Record ID: DUR-F2A0F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Septimius Severus (193- 211) minted in Rome AD 197, LIBERO PATRI, Bacchus and panther. RIC IV, p. 103, cf. no. 99. Reece 10 Obv; laureate bust right; [L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP?] VIIII Rev; LIB[ERO PATRI]; Liber standing facing left, holding wine cup and thrsus, panther at feet;
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2011
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Record ID: DUR-790CE0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Medieval 'fede' finger-ring. The bezel consists of two clasped hands with a crown above. The crown has two circular hollows in, perhaps for a stone/enamel but nothing now remains. The hoop is decorated with an inscribed pattern which consists of; three squares, at equal interval which have an X filling them and three short lines on the inside of each side. In between the squares are two possible leaf-type motifs.
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Layton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-50A5E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Maximinus (AD 235-8), dating to AD 236 (Reece Period 11), Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, p. 141, no. 14; BMC VI, p. 230, no. 99 Obv; IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev; SALVS AVGVSTI; Salus seated left, feeding snake at altar.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-3B7822
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
Silver locket pendant, 17th century. The pendant is oval in plan and rectangular in section, made of four components, two sheets of silver cut in an oval shape, soldered onto the lengths of a rectangular sheet of silver that acts as the siding of the pendant. Around the middle of this sheet of silver is attached (possibly also by solder) a thin twisted wire of silver. The top and bottom of the pendant each have a silver hoop soldered onto it. The larger suspension loop then has another silver ring through it Oriented with the larger suspension hoop at the top, one face is upside d…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 29', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C71592
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Octavian/Augustus, dating to the period c. 32-27 BC (Reece Period 1). IMP CAESAR reverse type depicting a rostral column decorated with two anchors and six beaks of galleys, surmounted by a figure of Octavian, naked except for a cloak over left shoulder and holding a parazonium in left hand and a spear in right hand. Uncertain Italian mint. RIC I (2nd ed.), p.60, no.271.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B12F35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver siliqua of Honorius or Arcadius dating to the period AD 395 to 402. VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse. Probably Milan mint. cf. RIC X, nos. 1227 or 1228. Photo kindly supplied by finder.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2011
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Record ID: DUR-21B234
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 149 to 150. COS IIII Fortuna reverse. Rome mint. RIC III, p. 49, no. 188.
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2011
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Record ID: DUR-218DC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver clipped siliqua of the House of Theodosius, dating to the period AD 395 to 402. VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse. Milan mint. cf. RIC X, p. 321, nos. 1226 or 1227. Obv: Diadem draped bust right; ...V.... Rev: Roma seated left cuirass, holding Victory on globe and inverted spear.
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2011
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Record ID: DUR-0C52D0
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Dispersed hoard of 5 silver siliqua, some clipped. 3. Field 4, Oct. Fragment of a siliqua of Valentinian II, possibly clipped. Minted probably 388-92. Obv; Pearl diadem bust right; [ ]TINI- [ ] Rev; Roma seated left, holding Victory on globe/secptre; ?[VRBS ROMA] RIC IX, p.31, cf. 95a for type. Die axis; 12 Weight; 0.4g. Very fine. 5. Field 5, Oct. Siliqua of Valens (364-78) minted in Lyons, 364-7. Possibly clipped. Obv; Pearl-diadem, draped and cuirassed bust right; DN VALEN-S P F AVG Rev; Emperor standing holding standard and Victory on globe; RESTITVTOR REIP RIC IX, p.…
Created on: Friday 4th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Dalton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-413747
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver finger ring which is almost completely flattened. Both ends are broken and are uneven. It is plain on the inside with incised decoration on the outside. This consists of a line at the top and the bottom, with a floral/vegetal motif in the centre. It could be that the rest of the ring would have had an inscription on but this is now missing. Date: Late Medieval- Post Medieval- c.1400- 1600 AD Dimensions: Length 16.98mm. Width 6.01mm Weighing 0.6g . The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Tre…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cowton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-8141C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver seal matrix, the conical handle (with slight hexagonal facets) having broken off; the break appears fresh and granular. The die is slightly oval, being longer than it is wide. It has a grooved and beaded border around a neatly engraved shield of arms, with no inscription. The shield has a flat top, very slightly concave sides, and an ogee curve to the base. Dimensions: Height 8.91 mm. Diameter 18.34 mm Weight 5.3g. The arms are party per pale (divided in half vertically) with two different sets of arms represented. On the right as you look at the matrix (so on the left-han…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 23rd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-812613
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver sheet spoon bowl. It is circular in plan, the handle base extends from one edge but only a small section remains. This may have been where the bowl attached to a more solid handle. The bowl is slightly damaged with the edges being a little uneven and there being some dents in the sides.
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-021A61
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A silver finger ring with a D-shaped cross section which has been broken and now forms a slightly bent line rather than a circle. The outer face of the ring has decoration which was cast in the form of a repeating floral (?) motif.
Created on: Friday 14th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sedgefield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-AE8D70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped silver Roman siliqua of Constantius II (323- 61), dating to the period c.AD 360-363 (Reece period 18). Mint of Arles. cf. RIC VIII p. 224, no. 261 minted in Arles 353-60. Obv; Diadem, draped bust right; D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG Rev; Inscribed wreath; VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Sunday 17th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-F62FA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Julia Domna (193-217), VENVS FELIX, Rome, AD 196-211. RIC IV, pt 1, no. 580. Reece 10. This is a scarce coin. Obv; Draped bust right; IVLIA AVGVSTA Rev; VENVS FELIX; Venus standing, holding apple
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2011
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Record ID: DUR-8C5192
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post-medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VIII, second coinage (N1815), mint: London.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2011
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Record ID: DUR-6418D5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver shield-shaped Medieval seal matrix with a re-used red Roman intaglio set in the centre. The intaglio has come loose, it is sub-circular in plan. The inscription around the edge of the seal reads '+ : SIGILL : SECRETI :' The ovoid carnelian intaglio is damaged along its left-hand side but the remaining part is very finely engraved with a scene from Homer's Odyssey. To the right is shown the figure of a bearded Ulysses wearing a close fitting cap (pileus) and drapery which covers his torso and extended right leg and hangs behind his back. He is leaning backwards with his weight…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Fleetham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-3D7720
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Plautilla (AD 202-205) (Reece Period 10), wife of Caracalla, minted in Rome AD 202. Obv; Draped bust right; PLAVTILLA AVGVSTAE Rev; Caracalla and Plautilla standing facing each other; CONCORDIAE AETERNAE RIC IV, pr 1, p. 269, no. 361.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D761C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Julia Soaemias, AD 218-22 (Reece Period 10). Obv; [ ]AEMIAS AVG; Female draped bust right rev; (VENUS) [CAELESTIS]; Venus standing left holding apple and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt.2, p.48, cf. no. 241. Finders reference; 33
Created on: Friday 12th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawthorne Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-84E7D7
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a gilded silver medieval pilgrim's badge which would have represented St George in combat with the dragon. The upper part of the figure of St George is missing; only his legs remain. The horse tramples the dragon underfoot. On the reverse the remains of a stitching loop survive. The badge may have been attached to a hat as was common practice. Badges commemorating St George were especially popular from the fifteenth century, and reflect a pilgrimage to St George's Chapel, Windsor. From the fifteenth century a larger number of bronze and silver-gilt badges was produ…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York Area', grid reference and parish protected.