Record ID: LEIC-3FD31A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy silvered Colchester derivative hinged bow brooch, dating to AD 43-120. The wings and bow remain, but is missing the pin, the ends of the wings, axis bar and catchplate. In plan, the brooch is T-shaped, and the bow is D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with hollow cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top which would have held the missing separately cast copper-alloy axis bar, The wings are decorated with a single diagonal deeply incised line at each end and are hollo…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-73CDBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-52D522
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to the period c.AD 98-102 (Reece period 5). Reverse type depicting Vesta seated left holding patera and torch. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II, p. 245, no. 9 for the probable reverse type. 
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-2CE800
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), possibly a plated copy, dating to the period c. AD 103-111 (Reece period 5). COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, DAC CAP (in exergue) reverse type depicting a Dacian seated left on a pile of arms. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II, p. 251, no. 98. The coin has extensive corrosion and flaking to both faces, which might indicate this is possibly a contemporary plated copy.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-2CDA32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Gordian III (AD 238-244), dating to the period c.AD 241-244 (Reece period 12). LAETITIA AVG N, S C, reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.3, p. 48, no. 300a. The coin is moderately worn with a dark green patina and patches of corrosion.  Thickness: 4.4 mm Weight: 11.1 g Diameter: 29.5 mm
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-E64808
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T381 A fragment of a silver-gilt early medieval Trewhiddle style hooked tag, stylistically dating it to the 9th century (c.AD 800-900). The surviving fragment is a broadly triangular shape, flat and decorated on one side, terminating with two very worn rectangular lugs that originally may have been hooks. There is a rectilinear bulge on the reverse. The main body has a decorative panel of the Trewhiddle design consisting of a looping zoomorphic beast with entwined limbs, surrounded by a beaded border. The creature is depicted in profile and&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EE018E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 148-149 (Reece period 7). COS IIII reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 48, no. 179. Diameter: 20 mm Weight: 4.27 g
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-F234D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-61) (Reece Period 7), Reverse: [ ],  unclear figure seated left. Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-330720
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman silver denarius of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to c. AD 67-8 (Reece Period 3), possibly [IVPPITER CVSTOS or SALVS], figure seated left with linear feature - spear or Jupiter or chair of Salus.  Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 154, cf. nos. 69 and 71-2. Diameter: 18.3 mm Weight: 2.38 g
Created on: Saturday 4th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-357DAB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative brooch, dating to AD 50-250. The hinged  pin is missing. The cyclindrical wings are undecorated. The bow is D-shaped in cross section and tapers towards the catchplate. The bow is decorated with a central rib, with diagonal lines projecting from each side across the length of the bow. The integral sub triangular catchplate projects from the rear of the lower bow.  Length: 54 mm Width: 38 mm Weight:  g
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-38DA53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy trumpet headed brooch, dating to AD 80 - 200. The spring, catchplate and pin are missing. The brooch has a flared trumpet head with a D-shaped lug behind, which would have held the spring mechanism and retains iron corrosion. A bow with a D-shaped section curves out and down from the head to the foot of that protrudes from the front of the brooch. The bow narrows at approximately mid-point for a further flat circular knop. A narrow incomplete catchplate protrudes from beneath the mid-bow knob to the foot, widening towards t…
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Last updated: Sunday 14th May 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-111156
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy steelyard dating to AD 43-410 It is roughly rectangular and flat with two round lugs each protruding from opposite edges, one near the break (filled with iron), one at the finished end.  The finished terminal end is rounded, it has the same finish as the projecting lugs and has a centrally placed sub-circular hole. The broken edge is covered in iron corrosion. The steelyard is undecorated. Length: 52.7 mm Width: 37.2 mm Thickness: 9.5 mm Weight: 46.41 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-6E2BB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Iron Age silver unit of the Corieltavi / North-Eastern region, probably of the 'South Ferriby Daisy' type, dating to c. 50-20 BC. ABC p. 95, cf. no. 1806 Obverse: Plain Reverse: Horse right (forepart off flan) with traces of sun rosette above Diameter: 15.3 mm Weight: 1.06 g
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-6E2039
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late Bronze Age copper-alloy gouge, dating to c. 1000 - 800. It is sub-rectangular in plan, circular in cross section. It tapers in width and thickness from its socket to a rounded cutting/gouging edge which is concave on one of its surfaces. It is broken at the socket end, and any possible collar is now missing. The socket has a depth of 33.2 mm Length: 85.6 mm Width: 17 mm Weight: 50.58 g Comparable socketed gouges have been recorded on the PAS database. For examples see: YORYM-316F81, YORYM-CD7FFB, SWYOR-FCB525, NMGW-62C84F, DUR-06F0E8, IOW-EC25A7 and S…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-692A6E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch of Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group C, dating to c.AD 100-200.  The brooch is almost complete, part of the pin is missing. The head has a moulded decoration of a raised central rib with an inverted V straddling the rib at the very top of the lipped head. On the reverse of the head is an integral loop which supports the almost complete spring pin, formed of seven coils. The pin terminates in a worn old break, roughly half the stem remains. The remainder of the brooch head is undecorated. The middle bow is decorated w…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-8A1A80
