Record ID: NMS-2FAA5E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon Anglo-Scandinavian disc brooch dating to the period c. AD 900 - 1000. The front exhibits cast Borre-style decoration comprising a concave-sided lozenge with a central circular recess. Each of the four corners of the lozenge extends to form interlaced, double contoured knots. The brooch exhibits some heavily abraded edge damage. On the reverse is the stub of a single, perforated pin lug of Anglo-Saxon type, set parallel to the edge of the brooch. Opposite this is a small scar indicating the position of the missing integrally cast looped catchplate of Scandinavian form, set a…
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-1DF33C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of arm from a late medieval to early post medieval purse bar of Williams' (2018) Class J, dating to the period c. AD 1450 - 1550. Circular-sectioned arm commencing in an old break at one end. It terminates in a spherical knop decorated with two circumferential grooves and one transverse groove across the end.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-1DA5F0
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy mirror case dating to the period c. AD 1270 - 1350. It consists of one disc of a two-disc case. Circular in shape with a pierced double lug housing the axis bar for the hinge projecting from one side and the stub of a single lug projecting from the other side. The disc has a recessed interior retaining traces of an adhesive material which would have held the missing mirror in place. The exterior of the case is decorated with a punched desing consisting of a cross formed of two double lines of opposing triangles with four semi-circular double lines of t…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1CD64A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval sheet copper alloy composite buckle plate dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1450. It comprises two rectangular sheet copper alloy plates, both with a central circular aperture, possibly for a missing separate decorative element. The short edge of each plate exhibits a central circular notch. The two plates are held together by four rivets, one at each corner, the ends roved over. Sandwiched between the two plates are traces of a woven textile, now off-white in colour. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 113, no. 517 - 520.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1BB245
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Early Saxon copper alloy small-long brooch of Leeds 1945 square-head (panelled) type dating to the period c. AD 480 - 500. The head is rectangular with a raised rectangular panel at the centre of the head. The panel to each side is decorated by a border of punched crescents. The central panel forms facets at the top of the arched bow which exhibits a slight central mid-rib and terminates in an old break. On the reverse of the head is a single pierced lug housing the corroded remains of the iron spring. The lower bow, foot and catchplate are missing.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1B8984
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon - medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1100. D-shaped frame with narrowed strap bar, knops at the shoulders and a trilobed projection on the outer edge. The front is decorated with two engraved grooves running down each side, the tips of which overlap at the trilobed projection. See: SF-A7D2D9 & SWYOR-22FFC7. A similar example is illustrated in: Griffiths, Philpott and Egan, 2007, Meols: The Archaeology of the North Wirral Coast, pl. 8, no. 308
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-198EEB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon Anglo-Scandinavian disc brooch dating to the period c. AD 900 - 1000. The front exhibits cast Borre-style decoration comprising a concave-sided lozenge with a central circular recess. Each of the four corners of the lozenge extends to form interlaced, double contoured knots. The brooch exhibits a small chip in the edge and a small aperture on one side of the central loznge, probably a casting flaw. On the reverse is a single, perforated pin lug of Anglo-Saxon type, set parallel to the edge of the brooch. Opposite this is the integrally cast looped catchplate of Scandinavian…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-197EA9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch, probably a headstud type, dating to the period c. AD 75 - 150. Only the foot remains. It comprises a short section of the lower bow with the stub of the catchplate projecting from the reverse. The knobbed foot exhibits a recess at the bottom which retains traces of enamel arranged in a series of concentric circles. The outer circle appears to be black or brown, within is a circle of white enamel and a central recess which would have probably also contained enamel.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-18484D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cast copper alloy rim fragments from a cooking vessel of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD1300 - 1700). The fragment probably derives from a cooking vessel such as a cauldron, posnet or skillet. Both fragments exhibit a slightly out-turned rim. Thick traces of sooting on the exterior face. All breaks are worn. See: Butler, R., Green, C. and Payne, N. 2009 'Cast copper-alloy cooking vessels' Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Datasheet 41 Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, London, The Stationary Office. Collective weight: 26g.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 6th May 2019
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Record ID: NMS-17F056
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy pin of Roman to Middle Saxon date (c. AD 43 - 700). It exhibits a globular head which tapers smoothly into the shank. There is no collar visible. The shank terminates in a worn break.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-17BCCC
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy harness pendant dating to the period c. AD 1150 - 1300. Scallop shell-shaped with a suspension loop set perpendicular to the frame at the apex. The pendant is now curled out of shape and distorted.
