; Cohen 4; Sear 20631. Some damage to the flan. Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Obverse inscription: D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG Reverse description: Emperor standing front, head right, holding a labarum and Victory on a globe, a star on left, SMTR in exergue Reverse inscription: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE Diameter: 21 mm ; Weight: 4.47g; Die Axis: 6 o clock.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B60304
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the East Anglian Region / Iceni, dating to the period c.50 BC-AD 10, Snettisham 'Fewer Pellets' Type. Obverse: Plain with traces of crossed wreaths and three curved plain lines. Reverse: Horse right, open head, double upper left front leg, beaded mane, pellet in ring in ring of pellets below. ABC p. 79, no. 1408.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-90A174
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Description The ring is a memento mori ring with a flat bezel in the form of a central square, each side having a projecting semi-circular lobe engraved with a leaf, to form a quatrefoil design. The outer surface of the bezel square is engraved with a death’s head (a skull), inlaid with traces of white enamel, surrounded by the inscription: + Memento Mori, in small neat italic script. The shoulders are cast with scrolls in green enamel, with white enamel ‘stems’ below. Much of the inscription and engraved design remains infilled with soil, and it is not clear whether…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carreghofa', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-65D51F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy / posie / posey ring of 18th century date. The ring has a plain narrow hoop with D shaped cross section 1mm thick and 2.2mm wide. The interior is inscribed "Love and live Happy" in an italicised script. There is a maker's mark of I.W in a rectangular escutcheon. The internal diameter of the ring is around 20mm.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B72FB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-22), Class E/F mule (North 1373/1374), initial mark: pierced cross, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: p.69; Woodhead 1996: esp. pl. 25 no. 255.  Marks on the coin: obverse - cinquefoil and annulet by the sword arm, pellet at sword point, trefoil by shield, an unbroken annulet on the side of the ship (Type E), rope 2/1, ornaments 1-1-1.  Reverse - trefoil in first quarter, quatrefoil in second quarter (Type F).  Struck on a small flan so some of the legend letters are not completely shown.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-615AC8
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Gold penannular ring Dimensions: external diameter (front to back) 10.1mm, external diameter (side to side) 10.7mm, internal diameter (front to back) approx. 6.0mm; internal diameter (side to side) approx. 6.5mm, diameter of body (internal to external) approx. 2.0mm; diameter of body (upper to lower face) 2.5mm, distance between terminals 0.3-0.5mm, weight (before conservation cleaning) 0.27g. This is a complete and very small penannular ring of gold with incised linear decoration around its sides and external diameter surface. Judging from surface dents and a localised small tear …
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Nicholas and Bonvilston Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-C93A25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold ring, probably a large and heavy finger-ring. It is a plain hoop without a bezel, oval or D-shaped in cross-section with rounded edges; the outer face is more rounded, and the inner face gently convex. The surface is uneven with slight facets, and has some small pits; it may have been cast and hammered to shape. Dimensions: External diameter 25.8 - 26.1mm. Internal diameter 19.9 - 20mm. Thickness 3.6 - 3.8mm. Weight 7.81g. Discussion: The object appears hand made. There are several parallels on the PAS database, all of si…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-BA0D2D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of gold sheet, probably of the Anglo-Saxon period. The bend is almost at right angles. To one side of the angle, one face is decorated; a triplet of straight grooved lines, the central one minimally wider, starts close to a finished straight edge and runs to a break. The lines are flanked on either side by a scatter of punched annulets (about 1mm in diameter), part-annulets and large dots. On the other side of the angle, the sheet is undecorated, although it has bends which may have formed a loose corrugation. It has a short length of original edge which mee…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-CE8D4F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Description and identification The reported object is a cast gold finger ring with stone setting. It has an octagonal hollow bezel tapering upwards to form an oval aperture for the stone. Inside the bezel are the remains of a dark red cabochon stone, now sunken.  The band is flat, plain and slightly D-shaped in cross section. There is a small panel on each shoulder, decorated with a series of horizontal chased grooves. The band is misshapen, and the back of the bezel is plain and flat. Louise Mumford, Senior Conservator-Archaeology and Tom Cotterell, Senior Curator: Mineralogy …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Port Eynon Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0E0FD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates struck for Verica, c.AD 10-40, 'Verica Stars' type. Obverse: VERIC/COMF over two lines, crescent above, star below. Reverse: A Horse stepping right, star above, REX below. ABC p. 72, no. 1208; Sills, 2017: 382, no. 377. Dimensions: diameter: 11.44mm,  thickness: 1.42mm,  weight: 1.36g
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E90B43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold, uninscribed, Iron Age quarter stater, probably of Gallo-Belgic D / ‘Boat Tree’ type, dating to the period c.80-60 BC. Obverse: Boat with two occupants? Reverse: Tree-like motif above forked line, Y-shaped motif below. cf. Sills 2017: p. 15, nos. 24-26; ABC p. 29, no. 40. This is probably a Gallo-Belgic rather than insular British type.  Dimensions: 12.5mm diamter and 1.0mm thick, it weighs 1.43g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-7C4144
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A fragment from a medieval gold finger ring consisting only of the bezel and the stone it held. The biconical bezel is oval in plan, hexagonal in cross section and hollow. On the lower edges of the long sides there are the remains of the attachment between the bezel and hoop surviving as trapezoidal projections. To the side of one of these, the frame is cracked and broken missing small fragments of its plate. At top of the bezel is an oval hole leaving space for a cabochon purple gemstone. This is free of the bezel after it was cleaned by the finder. Dimensions: The…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hortum-cum-Studley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3B727E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T1022 An incomplete gold finger ring, probably late medieval to early post-medieval in date, c.AD 1400-1600. The finger-ring is in a poor condition: missing its central inset, the bezel has been damaged and the loop is slightly squashed, probably as the result of plough damage. It has a narrow hoop with a D-shaped cross-section, and a rectangular central bezel. The central bezel has a gold rectangular baseplate and rectangular walls soldered on to make an open-topped box. The open-topped box is decorated with seven semi-rectangles (rectangles with semi-circula…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tydd St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F0726B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold coin. Half guinea of George I (1714-1727), dated 1717. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS.D.GM.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. Reverse description: Cruciform shields of Arms with sceptres between them radiating from central sunray disc. Reverse inscription: 17 17.BRVN ET.L.DVX SR.IA.TH ET.EL Diameter: 20.0mm, Weight: 4.03gms, die axis: 6 As Spink 3635. See also NLM-C5A013
