Record ID: DENO-AED526
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger ring (c. AD 1400 – 1500). The band is flat with a rectangular cross section and has been bent with two sides flattened against each other. On the exterior is an incised blackletter inscription with the words alternating with sprigs of foliage and flowers. The outer edges of the band are decorated with a border containing pellets. The inscription may read "autre ne vueil" or “ne vieil autre”, meaning 'desire no other’. Length 25.39 mm, width 10 mm, thickness 5.89 mm and weight 1.93 g. Similar finger rings with blackletter in…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-9F2C55
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver gilt demi-gros of John II of Avesnes, the Count of Hainaut (AD 1280 - 1307), mint of Valenciennes. The coin has been re-used as a brooch or dress accessory with soldered attachments in the form of a hook and small loop on the obverse of the coin. The reverse is gilded, with the inscription reading, MONATA VALENCENENSIS SIGNVM CVRCIS with a small cross pattee in the centre. The obverse reads JOHANNES COMES HAIN and shows a rider in armour on a horse galloping left, wearing a helmet, holding reins and a shield in his left hand and a standard in his right hand. Diameter…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Massingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-7437F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold half noble of Henry VI (AD 1422 - 1461). Standard type B, annulet issue, dating to the period AD 1422 - 1427. Flag at stern and H in centre of cross. Mint of Calais. North (1991: 74) 1418. Diameter 26.5 mm, thickness 0.6 mm and weight 3.4 g Whilst this item is more than 300 years old and composed of more than 10% precious metal, single coins do not usually qualify as Treasure. This coin, however, was found in very close proximity to where The Fishpool Hoard was recovered in 1966, a Treasure Trove case which was made up of coins of similar type and date. Therefore, thi…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenshead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-F3F8C7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 22 medieval silver coins. The coins appear to be silver plated, some with thicker edges and cracks across the flan. Some coins appear to be miss struck or double struck. This could possibly represent a hoard of contemporary counterfeit coins. 1. A cut voided short cross halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216 - 1272), probably class 8, dating to c. AD 1242 – 1247. Uncertain moneyer and mint. Length 19.99 mm, width 9.01 mm, thickness 1.13 mm and weight 0.56 g. (55) 2. A voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216 - 1272), class 2b, minted at London by Nicole, dating to AD 1…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caunton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-F7A542
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, (c. AD 1350 - 1400). The fitting is a simplistic acorn design with horizontal groves above each terminal. There are four grooves across the centre. Broadly sub-oval in plan with a convex form, the top and bottom have protruding circular knops, one is broken before the rivet and the other the rivet still remains. Length 18.11 mm, width 7.72 mm, thickness 3.43 mm and weight 0.93 g.  
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: DENO-F649C9
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval copper-alloy French jetton, probably modern shield of France type, rosette series, probably struck under Charles VII (AD 1422-1461) and dating to c. 1418-1437. Obverse as Mitchiner no. 525 (1988, 192). Die axis unclear. The coin is broken so that all that remains is a fragment including the edge between c. 7 o'clock and 11 o'clock and central field between these. Length: 20.09 mm. and width: 13.15 mm.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-F634DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy uniface token of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1400-1800. The object is a short disc, sub-circular in plan. Its obverse side is decorated with low-relief mouldings in the form of lines and dots. It is possible that this token corresponds to Powell type 9: 'irregular or compound geometric' token, although due to wear it is unclear whether these mouldings form a specific design or motif. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal's surface has a powdery pale cream-coloured patina. Diameter: 14.09 mm, thickness: 1.5 mm. and wei…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E2CA7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), voided long cross dating to c. AD 1247-1272. Uncertain mint. Moneyer possibly Willem. Die axis: 9 o'clock.  Diameter: 13.57 mm. and weight: 0.4 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E2B927
