Record ID: ESS-01991E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Colchester one-piece) of Iron Age to Roman date (AD 25-60). Description: The bow is broadly triangular in plan, curved in profile, and oval in cross-section which tapers to a pointed foot. The head has two short wings, now mostly stubs. The head has a broken forward hook, which would have held the missing external chord and a projecting stub from the back of the head which would have extended into a one-piece spring and pin. The reverse of the bow lost much of its surface but appears undecorated. The catchplate is missing. Th…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-FF537A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very corroded copper-alloy Roman Sestertius, Dupondius or As, possibly of Nero (AD 54-68) dating to the period 54-69 (Reece period 3). Unclear reverse type and mint.  Measurements: diameter: 27.6 mm; weight: 17.73 g Discussion: The coin has tentatively identified as of Nero. This is on the basis of the surviving silhouette of the right-facing portrait and, in particular, what may be surviving vestiges of a diagnostic feature of his hairstyle. This is the quiff or crest, comprising curls that have been pushed up from the forehead (and described by Su…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-C11335
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 330 (Reece Period 17). [POP ROMANVS] reverse type depicting a bridge over a river. Mint of Constantinople, CONS. About half the edge is missing. Measurements: diameter 12.31mm; weight 0.51g; 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-586AD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but wornRoman copper alloy radiate or nummus, probably a contemporary copy, of uncertain emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 13.1 mm, Weight 1.08 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-585A91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy radiate, possibly a contempory copy (barbarous radiate) of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-296 (Reece Period 13-14). Unclear reverse type depicting standing draped female figure, possibly Pietas left. Unclear mint. Possibly RIC V Probus 93. Measurements: Diameter 16.3 mm, Weight 1.21 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5822B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 12.9 mm, Weight 0.82 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-580D77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 14.0 mm, Weight 1.35 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-57E156
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Roman copper alloy radiate of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-295 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Length 22.2 mm, Width 12.7 mm, Weight 1.49 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-57C0A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 13.5 mm, weight 0.59 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-579929
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 12.3mm, weight 0.48g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-578466
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 12.2 mm, weight 0.78 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-576DA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 14.2 mm, weight 0.96 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5756B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: Diameter 18.4 mm, weight 1.77 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-56A6F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type depicting an unclear standing figure facing left with right arm raised and left holding spear, sceptre or whip. Unclear mint. Measurements: Diameter 20.7 mm, weight 2.63 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C5419E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy Sestertius, probably of Faustina II (AD 147 - 175) under Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) dating to the period AD 145 - 161 (Reece Period 7). Probably [VENVS] S C reverse type depicting Venus draped, standing, front, head left, with extended right hand and left hand resting on an object, possibly a rudder. Mint of Rome. As RIC III Antoninus Pius 1388A  Measurements: diameter: 30.3 mm; thickness: 4.6 mm; weight: 15.9 g
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-C4B808
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held, now missing. The wings are worn. The top lug is rounded and the crest emerges at a low angle from this, flattening  as it travels down the length of the bow. Two further crests flank this and and two more travel down the edges of the bow, starting on the head. The bow narrows along its length, ending in a worn, rounded break. The …
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-9B4C1D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable Iron Age to Roman date (c.100BC-AD250).  Description: The object consists of an axe-shaped plate, slightly rounded on one side and flat on the other. The shaft is set about half-way along the head. The more rounded side raised ridge running down the centre from the centre of the axe head along most of the length of the shaft. The surface has a grey-green patina. Measurements: length 18.12mm; width 12.8mm; thickness 2.96mm; weight 1.29g. Discussion: Due to the object's wear,…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-99808E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pin of Roman date (c.250-410). Description: The pin has a globular head with damage to the apex making it now appear conical, and circular-sectioned shaft, 27mm of which survives. Between the shaft and the head is a flattened circular-section bead and spool, possibly hexagonal in section. The pin has medium green and grey green patina.  Measurements: length 39.24mm; shaft diameter: 3.0mm; head diameter: 5.25mm; weight: 2.20g Discussion: Similar pins are illustrated in (Crummy 1983, Fig 27, no. 471 and …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-7224F1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag (Read Class D Type 6) of post-medieval date (c. 1500-1600 AD). Description: The main plate is sub-triangular with small, semi-circular projections around the outer edges. There are three applied domed bosses on the upper surface of the plate, of which two are nearly complete. Each of the domes has a central applied knop. There are six further knops arranged at regular intervals around the central knop, with each alternating knop surrounded by a ring of applied wire resembling a rope. Between the bosses is the incomplete setting…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-0A6AAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummuspossibly of the House of Constantine, dating to the period 330-64 AD (Reece period 17-18). Unclear reverse type and mint. Measurements: diameter: 15.47 mm; weight: 1.39 g 
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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