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-D5565B
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Piece of gold rod, probably a small fragment of a flange-twisted or bar-twisted torc with three flanges, now bent into a spiral of two full turns. One end is original, with a rounded tip and neat triangular cross-section. From the rounded tip, the terminal flares slightly for c. 10mm and runs straight, before starting to coil. As it starts to curve, each face becomes concave so that the cross-section is Y-shaped, and the rod is then neatly twisted as well as bent into a coil. After two full turns the rod is apparently cut or broken. It is…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-C24656
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A small gold ingot/hack gold ingot, of possible Bronze Age to Early-medieval date. The ingot is roughly sub-rectangular in section and in plan with no clear original edges each being irregular and slightly ragged. One long edge is slightyl bevelled indicating where the item might have been clipped. Dimensions: The ingot is 12.2mm long, 9.9mm wide, 0.8mm thick and weighs 0.93 grams. Discussion:  There are few diagnostic features on this fragment. However, similar examples on the database include IOW-07210E, HAMP-8B1C5E and CORN-ECECE2 suggested to date to the B…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-46D953
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold and gem Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is composed of a rectangular cross sectioned band which has been distorted, likely by post-depositional processes. The band expands to raised shoulders and pentagonal bezel which are hollow due to the object’s construction from a folded sheet of gold. The bezel has bevelled edges, with a lower pentagonal linear boarder and is formed by a hollow collet within which is set a red gem (likely garnet), which is irregularly shaped and smooth. The inner surface of the object is s…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F52494
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a flange- or bar-twisted gold torc, 39.7mm in length, dating to the Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase) c. 1300 - 1100 BC. The torc has a x-shaped cross-section with four flanges twisted into a spiral with a circular cross-section of 6.6mm diameter. Both ends of the fragment are abraded and one appears to have been crushed. It is unclear whether the fragment has broken off from or been cut from the original torc.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-DDC942
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A fragment of a solid gold penannular ribbon bracelet dating from the Middle Bronze age to the Late Bronze Age, about BC 1150 - BC 750. The fragment is the buffer terminal of a penannular bracelet, which has a plain and sub-circular cross-section at the terminal, tapering to a flat rectangular cross-section. The object is partially cut and partially broken about 10mm from the end of the terminal. Dimensions: The object is 11.98mm in length, 6.33mm in width, 4.55mm in thickness and it weighs 2.44g. The diameter of the terminal end is 6.17mm. The flat end is …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-DA8C8D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A gold medieval gem set finger ring of 'stirrup' type, with the hoop expanding to a thickened bezel, 2.6mm wide and 1.2 thick with a recessed oval setting for a cabochon gem of around 3mm length, which is now lost. The hoop is extremely thin at between 0.6mm and 0.5mm thick and 0.7mm wide. It varies from sub oval to D-shaped in cross-section and has been bent out of shape; the original internal diameter was approximately 17mm. There are no marks or surface decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-8A035F
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold penannular ring of late Bronze Age date. The ring is 17.5mm in diameter and has a circular cross section of 6mm diameter, with a gap of 2mm between the flat ends. The ring appears to be solid gold rather than plated as there are no evident cracks or fracturing in the surface which would be expected from corrosion of a copper alloy core. No decorative banding is evident.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-FB4649
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete cast gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1625 - 1800. The object is a finger ring composed of a hoop which wis circular in plan and a shallow D-shape in cross-section with a convex outer surface and flat inner surface. The ring is plain barring an inscription on the inner surface of the hoop. This reads ” Let love endure ~” with no traces of a makers mark The finger ring is still a clear gold colour but has several scratches on its outer surface. Dimensions: The finger ring has a maximum diameter of 21.8mm, is 6.0mm wide, 1.5mm thick …
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-3DDCC1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A possible fragment of a gold earring probably of Roman date (AD 43-300). The object is composed of the hook portion of an earring, the object is circular in cross section and U shaped in plan. Both ends taper to points. One end would have would have affixed to a decorative element, now missing. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMS-F06C53 (2021T21), WAW-C55D85 (2019T25), NARC-758D95 (2018T75), BM-489856, YORYM-7CB0A7 (2009T716), SF-F53D92 (2005T166). In the absence of the decorative element, an exact type cannot be det…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-AED526
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger ring (c. AD 1400 – 1500). The band is flat with a rectangular cross section and has been bent with two sides flattened against each other. On the exterior is an incised blackletter inscription with the words alternating with sprigs of foliage and flowers. The outer edges of the band are decorated with a border containing pellets. The inscription may read "autre ne vueil" or “ne vieil autre”, meaning 'desire no other’. Length 25.39 mm, width 10 mm, thickness 5.89 mm and weight 1.93 g. Similar finger rings with blackletter in…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EFA582
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring of 18th century to modern date. The hoop is plain and very narrow (1.6mm wide) with a D shaped cross section 0.8mm thick which has flattened sides. The internal diameter is around 19.9mm. It appears to have been made from a length of metal curved around and soldered to a butt joint which has been filed smooth. The interior appears to have a black (lacquer?) coating. There are no inscriptions or marks.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-EF8930
