Record ID: SWYOR-400359
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman brooch, a Hod Hill type dating to AD 43-70. The pin is missing and the catchplate is incomplete. The incomplete upper bow has two cross mouldings on it. The upper bow is broadly square, with four vertical ribs leaving a wide concave column in the centre, where traces of the white metal coating survive. The outer of the vertical ribs are on the side knobs, one on each side. The lower bow has four cross moulded ridges, and tapers to a globular foot. . The brooch has a weight of 3.04g, a length of 33.1mm, a width of 16.6mm and a thickness of 4.0mm. Similar exampl…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D5EC69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper halfpenny probably of William III (1694-1702), minted at the Tower of London, 1695-1701 (Spink 3554-6).
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C42316
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg is rectangular in cross-section with a flat back and and a central raised rib running down the front. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards slightly at the base to create a shallow three lobed foot. The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 26.20 mm x 39.97 mm x 16.52 mm Weight: 72.54 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C40E95
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg is D-shaped in cross-section with a flat rear and convex front with a central raised rib running down it. It has an old irregular break at the upper end. The leg flares forwards at the base to create the three lobes. The surfaces are sooted from use in a hearth. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 33.39 mm x 42.41 mm x 38.81 mm Weight: 121.31 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C3C8F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. A headstud type. At the top is the stub of a chain loop. The wings are short and the right is incomplete. They are D-shaped in cross section, flat at the front and convex at the rear. The wings house the iron axis bar for the missing hinged pin which was attached in a notch between the wings. The head of the bow curves down from the wings and is decorated with a large moulded headstud. The headstud comprises a domed projection with a central circular stud surrounded by four small triangular recesses. The areas inside these may have contained en…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-C26A4B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. A developed T-shaped brooch (Colchester derivative). The lower bow and part of the pin are missing. The wings are short and cylindrical. They house the axis bar for the hinged pin mechanism. At the head in an incomplete chain loop. The bow projects downwards from the wings and is D-shaped in cross section. It tapers slightly before expanding into a flatter section which is decorated with a triangular incised frame and recess, pointing upwards. Below this is the break, but there are traces of a second frame and recess. This was probably a second, …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2022
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Record ID: GAT-1BAA2B
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy ingot or 'cake' possibly dating from the Bronze Age period. The object is irregular in plan and curved in profile with two smooth faces and a rough uneven inner face were truncated. The outer faces are rough and pitted. This find may date to the Bronze Age, however without further metallurgical analysis of the find, it is difficult to say for certain, and the find could be of more recent date.
Created on: Monday 28th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfaethlu', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-16F95B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy English style Nuremberg jetton of Hans Heinrich Metzger (recorded as master AD 16), dating from AD 1689-1694. Obverse: WILHELM.DG.REX ANGLIA// 1689; right facing bust Reverse: IOH: HEINR' METZGER.RECH.PFENING.COVNTERS.; Crowned four shields of England, Scotland and Ireland arranged as a cross. Garter star at centre. Opposing interlocked letter C's in each angle. Dimensions: diameter: 18.11mm; weight: 1.00g. References: Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalets & Tokens, Volume 1. Seaby: London.