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field Dalling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-04388D
Object type: SCULPTURE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a marble sculpture of uncertain date, possibly Roman. The fragment is roughly oblong, with apparent breaks on all edges and is of inconsistent thickness. The front exhibits a female figure standing left, carved in high relief. The figure has an elaborate hairstyle consisting of a thick plait coiled across the forehead and tapering to the neck. Behind are four large transverse waves or plaits of hair. Between the plait and waves are a series of small waves and coils drawn back into a coiled bun at the nape of the neck. The face exhibits exaggerated, cartoonish features: a l…
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Record ID: NMS-032539
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to AD 1280. Class 3cd. Mint of London. See: North Vol. II, no. 1018/19.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-03077E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Henry VI (First reign) dating to the period AD 1422 - 1427. Annulet issue. Mint of Calais. See: North Vol. II, no. 1432.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-02EF22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland dating to the period c. AD 1280 - 1292. Long Cross and Stars Second Coinage solid cross, Class E. The mullets on the reverse have 26 points which may suggest the coin was minted in Perth. See Spink's Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands number 5056.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-02CB34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Saxon silver sceat of anonymous ruler dating to the period c. AD 695 - 710. Series F. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: NMS-026CA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval silver penny of Henry I dating to c.AD 1122 - 1124. Double inscription type (BMC xi). Uncertain moneyer and mint. Given the shape of the coin which has two straight edges along with a roughly-edged fragment, the coin is likely to be a cut farthing. See: North, Vol. I, no. 867.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
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Record ID: NMS-02435D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1248. Class 2. Moneyer: Nicole. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. I, no. 985.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-F2EE96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III dating to the period AD 1344 - 1351. Third (florin) coinage. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. II, no. 1131.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: NMS-F26BA0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton issued by Hans Krauwickel II dating to the period c. AD 1586 - 1635. Rose/orb type. Reverse legend: GOTTES GABEN SOL MAN LOB. See: Mitchener, M, 1988, p.441, no. 1539.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-F23DFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver sixpence of Philip and Mary dating to AD 1554. Uncertain initial mark. Tower mint. See: North, Vol. II, no. 1970.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: NMS-F207C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of John dating to the period AD 1200 - 1204. Uncertain moneyer. Mint of Canterbury. See: North, Vol. I, no. 968/2.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-F1F117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut half penny of John dating to the period AD 1200 - 1204. Uncertain moneyer. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. I, no. 968/2.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-F1B979
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Octavian dating to 42BC (Reece Period 1). Reverse: SC; legionary eagle surmounted by trophy of arms and flanked by two standards. Mint of Rome. See: RRC, p. 513, no. 497/3.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: NMS-F11B22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver denarius of Commodus dating to the period c. AD 175 - 192 (Reece Period 9). Uncertain reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. Similar to RIC III, p. 393, no. 237.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-F0DFAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn medieval or early post medieval copper alloy coin of uncertain denomination, possibly a French denier tournois. Obverse: indiscernible design within arched tressure. Reverse: Short cross potent within arched tressure. The coin appears to be heavily worn or clipped around the edge.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-F099F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1300 - 1302. Class 9b. Mint of London. See: North, Vol. II, p. 24, no. 1037.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-F05363
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn Roman copper alloy sestertius, dupondius or as of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 1 - 250. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EF3744
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy annular buckle or brooch dating to the period c. AD 1300 - 1400. Plain, oval-sectioned circular frame with no constriction for the pin. The pin is square-sectioned with a ridged collar at the junction with the frame. It forms an open loop whcih has been hooked around the frame, allowing the pin to travel freely around the circumference. See: Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p. 57 - 59.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EF0250
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the period c. AD 1500 -1650. A central narrowed axis bar with a D-shaped loop projecting from either side. The top and bottom edges are concave; the outer edge of each frame is expanded. Each frame exhibits a pointed knop at the top and bottom. See: Whitehead, R, 2003, p. 55, no. 318.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EE602D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead medieval or post medieval spindle whorl or weight dating to the period c. AD 1066 - 1600. Roughly cast. Conical in form, triangular cross-section, with a flattened base and off-centre oval perforation 9.1mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EE54C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead medieval or post medieval spindle whorl or weight dating to the period c. AD 1066 - 1600. Roughly cast. Conical in form, triangular cross-section, with a flattened base and off-centre oval perforation 6.7mm in diameter at the bottom, tapering to 5.3mm at the top.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EE47FC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period c. AD 1550 - 1700. One disc exhibits a cast design comprising the initials C K within a circular border. Projecting from one side is a rectangular tab terminating in an old break. The second disc is attached to the reverse by a small tab and appears blank.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EE2CCF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead medieval or post medieval spindle whorl or weight dating to the period c. AD 1066 - 1600. Roughly cast. Conical in form, triangular cross-section, with a flattened base and off-centre oval perforation 8.3mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EE16DE
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval copper alloy spur dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1700. It comprises two incomplete arms forming a U-shaped frame for the heel. Both arms terminate in old breaks and retain traces of an engraved geometric design on the exterior face. The worn stub of the projecting rowel box projects from the back. See: Read, B, 2001, pp. 60 & 65.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EDF4B0
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval copper alloy spur dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1700. It comprises two incomplete arms forming a U-shaped frame for the heel. Both arms terminate in old breaks and retain traces of an engraved geometric design on the exterior face. A collared oval neck projects from the back, splitting to form the two arms of the rowel box. Both arms exhibit a collared terminal, pierced to house the missing axis bar. Traces of iron corrosion product remain. See: Read, B, 2001, pp. 60 & 65.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-74C56E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four incomplete post medieval lead cloth or bag seals dating to the period c. AD 1550 - 1900. 1. Two discs from a four-disc cloth seal. One disc retains the legend [...]SENS; no other details are discernible. The discs are joined by a integrally cast lead shank. Diameter: 21.2mm. 2. Disc from a two or four-disc lead cloth seal. No details discernible. Diameter: 16.4mm. 3. Disc from a two or four-disc lead cloth seal. No details discernible. Diameter: 19.3mm. 4. Two discs from a two or four disc lead cloth seal. One face exhibits the legend [...]L S 8 [...] surrounding the …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-74926E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval to post medieval foot from a cooking vessel such as a cauldron, posnet or skillet dating to the period c. AD 1300 - 1700. The leg has a worn break at the top, showing a D-shaped cross-section. The foot is rounded, all surfaces heavily worn. Thick sooting visible across the surface. The vessels to which these were attached were usually of a tripod form and were widely used from circa AD 1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003) 15, state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during the 13th a…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-745CA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293 - 296 (Reece Period 14). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Mars standing left, holding spear and leaning on shield. Mint of London. See: RIC Vol. Vb, p. 563, no. 49.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-741EF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
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