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring of 18th century to modern date. The hoop is plain and very narrow (1.5mm wide) with a D shaped cross section 0.8mm thick which has flattened sides. The internal diameter is around 18.3mm. It appears to have been made from a length of metal curved around and soldered to a butt joint which has been filed smooth. The interior appears to have a black (lacquer?) coating. There are no inscriptions or marks.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FASAM-EE7A78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to c. AD 41-45 (Reece Period 2), DE GERMANIS on architrave of triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue left, between two trophies.  Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 125, no. 71; BMC I, p. 178, no. 100, 7.70g; 19-20mm; Die axis 2
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-DABEA0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete but warped cast gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1625 - 1800. The object is a finger ring made of a hoop which would have been circular but has now been squashed into an irregular sub-oval shape. The ring has a shallow D-shaped cross-section with a convex outer surface and flat inner surface. The ring is plain barring an inscription on the inner surface of the hoop. This reads “Thine most sure whilst life indured/indures” followed by a makers mark that is the capital letter R Makers Mark in a shield shape stamp. The finger ring is s…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton-on-Fosse CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D8D40C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T525 An incomplete gold cross pendant in the form of a crucified Christ probably dating from the medieval to post-medeival period.  Three arms have survived, the lower arm has broken off and is now missing. Both sides of the cross carries the image of Christ on a cross delineated by grooves, with stretched out arms and possibly wearing a belt or traces of a robe around his waist. The torso thickens (thickness is 2.44 mm) and is hollow. The arm terminals finish with three equidistant annulets at the corners, with the central annulet projecting from the ext…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kettlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-21F221
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small piece of gold of undetermined age, domed on the top with an irregular base. Most likely formed from a molten drop solidifying on a surface. It measures 6.3x5.7.4.9mm and weighs 0.96 grams.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rotherwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-07B8ED
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete gold penannular ring dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300 -800 cal BC). The ring is made of gold bar that has a sub-oval cross-section with slightly flattened inner and outer faces. This bar has been bent into an approximately circular loop with a small gap (2.3mm) between two terminals. The ring is a gold colour with scratches of variable length width and depth across its outer surface. Dimensions: The ring has a maximum diameter of 17.1mm, is 5.6mm wide, 5.8mm thick and weighs 7.49 grams. Discussion:  Similarly proportioned, evenly …
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bix and Assendon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-8BAF6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An inscribed Iron Age gold stater of the Atrebates / southern region, probably of "Commios Muzzles" type dating to 50-20 BC. Obverse: wreath design with two hidden faces, right. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right with five spoked wheel below and annulet behind; charioteer's arm and three horse muzzles above. cf. ABC 1022; BMC 724-729; VA 350. Diameter: 17.35mm; thickness: 3.29mm and weight: 5.50g.
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8B992F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold angel of Edward IV's second reign (1471-1483), Blunt and Whitton type XXI (North 1626; Spink 2091), mint: London, struck between early 1480- 12th February 1483; initial mark: heraldic cinquefoil. Ref: North 1991: p.92; Spink 2016: 221. Obverse: Standing facing image of the Archangel Michael slaying a dragon. Legend: +EDWARD: D[..]RA :REX AnGL'[.] Z FRAnC (double saltire stops) Reverse: Image of a galley at sea overlaid with a quartered shield Legend: +PER CRVCE TVA SALVA nOS XPC; REDEmPT' (saltire and double s…
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-A4D394
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Period: Late Bronze Age (Ewart phase in England; Ewart/Dowris in Ireland) Object type: A so-called ‘dress fastener’, a penannular object with conical, trumpet-mouthed terminals Date of object: 1000 – 800 BCE (Late Bronze Age) Dress fastener with solid, cast 'bow' or 'handle' ending in two sub-conical terminals. The terminals appear to have been raised from the joining bar or 'bow' (which is circular in cross section and tapers towards the terminal cones) by hammering (planishing) and small hammer marks are visible on the surfaces o…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9575E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T449. Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1500. The finger ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with a heart framed by curvilinear vines and leaves acting as a bezel. The hoop is engraved with Jasper Melcior Baltazar in black-letter script. Each name is separated by a short curvilinear vine with leaves. The interior of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 21.6mm; Width: 3.5mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 3.48g. Discussion: The inscription names the three Magi (the …
Created on: Monday 8th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-3778CD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (Guirauid Type 9a/ Henig Type IX) of Roman date (c.200-410). Description: The ring is polygonal, however now squashed almost flat, with eight inward curving facets creating pronounced ridges between each one. The ring expands from a relatively narrow band to create an implied bezel. Here, the facets have outward curving outer edges. The surface of the ring is undecorated but is pitted and nicked. It has a matte patina.  Measurements: length: 22.2mm; width (at bezel): 6.7; width (opposite bezel): 2mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 2.31g Discussi…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-26BA36
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete silver gilt Finger Ring of late Medieval date (AD 1400-1500).  The bezel is of the 'iconographic' type, divided in half by a ridge along the long axis to give two slightly concave (fluted) fields and trapezoidal in section. the band narrows and repeating diagonal incised lines forming a ropework band. The inner surface of the band is flat and undecorated. Each of the panels are engraved with a human figure, both with shoulder-length hair, both slightly turned towards the centre. The bodies of both figures have several engraved lines across the …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-BAD9E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed gold quarter stater of the East Anglian Region / Iceni, dating to the period c.50 BC-AD 10, Snettisham Wreath type. Obverse: Wreath crossed by single line of leaves, crescent and two rings forming face in opposing quarters, stylised locks of hair and stylised cloak in other quarters. Reverse: Annulate horse right, open head, front legs disconnected from body, pellet in ring with surrounding tiny pellets above and below. ABC p. 81, no. 1462.
