Record ID: GLO-132237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver annular brooch that has a semicircular cross-section frame with a constriction to one side to mount the pin. The frame is decorated with four animal heads that are arranged into two set. The first group is bordering the constriction bar with the two heads facing each other and the bar in between. Each head has a raised, square cranium with pellet eyes in the two froward faceted corners and upwardly projecting knop ears above the rear two corners. The narrowed snout is bevelled on either side and grips the constriction between the two heads. This is mirrored on the opposite whe…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5537CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman radiate of Trajan Decius (AD 249-251), dating to AD 249 - AD 251. Reece period 12. [CONSECRATIO] reverse type depicting a rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted. Mint unclear.  Trajan Decius issued coins of this denomination with the portraits of various deified emperors on the obverse. The emperor depicted here is unclear. Complete diamewter of coin not measurable due to it being incomplete. Measurements: diameter 12.49 mm; weight: 0.62g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-792746
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable buckle fragment of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1550 - 1650. The object is only a fragment and consists of the centre part of the outer edge frame. It is pointed oval in cross section. It is decorated with a sub-triangular moulding, containing a raised lozenge shape and two annulets. Either side of this moulding is a raised collar. The reverse is undecorated.  The buckle is green / grey in colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.4mm, width 6.6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.2 grams. The fragme…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-272DC3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead-alloy square topped shield, divided into four unequal quarters. The shield has a cross-hatch design etched into the top left and bottom right quarters - there may be a design in the two remaining quarters but they are unclear. The function of this object is unclear, and suggestions range from a template for horse harness pendants, a cheaper version of such a pendant, a small servants badge, or possibly part of a child's toy. There does not appear to be any attachment fitting on the back, which is plain. The design and style of this little shield suggests that it dates …
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B06B8A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton of Wolf Lauffer I and of the Rose and Orb type dating to the period c.1583-1601. Obverse: Three crowns alternately with three lis. Legend: +[...].LAVFER.IN.NVR[...] Reverse: Imperial orb surmounted by cross patty, within a tressure with three main arches. Legend: +GOT.ALEIN.DIE EHR VND Mitchener no.1672 Measurements: diameter: 21.4mm, weight: 0.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FFA4B0
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tweezers that have been broken in antiquity resulting in only the end of one arm surviving. This has a narrow rectangular cross-section arm which gently expands to a triangular base that is bent inward slightly. Although a roman date is a distinct possibility, a medieval date cannot be ruled out.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AEE2A4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton, probably of Hans Lauffer and of the 'French Style' type dating to the period 1607 - 1632. Obverse: Ship of Paris. Legend: ET[...] Reverse: Unclear. Legend: NEC.ME[...] As Mitchiner, 1988, p. 477, no. 1686a. It is missing a small section and is covered in a green and brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 24.3mm, weight: 0.98g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8E951
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) class 10cf dating to AD 1305-1307. Mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8F8D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of unknown monach (AD 1377-1485) uncertain class. Mint of York. The coin is heavily clipped and worn.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F90AE0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1625-1649. Uncertain class. Tower mint. The coin is cut and worn.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-50316F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) dating to AD 1280-1307. Uncertain class. Mint of York.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-505161
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1247-1272. Uncertain class, moneyer and mint.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-50A71A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Iron Age silver unit of Eastern North Thames Region, possibly of the Trinovantes. Obverse worn. Rev. Horse right. The form of the legs, open triangles, is similar to those on coins of the Trinovantes.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-2794A2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Partly distorted lower part of a medieval lead ampulla. On one face a Spencer (1971) Type II scallop shell. On the other within a hatched circular frame the letter H on a cross-hatched ground. Height and width 28mm. Mid 14th - early 16th century. Similar ampullae have been found in Norfolk, Great Dunham (HER 49128, NMS-005522), Heacham (HER 51073, NMS-19F692) and Welney (HER 4437, NMS585). A greater number have been recorded from Lincolnshire (LIN-5064D2, LIN-797325, LIN-67DEC6, LIN-625C14, NLM4698, NLM-6BA294, NLM-F3CCB2). The significance of the letter H is uncertain. Would it be t…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-787575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to the period AD 41-50 (Reece period 2). CERES AVGVSTA S C reverse type, depicting Ceres, veiled and draped, seated left, on ornamented throne, holding grain stalks in right hand and transverse torch in left. Mint of Rome, RIC I (2nd ed), no,.Claudius 94. Measurements: 23.8mm in diameter, 3.2mm in thickness, 6.4g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F88EEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Helena under Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17) PAX PVBLICA; Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8A8DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 18) probably GLORIA ROMANORVM; Emperor dragging captive. Mint uncertain. The coin has been pierced at 6 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8C198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-361) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN: Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier. The coin is peirced at 6 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F8D93F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of uncertian Emperor (AD 275-296) dating to the period AD 275-296 (Reece period 14). The reverse appears to show a standing figure with a trident to the right. This reverse was used by several Emperors from AD 260-296. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-FC4EBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous Roman radiate of uncertain Emperor dating to AD 275-296 (Reece period 14) Figure, standing right holding a patera over an altar. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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