Record ID: NMS-E3DE98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Richard III, London, initial mark sun/rose, North 1679, weight 2.99g, little wear, 1483-5
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-D2D067
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Almost complete barbed and tanged arrowhead of Green. H, S, (1980) type Sutton b, closest in outline to examples i and j (page 122, fig. 45), of off-white patinated flint with the numerous small inclusions within the flint a mid-grey colour, one face has three small spots of rusty iron, probably from contact with agricultural machinery. One barb is nearly complete; possibly the tiny tip is missing, the other barb is chipped at the tip, this is an ancient break as one of the iron stains is on the surface of the break, the tang is broken obliquely but would have been little longer than t…
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-7D16F9
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete end scraper of conventional form; made from a secondary, hard hammer struck flake of glossy black flint with some inclusions, steeply retouched at the distal end to form the semi-circular scraping edge, small patch of sandy coloured thin cortex extant to one lateral side, showing the outside curve of the flint nodule this was struck from. A very useful tool in the initial preparation of fresh hides for tanning, effective in removing the subcutaneous fat from just below the surface of the skin. Neolithic, 4,000 to 2,350 BC.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-D593CC
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval heraldic stud or mount, the front plate now distorted; - of green and brown/purple patination with large projecting square sectioned spike mounted slightly off-centre on the reverse, the face is shield shaped, Or (guilded field, now only patchily gilded) an eagle displayed, neatly engraved but now missing its enamel infill, likely to have been Sable (black), perhaps indicating the arms for Richard, Earl of Cornwall and Poitou, younger brother of Henry III, after his election as King of the Romans in 1257 (Or a double-headed eagle displayed Sable) (d.1272) or of his son Edmund,…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-C0BB08
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flat disc lead seal matrix of Medieval date, missing a suspension loop. The outer face/die is decorated with the central design of a a flower, flaring at it's lower end into a triangular shape, with three curving leaf-like motifs. This is surrounded by a solid line inner circle followed by the inscription +S IOIH' hENR'  FIL ALEXAVD, perhaps reading Seal of John Henry Son of Alexander? The simple motif and personalised legend suggests a 13th century date (Harvey & McGuiness 1996, 87-8).  Diameter: 30.47mm Weight: 28.52g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-C67C49
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Hod Hill brooch, missing hinged pin mechanism and catch-plate, the latter remains as a linier stump on the reverse, the bow has been partially flattened, probably from agricultural machinery passing over the top of the soil. The metal is now a bright green with light brown patination to the lower parts of the decoration, the upper end of the brooch is bifurcated with a slot for the pin, now incomplete, the bow has a medial ridge/moulding with both lateral edges/wings broken in antiquity, the bow is truncated at the lower end of the bow by a double transverse moulding wi…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-C61971
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount with zoomorphic design of later Early Medieval (Late Saxon), 11th century date, of sub-trapezoidal shape, the upper and (the usually angled) lower edges now missing including a break through one openwork perforation at the lower edge, the upper edge is also truncated through an perforation. The main decoration is roughly incised (either in the model/mould or finished casting) to form a forward-facing beast mask, two eyes, rabbit-like ears and a triangular snout are quite clear, though the piece has lost much of its original surface as…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B2B2B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, medieval long cross penny of Edward I. Probably class 3cd. Circa AD1280. Diameter 19.3mm, weight 1.35g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-97E267
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Almost complete late Anglo-Saxon strap-end of Thomas Class E, type 1, with openwork relief decoration on both faces. The terminal end is missing, yet symmetrical. The attachment end is rectangular, split to hold the strap, and retains the rusty remains of an iron rivet at either corner. The split end is separated from the body of the strap-end by a transverse ridge on both faces. The upper openwork decoration six small holes of similar size, there are a further two below of a larger size, the very end, as mentioned, is missing, it is likely a further two small holes would have formed …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7102EB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and corroded, copper-alloy, post-medieval unattributed farthing Trader's token of Kings Lynn. Obverse: OF LIN REGES/ Grocers Arms. Reverse: IN NORFOLKE// /W/N. R. Williamson 102. Circa AD1650-1672. Diameter 15.3mm, weight 0.89g.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-2DADAB
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy female figurine of probable Roman date. The object is a solid, cast, three dimensional piece. The head faces forward, with clearly defined hair which is depicted by fine grooves running down the sides and back of the head from a central parting. At the back of her head, her hair is plaited and bound in a clubbed braids running down the nape of her neck. The facial features are visible. The figurine is clothed in a full length sleeveless tunic. She stands on a small circular flat base. The figurine is classical in style. Similar examples can be fou…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2D4717
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman horse figurine. The animal stands facing right, its hind legs and left foreleg planted, its right foreleg raised, with a 90 degree bend from the knee. The segmented tail is extended straight with moulding.The features of the face are visible, including eyes, ears, mouth and mane is clearly defined with a marked longitudinal rear groove. The surface is corred in places, and there is damage on the right hind leg at the body. Some of the original patina remains. Roman zoomorphic figurines recorded with the PAS most commonly depict bi…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1AAF86
