Record ID: LIN-A2DFAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman Solidus of Magnus Maximus dating to the period AD 383-388 (Reece period 20). Mint of Treveri, struck A.D. 383-4. RIC IX Trier 76; Cohen 4; Sear 20631. Some damage to the flan. Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Obverse inscription: D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG Reverse description: Emperor standing front, head right, holding a labarum and Victory on a globe, a star on left, SMTR in exergue Reverse inscription: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE Diameter: 21 mm ; Weight: 4.47g; Die Axis: 6 o clock.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-52F8E8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn male bust dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410), possibly dating to the mid-late second century AD. The object is convex on the decorated side and concave on the reverse. It is in the form of a stylised male bust with an oval head, widening at the shoulders and terminating with a rounded edge. The head is rendered with worn detailed modelling of hair and facial features. The head has continuous wide fringe around the face delineated by curvilinear incisions, with the hair appearing swept back. No ears are represented. The be…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3A88F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy and enamel bow brooch of the hinged Trumpet derivative type dating to the Roman period, c. AD 75-175. The winged head and pin are missing. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and broadly lozenge in form with a central circular rosette with very worn side knops, its upper surface inlaid with four recessed sub-triangular motifs with light blue enamelling surviving in two and traces of which survive in the other recesses. Below this, the brooch foot flares outwards, forming the sub-triangular 'fantail' foot decorated with a central…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby in Ashfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3A51AA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount or stud of uncertain date, possibly Roman or medieval. The mount is square in plan and pyramidal in form with four sloping edges delineated by four lines radiating from the rounded knop at the apex. It has a concave reverse with a central rivet that is T-shaped with concave sides and a straight outside edge. Reddish brown patina with areas of bright green. Weight is 22.49g, Height: 21 mm; Width: 22 mm. Roman mounts of different designs but with similar T-shaped attachment points and central holes include GLO-61A87A, OXON-A6C0ED, KEN…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby in Ashfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-393EFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c. AD 119-120 (Reece Period 6). [VIRTVTI AVGVSTI] S C reverse type depicting Virtus standing right on helmet holding spear and parazonium. Mint of Rome. RIC II.3, p. 96, no 280.   Obverse description: Radiate head right, drapery on left shoulder Obverse inscription: [IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III] Reverse description: Virtus standing right on helmet holding spear and parazonium Reverse inscription: [VIRTVTI AVGVSTI] S C Die…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby in Ashfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-38C231
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Trajan, dating to AD 98-117 (Reece Period 5). RIC II Trajan 805. Rome mint. Obverse description: Head of Juno Moneta right, draped, wearing earring and necklace. Hair rolled and knotted at back, one lock falling down neck. Obverse inscription: MONETA behind Reverse description: Anvil, between tongs and hammer; above, cap of Vulcan; the whole in laurel wreath. Reverse inscription: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST CARISIVS Die axis is 7 o'clock. Weight is 2.97g, diameter is 18 mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Gransden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-385677
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius republican coin of Mark Antony, dating to 32-31 BC (Reece period 1), Legionary Denarius for Legio IX. Travelling Mint. RRC p. 540, no. 544/23. Obverse description: Galley right, mast with banners at prow Obverse inscription: ANT AVG III VIR R P C Reverse description: Legionary eagle between two standards. Faint inscription LEG IX between the standards and either side of the eagle Reverse inscription: LEG IX Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 3.27g, diameter is 19 mm
