2024-03-19T06:06:30+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results197011520LateIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredPOST MEDIEVAL1CertainLateMetal detectorIOW202019.jpg254692020GPS (from the finder)Poor1116714PMUnitary AuthorityCertain265IOW25469141665Restricted Accessx410470.44Isle of Wight10627Token farthing2020-01-06T17:02:06ZReturned to finder3South EastExactly
An almost complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of John Jolliffe, mercer of Newport, Isle of Wight, dated 1665 on token (Champion 1995: 46, ref: 107).
Obverse: IOHN . IOLLIFFE; I over I . E (arranged in a triad).
Reverse: IN NEWPORT.1655; I over I . E (arranged in a triad).
Diameter: 14.0mm. Weight: 0.44g. DA=12:12.
Champion, A. F., 1995. Trade Tokens of the Isle of Wight. Privately Published.
Trade tokens were issued between 1648 and 1672 at a time when there was little low denomination coinage being issued by the crown. As a result traders and business proprietors began issuing tokens as an alternate coinage with equivalent denominations of a farthing, half penny or penny. Such trade tokens rarely travel far from their place of issue and provide an insight to the trade of the time. In 1672 regal copper coinage was introduced and the trade tokens were then banned (Besly 1997, 20).
Besly, E. (1997) Loose Change: A Guide to Common Coins and Medals. National Museum and Galleries of Wales.
Frank BasfordOther7Isle of Wight323IOW-33EAD1Other986752Trade tokenI over I . E (arranged in a triad)IN NEWPORT.16551IOW2020-1-9POST MEDIEVAL196TOKENOtherRestricted Accessfinds-9867524110IOW-33DB0C12Incomplete1665x41047images/fbasford/110868251PAS5E133DB0001C5342020-01-06T14:01:20ZI over I . E (arranged in a triad)Certainx4104722020-01-05T00:00:00Z362020-01-05T00:00:00Z3POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421PM81Exactly36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALFinderCertainIOHN . IOLLIFFECivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.72ZLateIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorIOW202018.jpg254692020GPS (from the finder)Poor1116711PMUnitary AuthorityCertain3IOW25469691706Restricted Accessx410471182Isle of Wight110192020-01-07T10:46:19ZReturned to finder3South EastCirca
An incomplete post-Medieval iron cannon ball (c. 1580-1706).
This cannon ball is corroded and has a small portion missing due to a break or corrosion.
Due to corrosion it may be smaller than originally made. However, its present diameter and weight may indicate that it was used in a saker, minion or falcon, c. 1580-1706 (Blackmore 1976: 392-398).
Diameter: 69.0mm (2.75 inches). Weight: 1182.0g. (post room scales).
Blackmore, H. L. 1976. The Armouries of the Tower of London. Vol. 1, Ordnance, 216. London: HMSO.
Frank Basford8Isle of Wight3IOW-22BAFA9866581IOW2020-1-8POST MEDIEVALSHOTRestricted Accessfinds-9866581110IOW-22B83DUncertain1580x41047images/fbasford/11086833PAS5E122B83001DE942020-01-05T18:31:31ZCertainx410472020-01-05T00:00:00Z362020-01-05T00:00:00Z3POST MEDIEVALIron41421PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALFinderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.639ZEarlyIsle of Wight1Unitary Authority16.4ROMAN1EarlyMetal detectorIOW202017.jpg254692020GPS (from the finder)Poor1116714ROUnitary AuthorityCertain1IOW2546980Restricted Accessx412183.2Isle of Wight106272020-01-06T16:55:51ZReturned to finder1South EastExactly
A fragment of a Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch (AD 50-80).
The spring mechanism, the pin and some of the bow is missing.
The wings are semi-cylindrical, open at the reverse and have a width of 17.8mm. The spring would have sat inside the wings coiled in a circular shape. In the centre is a plate with two holes, the upper one to hold the chord and the lower one to hold the axis bar. A fragment of copper-alloy wire can be see in each hole. Beneath the wings the bow is roughly circular in cross-section and tapers to an abraded break.