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead seal matrix dating to c.1200-1350 AD of a circular flat design, with a pierced lug on the reverse. It is a personal seal matrix for a woman. The central design is of a human face with a branch to the right side of the face. The face appears to be of a female. The inscription reads S': MIRIEL : TOPIS, which could be another form of the femine name Muriel, and Jopis a surname of Isreali origin.  This is a non-heraldic personal seal for the named individual. The use of circular lead seals in this manner is noted by Harvey and McGuinness (1…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-19E967
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of medieval copper alloy annular brooch, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1450. The brooch was originally circular in plan, but now only part of it remains.The brooch frame is decorated with double rows of small punched annulets in between collets. The collets contain the remains of a white paste which would have been used as a fixative for decorative pieces of coloured glass.The pin is missing.  Diameter: 35.41mm Width: 4.12mm Weight: 2.55g
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8CDEE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver penny of James I (1603-25), second coinage (1604-19), initial mark: rose (probably) dating to AD1605-06, mint: Tower (London), North 2106/1. Ref: North 1991: p.146.  Obverse: Tudor rose within beaded inner circle; I D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse: thistle within beaded inner circle; TVEATVR VNITA DEVS. The coin has a very slight bend and is not uniform in shape missing some of the legend. 
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thompson', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-72EF8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver medieval shortcross cut halfpenny of unclear ruler or class. Uncertain moneyer and mint dating c. 1180-1247. Diameter: 16.80mm and weight: 0.54g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-5AA89B
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete small tranchet adze, made from a larger thermal (frost/”potlid”) fracture of flint, the ventral face (the flatter of the two) carries the remnants of the interior face of this natural fracture, this area is unworked and is patinated slightly more orange/yellow than the knapped surfaces. The butt of the adze is relatively unpatinated, with a tiny patch of cortex extant to the very tip of the butt, the rest of the dorsal cortex is completely removed by flaking, this face shows the flint to have originally been mid-grey, the other parts of the adze are now patinated a…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33995D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Slightly damaged lead alloy Medieval ampulla. The ampulla is a bag or flask shape that is waisted towards the middle. There are triangular lug handles to either side, set where the more bulbous body joins the narrower tapering neck. The handles are not quite laterally aligned with one positioned lower than the other.  The top is damaged and is split and lipped over to one face, probably as a result of post-depositional impact damage rather than any contemporary attempt to force it open or shut. The iconographic decoration is raised and bifacial, with one face consis…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-1C3F4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD), Second Issue, Portcullis initial mark dating to 1565-1567. As North 2001.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-1B29E3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval English jetton of Mernick Series 6a, with a King’s head obverse, made without the use of a coinage punch, within a pellet border. The reverse has a long cross with pellets within a border alternating pellets and lines. Circa 14th century.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-0A8341
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Samuel[l] Robinson of King's Lynn, Norfolk, Williamson 97, weight 0.47g, 1660
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-DFCDCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Octavian, uncertain Eastern mint, obverse bare head left with no legend, reverse [CAESAR] DIVI F, Pax standing left, BMCRE 605, 3.21g, well worn, 31-29BC
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D08755
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object, possibly the goad terminal of a Medieval prick spur. The terminal end has a flat-tipped pyramidal shape with a circular recess at the apex. At the base angle of the pyramid, there is an angular bevel on three of the four sides. From the slightly rectangular flat base a circular stub projects with a distorted broken, or possibly even cut end, which is possibly the remnant of the neck. There is an overall green colouration with patches of dark brown patina. The surface has no trace of iron corrosion and the object does not react to a magnet. Simi…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CFD2A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bent medieval silver long cross crockard sterling penny of John II D'Avesnes; Lord of Hainaut. Mons mint. Obverse; Facing bust, crowned with a chaplet of roses. I COMES HANONIE. Reverse; Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. MON/ETA/MON/TES. Mayhew 34. Circa AD1290-1298.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-CD014A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of Elizabeth I, Tower mint, initial mark tun, North 2014, some wear, 1591-4.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-C7B185
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete side looped Palstave axe, of Rowlands, M. J. (1976) class 2, group 1 trident, mid-green patination with areas of surface pitting, smooth surface in between. The flanges to the butt are set low and straight, starting to rise from the surface approx. 1/3 of the length of the septum, the highest point being where the flanges meet the stop ridge (32.9 mm), The blade is relatively narrow, hardly expanding at the cutting edge at all, the cutting edge itself is blunt, this and the lack of cutting edge expansion indicate this axe may have never been sharpened, though the condition of …
