Record ID: WMID-9C92C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete folded short cross penny of Henry II to Henry III (AD 1180 to AD 1247), of uncertain moneyer and mint. Class uncertain. Coin has been folded with the obverse outwards. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-5EA8F2
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed axe head of the south-eastern type (plain A1) of Late Bronze Age date (1000-800 BC). The socketed axe is sub rectangular in shape, with a curved cutting edge. A slight horizontal collar is present on a couple of faces. There is a single loop on one side of the axehead. The loop measures 18.1 mm in length, and 6.6 mm thick. The blade is wide and crescentic with some damage to the cutting edge. The casting seam is visible down both sides externally but is not visible within. Three domed protrusions are visible inside the socket. The mouth of th…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-EF3A19
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Hod Hill type brooch dating to the 1st Century AD. Around 50% of the brooch is present. The pin and foot of the brooch are missing. The head of the brooch projects backwards in a sub-rectangular plate which has been rolled upwards and over itself around a copper alloy axis bar. The head survives to a width of 15.3 mm. A slot has subsequently been cut into the reverse of the head to accommodate a hinged pin which is now missing. Iron corrosion products are present, which indicates the axis bar was made from iron. The bow is rectangular in cros…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-C4E454
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, heraldic, harness pendant dating from the medieval Period (AD 1200-1400). The pendant is shield shaped with a flat top and the front face decorated with a moulded, chequer board design. None of the enamel has survived. It has an integral suspension loop in the centre of the top edge of the shield. The tip of the shield at the bottom has been broken off, and the plate is slightly bent. The reverse of the pendant is plain and undecorated. It measures 30.0 mm in length, 15.4 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. The harness pendant is a dark…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1EED94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut farthing of uncertain ruler, mint or moneyer, but dating to the period AD 1180 to AD 1247. Width: 9.2 mm Length: 8.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-817DFC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy openwork unidentified artefact, of Late Early Medieval (Viking) dating (AD 900 to AD 1100). The artefact is of an openwork design. It has a rectangular cross section. The artefact tapers down from a wide mouth to a narrow rounded base. The base has a rectangular slot, internal measurements are 5.4 mm in length and 1.5 mm wide. The top measures 15.6 mm wide and 10.9 mm thick. The sides of the artefact are 1.3 mm thick. The sides of the artefact are rectangular, whereas the front and back are triangular. The front bears a probable foliate design, probably Wi…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-ECEFD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), dating from AD 1310 onwards. Minted in Durham. Class 11 onwards. Diameter: 17.4 mm Width: 9.1 mm Thickness: 3.5 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-269FD9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth alnage seal, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (c. 1525 to 1610), but the design did continued until 1724. The cloth seal is of the two disc part, with the connecting strip missing. Disc 1, the larger of the two is plain, a inner circle is visible, this probably corresponds to the head of the rivet, extending from the other side. Disc 2 is stamped with a depiction of a crowned portcullis, with chains down either side. It measures 19.7 mm in diameter, 1.9 mm thick and it weighs 3.54g. The cloth seal is a light to mid grey colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-AA76D6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled colchester derivative hinged brooch, of early Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 130). Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, wings and foot. Any enamel is missing, along with the pin. The wings are tubular, with no wing caps present. A horizontal slot runs the width of the wings and contains traces of iron staining, suggesting the axis bar, still in situ, is made from iron. The top part of the hinge is present. The rest of the pin is missing. The head of the bow is triangular with four horizontal recessed panels, presumably for enamel, set ce…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-A83DDD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a six petalled flower (Powell type 1). Faint diagonal lines are visible on the reverse but no specific design can be determined. The token has a diameter of 20.8 mm and is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.73 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-EF4360
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix, of medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The body of the matrix consists of a pedestal, created from a tapering column. These terminate in an incomplete trefoil knop, with a quatrefoil suspension hole in the middle. The suspension loop is complete, and has an internal diameter of 5.2 mm by 3.7 mm. One horizontal collar separates the suspension loop from the rest of the handle. The handle is flat and is orientated horizontally. The die or seal face is sub circular, with a diameter of 15.6 mm. The die / seal face is complete,…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EF0983
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete plated Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), copying a prototype dating to the period AD 70 (Reece period 4). COS ITE[R-TR P]OT reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Prototype of the mint of Rome. Cf. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 60, no. 21. Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EECBFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry V (AD 1413 to AD 1422), dating to the period AD 1413 to AD 1422. Minted in York. c.f. North, vol 2, p 71, no 1404. Diameter: 16.6 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AE6ED4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete annular brooch, of early thirteenth century dating (AD 1200 to AD 1250). The brooch was a flat open lozenge shape, with the pin located between two corners. The two other corners are bent backwards. The sides of the lozenge are rectangular in cross section, with bevelled edges. Each corner terminates with a rounded knop, with a small copper pin in the centre. Three of the pins are present, one is missing. Originally a gem would have been secured on each corner, but none remain in situ. On the centre of each arm, is a raised, circular collet. White paste or glue still …
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F2EF29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1351 to AD 1353. Mint of London. Initial mark Cross 1. Either Pre-treaty Series C or Series D (north vol 2, p 50, no 1149 or 1156). Diameter: 16.9 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B15849
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367 to AD 383), dating to the period AD 367 to AD 375 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard. Mint of Arles. Diameter: 17.5 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B13063
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus, probably of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), of uncertain dating, but probably dating to the period AD 307 to AD 361. Reverse type uncertain but depicts a figure walking left. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 16.9 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B02421
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver siliqua of Honorius, dating to the period AD 395 to AD 402 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type uncertain depicting Roma seated left holding Victory on globe in left, and spear in right. Mint of Milan. RIC X, p. 321, no. 1228. Diameter: 17.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-AFF1DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364 to AD 378), dating to the period AD 364 to AD 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor walking right, holding standard and dragging captive. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-AFC0A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 to AD 337), dating to the period AD 322 to AD 325 (Reece Period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm, pushing captive to right. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 17.2 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2015
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