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch, of Bayley & Butcher 2004, Group D, decorated, dating to c.AD 50- 150. Length: 38.6 mm Width: 13.3 mm Weight: 5.06
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Sunday 14th May 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-84509B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver-plated contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), possibly dating to the period c.27 BC-AD 14 (Reece period 1). Unclear reverse type possibly depicting clasped hands. Unclear mint prototype.  Diameter: 13.2 mm Weight: 0.97 g  
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-F30763
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of Roman copper-alloy snake headed bracelet, dating to c.AD 43 - 250. The terminal is broadly flat and rectangular with a narrowed and rounded snubbed nose. The face is raised in a schematic design; two raised lozenge mouldings distinguish the eyes and brows and a triangular moulding through the centre indicates the snout and brings definition to the head. The sides ar raised to present a border which is decorated with incised beading. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 21.1 mm Width: 9.5 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.37 g The object fits with…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-F2EDD6
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of Roman glass bracelet, dating to c.AD 50 - 200. Kilbride-Jones type 2.  The bracelet fragment is D-shaped in section with worn breaks at both ends and is formed from a light blue-green glass. At the apex of the curved side a semi-circular groove is present into which a separate strip of darker blue opaque glass has been fitted through marvering. This strip has faint transverse striations suggesting it was twisted which is a common feature on bracelets of this type. This twisting however is not as apparent as on other examples in which alternating opaque blue and…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-356EC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver plated contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece Period 1), PONTIF [MAXIM], Pax seated right holding branch and sceptre. Prototype Mint of Lyon. RIC I, p. 95, cf. no. 30 Diameter: 18.1mm Weight: 1.76 g Both official and contemporary copies of this issue are quite common finds in Britain.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7DF4E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A base silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-111 (Reece Period 5). COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Rome. Possibly a contemporary copy, cf. RIC II, p. 252, no. 118. Diameter:20 mm Weight: 2.61 g
Created on: Sunday 6th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-FBE019
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch, dating to AD 41-68. The wings and bow and catch plate are complete the pin is missing. In plan, the brooch is T-shaped, and the bow is D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. The hollow cylindrical wings are decorated with a single vertical incised line at each end. Centrally at the top is a rear curved hook. The centre of the bow is decorated with five moulde…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-5A70CE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Iron Age to Early Roman copper-alloy swing handle bucket fitting/escutcheon in the shape of a bull's head, dating to c. 100 BC - AD 100. The object comprises a stylised bovine head with forward projecting horns (one horn is slightly incomplete), directly in front are small sideways protruding ears which are oval, recessed circular eyes and nostrils and a small incised line for mouth. Projecting from the rear of the head is a small rectangular projection which widens to an irregular circular loop. The reverse of the fitting is hollow and appears …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Sunday 22nd January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charnwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-D02BDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a provincial bronze of Elagabalus (AD 218-222), dating to the period c.AD 218-222 (Reece period 10). Probably ϹƐΛƐΥΚƐΙΑϹ ΠΙΑΙΡΙΑϹ or similar reverse type depicting the front view of temple with four columns, within which the betyl of Zeus Kasios; on roof, eagle; in pediment, star and crescent. Probably mint of Seleucia (Syria). cf. RPC (online) VI, Temp. nos. 8109, 8114-8115, etc.  Diameter: 20 mm Thickness: 4 mm Weight: 6.87 g
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-79CFC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A plated silver contemporary copy of a Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period c.47-46 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Head of Venus right wearing diadem. Reverse: CAESAR, Aeneas carrying Palladium and Anchises. African mint. Copying RRC p.471, no. 458/1. Diameter: 18.2 mm Weight: 2.4 g Die Axis: 3
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-6EDD0A
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete late Iron Age enamelled copper alloy harness fitting (toggle or cheek-piece), dating to c.AD 1 - 100. The fitting is a sub-rectangular in plan with swollen central block and either side the arms are slightly narrowed. The arms are circular in section and slightly expanded at the terminal. The central block has rounded edges and has a slightly rounded rectangular shaped perforation running through it. On one face the central block has three recessed square cells in a row. There are traces of enamel in the cells, the outer two retain traces of red a…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-4A2321
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Maximian I (AD 286-310), dating to the period c.AD 303-305 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 200, no. 594b Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 7.6 g
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-B88037
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). PAX AVG reverse type shows Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Probably C Mint. Damaged, rim lost between 1 and 2 o'clock, and between 4 and 9 o'clock. Weight: 2.17 g  Diameter:  20.2 mm Die axis 12 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-60ED21
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late Roman silver finger ring, dating to c.AD 300 - 450. The silver ring is Brancaster Henig type XV with a rectangular bezel and the hoop which widens slightly towards the bezel the ring is broken at the shoulders at both sides. The bezel, broadly rectangular in shape it is decorated with a branch, beneath appears to be a running hound or hare. The remains of the shoulders of the ring extend to either side of this, both D-shaped in cross-section and tapering slightly outwards. The outer face of each shoulder is undecorated. Both ends terminate in abrupt, rough …