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to c. 1247-1278. Unclear mint and moneyer (possibly Ion, Bury St Edmunds). Die axis: 10 o'clock. The coin is broken with an irregular diagonal break extending from 8 o'clock to 1 o'clock on the obverse, resulting in c. 40% of the coin's area missing. Diameter: 16.24 mm. and weight: 0.61 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E29CB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver halfgroat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Period, Series C (North 1148), minted in London, 1351-52. Die axis: 7 o'clock. The coin is damaged with sharp, irregular curved breaks, one from c. 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock and another from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse, resulting in c. a third of the coin's area missing. Diameter: 26.83 mm. and weight: 2.54 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E278C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Class 10 (North 1038-1043) minted in Canterbury 1300-1310. Die axis: 1 o'clock. Diameter: 18.05 mm and weight: 1.29 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E25C03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) probably class 10cf (North 1040-1043) minted in Canterbury 1305-1310. Die axis: 3 o'clock. Diameter: 18.28 mm and weight: 1.23 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-E2458A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Class 10 (North 1038-1043), minted in London, 1301-1310. Die axis: 9 o'clock. The coin is damaged with an 'L'-shaped break between c. 5 o'clock and 10 o'clock on the obverse, resulting in approximately 45% of the coin's area missing. Diameter: 19.28 mm. and weight: 0.83 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-53E324
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and damaged medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), dating to c. AD 1302 - 1310. The coin is bent - probably accidental damage rather than deliberate folding as there are other dents and splits, the bend does not follow the line of the reverse cross. Legend: [...]GLDNShYB, VILL SCI EDMV[NDI]. Class 10cf. Bury St Edmund mint. North (1991) Volume 2, p 23 no 1042/2.   Diameter 18.56 mm and weight 1.2 g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-53C920
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn, medieval silver penny from the reign of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307) to Edward III (AD 1327 - 1377) dating c. AD 1272 - 1377. Mint of Durham. Obverse is highly abraded, few features can be seen, class of coin is therefore uncertain. Diameter 18.47 mm and weight 1.3 g.  
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: DENO-2D084C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307). Class 1a dating to AD 1296 - 1297, Berwick mint. Double cross initial mark. North (1991: 39) 1071. Diameter 18.32 mm and weight 1.3 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hurley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-1BC7E7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date, (c. AD 1250 - 1450). The matrix is circular with a suspension loop projecting from the edge, pierced at 90 degrees. The central device appears to be a bundle of arrows or spears, reminiscent of the haz de flechas appearing in Spanish heraldry. This is flanked on either side by a Cross of Lorraine, also known as  an archiepiscopal cross, a patriarchal cross. This symbol is associated with the crusades and the church; the form being that most commonly found for Byzantine relics of the Cross such as the example …
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: DENO-1A2789
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead ampulla (c. AD 1300 - 1500). Only the rounded base of the minature phial shape remains, with the flared neck and lugs broken off in an old break. Both faces of the ampulla are decorated with a raised design. On one side there is a relief moulded Lombardic letter 'T', crowned and with a trailing strands of foliate design to either side. The design on the opposite face of the ampulla consists of a fleur de lis set within a recessed circle with a border of pellets. Similar ampullae, bearing a similar crowned letter 'T', are recorded o…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: DENO-0A3AE4
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval coin hoard of two silver coins found stuck together, 11 inches deep. A clipped medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI (AD 1422 – 1461), rosette-mascle type dating to AD 1427 – 1430, Calais mint. Cross V initial mark with saltire stops. Obverse: +hEnRIC DI GRA REX AnGL Z F. Reverse: +POSVI/ DEVM : A/DIVTOR/E.MEVM - VIL/.LA: North (1991: 76) 1448. Diameter 21.79 mm and weight 1.87 g. Die axis 8 o’clock. An incomplete medieval silver half groat of Henry VI (AD 1422 – 1461), unmarked type dating to AD 1445- 1454, London mint. Cross IIIb initial mark. Obv…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dale Abbey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-D84790
Object type: AESTEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, probably of medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1500). The object is uniface and tear-shaped with a slightly raised rim. The moulded raised device appears to be either a very stylised lis or an M pierced by a spear, which could represent the ecclesiastical symbol of the immaculate conception.  At the blunt end of the tear-shape is a knop which could have been an attachment point or suspension lug. The object has a dusty white patina overall, and bears several dents, probably post-depositional. The object could be a pendant or the end of an aestel. Length&…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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