Created on: Friday 28th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-A7A571
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval Merovingian gold tremissis of the 'mint-and-moneyer'/'national' series dating to c.580-670, mint: possibly Aoivis (Gif, Île-de-France); moneyer: uncertain ([  ]VDOFRIDVS?]. Refs: cf. de Belfort 1892 no.232; Prou 1892 no. 850 for mint. The coin is of uncertain mint place or moneyer. The coins obverse appear to read AOIVIS VICO FIT[  ] (OI ligated?) paralleled by de Belfort 232 and Prou 850 both reading AOIVIS FIT. The moneyer's name is partially struck off the flan making its reading difficult with the first five lett…
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-130F35
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold ring with an image of the Virgin and Child etched onto the bezel. The ring has a flat oval bezel with a raised frame around it cast in. Within the bezel is an image, formed by casting and incising (?) of the Virgin and child. The child has a halo and is swaddled. The Virgin is crowned and holds the baby on her right hand side. This image and the bezel runs across the finger. The shoulders of the ring are also decorated, with a loop lower down which progresses with a pattern reminiscent of basket weave that runs up to and frames the bezel. This pattern could alternative…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BAC7AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, attributable to Verica and dating to the period AD 10-40, 'Verica Vine Leaf Viri' type. Obverse: Vine leaf, to left VI, to right RI. Reverse: Warrior on horse right, holding spear and shield C O F around. As ABC 1193; BMC 1159-1176.
Created on: Sunday 16th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FASAM-91B6B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to AD 41-42 (Reece Period 2), CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, Constantia seated left on curule chair, feet on stool with right hand raised. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 122, no. 13; BMC I, no. 11.
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-518217
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete early Post-Medieval (circa 16th century) decorated gold pin head with applied (soldered) filigree decoration to the head, which is has been spherical. The head has a circumferential 'swag' separating the upper and lower hemispheres. Each hemisphere is decorated with filigree heart shapes, of two incurving spirals. The hole in which the pin would have been mounted is also encircled with filigree.The pin is missing, and the head is crushed although complete, and would have been hollow. As it is gold and more than 300 years old it qualifies …
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton in Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6E1AB2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold sheet metal biconical bead with gold wire filigree decoration of early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) date. The two sections of the bead are each made from sheet metal rolled into truncated cones leaving a hole in the centre of their apex. One of these holes is encircled by applied beaded wire, but this is missing on the other. The two sections are joined together at their bases, the join then covered by two strips of beaded wire encircling this point. The outer face of each section is decorated with strips of beaded wire bent into three elongated triangles p…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drinkstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2A8B0B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T312 A complete gold plated pennannular ring dating to the Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. Description: A complete penannular ring, circular in cross section, with corrosion between the terminals. The corrosion likely indicates that it was made by covering a circular copper-alloy bar with gold sheet and hammering it flat, giving it the appearance of being made from solid gold. The ring was decorated with silver or silver rich gold wire, which covers the ring in a continuous spiral that provides a striped effect. Overall, it is in fairly good condition, but there are…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-D76D49
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (mourning/'Memento Mori') of post-medieval date (c.1678). Description: The ring is D-shaped in cross-section, the curved exterior surface engraved with a simplistic forwards-facing skull with incised eyes and triangular-shaped nasal cavity. The rest of the exterior surface is decorated with a now worn crosshatch design. These engraving would have been filled with enamel or niello to stand out against the gold band. The flat interior of the ring is inscribed as follows: 'Whilst you have breath prepare for death ES 16…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beverston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-9A0B01
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold Brancaster type Roman finger ring with decorated with a square shaped bezel, dating to about AD350-AD450. The ring is broken and mishapen. The band either side of the bezel is stretched. On one side the ring band turns down 90 degrees before terminating with a break. On the other side the band turns 90 degrees again, though this time the remaining section is bent back on itself. It is not possible to deduce if any part of the ring band is missing, or to confirm its original shape. The profile of the ring band is straight on the inner face and slightly…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cowesby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-84BB97
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Hoard of four Iron Age gold coins. Coins 2, 3 and 4 were found within 10m of each other, and coin 1 was found 30m further to the south. Catalogue: 1. Stater, Corieltavi, North East Coast, Rudd's so-called Right type, ABC1716, 6.33g, c.50-1 BC 2. Stater, Corieltavi, North East Coast, Rudd's so-called Right type, ABC1716, 6.26g, c.50-1 BC 3. Stater, Corieltavi, North East Coast, Rudd's so-called Right type, ABC1716, 6.25g, c.50-1 BC 4. Quarter stater, Corieltavi, Rudd's so-called Lindsey scyphate type, ABC 1767, weight 1.42g, c.60-2…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-41E30E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posey (or posy / posie) ring of late 17th to later 18th century date. The hoop has an internal diameter of 19.7mm, and a D-shaped plano-convex cross section, 5.6mm wide and 2mm thick, with an undecorated exterior. The inscription on the inside of the hoop reads As I love thee God prosper me, in italicised lettering with curlicued serifs and a long s. Just before the inscription is a worn partial maker's mark of [...].L (possibly E.L or G.L) within a rectangular escutcheon (2nd image). The incomplete nature of the mark means that a dateable attribution to a known maker is not…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-3390FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T259. Description:  An incomplete gold sheet of uncertain date. The object is rectangular in plan and section. It has two long straight edges which appear complete though show signs of damage. One side has a break midway along its length at which point the sheet is folded over. The two shorter edges appear broken. The object is undecorated though faint horizontal linear striations are present to one side. These are regular in depth though are varying distances apart. Dimensions: Length: 30.5mm; Width: 13.5mm; Thickness: 0.6mm; Weight: 1.67g. Discussion:…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-2F60F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete gold finger ring (mourning) of post-medieval date (c.1650-1720). Description: The ring is circular in plan, although now slightly bent out of shape, and broadly D-shped in cross-section with a prominent central ridge across the circumference. The top and bottom edges of the band are also raised, creating grooves between these and the central ridge. These grooves have traces of or black enamel inlay. The interior surface is smooth.  