This brooch is green and corroded with patches of a mid-brown patina.
Height: 16.4mm; width: 17.8mm. Weight: 3.20g.
Similar brooches have been illustrated (Hattatt 1985: 30, fig. 12).
Hattatt, R. 1985. Iron Age and Roman Brooches. Oxford: Oxbow Books.
Frank Basford7Isle of Wight1IOW-22650D986657Harlow1IOW2020-7ROMANBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-9866574117.810IOW-2260FBFragment50x41218images/fbasford/11086808PAS5E12260F001C1642020-01-05T18:08:15ZCertainx412182020-01-05T00:00:00Z212020-01-05T00:00:00Z3ROMANCopper alloy41421RO1Exactly21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANFinderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.638ZIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2643743Metal detectorIOW202016.jpg254692020GPS (from the finder)PoorEdward_I_of_England1321116714MDUnitary AuthorityCertain220551IOW2546918.61283Restricted Accessx142211.23Isle of Wight11728Penny2020-01-06T16:59:01ZReturned to finderSouth EastExactly
A worn and almost complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), minted at London. Class 4a, 1282-1283 (North 1991: 29, ref: 1023).
Obverse: EDWR' ANGL' DNS hYB (long comma-shaped contraction marks); Crowned bust facing with a trifoliate crown and wedged drapery.
Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant.
Diameter: 18.6mm. Weight: 1.23g. DA=12:6.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Frank BasfordEdward I of England22Isle of Wight1788IOW-21BC90986654Crowned bust facing with a trifoliate crown and wedged draperyCIVI/TAS/LON/DON11IOW2020-1-6MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98665441Edwardian class 4a (N 1023)26352940London101IOW-21B2046Incomplete1282x14221images/fbasford/110867781PAS5E121B200013BC42020-01-05T17:21:36ZLong cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrantCertainx142212Regular2020-01-05T00:00:00Z29Certain2020-01-05T00:00:00Z3MEDIEVALSilver41421x17731MD1Exactly29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377FinderCertainEDWR' ANGL' DNS hYB (long comma-shaped contraction marks)Civil Parish152022-07-14T07:15:42.636ZLateIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered19ROMAN1CertainLateMetal detectorIOW202015.jpg254692020GPS (from the finder)PoorValentinian_dynasty1nummus116711ROUnitary AuthorityCertain213320IOW2546914.5375Restricted Accessx412181.11Isle of Wight10627Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)2020-01-07T10:41:15ZReturned to finder3South EastCirca
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian probably dating to the period c. AD 364-375 (Reece period 19). SECVIRTAS REI PVBLILCAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint unclear. Mintmark: - // […] Probably struck at a Central Mediterranean mint.
Obverse: […]; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed right.
Reverse: SECVIRTAS REI PVBLILCAE; Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Diameter: 14.5mm. Weight: 1.11g. DA=12:6.
Frank BasfordHouse of Valentinian7Isle of Wight3IOW-21841B986653Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed rightSECVIRTAS REI PVBLILCAE11IOW2020-1-5ROMANCOINRestricted Accessfinds-9866535571110IOW-217CD66Incomplete364x41218images/fbasford/SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE110868831PAS5E1217CD00167B32020-01-05T17:07:25ZVictory advancing left holding wreath and palmCertainx412182- // […]Regular2020-01-05T00:00:00Z212020-01-05T00:00:00Z3ROMANCopper alloy41421RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANFinderCertain[…]Civil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.636ZLateIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1EarlyMetal detectorIOW202076.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)Fair1116751UN6.4Unitary AuthorityCertain4IOW2546920.81800Restricted Access9.14Isle of Wight106272020-01-04T20:37:36ZReturned to finder3South EastCirca
A complete copper-alloy ring of Unknown date (c. 800 BC-AD 1800).
