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Record ID: YORYM-99DDFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361) dating to AD 330 - AD 335 (Reece Period 17). Probably CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow, holding sceptre and shield. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-620A34
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a glass bracelet dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). Kilbride-Jones type 2. The bracelet is D-shaped in section and greenish-blue in colour. At the apex of the curved side a semi-circular groove is present into which a separate strip of glass has been fitted through marvering. The strip is comprised of alternating thick blue and thin white glass cables which have been twisted together to create a twisted rope effect. The bracelet fragment is 42.7 mm long, 7.9 mm wide and 8.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. Bracelets and bangles of a variety of material…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-894E17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - AD 337) dating to AD 320 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting two captives seated under standard inscribed VOT/XX. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 129, no. 107. Diameter: 17.6 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-8A71D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dragonesque brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 175). Only one terminal of the brooch survives, a 'head' which is curvilinear in form with a curling snout and large curved ear. It is decorated with two double concentric circles, one which forms the eye and the which forms the snout. These would have originally been filled with enamel. The other end of the brooch (the 'neck') terminates in a worn break. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid green and uneven patina, and the concentric circles are brown, probably from traces o…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-8C4307
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dragonesque brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 175). Only one terminal of the brooch survives, a 'head' which is curvilinear in form with an open beak-like mouth and large upright ear. It is decorated with two circles: a larger circle with a pellet inside which forms the eye, and a smaller circle on the upper half of the 'beak'. These would originally have been filled with enamel, as well as the inner part of the 'ear' which is concave. The other end of the brooch (the 'neck') terminates in a worn break. The reverse is undecorated and flat, exc…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-8D3F22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy La Tene I style brooch dating to the Iron Age (400 BC - 200 BC). The bow, foot, and catchplate have survived, but the pin, spring, and coils are all missing. The bow is arched and undecorated, with a D-shaped cross section. The foot of the brooch is formed from a flattened section of the bow with a hooked edge acting as a catchplate for the pin. The base of the foot curves forwards and terminates in a flat, perforated circle. The metal is mid-green in colour, mottled with patches of dark green, with an uneven patina. The brooch is 41.6 mm long, 5.2 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-1CCF11
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet style brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 175). The foot, catchplate and lower part of the bow have survived, but the head and pin are missing. The lower bow is triangular in section and terminates in a worn break at one end. The other end terminates in a triple banded circular foot knop, the base of which is decorated with a pellet in the centre. From the reverse of the lower bow a complete catchplate projects. The metal had a mid-green patina, with patches of black on the inside of the catchplate and along the ridges of the lower bo…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-1DA44D
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stud dating to the Roman period (AD 43 - AD 410). The head of the stud is circular, domed, and around two thirds complete. A circular sectioned central shaft protrudes from the centre of the underside, and terminates in a flat base. The metal has a green-ish grey, uneven patina. The stud is 14.0 mm long, 19.7 mm in diameter and weighs 4.7 g. Appels et al. (2007, 92) notes that studs of this type are often described as "fungiform" because of their resemblance to mushrooms. This style is normally dated to the 3rd Century, but like many Roman belt stud…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-1F573D
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stud dating to the Roman period (AD 43 - AD 410). The head of the stud is circular and domed with a circular sectioned central shaft protruding from the centre of the underside. The shaft terminates in a flat base. The metal has mid-green and uneven patina. The stud is 20.5 mm long, 21.7 mm in diameter and weighs 11.4 g. Appels et al. (2007, 92) notes that studs of this type are often described as "fungiform" because of their resemblance to mushrooms. This style is normally dated to the 3rd Century, but like many Roman belt studs can be difficult to di…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-1FAB7B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy disc brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 200 - AD 350). The brooch is circular with a raised border around the outer edge and another concentric circular ridge inside. The area between the ridges is decorated with a series of repeated 'C' shapes all the way around. The centre of the brooch is decorated with a conical shaped boss, with six oval spokes spaced evenly around it. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with remains of the catchplate. The pin is missing and the breaks are worn. The metal has a green and uneven patina, with remains of gilding…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-209D21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver halfpenny of Henry VIII (AD 1509 - AD 1547), struck as part of the second coinage between AD 1526 and AD 1544. Mint: York under Archbishop Edward Lee. Cf. North Vol 2, p. 112, no. 1820. Diameter: 11.5 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-B0754E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603), dating to AD 1575 and issued as part of the second coinage (AD 1561 to AD 1582). Intial Mark: Eglantine. Mint: London (Tower). North Vol 2, p. 134, no. 1997. Diameter: 25.5 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-B0F0BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Irish halfpenny of Edward I (Lord of Ireland, AD 1254 - King AD 1272 - AD 1307), struck as part of the second coinage between AD 1279 - AD 1302. Mint: Waterford. Cf. Spink, p. 125, no. 6263. Diameter: 14.4 mm Thickness: 0.2 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-B17E6D
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy button and loop fastener dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). The head of the fastener is teardrop shaped and marginally convex, with a circular perforation. The shank extends straight down from the reverse of the head, and bends at 90 degrees before splitting into two to form a triangular attachment loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and loop being on different planes. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark brown and even patina. The button and loop fastener is 30.7 mm long, 16.1 mm wide, and weighs 5.9 …
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 30th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-B36182
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to AD 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 15.4 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-B42FDE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the Post Medieval period (AD 1650 - AD 1720). The buckle frame is oval in shape with ten moulded concave roundels resulting in a scalloped edge. Originally there would have been a central strap bar that created two semi circular loops. The pin is also missing. The reverse in flat and undecorated. The metal is mostly dark brown with patches of green on the reverse. The buckle is 27.4 mm long, 23.6 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. A similar example illustrated in Whitehead (2003, p. 49, fig. 282) is classified as a "double …
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-435D6F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of George I (AD 1714 - AD 1727), from a 'Maundy Set' dating to AD 1723. Mint: London. Cf. Spink, p. 393, no. 3658. Diameter: 17.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-43DD31
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy harness mount or stud dating to the Medieval period (AD 1250 - AD 1400). The mount is shield shaped with a squared top. It bears a worn heraldic device consisting of three parallel lines bisecting the face, with three rampant lions above the lines and probably more below the lines. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with a circular sectioned shank which protrudes from the centre and tapers into a hook. The metal has a green and uneven patina. The pendant is 29.6 mm long, 25.9 mm wide, and 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. There are many examples o…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-449379
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch, dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 200). The brooch is T shaped in plan, consisting of a head and incomplete bow. The foot, catch plate and pin are all missing. The head of the brooch is comprised of rectangular wings the reverse of which acts as an integral double lug hinge mechanism through which the pin is fitted. A square sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings tapering steadily in width into a worn break. The headstud is cast on and decorated with a plain cross. The bow and reverse are both undecorated. The…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-453931
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet style brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 175). The brooch consists of a head and incomplete bow, with the foot, catch plate, and pin all missing. The head comprises of short, plain wings and an integral headloop, which is incomplete. The reverse of the head has slots where the axis bar and pin would have been positioned. A square sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the head tapering steadily in width before beginning to widen again at the break. Both the front and reverse of the bow are undecorated. The metal has a dark…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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