Record ID: NARC-16BAE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Groat of Mary (AD 1553-1554). Long cross over squared shield reverse. Pomegranate initial mark. London mint. Diameter: 22.03mm, Thickness: 0.59mm, Weight: 1.6g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan, both faces are heavily abraded with repeated incised grooves, with the obverse being entirely obscured. North Vol II, P 126, No 1960.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-16AF31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy radiate of Tacitus (AD 275-276) dating to the period AD 275-276 (Reece Period 14). TEMPORVM FELICITAS reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Δ in the left and A right field. Mint of Gaul. As RIC V, part I, p. 332, no. 65. Diameter: 23.56mm, Weight: 3.6g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-16A139
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting a Victory on the prow of a boat with sceptre and shield. Unclear mint. Diameter: 17.36mm, Weight: 2.5g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C34EC9
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Toggle of Iron Age to Roman date (200 BC-AD 150). The object is sub-ovate in form, with upturned rounded terminals, a convex upper surface with two circular knops, one on either side of the upper frame. The upper portion between the knops is steeply convex. The middle section of the frame has an ovate aperture with slightly upturned upper ends. The lower frame is D shaped in section with an outer linear boarder which respects the form of the lower frame. Length: 16.38mm, Width: 14.10mm, Thickness: 12.08mm, Weight: 5.9g Aperture: Length: 7.43mm, Width: 4.24mm.…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C33FB7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is cross-shaped in plan and D shaped in section. The upper arm is elongated to for a suspension loop, which is narrowed and set at a right angle to plane of the pendant. The loop retains a small section of iron from the axis bar. The object has curved and expanded inner angles and a swelling to the end of each terminus. Length: 41.20mm, Width: 33.79mm, Thickness: 4.76mm, Weight: 9.0g The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C32E03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy radiate probably of Claudius II (AD 268-270). Reece period 13. Probably [FORTVNA REDVX] reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Unclear mint. Diameter: 17.05mm, Weight: 1.1g The coin is missing large portions of its outer flan between 4-5 and 7-11 O’clock.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C31038
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two victories facing holding wreaths with a palm in centre. Unclear mint. Diameter: 15.47mm, Weight: 1.3g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 7-12 O’clock.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C30251
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy minim nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335-337. Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 10.86mm, Weight: 0.8g
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C2ED49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 343-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two victories facing holding wreath and palm. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 14.60mm, Weight: 1.3g
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C2D58C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy radiate of Unclear Emperor (AD 260-296). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure with left arm outstretched. Unclear mint. Diameter: 19.13mm, Weight: 2.4g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B0F190
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1525 - 1724). The object is one disc from a two or four disc set. It is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. One side is stamped with a crown with 2 above within a beaded boarder. Crowns are a common motif on cloth seal of the Post-Medieval period. Length: 14.99mm, Width: 13.70mm, Thickness: 1.34mm, Weight: 1.4g The metal is cream in colour with a smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B0DFD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Venetian Soldino issued by Doge Agostino Barbarigo, (AD 1486-1501), dating to the period AD 1499-1501. Obverse: AV·BAR·DVX·S·M·V· ; depicting the Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Reverse: LAVS TIBI SOLI (Thee alone be praised); Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross. Minted Venice. Diameter: 12.35mm, Thickness: 0.45mm, Weight: 0.3g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B0CC5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Scottish 20 Pence of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Third coinage. F above obverse crown. AD 1637-1642. Diameter: 15.41mm, Thickness: 0.48mm, Weight: 0.7g The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan. Spink, P 84, No 5589.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B0B9B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335-337. Reece period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding one standard. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 16.64mm, Weight: 2.4g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B09B41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348-350. Reece Period 18. FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting Phoenix on globe. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 18.13mm, Weight: 1.8g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B08E6D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Annular Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is composed of a single loop frame with a recurved tapering pin which is decorated with three transverse grooves below the loop. The recurved loop of the pin moves freely around the frame. The pin is decorated with a rectangular moulded collar below the loop. Frame: Diameter: 30.97mm, Width: 3.72, Thickness: 2.38mm Pin: Length: 35.56mm, Width: 4.08mm, Thickness: 5.53mm Weight: 8.1g The metal is mid-green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. The metal is dark green in colour with a smooth pa…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B07525
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-80). The object is a Colchester Derivative (dolphin) brooch with a hinge mechanism. The object is composed of tubular wings with perforations at each end to accommodate the axis bar. At the centre of the back of the wings is a rectangular notch from which the partially retained pin projects. The head is hump-like in profile. The wings decorated with two incised bands at the outer ends. The head of the bow is decorated with two longitudinal grooves. The bow terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. The metal i…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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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-ACAD6C
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Sword or Dagger Chape of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1450–1600). The object is the front plate of composite chape. The retained portion is sub-triangular with a convex edge on one side and a straight edge on the other. The front face is convex with chamfered sides, the rear hollowed creating a seam around the edge for the back plate to be attached which is now missing. The upper edge is scalloped with three circular perforations aligned with the three central undulations, below which is a raised transverse ridge. The cen…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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