This ring is carinated on the outer face and bevelled internally at the front and rear.
The ring is dull green and slightly corroded with patches of a brown patina.
Outer diameter: 20.8mm; inner diameter: 10.1mm; thickness: 6.4mm. Weight: 9.14g.
Compare with: ESS-329B97; IOW-71BC60 and PUBLIC-C1C2A2.
Frank Basford7Isle of Wight1IOW-0F02AE9866101IOW2020-7-6POST MEDIEVALRINGRestricted Accessfinds-9866101110IOW-F69336Complete-800x41047images/fbasford/11086567PAS5E0F693300160342020-01-03T16:17:55ZCertainx139922019-12-29T00:00:00Z362019-12-29T00:00:00Z1UNKNOWNCopper alloy41421IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/IRON AGEFinderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.614ZLateIsle of Wight1Unitary Authority48ROMAN1EarlyMetal detectorIOW202075.jpg25469GPS (from the finder)Poor8111665411019ROUnitary AuthorityCertain2IOW2546944.7410Restricted Accessx41218374Isle of Wight110952020-01-07T10:45:40ZReturned to finder3South EastExactly
An incomplete Roman lead biconical steelyard weight (AD 43-410).
Part of the suspension loop is missing.
Two stubs of imbedded iron, the remains of the loop, can be seen in the top.
This weight is corroded and pitted with an old curving scuff mark. There are the remains of a light buff patina.
Height: 48.0mm; diameter: 44.7mm. Weight: 374.0g.(post room scales).
Frank Basford25Isle of Wight1IOW-0EC2989866091IOW2020-7-5ROMANSTEELYARD WEIGHTRestricted Accessfinds-9866094110IOW-F67B65Incomplete43x41218images/fbasford/11086564PAS5E0F67B60014E842020-01-03T16:11:34ZCertainx41218213ROMANLead Alloy41421RO1Exactly21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANFinderCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.613ZIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain7297327Metal detectorIOW202074.jpg254692019Generated from computer mapping softwarePoorJohn_of_England371116724MDUnitary AuthorityCertain420350IOW2546916.61210Restricted Accessx142210.47Isle of Wight11728Cut halfpenny2020-01-06T21:40:14ZReturned to finderSouth EastExactly
A complete and worn Medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), minted at Bury St Edmunds. Class 5b-5c, 1207-1210 (North 1994: 221, refs: 970-971).
Obverse: [hENRICV]S RE[X]; Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Reverse: [ ]EED (ED ligated); Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant.
Diameter: 16.6mm. Weight: 0.47g. DA=12:7.
North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Frank BasfordJohn of England22Isle of WightIOW-0FB0A4986606Crowned bust facing with sceptre[ ]EED (ED ligated)11IOW2020-7-4MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-9866064126347834Bury St. Edmunds10IOW-F612127Complete1207x14221images/fbasford/110865581PAS5E0F61210011F942020-01-03T15:43:29ZVoided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrantCertainx142212Regular2019-12-18T00:00:00Z292019-12-18T00:00:00Z3MEDIEVALSilver41421x26802MD1Exactly29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278FinderCertain[hENRICV]S RE[X]Civil Parish142022-07-14T07:15:42.611ZEarlyIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredPOST MEDIEVAL1CertainEarly6286786Metal detectorIOW202073.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)PoorMary_I_of_England14051116654PMUnitary AuthorityCertain222082IOW2546923.61554Restricted Accessx410471.87Isle of Wight11728Groat (silver)2020-01-04T19:40:45ZReturned to finder1South EastExactly
An incomplete and worn post-Medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-1554), minted at London. Privy mark: pomegranate (North 1991: 126, ref: 1960).
Obverse: [M]ARIA D G ANG FRA [Z HIB] REGI (annulet stops); Crowned bust left.
Reverse: VERITA/S TEM/PORIS/FILIA (Truth, the daughter of Time); Long cross fourchée over royal shield.