Measurements: length: 20.5mm; width: 2.2mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 2.06g Discussion: Finger rings with raised ridges an…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2E1CD2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete gold finger ring of early medieval date (c.550-650). Description: The ring is composed of a wide, flat sheet metal band which tapers slightly at the back. The bezel is an extension of the band, implied by its width, in relation to the tapering back, and applied decoration. The bezel is decorated with a central bird-in-flight motif, constructed from five raised cells, three of which are inlaid with cloisonne settings with garnet overlay, and one a white stone while the other is missing its setting. A central square cell forms the bird's body, while triangula…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Harlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1DABA5
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T273. Gold and garnet 7th century Anglo-Saxon assemblage consisting of four pendants and one boss, probably from a brooch. 1. One oval gold pendant set with cabochon-cut gem, probably a garnet. The oval pendant comprises a dark, gently convex oval gem, possibly a garnet, set within a gold frame. The frame is composite, made from a sheet gold backplate with a raised border to which has been attached an upright gold strip, surrounding the gold strip is a gold ridge and a beaded border. The suspension loop is formed out of a reeded strip projection w…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Donington on Bain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-05F799
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring with a single set red cabochon gemstone of Roman date (c. AD 43-200). Description: The band of the finger ring has a plano-convex profile which has been slightly squashed and forms a sub-rectangular hoop. The interior of the band is plain, and the exterior is plain and widens from the shoulders to the bezel which is set with the plain red stone. This ring conforms to the Guiraud Type 2c ring. Dimensions: Length: 28.44mm; Width: 22.88mm; Thickness: 2.15mm; Weight: 3.78g. Discussion: Finger rings conforming to the Guiraud Type 2c category are well-attes…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Revesby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-057600
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy/posey/posie ring of late 17th to 18th century date. The hoop is 17.7mm in external diameter with an internal diameter around 15.8mm. The hoop has a shallow D-shaped cross section, 0.9mm thick by 2.1mm wide, with plain exterior; the interior has the inscription A token of good will. At the end of the inscription is a stamped maker's mark within a sub rectangular escutcheon (second image); this appears to be a conjoined monogram GI / GH or possibly CH with the second letter being smaller and unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-9EECB6
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman gold openwork bracelet, now rather crushed and distorted, with dirt still present inside much of the openwork (c. AD 300 - 400). The hoop is flat in profile. The body of the bracelet is decorated with plain edges inside which the decorative zone is divided into four sections by circles inside which are equal-armed crosses with volutes between the arms. Between each of these circles is a repeating pattern of waves just inside the outer edges, which further enclose rows of conjoined hearts that are further subdivided into three polygonal cells. Although no direct parallels can b…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenshead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-86824D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Fourth coinage, Treaty Series dating to the period c. AD 1363-9, initial mark: cross potent, mint: London (North 1243). Ref: North 1991: 56.  Diameter: 21.37mm, weight: 1.88g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1CE4E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold posy ring. The ring is of D section. The exterior has a floral decoration with curved arc and patterns resembling foilage, and  frame around the diameter top and bottom.. The interior is inscribed 'prefent my affection' in lower case italic script. There is possibly some black enamel present in the lettering.  Posy rings were used as love tokens, with the inscription remaining secret to all but the wearer. Possible parallels for the intricate exterior decoration with top and bottom frame are seen in OXON-FBF56A and LEIC-1ADEDD. There is no record …
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0A1045
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T201. Description:  A complete gold polygonal finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 200 - 300. Henig's type IX. The finger ring has a circular hoop formed of eight irregular ovate panels joined at their narrowest points. The finger ring is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.4mm; Width: 4.2mm; Thickness: 0.9mm; Weight: 2.5. Discussion: Numerous similar polygonal finger rings have been reported as potential Treasure. See: 2016 T912 (SUSS-31AFD6), 2013 T669 (BUC-E7B767), and 2018 T130 (NMS-EA3CBA) which suggests that the distribution of these finger ring…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-F1E21D
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A gold chain composed of two interlocking tripartite composite rings of Middle Bronze Age date (c.1300-1150 BC).  Description: The object is composed of two separately-constructed C-shaped penannular rings. Each ring in constructed from three circular-sectioned rods, stacked one on top of the other and curled round to form an open loop. The rods terminate in flat ends. The rings have been linked so that one passes through the centre of the other. The surface of the gold is rough on the inside of each ring as well as on the outside where the rings are the most curved. El…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beaumont-cum-Moze', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-8946C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, attributed to VEPO, dating to the period c.AD 15-40, 'Vepo Ring Pellet' or 'Vepo Triadic' type. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent. Reverse: VEP above, CORF below, Lunate horse left with large round head, unclear motif below tail. ABC, p. 97, nos. 1854, 1857.  Diameter: 19.8 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 5.2 g
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-7981EA
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description The object is a mostly plain bar shape being rectangular in plan and in cross section while in profile it is very slightly concave. One terminal is flat and square however the opposite narrow edge appears to have been cut its edge being bevelled into a point that looks triangular in side profile. The bar is gold in colour. Dimensions: The bar is 21.6mm long, 6.2mm wide, 3.2mm thick and weighs 5.85 grams. Discussion:  Barring the cut mark on the ingot there are no diagnostic indicators for the date of manufacture. This is well evidenced by a number of similar ingots …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chesterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-639089