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A6E84D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus,. A probable contemporary copy of a coin of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards between them. Mint mark illegible. Diameter: 12.27 mm Weight: 0.54 g Die axis: 5 o'clock
Created on: Saturday 24th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-627D01
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cutting edge and part of the body of a Late Bronze Age socketed axehead, of mid-green patination, most of the upper part is broken in antiquity. the break is abraded and a lighter colour to the original surfaces, as is the the remains of the the cutting edge, now truncated by surface loss. Depth of remaining socket: 16 mm. 1000 to 700 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-6159F8
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Elongated axe or adze of extraordinary form and patination, the cutting edge and one side of the butt are damaged, as well as three smaller chips to one lateral edge, these show the flint was originally dark grey/black, the surfaces are now patinated white and dark rusty mottles the darker orange is more pronounced to the dorsal face than the ventral (flatter of the two), the edges and the high points to the flake scars of the flint is breaking down and re-corticating, especially to the paler of the two sides, all flake scars appear to be semi-hard hammer struck and neatly overlap at t…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-275037
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete late Medieval copper alloy purse hanger frame with niello inlay decoration. From the base of a narrow rectangular strap loop a semi-oval loop projects down and forwards curving back on itself towards the base of the strap loop from which it sprung. Just short of the return to the strap loop it bifurcates into two arms. One arm juts downwards in a short tapering projection to restrict the upper part of the semi-oval loop. The other arm continues the frame and turns abruptly to run upwards slightly obliquely to the plane of the loop. Just beyond the terminal end of the…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-E38598
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavy butted Neolithic fully ground and polished flint axe, of white patinated flint with a slightly grey inclusions to one face, all surfaces have both spotty iron stains and streaks from contact with agricultural machinery. The axe has been damaged at some point to the cutting edge, it appears that a large flake has initiated at the cutting edge (presumably in use) and has left a “plunging” flake to one face, the flake has terminated in a large step fracture, this is a common feature to axes that have broken in use, like NMS-7AE7C9, NMS-E21D6A and NMS-4EA515, the last t…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-B880B5
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic part-polished, thin butted axe, of lightly patinated light grey flint with a band of darker flint to the butt, the pale buff coloured parts are the slightly coarser inclusions within the flint, one face is streaked with rusty iron scrapes from agricultural machinery, all flake scars appear to be soft hammer struck and nearly all the flakes terminate without hinges to the dorsal face, the ventral face is slightly coarser and exhibits many fine step/hinge terminations to the flakes, this is not unusual with bifaces. The axe itself is in good condition save for some recent damag…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-B75854
Object type: QUERN
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Saddle quern made from a coarse-grained quartz dolerite or diabase erratic, mid-grey with numerous lighter coloured coarse inclusions, the centre appears to have been hollowed by use to depth of c. 50 mm, the depression is sub-circular: c. 130 x 150 mm. The outside of the stone is very roughly and minimally shaped to a sub-bowl shape, one edge is especially straight and is ground almost smooth, presumably to enable the contents to be tipped out once processed. Cf. LIN-ED2837 for a broadly similar quern. Saddle querns were used to grind many plants and seeds both for culi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-9FCC87
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete tin alloy or tombac alloy cross, of Eastern Christian design with either a or a stand or a casting jet still attached, or this stub was to be removed altogether and the cross attached to another object as decoration, or it was yet to be shaped into a suspension loop, the latter would allow the cross to be displayed the right way up. The design to the front is faintly defined, though the major elements are visible as being of Russian/Greek orthodox, and Byzantine mixed origin, seemingly an amalgamation of various Mediterranean styles, this is likely to have been par…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Melton Constable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-9E85D1
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete handaxe in rolled condition, of Wymer, J. J. (1999) type E now patinated orange, the recent chips and other damage shows the underlying flint to have originally been tones of grey. Very small and single edged, almost unifacial with most of the hard hammer struck flake scars to one face, the opposing face is mostly smooth in appearance, but there are the ridges left from a few, semi-invasive flake scars to one lateral edge and the butt, the flatter part is either from a natural thermal fracture, or the remains of the ventral surface of a large flake, the rolled and bettered con…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-7EE0BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter noble of Edward III, London, fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty, Series G, North 1191, very worn, 1356-61
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-7E6F7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular copper alloy radiate of uncertain emperor, reverse Sol advancing left, diameter 15mm, weight 2.03g, c.AD275-86
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-7D2CEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of Charles I, Tower mint, initial mark plume, North 2220, worn, 1630-1.
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-66FC3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine, reverse GLORIA EXERCITVS one standard type, AD335-41.
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-51DA8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, Tower mint, initial mark A, some wear, North 2015, 1584.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.