Diameter: 23.6mm. Weight: 1.87g. DA=12:10-11.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Frank BasfordMary I of England22Isle of Wight12339IOW-0E8C47986604Crowned bust leftVERITA/S TEM/PORIS/FILIA (Truth, the daughter of Time)11IOW2020-7-3POST MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98660441Groat: Mary, 1553-1554 (N 1960)26346668The Tower of London 101IOW-F5E66810Incomplete1553x41047images/fbasford/110865531PAS5E0F5E6600188742020-01-03T15:31:50ZLong cross fourchée over royal shieldCertainx410472Regular2019-12-18T00:00:00Z36Certain2019-12-18T00:00:00Z3POST MEDIEVALSilver41421x34500PM1Exactly36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALEnglish coin early Modern 1489 - 1660FinderCertain[M]ARIA D G ANG FRA [Z HIB] REGI (annulet stops)Civil Parish172022-07-14T07:15:42.61ZEarlyIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered7ROMAN1CertainEarly3169070Metal detectorIOW202072.jpg254692019Generated from computer mapping softwarePoorFaustina_the_Elder1801denarius11599269153791ROUnitary AuthorityCertain226425IOW25469161Restricted Accessx412182.71romeIsle of Wight11728Denarius (Empire)2020-01-03T15:13:04ZReturned to finder1South EastCircaCertain
An incomplete Roman silver denarius of Faustina I (died AD 141), dating to the period AD c. 141-161 (Reece period 7). Minted at Rome. AETERNITAS reverse type depicting Juno(?) standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left.
Obverse: [DIVA] FAVSTINA; Draped bust right.
Reverse: [AETERNITAS]; Juno(?) standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left.
Length: 19.2mm; width: 17.0mm. Weight: 2.71g. DA=12:6.
RIC III, p. 69, cf. no. 344
Frank Basford19.2Faustina the Elder42302522Isle of Wight1IOW-F56726986595Draped bust right[AETERNITAS]11IOW2020-7-2ROMANCOINRestricted Accessfinds-986595111712843585Rome101IOW-F554D46Incomplete141x41218images/fbasford/110865491PAS5E0F554D00144832020-01-03T14:53:01ZJuno(?) standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in leftCertainx412182Regular2019-12-08T00:00:00Z21Certain2019-12-08T00:00:00Z3ROMANSilver41421x25706RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANFinderCertain[DIVA] FAVSTINACivil Parish12022-07-14T07:15:42.607Zfinds-986538986538IOW-E56A3FSPEARHEADBRONZE AGEA fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy side-looped and socketed spearhead of probable Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1150 BC).
The blade and part of the socket are missing due to breaks.
The surviving part of the socket is sub-conical in form and largely circular in cross-section.
The side loops are very similar and have a length of c. 12.5mm. Each perforation is very small. These two loops would have originally been used to help attach and secure the spearhead to the wooden shaft. They also may have been used as suspension loops for some form of tassel or decoration.
This spearhead is slightly pitted and is covered mostly with a dark brown patina. The breaks are old and abraded.
Length: 38.6mm; maximum diameter of base: 15.0mm; maximum diameter at top: 10.6mm; maximum thickness of walls at base: 1.2mm; maximum thickness of walls at the top: 2.2mm. Weight: 12.63g.