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kilworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-82B751
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Wroxeter type (T151) Roman date (AD 43-150). The object is a T-shaped brooch. The wings are short and rectangular in shape with circular ends, a central circular perforation is partially retained within the end cap of each. There is a rectangular notch at the back of the wings, to accommodate the sprung pin. At the apex is a circular projection loop with a central perforation, the upper portion is missing, resulting in the form now being two spurs. The bow is rectangular and projects from the centre of the head. The bow is divided into two re…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-807B21
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman date (AD 25-100). The object is a Langton Down brooch of type Mackreth 2011, LD 2.a. The object is composed of folded cylindrical wings, with an ovate void to accommodate an axis bar and coiled wore spring which is partially retained, which would have extended into a pin, which is now missing. The bow extends forward from the base of the wings and has a tapering rectangular plan. The object terminates in a transverse break a short way down the bow. The wings are abraded with a break in the right hand wing. The bow is su…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-806902
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date (AD 130-200).  The wings are circular shaped with circular ends, a central circular perforation and iron corrosion within the perforations. There is a rectangular notch at the back of the wings, to accommodate the sprung  pin which employs the Polden Hill method of securing the spring and its chord. At the apex is a circular projection with a central perforation, within which is a wire loop with lopped ends, which retains some iron corrosion. The head is  attached to the top of the bow by a rectangul…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-410F55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). SALVS AVG reverse type depicting Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Unattributed Mint. This is an aberrant type which does not have matching reverse legend and type. There is no recorded specimen in the old RIC, but this is the second example of this type which will appear in Sam Moorhead's new RIC. Diameter: 23 mm Weight: 3.97 g
Created on: Friday 28th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
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Record ID: NARC-2B714C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rearhook brooch Mackreth (2011), CD RH 1.i. of Roman date (AD 43-100). The object is a spring mechanism, Colchester- derivative type. The wings are hollow and semi-circular. The spring and pin are missing. From the apex of the bow is an upper projecting spur which would have formed a front facing hook, now missing due to an old abraded break. The wings are decorated with a two raised moulded collars with transverse lines within. The bow projects in a D shape and tapers in toward a transverse break, resulting in the l…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 15th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gumley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-56E4E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver Scottish cut halfpenny of Alexander II of Scotland (AD 1214-49). Short Cross and Stars coinage, Phase D, type D1 or D3 (Spink S5036 or 5037) dating to c.1235-49. Moneyer: Probably Pieres, Mint: Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 15. Diameter: 17.46 mm Weight: 0.54 g
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
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Record ID: LIN-05118B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Diva Faustina I (AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 141-161 (Reece period 7). AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Venus standing front, head left, holding apple in right hand and resting left on large round shield at her side. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 71, no. 366a. Diameter: 16.78 mm; Weight 1.96g
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: NARC-0FC3FF
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver Cufflink of Post-Medieval date (AD 1662–1714). 'Crown and Heart' Form 2, Type B. The cufflink element (one quarter of a pair of cuff links) consists of a single disc or cufflink element. The object is predominantly flat with the exception of the outer bevelled edges. The disc is sub-circular in shape, with breaks around the circumference. A sub circular loop is present on the rear. The front has been die stamped with a flaming heart cut by two arrow. Dimensions: Length: 12.62mm, Width: 13.39mm, Thickness: 0.76mm, Weight: …
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-3E4E49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy core of a plated copy of a Corieltavi / North-Eastern uninscribed gold stater, ‘Kite’ type, dating to c. 50 BC - AD 10. Obv. Type largely obliterated. Rev. Lunate horse left; above, diamond (kite) with four pellets. ABC p. 93, cf. no. 1761. The coin is in poor, incomplete condition, is 14mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighs 1.61g.
Created on: Sunday 28th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-515D24
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch of Mackreth (2011), CD RH 8. a. Plate 42, dating to c.AD 43 - 120. The wings and bow are complete, the catch plate and pin are missing. The hollow cylindrical wings are decorated with three vertical bands of beading, each flanked by a raised moulded line. The top of the bow is humped in profile and undecorated. The outer face of the rest of the bow is decorated with multiple, parallel, transverse grooves and ridges, similar to the decoration on the wings. At the rear of the lower bow fragments of the catchplate r…
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billesdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FASAM-F3CE2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Commodus (AD 177-92), dating to AD 184-5 (Reece Period 9), SAEC FEL P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P, Victory standing right, foot on helmet, setting shield, inscribed [VO DE], on palm. BMC IV, p. 719, no. 166; RIC III, p. 378, no. 113var. The obverse legend M COMM ANT AVG P BRIT FEL is not recorded for this reverse type in RIC (published in 1930). However, such a coin is in the British Museum Catalogue (Published 1940) because the British Museum acquired an example from the L. A. Lawrence collection in 1937.
Created on: Monday 13th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harborough', grid reference and parish protected.