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T176. Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The bezel comprises a raised deep set rectangular ‘box’ with rounded edges which retains a smooth surfaced ovate green stone – possibly an emerald gem or coloured glass. The bezel is slightly raised forming a rim around the stone. The reverse of the bezel is slightly curved and undecorated. Integral rectangular shoulders are present to either side of the bezel, set back in line with the reverse of the ‘box’.  The upper surface of each sho…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A33BBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age Gallo-Belgic quarter stater, dating to the period c.80-60 BC, Gallo-Belgic D / Boat Tree type. Obverse: Boat with two occupants? Pellet to left. Reverse: Tree-like motif, wedge shaped line to either side, forked line below.  The weight of this coin, combined with the pellet in obverse field and wedge shaped motifs in reverse field suggest that this is probably a Gallo-Belgic D rather than an insular British type. See Sills, 2017: p. 15, no. 25; ABC p. 29, no. 40; Scheers 13. Diameter: 10.88 mm Weight: 1.47 g
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-39B67B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped imitation of a medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377). The obverse shows annulets on the cusps of the tressure and a lis in the centre of the reverse suggesting the prototype was a quarter noble of Edward III's Treaty Period, the annulets seen in the 'Transitional Series' of 1361-3 (North 1224), the lis seen in the Treaty Series of 1363-9 (North 1243-4). However, there are a number of differences: the inscriptions on both obverse and reverse vary from the standard legends although are both legible and literate, e.g. GRACIA is spelt in full…
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-0EDD9C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A near complete gold finger ring with rectangular bezel whose stone is missing. The bezel has rectangular base that is c.6.4mm long and 5.6mm wide. This has a near vertical 2.5mm high collar that with a slightly in turned upper lip which would have held a stone or gem in place. However, the space within is now empty barring chipped grey material (possibly solder). This bezel is flanked on its narrow edges by two boxed shoulders each being3.3mm long, 1.6mm high and c0.9mm deep. Beyond these boxes is the hoop. This is a shallow D-shape in cross section with a pronoun…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-0EB7C3
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete gold coin pendant made using an early-medieval solidus of Chlothar II (AD 584–629) struck in Marseille, dating to the period c.AD 613–29 to which a piece of gold has been soldered to form a loop. The loop made of a rectangular gold tab (c.4.9mm) wide that has five longitudinal ribs. This folds over 190 degrees to form a loop. This is mostly complete but has been squashed slightly causing a crack to appear between two of the ribs. The details of the coin are as follows: Solidus of Chlothar II (584–629), obverse cf. Belfort 2466, reverse…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middle Aston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E448A6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2023 T102 Description:  A mostly complete gold pendant with large garnet setting, dating to the Early Medieval period (c.AD 600-700). The object comprises of an oval shaped gold pendant, within which is a large dark coloured stone. The stone is domed and is surrounded be a shallow gold setting that just borders the reverse and outer edge. The edging is decorated with a separately soldered twisted filigree border that is set within a raised rim. The reverse is flat and undecorated. At one end is a separately soldered suspension loop; it is made of sheet gold and is …
Created on: Saturday 4th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-8F4E6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and plated gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Trinovantes, dating to the period c.80-50 BC, uninscribed Clacton/British G type. Obverse: 'Three men in a boat' design. Reverse: Disjointed horse right, numerous pellets around. Cf. ABC 2350; Hobbs, p. 55, no. 192. This coin appears to be plated, with a base metal core visible beneath a plated surface, presumably intended to be a copy of a gold quarter stater. 
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7CD0D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T41. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The posy ring is circular, though now slightly distorted, with a D-shaped section. The outer surface bears moulded decoration comprising five rectangular panels of curvilinear scrollwork and one square panel with comma-like scrollwork. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with two lines of capitalised Roman text reading "BE TRV TIL DEATHE AND SO // SHAL I’. Each word I separated by a small cross. A vine-like scroll design is present afte…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-53B8DB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete but slightly squashed Post Medieval cast gold gilt finger ring. The ring is made of a circular hoop squashed into a slight oval shape with an ornamental bezel. The bezel is 6.8mm wide and c17.7mm long. It depicts a pair of clasped hands over a small heart, the top of which projects from the upper edge of the hands. Each hand is marked with an elaborate lace-like ruffed cuff. The hoop extends from either cuff and has a shallow D-shaped cross section with a convex front and flat reverse. The hoop is 2.5mm wide and 0.9mm thick. The interior surface of the f…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leafield CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BF357D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed and worn Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic A stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC, probably Gallo-Belgic Ab/'Broad Flan Left' type. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed bust left, with big hair. Reverse: Horse left, charioteer above? cf. ABC, p. 28, no. 4
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-417291
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A folded strip of sheet gold with raised mouldings, probably a first century Roman wide-cuff bracelet of armilla type. The decoration is composed of five parallel mouldings, with the outer two and the inner one plain ribs and the other two of rope style. There are visible file marks in a number of places and the terminals appear to have been cut. There is a circular piercing, made from back through to front, near one terminal. Dimensions: L. (doubled over): 71.3mm W.: 8.1mm Wt.: 7.69g Discussion: as noted on the PAS record, this object can be paralleled with cuff bracelets of armill…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Last updated: Sunday 31st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pagham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EFFE19
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold finger ring (Henig II/ Guiraud type 2A) of Roman date (c. 43-200).  Description: The ring is broken at the narrowest part of the hoop, opposite the bezel, and is misshapen. The hoop is pointed oval in cross section, thickening and widening gradually towards the shoulders which merge to create the bezel. The bezel has an oval recess for a now missing setting. The surface of the ring is textured by rippling in the gold as well as scuffing and scratching.  Measurements: Length: 37.6; width (at bezel): 8.5mm; thickness …
