Record ID: OXON-42B63E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold, Iron Age stater of the Catuvellauni, '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. The coin has a diameter of 18.21mm, it is 2.63mm thick and it weighs 5.63 grams.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-B61B9A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but warped cast gold finger ring with incised bezel. The finger ring is made of a circular hoop that consists of a mostly straight sided, D-shaped (flat inside, slightly domed outside edge) band. This widens towards th bezel. This has a raised oval section which is 9.8mm long and 8.5mm wide. This has incised decoration consisting of six dots in a transverse line. Below these are two columns of three incised dots. The hoop is slightly warped out of its originally circular shape. The inside of the band has no decorative features such as an incsription or hallmark however…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garsington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A67C64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold quarter stater struck by Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni-Trinovantes dating to the period AD 10-40. Cunobelinus Plastic type. As ABC p. 137, no. 2816. Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, M[V] to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, pellet above and below, CVN below. Measurements: diameter 12.05, weight 1.36g
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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

Record ID: OXON-394E42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period c.AD 8-41, Cunobelinus classic type. Obverse: Corn ear with central stalk, CA to left, M[V] to right. Reverse: Horse rearing right, branch above and CVNO below. cf ABC (p. 136), no. 2798.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Radley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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: GLO-D958D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A narrow gold finger ring with a D-shape cross-section hoop. The outside of the hoop is decorated with a curving line that arches from one side of the ring to the other and surrounds the whole circumference. This line is a vile with slight branch protrusions at the apex of each of the arches. Residing within each of the arches is a variety for flower and forms ranging from examples with four to six oval petals to examples with spiked petals. The flat inside is engraved with the inscription reading “my affection is my affliction” followed with the makers mark C.  A p…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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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: OXON-0D0F16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni struck for Tasciovanus and of 'Tasciovanus Pegasus' type dating to c.25 BC-AD.10. Obverse: TASC in panel on vertical wreath. Reverse: Pegasus left, tail raised, pellet below. As ABC 2601; BMC 1647-1650.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-562BF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn complete gold quarter stater of the Southern Regini/Artebates tribe dating to the period c. 60 - 50 BC. Selsey Dahlia type. The obverse depicts wreath design with hidden face. The reverse depicts a triple-tail horse facing right with a pellet-line mane; above, flower; before, pellets and crescent with central dot; below wheel. ABC 500, BMC 489 - 495.
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-2DC0DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period c.AD 8-41, probably 'Cunobelinus Wild' type. Obverse: [C]A-MV either side of corn ear with no central stalk.  Reverse:  A horse right, dashes for mane, branch above, CVNO below.  As ABC, p. 137, no. 2813; BMC nos. 1843-1844.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-B52F87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold third orquarter guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820) dated 1762 minted in London. The coin is damaged with two sides bent over creating an elongated S shape in side profile. Obverse: laureate bust right GEORGIVS . III DEI. GRATIA. Reverse: crowned royal shield 62. M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E 17. Spink 13741 The diameter of the coin is 17mm, it is 0.4mm thick and it weighs 2.03 grams.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-5CB80E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly warped Post-Medieval gold double crown of James I (AD1603-1625), minted at London. Initial mark: book on lecturn dating to AD 1616-1617. North (1991: 145) No. 2088.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leafield CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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: 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: 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: CAM-CAF597
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold posy finger-ring with black enamel inlay decoration. The finger-ring weighs 4.25g. The band that forms the circular hoop has a 'D' shaped cross-section being convexly curved on the outer surfaces. The width of the hoop is 4.2mm and the thickness of the band is 1.5mm. The hoop has an external diameter of 20.1mm. The internal surface of the hoop is inscribe by incised lettering that reads: Doucas Scott ob 16 Sep 1717 ae(ligated) 160(unclear punch-stamped mark). The 'ob 16 Sep 1717' is the date that someone passed away and 'Scott' is…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.