Similar looped spearheads have been dated by Margaret Ehrenberg to the Middle Bronze Age specifically the Acton Park 2, Taunton (Cemmaes) or Pennard metalworking traditions (c. 1500 - 1150BC).Side-looped131322-1500-11503IOW2019-12-29T00:00:00Z2019-12-29T00:00:00ZActon Park 2, Taunton (Cemmaes) or Pennard metalworking traditionsIOW2020-7-1Finder2020-01-02T20:46:27Z2023-06-21T11:51:03Z12.63PAS5E0E56A3001FD61538.617113141421254691167525469Isle of WightIsle of WightRestricted AccessIsle of WightRestricted Access10IOW-E5B4CACopper alloy10627FragmentPoorBRONZE AGEx13712MiddleMiddleBRONZE AGEx13712x13712Metal detectorReturned to finderIOW202071.jpg1086520images/fbasford/South EastCertain12023-06-21T10:51:03.968ZIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1CertainMetal detectorIOW202013.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)FairHenry_III_of_England1116754MDUnitary AuthorityCertain420448IOW254691248Restricted Accessx142210.38Isle of Wight11728Cut farthing2020-01-02T20:15:50ZReturned to finderSouth EastExactly
A complete Medieval silver cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), minted by Nicole. Class 2a-2b, 1248 (North 1994: 226, refs: 985/1-985/2).
Obverse: h[ENRICVS REX TE]RCI; Crowned bust facing without sceptre.
Reverse: NIC/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]; Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant.
Length: 8.7mm; width: 8.6mm. Weight: 0.38g. DA=12:11.
North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Frank Basford8.7Henry III of England22Isle of Wight1702IOW-E2289D986526Crowned bust facing without sceptreNIC/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]11IOW2020-1-3MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98652641Long cross class 2, not further defined8.6101IOW-E2217911Complete1248x14221images/fbasford/110864831PAS5E0E22170019D242020-01-02T17:02:15ZVoided long cross with three pellets in each quadrantCertainx142212Regular2019-12-27T00:00:00Z29Certain2019-12-27T00:00:00Z1MEDIEVALSilver41421MD1Exactly29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278FinderCertainh[ENRICVS REX TE]RCICivil Parish142022-07-14T07:15:42.572ZIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2640729Metal detectorIOW202012.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)PoorHenry_III_of_England1631116754MDUnitary AuthorityCertain420448IOW254691250Restricted Accessx142210.39Isle of Wight11728Cut farthing2020-01-02T16:36:43ZReturned to finderSouth EastExactly
A complete and worn Medieval silver long cross cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), minted by Gefrie at Oxford. Class 2b-3c, 1248-1250 (North 1994: 226; refs: 985/2-988).
Obverse: [ ]RICVS[ ]; Crowned bust facing without sceptre.
Reverse: [ ]REI[ ]; Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant.
Length: 9.9mm; width: 7.6mm. Weight: 0.39g.
North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Frank Basford9.9Henry III of England22Isle of Wight1698IOW-E1910C986522Crowned bust facing without sceptre[ ]REI[ ]11IOW2020-1-2MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98652241Long cross classes without sceptre (1-3), not further defined7.626358043Oxford101IOW-E1864A2Complete1248x14221images/fbasford/110864791PAS5E0E1864001A3942020-01-02T16:20:52ZVoided long cross with three pellets in each quadrantCertainx142212Regular2019-12-29T00:00:00Z29Certain2019-12-29T00:00:00Z3MEDIEVALSilver41421x25841MD1Exactly29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278FinderCertain[ ]RICVS[ ]Civil Parish142022-07-14T07:15:42.57ZIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1CertainMetal detectorIOW202011.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)PoorHenry_II_of_England1116754MDUnitary AuthorityCertain220150IOW254691180Restricted Accessx142210.61Isle of Wight11728Cut halfpenny2020-01-02T16:37:10ZReturned to finderSouth EastExactly
An almost complete and worn Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry II (1154-1189). "Tealby" Cross-crosslets type (1158-1180), not further defined (North 1994: 216-217, refs: 952-961).
Obverse: [ ]; Crowned bust facing wearing armour and mantle with sceptre in right hand.
Reverse: [ ]; Large cross potent with small cross potent in each angle.
Length: 18.3mm; width: 8.9mm. Weight: 0.61g.
