Record ID: ESS-60446E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy disc brooch of Early-Medieval origin. AD 475-550. The brooch has a small hole in the centre which has two incised circles surrounding it. Around this are four (originally six) ring and dot features consisting of a central dot with two rings around it. These are then enclosed by two further circles. The flan of the brooch beyond these circles shows evidence of more decoration but it is too corroded to identify. Part of the brooch is folded under. The rear of the brooch has part of either the pin mount or catchment plate visible. The brooch is 30.1mm …
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2019
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Record ID: ESS-5EDEE3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, hinged (Dolphin type) brooch dating to the Roman period AD43-100. The brooch consists of the head with complete wings and the remains of the hinge in the centre of the back. The right hand wing has evidence of decoration at the tip which consists of three or four incised lines. No other decoration is evident on the head. The bow arches from the head and tapers to the catch-plate. There is a raised rib running the length of the bow. No other decoration can be seen. The brooch is 33.0mm long, 27.8mm wide at the head and weighs 6…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: ESS-5E12F6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cruciform brooch of Early Medieval date AD475-550. The object has a sub-rectangular central panel that has two incised vertical lines forming a central trapezoid shape. The central panel has two half-round knops on either side. The left hand knop has two incised lines on the base and the right hand knop has one. The bow joins the bottom of the central panel. There is a raised shoulder at this junction which has three incised lines running parallel with the central panel. The bow is D shaped in cross section and has a central rib running the length of t…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: ESS-CE3C0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman silver Denarius of Trajan, AD 98-117. Reece period 5. Obverse is bust facing right. Only AVG left from the inscription. Reverse is unclear but appears to be a figure standing with staff in left hand. The fragment is 18.9mm in diameter and weighs 1.0g.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: ESS-CD9783
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy zoomorphic plate-brooch, probably depicting a water bird. Dating around AD 100-200. The brooch has a long narrow body with a fan tail at one end and a thick neck with an oval shaped head at the other. There is evidence of incised decoration at the base of the neck and part of the back which consists of diagonal lines. Any other decoration has not survived. The pin holder is located on the underside of the brooch by the neck. This is incomplete and no pin survives. The catchment plate is at the tail end of the bird and is also not complete. The…
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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Record ID: ESS-CCDF41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Gallo-Belgic broad flan gold stater of Bellovaci c.175-120 BC. Obverse shows Sun-God Apollo facing left with laurel wreath. Reverse shows horse facing left with stylised charioteer. Flower below horse. The coin is 24.7mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 7.4g. ABC 4.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: ESS-CC68B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver Series E "Porcupine" type sceat. AD 675-750. Probably minted in the Netherlands. Obverse Quilled crescent enclosing four bars. Reverse shows beaded square standard with annulet at centre with letters VIC. Diameter is 12.4mm. Weighs 1.2g.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: ESS-CB9279
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat dating to AD 680-710. Obverse depicting diademed head facing right in a circle of pellets. Reverse has a serpent circle starting at 6 o'clock enclosing a bird facing right above a latin cross. At each end of the short arms of the cross is a ring or annulet. There is a small cross to the right of the bird and a single pellet underneath the tail. No inscription remains on either face. Series BII type 27b.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: ESS-EC68FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. AD330-348. Reece period 17. Obverse is right facing laureate bust. Reverse two soldiers holding one standard. GLORIA EXERC ITVS. The mintmark is almost illegible although a T can be seen, so probably Trier. The coin is 13.8mm in diameter and weighs 1.2g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
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Record ID: ESS-EBBF97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, probably Constans dating to the period AD347-348 (Reece period 17). Obverse is right facing laureate bust. Inscription CONSTA[] SPF AVG Reverse two victories facing each other holding wreaths. Inscription VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN Mintmark is S preceeded by a pellet. The coin is 15.2mm in diameter and weighs 1.1g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2020
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Record ID: ESS-EB4C9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, probably Constans dating to the period AD347-348 (Reece period 17). Obverse is right facing laureate bust. Inscription CONSTA[....] Reverse two victories facing each other holding wreaths. Inscription is [VICTORI]AE DD AVGG[Q NN] Mintmark TR. The coin is 16mm in diameter and weighs 1.5g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th June 2020
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Record ID: ESS-EABCFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. (AD317-330) Reece period 16. Obverse has left facing bust. Very worn with no other detail. Reverse is VOT XX within wreath. Inscription is illegible. The coin is 18mm in diameter and weighs 2.4g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
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Record ID: ESS-EA3855
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. VRBS ROMA issue. (AD330-348) Reece period 17. Obverse has helmeted Roman facing left. VRBS ROMA. Reverse wolf and twins. Mintmark is possibly TRS. Trier. The coin is 16.5mm in diameter and weighs 1.9g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
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Record ID: ESS-E94B2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD306-337). Reece period 15. Obverse has right facing laureate bust. CONSTANTINVS [...] SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type. Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe. Mint of Trier. TRP. The coin is 19.2mm in diameter and weighs 2.6g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
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Record ID: ESS-2E0BEF
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy probable furniture fitting. The fitting is mis-shapen. A cast loop of circular section ending in a flared terminal at each end. Below each terminal is a raised shoulder. Both terminals have a hole for fitting onto a pin. One terminal still has the remains of the pin corroded in place. The fitting was probably part of a small box. The total length of the fitting is 72mm. The diameter of the shaft is 2.8mm flaring to 6.0mm at the terminals. The fitting weighs 3.06g and has a green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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Record ID: ESS-2D7755
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a possible Roman finger ring. The fragment would have been soldered to the main part of the ring and contained a stone or intaglio. The fragment is oval in shape and has recesses both sides. The fragment is 13mm long, 10.7mm wide, 3.4mm thick and weighs 1.4g. It has a light green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: ESS-2D1CED
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-triangular copper-alloy mount of unknown date or purpose. The main body of the mount is semi-circular in profile with five pairs of protruding lines equally spaced along its length. The rear of the body is hollow with an opening at the top end and closed at the bottom. Either side at the top of the mount are two knops. Both of these have a recessed dot and pellet at the top with ridges extending from this to the base. The rear of the knops have holes for iron rivets, one of which has partial remains. The mount is 27.9mm high, 30.1mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 17.45g. …
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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Record ID: ESS-2C5615
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight dating between Medieval and Post-Medieval period. The weight is flat and disc shaped. The top face of the weight has evidence of a design but it is too worn to identify. The base of the weight is plain with a slight indent in the centre. These weights are difficult to date as they were in common use throughout the period specified. The weight is 23.6mm in diameter, 6.6mm thick and weighs 22.36g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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Record ID: ESS-2B4769
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead early medieval gaming counter. The counter is rough cast with a flange at the base which is wider than the top of the counter. The top of the counter has a raised cross which divides the counter into quarters. Within each quarter is a single rough pellet. The counter is 19.4mm in diameter at the base and 7.7mm high. It weighs 14.51g. A similar item is KENT-9AA591.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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Record ID: ESS-9A2135
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token that dates from medieval to post-medieval. On the obverse of the Token is a flower design made up of six elongated petals. The token has a raised circumference. There are remnants of a design on the reverse but only two pellets in the centre and a straight radiused line between remains. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely.
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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