Record ID: NARC-ACD9B9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central eight pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’RICARDI:PREST, or Seal of Richard Prest. The back of the object has a raised integral decorative motif flanking the raised line which could have projected to form an attachment loop, now missing…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-ACC45E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1900). The object is composed of a sphere of copper-alloy, with dark green glossy patina and minor surface pitting.  The object’s function is unclear but could be a Gaming Piece or Ball Bearing. Diameter: 25.38mm, Weight: 69.5g The metal is dark green with a smooth patina. Due to the lack wear marks, it seems more likely that this might be a Post-Medieval gaming piece.  Compare: BH-DBB686, NLM-56E8F6, SUR-2CE255 and SWYOR-CF23D7.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC9CB4
Object type: MANICURE SET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, zoomorphic Manicure set or Chatelaine of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is composed of a Cockerel shaped body, with a hollow body, which is piriform in plan. The tail is missing, leaving only a short upward projecting spur, due to an old, abraded break. The neck is curved and expands to form the lozenge shaped head, with an upper projecting undulating comb, and flanked by downward projecting wattles, with left of which is missing due to an old, abraded break. The head tapers in to form a sharp beak. The body retains an incomplete upper loop, and one larg…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC3CF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69 - 79) dating to AD 70 (Reece period 4). COS ITER FORT RED reverse type depicting Fortuna, draped, standing left, setting right hand on prow and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 18.49mm, Weight: 2.8g The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan at 6’oclock. RIC II 2nd ed. pt. 1 (Vespasian) no. 19.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-616433
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver quarter Thistle Merk of James VI of Scotland (AD 1567-1625). Eighth coinage. Crowned thistle reverse. Edinburgh Castle mint. AD 1602. Diameter: 24.47mm, Thickness: 0.75mm, Weight: 2.5g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-615A85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Farthing probably of Edward I-III (AD 1279-1377). Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Unclear mint. AD 1279-1351. Length: 10.45mm, Width: 9.96mm, Thickness: 0.55mm, Weight: 0.2g The coin is missing a large portion of its outer flan.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-810E43
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Jetton of unclear Master (1450-1650). Monograph on one face [?]PR, squared, garnished shield on the opposing face.  Diameter: 30.35mm, Thickness: 1.01mm, Weight: 3.7g
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-80F37D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold stater of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Addedomaros dating to the period 50 BC-AD 10. Addedomaros Spiral type.  Obverse: Six-armed wreath spiral, three crescents at centre. Reverse:  Horse right, cornucopia motif below and inscription [ADDIIDOM] above. Diameter: 18.38mm, Thickness: 3.01mm, Weight: 5.6g ABC No 2517. VA No 1620 BMC No 2396-2404
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-80DCB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy (barbarous) radiate of Unclear ruler (AD 275-285). Reece Period 14. Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure, facing right, with arms recurving toward sides. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 13.09mm, Weight: 1.0g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-80A42E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Figurative Mount of Medieval date (AD 1150-1250). The object is a Limoges figurine. The object is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The head of the figure is solid and sub-spherical, on top of a sub-rectangular neck, with blue glass beads for eyes and a triangular protruding nose. The mouth is indicated by in incised U shape. The hair is indicated by a circumferential groove at within the upper portion of the head. The front of the mount depicts a robed figure. The figure is decorated with a central upper raised rectangul…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-164D15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Half Groat of James I (AD 1603-1225). Second coinage. Crowned thistle reverse. Initial mark cinquefoil. Mint of London. AD 1613-1615. Diameter: 18.01mm, Thickness: 0.65mm, Weight: 0.9g. The coin has a fracture running between 2-8 O’clock, which is incomplete resulting in the retention of the almost complete coin. North Vol II, P 146, No 2105/1.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-C40197
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spectacle buckle of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The object is a cast double loop buckle with tapered sides and a narrowed strap bar. The wire pin is missing. The back of the object is slightly flat while the upper is convex.  There is a break in the frame at the junction between one loop and the strap bar. The wire pin is missing and the object is distorted by post depositional processes. The metal is a green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Length: 28.49mm, Width: 31.98mm, Thickness: 2.98mm, Weight:…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-C18DC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). North class 3e, Withers type 1a. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1280. Diameter: 14.64mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 0.6g The token is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 32, No 1045/1
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-0864E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-337. Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Unclear mint. Diameter: 15.24mm, Thickness: 1.44mm, Weight: 1.1g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-07BD7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307-318. Reece period 15. SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left, with chalmys across left shoulder, holding globe in left hand with right hand raised. Unclear mint.   Diameter: 16.44mm, Thickness: 1.65mm, Weight: 1.1g
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-078DBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 270 - 285 (Reece Period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting eagle standing left, head right. Mint unclear. Diameter: 17.37mm, Thickness: 1.61mm, Weight: 1.6g
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-4D4C41
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Pipe Tamper of Post Medieval date (AD 1650-1800). The object is a tamper, combined with a seal matrix bezel. The object is in the form of a signet ring, with flat upper surface housing an ovate bezel which forms the matrix. The matrix is engraved with a fleur de lis. The ring loop itself has wide shoulder leading up to the bezel, the band is D shaped in section. them the lower side of the band projects a circular sectioned shaft, with three collars at the junction, which terminates in small flat circular tamper plate. The plate is proceeded by a double collar, w…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: NARC-B3CCFD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is flat and circular in plan. From the apex of the inscription is a rounded, perforated, integral suspension loop. The front of the object has a central incised design consisting of eight wedges radiating around a central pellet.   This is surrounded by an inscription, in retrograde, within an inner and outer circular border. The inscription starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix. The inscription reads +S’WALT’F’AGN’: This translates a…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-4D0608
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Nummus of Constatnine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16).  VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT PR over an altar. Unclear mint. Diameter: 16.81mm, Thickness: 2.10mm, Weight: 2.4g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. 
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: NARC-4CEF71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Radiate of Gallienus (joint reign) dating to the period AD 253-260 (Reece period 12). VIRTVS AVGG reverse type depicting two emperors facing one another. Second Eastern Mint. Diameter: 15.97mm, Thickness: 1.78mm, Weight: 1.8g Cunetio P. 109, No 846.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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