North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Frank Basford18.3Henry II of England22Isle of Wight255IOW-E0D301986514Crowned bust facing wearing armour and mantle with sceptre in right hand[ ]11IOW2020-1-1MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98651441N 952-61 (Cross-and-Crosslets (Tealby): uncertain class)8.9101IOW-E0CBDCIncomplete1158x14221images/fbasford/110864711PAS5E0E0CBD001D4742020-01-02T15:31:09ZLarge cross potent with small cross potent in each angleCertainx142212Regular2019-12-27T00:00:00Z29Certain2019-12-27T00:00:00Z3MEDIEVALSilver41421MD1Exactly29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278FinderCertain[ ]Civil Parish142022-07-14T07:15:42.564ZLate6Isle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityBRONZE AGE3LateMetal detector2020T2.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)Good101167512020T2BA
In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Unitary AuthorityPossibly4IOW25469-800Calbournex13712Isle of Wight108922022-05-17T15:46:06ZReturned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure3South EastCirca
A small Late Bronze Age hoard: two complete gold penannular rings and a fragment of gold, possibly the remains of a bracelet. Treasure case no. 2020 T2. Addenda to 2018 T5.
1. (2020 T2-1) A complete gold penannular ring, circular in cross-section with flat terminals.15.0mm (outer diameter); 5.6mm (diameter in section); 2.0mm (maximum distance between the gap). Weight: 5.22g.
2. (2020 T2-2) A fragment of a possible bracelet in use as an ingot, curved in profile and circular in cross-section. One end has been chopped twice obliquely producing a splayed 'V' shape. The other end has a single oblique chop. 16.9mm (length); 4.7mm (diameter); 6.5mm (width at larger end). Weight: 3.65g.
3. (2020 T2-3) A complete copper-alloy gold plated penannular ring, circular in cross-section with flat terminals. 13.7mm (diameter); 3.9mm (diameter in section); 2.6mm (maximum distance between the gap). Weight: 5.62g.
'The penannular rings belongs to a class of artefact which has been termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Taylor 1980; Green 1988; Eogan 1994; 1997; Varndell 2001; Hobbs 2003; Meeks et al 2008; O'Connor et al 2008). Their function remains uncertain, although it is likely that they were personal adornments, possibly worn on the ears or nose, rather than being hair-ornaments or items of exchange' (Mark Lodwick and Mary Davis in record NMGW-04216C; references therein).
Taylor, JJ. (1980) Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Green, H.S. (1988) A Find of Bronze Age 'Ring Money' from Graianog, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd, Bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies 35(1).
Eogan, G. (1997) 'Hair-rings' and European Late Bronze Age Society, Antiquity, 71.
Varndell, G. (2001) Ringing the changes: when terminology matters, Antiquity 75.
Hobbs, R. (2003) Treasure: Finding our past, London: The British Museum Press.
Meeks, N.D., Craddock, P. & Needham, S.P. (2008) Bronze Age Penannular Gold Rings from the British Isles: Technology and Composition, Jewellery Studies 11.
O'Connor, B., Cowie, T. & Worrell, S. (2008) Ring money: dernières nouvelles d,outré- manche, Bulletin de l'Association pour la Promotion des Reserches sur l'Age du Bronze 5.
Ian Richardson1233-1.39262452IOW-9F16B89863531IOW2019-1-312BRONZE AGEHOARDSZ4388finds-9863531110IOW-9F0C84Complete-1150x13712images/fbasford/11094843PAS5E09F0C800148A32019-12-30T12:42:48ZCertainx137122019-12-22T00:00:00Z113County / local importance2019-12-22T00:00:00Z50.690068162BRONZE AGEGold41421BA3Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGETreasure processCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.497ZLateIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityMilledPOST MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorIOW20191313a.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)PoorLouis_XIV_of_France1116754PMUnitary AuthorityCertain4497IOW2546918.51691Restricted Accessx410470.96Isle of Wight117282019-12-30T12:34:48ZReturned to finder3South EastExactly
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver sol-piece of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), mint unclear and dated 1691 on coin.
