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Record ID: YORYM-D0DC03
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T473
A medieval silver and gem seal matrix finger ring dating from the 13th century AD, with a reused Roman intaglio dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD set in the bezel.
Description
Only the bezel from the finger ring has survived; the band is entirely missing, although broken attachments points are visible on either of the lower inscribed sides. The large oval bezel has a dark red semi-translucent cornelian (or carnelian) intaglio set in the centre engraved with the image of a standing female figure: Fortuna is draped in a chiton, head to the right with lef…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Richmondshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-111613
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of Quintillus (AD 270) dating to AD 270 (Reece period 13). FORTVNA REDVX reverse type, depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Z in right field. Mint of Rome.
As RIC V, p.241, no.20.
Weight: 1.87 g
Diameter: 17.25 mm
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-10C5CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293) dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14).
ADVEN[TVS AVG] reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 526, cf. no. 733.
Weight: 3.5 g
Diameter: 19.25 mm
[Refer on to AB; only other example found on DB: BM-939127]
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-0E380D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory standing left holding wreath in right hand and palm against left shoulder in left hand. Mint of Rome. Cunetio no. 1943. RIC 104.
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 16.38 mm
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-1007C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) dating to the period AD 271 - 274 (Reece Period 13). LAETITIA AVGG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor. Mint of Gaul II.
Normanby, cf.no.1515.
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 17.71 mm
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-1067A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy coin; a nummus probably of the House of Valentinian, dating from AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). Possibly SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint unknown.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NCL-62227D
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
A gold terminal, probably a composite ‘Ball-Headed’ pin, dating to the early medieval period, c.AD800-1000.
The spherical terminal is hollow and attached at the base to a hollow tube, both made from gold sheet. The sphere is decorated with curvilinear filigree designs made from gold beaded wire, whilst a gold strand forms a median band around the sphere dividing it into upper and lower hemispheres.
The upper hemisphere has a small perforation at the apex, around which are four scrolls of beaded wire: the scrolls have a gold granule at their centre, spiralli…
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: NCL-FAA969
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
A gold composite pendant, with filigree decoration set with a glass ‘gem’, dating to the modern era (after 1721).
The pendant is circular, the upper face comprising an outer flat band (c.8mm wide, with an upstanding applied gold rim, 1.8mm thick) to which a perpendicular ‘upstanding’ band or collar of smaller diameter (c.31mm) has been soldered. A further flat circular plate, has been soldered atop this latter band, providing the surface on which the glass gem sits, held in place by a collet of gold filigree applied around the edge. Extendin…
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-17297E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy General Service Army Button, dating from the late post-medieval to modern period (1871-c.1902).
The convex obverse of the cast-moulded button bears the Royal coat of arms, a lion and unicorn (rampant), holding the royal shield with crown above. The legend "DIEU ET MON DROIT" ("God and my right"), the motto of the British monarch, is recorded below in very small (and partially damaged) script on two scrolls to the lower left and lower right of the main design. The button has a brown coloured patina that is worn and flaking in places, and the edge is abraded in place…
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-7F696A
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy post-medieval object, probably a commemorative token or medal. The cast object is a circular disc of metal that has been folded or bent, with edges meeting at the one end of the object and flaring at the opposite, so as to form an irregular cone. There is no indication as to whether this occured pre or post-deposition.
The object is 29.66mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 10.6g.
There appears to be a legend arranged circumferentially around the obverse exposed edge of the medal, with further lettering and possibly a design toward the centre; howe…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-94859C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'Tombac' button, dating from the middle to late post medieval period (c.1700-1800 AD). The convex obverse of the circular cast button is plain, with no visible decoration. However, traces of the original brown patina are visible, and the rim of the button is thinly chamfered. The concave reverse has an integral shank to which projection is fixed the corroded remains of an iron attachment loop.
The button is 23.49mm in diameter, 4.59mm thick, and weighs 5.1g.
A similar button (SWYOR-EF9CE2) is recorded on the database, and a parallel can also be found in Bailey…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-A5ECF6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2016-T1074
Description: A cast gold finger ring with 'posy' inscription. The ring is 'D' shaped in cross section with a plain convex outer face and two parallel inscribes lines extending around the outer edges of the band. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: "constancie is a noble vertue" (constancy is a noble virtue) in italic lettering; no makers mark is visible.