Created on: Monday 28th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: WAW-FA3954
Object type: HARNESS RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness ring with a circular cross section. It could date from the Roman to the post-Medieval era. It has an external diameter of 25.93mm and an internal diameter of 18.38mm. The thickness varies around the ring due to some areas likely being more worn than others from use. The thickest sections are 4.64mm thick, whilst thinner sections are 2.86mm thick. The band width is 3.01mm.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7A1E2D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Finger-ring, dating to the later Medieval or early Post-Medieval periods. It is made from a strip of metal with rectangular cross-section, bent round to form a circular band of 20 mm diameter, the band is 5.5 mm wide, and 0.8 mm thick. The finger-ring is punch-stamp decorated around its circumference, on the external surface, with a three times repeated design, of a  cross " X ", a vertical line " I ", and a diagonal foliate design " / ".  For similar examples on the Database see:   SOM-14EF…
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: LON-37766C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-1688), dated May 1690. Mint of Dublin. Dimensions: diameter: 28.84mm; weigh: 9.93g. These coins were minted during the Williamite War in Ireland (AD 1689-1691) and were to be redeemed for silver coinage after the war. They were made from old cannons, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged. Obverse: Laureate head of the king facing left Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA . Reverse description: Crown in front of sceptres for…
Created on: Monday 21st February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-283FAB
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy padlock of medieval to post medieval date (c.1500-1700). At the top are two lobes (or 'ears'), one of which retains an iron rivet for attaching to the hasp (missing). The other lobe is unpierced but retains traces of iron staining from the hasp. The body is circular. The front face (rivet to the right) has a broad vertical bar with three vertical grooves. This is a separate piece to the rest of the item (evidenced by a small gap at the bottom of the bar where it is separating). On either side of this central bar are two circle-dot motifs, one above the other…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: BERK-27367A
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman figurine of a bird, possibly an eagle, raven or crow. The bird is depicted standing with wings folded across its back which are clearly moulded and indicated by incised lines representing feathers. The head points straight forwards with a straight beak. The eyes are indicated by a single ring on each side of the head. The neck expands along its length into a rounded breast at the front. The wings taper to a point below which is a square tail with three grooved to indicate feathers. The legs are largely indistinguishable as the mount below the figure …
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-0FA576
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cinomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Mackreths Nene Valley group, dating to c.AD 60 - 150. Mackreth 2011, pl. 58, no. 2397, a CD H 6. The wings and upper bow remain, the lower bow, catchplate and pin are missing. The enclosed tubular wings appear to have iron corrosion from the pin. Below sits the triangular upper bow, the front is decorated with a boarder of dots. The bow terminates in an old worn break. Length: 26.07 mm Width: 26.77 mm Weight: 4.66 g A more complete parallel for this brooch is recorded under NMS-0761F5
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2022
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Record ID: WAW-199FB1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch. The sub oval head has a loop to hold the spring (now missing). Much of the decoration on the head has disappeared, whilst the knop has a central raised band projecting forth. The bow has three knops, consisting of a large central knop with raised band and two smaller knops on either side. The largest of the knops is 8mm thick. The catch plate is incomplete and the spring and pin are missing.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: WAW-FEA707
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Item is an incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch. The head has a diameter of around 12.5mm. On either side of the head there are circular sockets (diameter: 4mm), with the right hand one being empty and the left hand one containing an object that is dark blue, either being a stone or enamel. The upper bow is semi-oval in cross-section and emerges from the front of the head, curving to a raised knee knop (width: 7.5mm). There are raised ridges on either side of the knop. After these, the bow continues on to its rounded foot (diameter: 5mm). The catch plate is still atta…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
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Record ID: GLO-79C319
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy probable finger ring fragment consisting of only the bezel. This is oval with a raised border on both the top and underside creating a large recessed oval cell on both sides. There are traces of white paste in one of these recessed cells. Any evidence for the shoulders has been completely removed
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-79B90A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy strip bracelet fragment that has been decorated with a central row of closely packed stamped S-shaped wavy lines that lie transverse to the frame and run down the length of the piece. This is approximately the central portion of the bracelet, unfortunately both ends are truncated, both breaks are old.
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: SUR-6A7DCC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trader's halfpenny, issued by George Barker of the Three Tuns Inn, Seacole Lane, Snow Hill, London in 1666. As Williamson London 2755.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: OXON-14CAD8
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy and gilded horse-harness pendant dating to the Medieval period. The pendant's main body is trefoil, with three rounded panels separated by triangular points between. The loop extends from the apex of one of the petals and is set at 90 degrees to the body. It is pierced by a circular hole, the front edge of which is missing due to an old break. The main body has moulded decoration in the form of a face looking forward with two clear eyes made of two raised oval each, a mouth and forehead. A large moustache extends below the eyes which on each…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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