Obverse: [LVD XIIII] D G FR ET NAV [REX]1691; Laureate and draped head of Louis XIV facing right.
Reverse: [D]OMI[NE SALVVM FAC REGEM]; Crowned double 'L' monogram, with three fleurs-de-lis.
Diameter: 18.5mm. Weight: 0.96g. DA=12:6.
This coin has been bent and modified as a 'love-token'.
Frank BasfordLouis XIV of France22Isle of Wight3IOW-9EE26B986278Laureate and draped head of Louis XIV facing right[D]OMI[NE SALVVM FAC REGEM]11IOW2019-1-313POST MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-9862784110IOW-2437676Complete1691x41047images/fbasford/11086128PAS5E02437600170942019-12-24T16:57:26ZCertainx4104716Crowned double 'L' monogram, with three fleurs-de-lisRegular2019-12-22T00:00:00Z362019-12-22T00:00:00Z3POST MEDIEVALSilver41421PM1Exactly36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALFinderCertain[LVD XIIII] D G FR ET NAV [REX]1691Civil Parish332022-07-14T07:15:42.436ZLateIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredEARLY MEDIEVAL1CertainLateMetal detectorIOW20192245.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)GoodÆthelred_the_Unready1116654EMUnitary AuthorityCertain419139IOW25469997Restricted Accessx410220.35Isle of Wight11728Cut farthing2020-01-08T16:01:01ZReturned to finder3South EastExactly
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver cut farthing of Ethelred II (978-1016), minted by Æthelgar at Shaftesbury or Winchester. CRVX type, 991-997. BMC. iiia Hild. C (North 1994: 159, ref: 770).
Obverse: + (cross pattée) [ÆÐELRÆD REX AN]GLOX; Bare-headed bust left, in front, a sceptre.
Reverse: [ ]ELGA[ ]; Short cross voided, [C]R[VX] in angles.
Length: 10.0mm; width: 9.2mm. Weight: 0.35g. DA=12:9.
North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Frank Basford10Æthelred the Unready22Isle of Wight3Anglo-Saxon style412IOW-207EBD986271Bare-headed bust left, in front, a sceptre[ ]ELGA[ ]11IOW2019-2-245EARLY MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-986271x41012411N 770 (Crux) (Hild. C)9.2101IOW-1F0FB89Complete991x41022images/fbasford/110868991PAS5E01F0FB00185942019-12-24T11:05:31ZShort cross voided, [C]R[VX] in anglesCertainx410222Regular2019-12-22T00:00:00Z47Certain2019-12-22T00:00:00Z2EARLY MEDIEVALSilver41421EM1Exactly47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCoin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066FinderCertain+ (cross pattée) [ÆÐELRÆD REX AN]GLOXCivil Parish32022-07-14T07:15:42.431ZLateIsle of Wight1Unitary AuthorityPOST MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorIOW20191311.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)Good1116011PM4.3Unitary AuthorityCertain2IOW254691720Restricted Accessx410477.62Isle of Wight110952019-12-20T21:01:55ZReturned to finder3South EastCirca
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy (pewter?) buckle (c. 1660-c. 1720).
The pin, spindle and chape/plate are missing.
The frame is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded corners. At the centre, the sides have drilled holes to accommodate a spindle, parts of which survive in the drilled holes. The spindle was possibly made of iron, although it is difficult to be certain (there is no iron staining). Centrally positioned on the front, at each outside edge there is a pair of transverse ridges that form pin rests. The top and bottom edges are concave. At each side, either side of the drilled hole, there is a small ridge and these are flanked by scrolls. The rear face is flat and plain and is bevelled internally.
The buckle is silvery green.
Length: 33.8mm; width: 25.0mm; thickness at centre: 4.3mm. Weight: 7.62g.
Similar buckles have been published and dated c. 1660-1720 (Whitehead 2003: 99, refs: 618; 622). Whitehead suggests that these were used as shoe or knee buckles.