Created on: Friday 30th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Assington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EF5BA8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (posy) of post-medieval date (c.1650-1750). Description: The ring is broadly D-shaped in cross section. The exterior surface carries an etched decorative design consisting of two parallel zig-zagging lines which create rows of triangles pointing inwards from both edges of the band. At the base of each triangle is a small punched triangular impression. The inscription on the interior of the ring is in italics and reads 'Though [...]e accept it'. The ring is squashed, obscuring some of the inscription, and is split throug…
Created on: Friday 30th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1B6FBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval gold ryal of Edward IV (1461-1470) Obverse description: Forward facing crowned and armoured king in ship with sword in right hand and quartered shield of England and France in left Obverse inscription: EDWARD[xDEIxGxR[EXxAnGLxDxhYBxZxAQT] with double saltire stops Reverse description: Floriate cross with lis at terminal of each arm and an ornamented compartment in the centre containing the letter E. Lion passant in each angle with a crown above each, all within a tressure of eight arches Reverse inscription: [IhC AVTEm TRA]nSIE[N PE S RG m…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1B1FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval gold crown of the double rose of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526-33. Mint: London. Initial mark: Rose. Cf. North Vol.2 (1991) no. 1788. Obverse description: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either side Obverse inscription: HENRIC VIII [RUTILANS] ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description: Royal shield crowned Reverse inscription: DEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE Diameter: 24.67 mm; Thickness: 1.06 mm; Weight: 3.70g Barrie Cook (per. comm.) remarks: ‘older gold [coins] carrie…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-7437F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold half noble of Henry VI (AD 1422 - 1461). Standard type B, annulet issue, dating to the period AD 1422 - 1427. Flag at stern and H in centre of cross. Mint of Calais. North (1991: 74) 1418. Diameter 26.5 mm, thickness 0.6 mm and weight 3.4 g Whilst this item is more than 300 years old and composed of more than 10% precious metal, single coins do not usually qualify as Treasure. This coin, however, was found in very close proximity to where The Fishpool Hoard was recovered in 1966, a Treasure Trove case which was made up of coins of similar type and date. Therefore, thi…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenshead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-0B34EE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2022 T1236 A gold finger ring / 'posie ring'/ 'posy ring' with an incised inscription on the interior face and chased and moulded decoration on the exterior dated to the later post medieval period (c. 1650-1750 AD). The finger-ring is formed from a very slight (narrow) D shaped section hoop of gold, originally being circular in plan now a crushed and distorted oval. The exterior of the ring is neatly decorated with evenly spaced hearts and foliate scrolls. The internal surface of the band has an incised inscription in a loose italic hand. In ita…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-9D7CC4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold medieval finger ring with external inscription and foliate decoration dating from AD 1400 - 1500. The inscription is in dense blackletter script and probably reads: Je le veul which is medieval French and can perhaps be translated as "I wish/want it". This can be interpreted as a love motto. The three words are each embellished with leaves and buds and there are three panels of oblique grooves arrange alternately with the words. The hoop is rectangular and flat in cross-section and is plain on the inner face. The hoop is slightly distorted. It is 17.1mm diameter, …
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Romanby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-8C812A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date (circa AD 1650-1750). The object is composed of a circular and which has a pronounced D shaped section. The outer surface of the band is undecorated, which the inner surface bears the inscription: Harts content cannot repent. The makers mark is stamped and reads 'JR' in relief within a rectangular recess. The makers name is unknown (see Goldsmith JR | British Museum) but is believed to have been active during the 17th-18th Century. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.71mm, Width: 4.08mm, Thicknes…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-8BECF5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold Finger ring of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1400-1700). The object is composed of a circular band, slightly distorted, likely due to post depositional agencies. The band is D shaped in section, with an undecorated inner surface, and no visible join. The outer surface is decorated with two pairs of raised circumferential ridges and a single, central beaded circumferential band. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.40mm, Width: 3.94mm, Thickness: 0.86mm, Weight: 1.3g Discussion: This ring is extremely similar to BERK-B199E6 (2016 T921). Sadly…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-CDF17E
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Knaresborough ‘Ring’. This find was discovered and reported before the Treasure Act 1996 abolished Treasure Trove in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Circumstances of Discovery: On 9th June 1994 a gold ring was reported to the coroner for North Yorkshire by the owner who had recently purchased the find believing it to have been found in the Knaresborough area in North Yorkshire. It was said to have been an isolated find. The coroner reported that no information was available regarding the precise location of the find and the circumstances in which it was discove…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knaresborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-CDAFBE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Large gold finger-ring with internal posy inscription and external decoration. The hoop is of even width throughout, and the exterior has a bold groove around either edge, with a convex surface in between. This is decorated with neatly engraved ornament, worn in places, consisting of oblique reserved strips (strapwork) between engraved lozenges each containing a five-petalled flower or rose in the centre, with stems and leaves filling the narrower corners. The diagonal lines give a twisted or cabled effect to the outside. The flatter (but still slightly convex) …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-775561
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Penannular circular ring of late Bronze Age date, apparently made of gold throughout. The ring is almost circular in cross-section, with a flat facet around the interior. The ends are cleanly made across the thickness, forming a straight narrow gap 1.8mm wide at most. The ends are neat and flat, but cracked slightly implying that the gold may be a thick plating over a core of different material. The ring flares slightly in thickness, from 4.2mm wide and 4.8mm thick at the ends to 4.6mm wide and 5.1mm thick in the centre. The gold is an even co…