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Gransden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-37C2CB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy post-medieval mount dating to c.AD 1600-1700 The mount is lozenge shaped with four circular holes in the middle forming a cross. Two of the corners has been expanded to form possible animal facemasks with a long rounded snout. There are two worn integral lugs on the reverse for attachment. The decorated side has traces of gilding. Reddish brown patina with areas of mid-green. Length: 28 mm; Width: 19 mm; Weight: 2.56g See for parallel GLO-54AB83. This mount broadly parallels examples with two integral lugs recorded in Read (2001, p. 28,&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-8C02C2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Early Medieval cast copper-alloy stirrup mount, dating to AD 1000-1100.  Williams Class A, Type 11A. The mount is sub-triangular with convex sides and a curved base. At the top is a circular attachment loop with the iron corrosion remains in the circular hole. The plate is decorated with a moulded animal passant (possibly a lion) facing left with head facing upwards to the left, with right front foot raised and raised tail. The animal is enclosed by a plain raised border. The back of the mount i…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saltfleetby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-78B5D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 323-324. Mint of Trier. Mint-mark: - -//STR (crescent). RIC VII, p. 202, no. 435. Obverse description: Laureate head right. Obverse inscription: CONSTAN -[TINVS AVG] Reverse description: Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm, spurning captive. Reverse inscription: [SARMATIA] DEVICTA Diameter: 10 mm.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Cockerington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3C39B3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late early medieval cast copper-alloy tongue-shaped strap end dating from the mid 10th- mid 11th century (c. AD 950-1050). Thomas 2014, Class E, Type 1. The strap end is tongue shaped: rectangular in form with one straight edge at the split end, tapering to a rounded edge. It is rectangular in cross-section. At the straight end are two circular rivet holes for attachment, the rivets are missing. The body contains a raised decoration, probably a degenerate version of the Winchester zoomorphic motif, surrounded by a raised narrow rim. Length 32mm, W…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3A9FC1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medieval flat mount, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700. The object has two integral pointed lugs, with a fleuret. See Brian Read, Identifying Metal Artefacts no. 282. Length 26 mm, width 19 mm and weight 2.94 g.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-37ED31
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval buckle from the early 14th – 16th century (c.AD 1300-1600). Cassels Type 1.4B  The frame is a double oval loop, with slightly bevelled sides. Moulded decoration at the ends of the central bar. Missing pin. Flat reverse. Width: 18.12 mm; Length: 21.98 mm; Weight: 2.8g Other ref: 76 References cited Cassels, A.K., 2013. The social significance of late medieval dress accessories (Doctoral dissertation, University of Sheffield).
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-37A75A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece probably dating from the early medieval period (c.AD 800-1000). The object is sub-pyramidical with a flat reverse that has a drilled off-centre circular hole. Undecorated. Light brownish-cream patina. Length: 23.02 mm; Width: 12.89 mm; Weight: 21.55g Other ref: 75
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-379898
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece probably dating from the early medieval period (c.AD 800-1000). The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse that has a drilled off-centre circular hole. Damage to the apex. Undecorated. Light brownish-cream patina. Length: 16.31 mm; Diameter: 15.45mm; Weight: 16.42g Other ref: 74
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3785CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece dating from the early medieval to the medieval period to c.AD 800-1500 The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse and a central circular hole that runs through from the top to the bottom. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Length: 14.9 mm; Diameter: 19.4 mm; Weight: 18.84g Other ref: 72
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-377139
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval weight dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is annular and sub-rectangular in cross-section, with rounded sides and a flat reverse. Central circular hole. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Diameter: 26.05 mm; Thickness: 9.62 mm; Weight: 23.7g Other ref: 68
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3763F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval weight or spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is annular and sub-rectangular in cross-section, with rounded sides and a flat top and reverse. Central circular hole. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Diameter: 21.2 mm; Thickness: 6.98 mm; Weight: 18.06g Other ref: 66
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-374DCE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is plano-convex with a reverse. Central circular hole. Undecorated. Light cream patina. Diameter: 31.2 mm; Thickness: 7.62mm; Weight: 37.65g Other ref: 73
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-37415D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is biconvex with a flat top and reverse. Off-centre sub-oval hole. Traces of radiating lines and pellets on both sides. Light-brown-cream patina. Diameter: 29.33 mm; Thickness: 11.61 mm; Weight: 31.94g Other ref: 71
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.