Whitehead, R. 2003. Buckles 1250-1800. Greenlight Publishing, Witham.
Frank Basford33.825Isle of Wight3IOW-CEF3DA986189composite1IOW2019-1-311POST MEDIEVALBUCKLERestricted Accessfinds-986189112510IOW-CEDF83Incomplete1660x41047images/fbasford/11085950PAS5DFCEDF80012E442019-12-20T15:51:20ZCertainx410472019-12-08T00:00:00Z362019-12-08T00:00:00Z2POST MEDIEVALLead Alloy41421PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALFinderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.386ZIsle of Wight1Unitary Authority16.3MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorIOW20191310.jpg254692019GPS (from the finder)Fair1116011MD16.4Unitary AuthorityCertain2IOW254691500Restricted Accessx142214.44Isle of Wight106272019-12-20T15:29:20ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
An almost complete Medieval copper-alloy domed thimble (c. 1400-c. 1500).
A small portion of the rim is missing due to corrosion.
This thimble has a plain rim and slightly sloping sides with a domed top which is very slightly pointed. The surface is decorated with individually punched circular holes. The holes spiral to the left and upwards from the base. At the apex a small square area has not been indented. A small 'nick' at the base could be a manufacturing feature or just loss due to corrosion.
This thimble has patches of a shiny dark green patina which survives well in places on the inside.
A similar thimble has been published (Holmes 1988: 1, fig. 2b). Homes describes these type of thimbles as being heavy duty.
Height: 16.3mm; width: 19.0mm; thickness: 16.4mm; thickness of walls: 0.9mm. Weight: 4.44g.
Holmes, E.F. 1988. Sewing Thimbles. Finds Research Group Datasheet 9. Finds Research Group 700-1700, Norwich.
Frank Basford7Isle of WightIOW-CE674F9861871IOW2019-1-310MEDIEVALTHIMBLERestricted Accessfinds-986187111910IOW-CE624CIncomplete1400x14221images/fbasford/11085942PAS5DFCE624001CE142019-12-20T15:17:56ZCertainx142212019-12-08T00:00:00Z292019-12-08T00:00:00Z1MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALFinderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:42.385ZEarlyIsle of Wight100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredPOST MEDIEVAL1CertainEarlyMetal detectorIOW20191309.jpg254692019From finderPoorCharles_I_of_England14031116014PMUnitary AuthorityCertain422470IOW2546913.61644Restricted Accessx410470.78Isle of Wight11728Farthing (Copper alloy)2019-12-20T13:41:37ZReturned to finder1South EastExactly
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), minted at the Tower of London under Charles I. Type 2, 1636-1644. Initial mark: crescent on reverse (North 1991: 165, ref: 2291).
Obverse: CAROLV D G MA BRI; Single arched crown with sceptres in saltire through it.
Reverse: FRAN ET HI REX; Single rose surmounted by a single arched crown.
Diameter: 13.6mm. Weight: 0.78g. DA=12:12.
North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Frank BasfordCharles I of England22Isle of Wight12425IOW-CCE642986179Single arched crown with sceptres in saltire through itFRAN ET HI REX11IOW2019-1-309POST MEDIEVALCOINRestricted Accessfinds-98617941Copper rose farthing of Charles I, type 2, single-arched crown (N 2291)London (Tower under Charles I)61IOW-CCDA4912Complete1636x41047images/fbasford/110859341PAS5DFCCDA400195842019-12-20T13:33:24ZSingle rose surmounted by a single arched crownCertainx410472Regular2019-12-08T00:00:00Z36Certain2019-12-08T00:00:00Z3POST MEDIEVALSilver41421x34500PM1Exactly36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/POST MEDIEVALEnglish coin early Modern 1489 - 1660FinderCertainCAROLV D G MA BRICivil Parish172022-07-14T07:15:42.381Z