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-4E5A6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Treaty Series dating to 1363-69, mint: Calais (North 1245). Ref: North 1991: p.56; cf. Woodhead 1996: pl. 9 no. 100 (pellet before EDWARD). Obverse description: Shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops: +•EDWARD DEI GRA REX AnGL Reverse description: Floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Annulet in centre of reve…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Constantine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-CED7ED
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold and gem finger-ring, the gemstone held in place by four claws. The circular-section hoop is slender, generally 1.4mm in diameter. It flares upwards and flattens in thickness to a tall stirrup-shaped bezel which is just 0.9mm thick. This has a rounded cut-out at the top which wraps around the gemstone at little to form a pair of claws. At right angles to these are two more claws which are apparently integrally cast with the rest of the hoop. When viewed from the underside, there is no back to the bezel nor any kind of collet wrapped around the stone; the two …
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-A203FE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold posy ring. The hoop is of even width and D-shaped cross-section throughout, although with some wear. The curved exterior is undecorated, and worn to a matt finish. The flat interior is more glossy, and has the inscription in neat seriffed capitals BE. FAYTHFVL. TO. THY. FREND. The two final letters are ligated.  Dimensions: Exterior diameter, 20.5mm. Width of hoop, 5.1mm (worn in some places to 5.0mm). Thickness of hoop, 1.5mm (worn in some places down to 1.2mm). Weight, 5.5g.  Discussion: This is a fairly small but relatively wide…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 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: BH-134C71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Tasciovanus, dating to the period c.25 BC-AD 10, 'Tasciovanos Warrior' TV type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, one curved, thick crescents back-to-back at centre separated by T; small V in field. Reverse: Warrior riding right, holding unclear items. The reverse is poorly struck and off-centre.  ABC, p. 128, no. 2571; BMC nos. 1615-1616. 
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: OXON-105633
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 378-383 (Reece Period 20). VICTOR-IA AVGG reverse type depicting Two emperors seated facing, together holding a globe. Behind and between them the upper portions of a Victory with outspread wings, between them below a palm branch. Mint of Aquileia. RIC IX, p. 99, no. 21c.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-91D729
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter stater (10.0mm, 1.2g) of the southern region / Regini and Atrebates, attributed to Commios and of "Commios A Type", dating to 50-25 BC. Obverse: letter A on plain field. Reverse: horse, left with ladder mane, solar motif above and rings below. As ABC 1031
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-69F0B3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold medieval finger ring of medieval date. It is 'stirrup-shaped' with the hoop expanding to a pointed triangular bezel, its outer tip set with a small, rectangular dark red gem. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and has been slightly bent out of shape in places. Date: c. AD 1150-1400 Dimensions: Diameter (external), 19.19mm; Diameter (internal), 15.91mm; Width (of hoop), 2.71mm; Thickness, 1.51mm Weight: 2.35g Discussion: Stirrup-shaped gem-set rings are a well-known medieval finger-ring type, with good parallels on the PAS database including NMS-EAE967 an…
Created on: Monday 24th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Teath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-6657E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold uninscribed quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni, c.60-20 BC, probably 'Whaddon Chase Rings' type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents, with angular wing-like motifs above. Reverse: Horse right, pellet in ring above and below. Cf. ABC p. 124, no. 2460; Van Arsdell no. 1474. Diameter: 16 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Monday 24th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-25D833
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast gold plate terminal, mount or fitting probably originating from from a larger object. The object is broadly trapezoidal in plan with rounded edges, consisting a decorated front plate that overhangs a rectangular box-like fitting attached to the back of the object. To this in turn is soldered the remains of a thin gold strip, possibly reflecting some sort of hoop or broken suspension loop. The front of the object is decorated in moulded relief, though it is uncertain whether this is vegetal or anthropomorphic in nature. A vertical line extends from a rounded knop at one end of the …
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-E87D3D
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete Early Medieval Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet pyramidal mount, a strap fitting from a scabbard or sword-belt dating c. AD 600-700. The hollow pyramidal mount has a square base with rounded corners, and four main triangular faces terminating in a flat top. Each side is decorated with an almost identical complicated cloisonné design of gold cells set with plate and bar garnets mounted over waffle stamped gold foils. Some of the garnets are missing and some cells contain earth, making it difficult to assess exactly ho…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Stopham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E7F2C8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1400-1600). Description: The now deformed hoop of the ring is lozenge in cross-section which widens slightly at the shoulders. The shoulders have a flat base and now missing, applied decorative upper. The shoulders meet the integrally cast rectangular bezel at the bottom which is dished and decorated on both sides with ridges which radiate outwards from the centre. The upper half of the bezel is shallow with bevelled edges. The upper and lower halves of the bezel are separated by single grooves on the l…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-6DC026
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern region / Belgae, 'Petersfield Wreath Face' type, dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Horse right, moon-shaped rump, ladder mane, wheel above and below. As ABC 773; BMC 568-570.
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-56A0CE
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold pierced imitation coin of early-medieval date, probably early 9th century; probably intended as a pendant. Description: A gold disc, struck with a design on both faces. Each face has a beaded border, originally very neatly placed around the edge, but in places now worn to a plain ridge. Within this is an imitation inscription mainly consisting of radial raised strokes, virtually all of which have raised dots at either end.  The centre of the design consists essentially of three horizontal rows of short vertical strokes on the obverse, and five …
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.