Dimensions and condition: The complete ring measures 17.94mm long, 15.4mm wide, and is 2.3mm high. The band is 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.9g. and is sub-circular in shape. It has been subject …
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-04365D
Object type: LOCKET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver box pendant, in the form of a locket or reliquary, dating from the medieval period (c.AD1300-1400)
The sub-rectangular front panel of the box pendant features an incised quasi-heraldic design: a snail with a human head, wearing a hood or 'chaperon', on a 'lozengy' field, wherein each lozenge features a small stamped cross (possibly a cross Fitchée, though the very small size of the implement used to stamp the cross may have given the impression of the cross being Fitchée). The face of the chaperoned or 'hooded' human head has heavy features: a …
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Tilney area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: DUR-05020D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
A complete silver-gilt Posie or Posy finger ring, with plain band and interior inscription in Roman capitals, dating to the mid post-medieval period (c. AD1550-1700).
The ring is 'D' shaped in section with a plain convex outer band. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: 'O(?) MI HART IS YOVRS' (O MY HEART IS YOURS) in Roman capital lettering. The exterior of the ring is well worn and all traces of gilding have been removed; however, the gilding survives on the inner band. The ring has been cut and crudely re-joined and soldered between the end and beginning o…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-058648
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
A complete silver-gilt bar mount dating to the medieval period (c.AD1300-1400)
The mount comprises a convex bar with perforated lobed terminals (one of which still has the rivet in place), and with a larger central oval boss or lobe. The boss is decorated with punched pellets in a cross-hatch arrangement. Only traces of the gilding survives.
Discussion:
Bar mounts, sometimes called girdle mounts, of this type were designed to be attached transversely in a row on leather straps and belts, and occasionally on horse-harness straps (Egan and Pritchard 2010, 209)…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-06DFCA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
A complete gold 'stirrup' finger ring with a blue gem stone setting (detached; probably a corundum or sapphire), dating to the medieval period (c.AD1150-1400).
The band of the ring is plain and flat, rising and thickening at the shoulders to a large bezel, the underside of which is bevelled inwards. The integral bezel is unusually large and high for a stirrup ring, and is sub-oval in shape (with a flat lower edge) and deep interior. The finder reports that the stone was not at first visible, but upon cleaning was found to be recessed within the bezel, and later becam…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-07EE0D
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver bead, of undetermined date, possibly Roman but may date into the post-medieval (c.AD43-1800)
The object comprises a square-sectioned cube or cuboid bead, made of silver, and with stamped decoration: on two opposing faces there is a saltire cross (composed of pellets) with annulet at the centre and a pellet border. On the other two opposing faces: a possible flower design composed of four stamped triangles arranged around a central annulet, again with a pellet border. The perforation through the bead is slightly of centre, and relatively small in size (c.2.71mm).
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Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-4BF5EB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete cast gold Reson or Posie finger ring, with a floriate and foliate pattern and interior 'Black Letter' inscription, dating to the late medieval period (AD1350-1500).
The outer surface of the gold ring has thin parallel bands running around the upper and lower edges of the band, enclosing an engraved design featuring saltire crosses and diamonds. Each of the five diamonds contains flowers (2) or what appears to be a fruit (3), most likely strawberry. Traces of niello can be seen surrounding the flowers and fruit, and traces of white enamel remain within one of…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-4CC859
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete sheet spherical silver bell, probably dating to the later medieval or early post-medieval period (AD 1450-1600)
The bell is sub-oval, or globular, in shape, and appears to be manufactured from two silver sheets hammered into a hemispherical shapes, and joined at the waist. The join is undecorated, and shows signs of having been polished or ground to remove any seam marks. Two small 'sound holes', appear to have been bored, are present on the upper hemisphere on opposing sides of the bell. There is a notable lack of any slot on the base of the bell. A thin ba…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: DUR-886F99
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold finger ring with a small sub-circular setting holding a green emerald cabochon, dating to the medieval period (c.AD1150-1400).
The plain, tapering hoop is sub-oval in plan with a D-shaped section. The thicker shoulders of the hoop are soldered to the two-piece cup-shaped bezel, which in turn comprises a separate flat base with sides that flare gently outwards, and a collet that turns inward to hold the stone in place. The irregular sub-circular cabochon, mostly likely an emerald, is deep green in colour with a concave face that projects slightly from th…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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