Mesolithic – Post-glacial hunter-gatherer phase (~12–6 Ka; regional ranges vary) marked by microlithic technology and broad-spectrum foraging.
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A medieval short cross penny, probably of Henry III, Class 7c (1236 - 1242), Spink 1356c, Canterbury mint, moneyer Ioan. The coin is in good condition and complete, is 18mm in diameter and weighs 1.38g. [...]
An incomplete copper alloy radiate of Unclear Emperor (AD 260-296). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.Diameter: 15.10mm, Weight: 0.5gThe coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. [...]
An incomplete copper alloy radiate or nummus of Unclear Emperor (AD 260-402). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.Diameter: 14.45mm, Weight: 0.8gThe coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. [...]
An incomplete copper-alloy Rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Unclear type. Reverse depicts crowned rose. AD 1636-1644.Diameter: 13.48mm, Thickness: 1.22mm, Weight: 0.6gThe coin is missing a portion of its outer flan. [...]
An incomplete copper-alloy Rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Unclear type. Reverse depicts crowned rose. AD 1636-1644.Diameter: 12.69mm, Thickness: 0.82mm, Weight: 0.5gThe coin is missing a portion of its outer flan. [...]
A worn silver Medieval short cross penny of Henry III, Class 7b dating to 1222-1236. Moneyer is IOAN FR, Canterbury mint. [...]
Fragment of a small Roman copper-alloy Harlow brooch. The upper part of the bow, wings and parts of the spring are extant. The wings are broadly rectangular, tapering slightly on the upper or forward edge, [...]
A complete silver Sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). Cruciform shield reverse. Unclear mint. AD 1695-1699.Diameter: 20.68mm, Thickness: 1.02mm, Weight: 2.62gSpink P 369, No 3520The coin is heavily worn and has two bends, in opposing directions, suggesting the [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378. Reece Period 19. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory walking left with wreath. Unclear mint.Diameter: 18.50mm, Weight: 1.54gThe coin is missing [...]
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is a Colchester type two-piece brooch, Harlow type. The brooch is composed of a head with short rectangular wings which are incomplete, to the [...]
An incomplete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture. The upper surface has a moulded raised design composed of repeating radiating lines. [...]
Fragment of a Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch of Mackreth’s (2011) type TR 2.2g, similar (as far as it survives) to ibid, Pl.85 No. 5371. The head, the upper part of the bow, and the integral [...]
A silver post Medieval penny of Charles I, Group D with no inner circles, and initial mark of two pellets. London Tower mint. Cf. North 2271. [...]
Small medieval copper-alloy annular brooch or tiny buckle. The frame is circular, broadly rectangular in cross-section, of slightly variable width and thickness, and undecorated. There is a single external notch on the narrower part, not [...]
A worn and heavily clipped Medieval silver penny of Edward IV, Second reign (1471-1483), Type XXI dating to AD 1476-1480. Minted under Archbishop Lawrence Booth in York. As North 1652.. [...]
A silver post Medieval penny of Charles I, probably Group D with no inner circles, single pellet initial mark. London Tower mint. Cf. North 2270. [...]
A 16th century silver Venetian soldino issued by Doge Leonardo Loredan (1436-1521), dating to 1501-1521. Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. [...]
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian dating to AD 136 (Reece period 6). [FELICITAS] AVG // S C reverse depicting Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia; by feet to left, wheel. Mint of [...]
Roman furniture fitting with an iron core and a copper-alloy casing. It is a knob: a globular head with a narrowed circular-cross-sectioned neck. The head is unintentionally flattened (i.e. damaged) on two opposing sides, but [...]
A circular lead alloy Medieval pilgrim badge, possibly of the cult of St. John the Baptist at Amiens, France (see Lewis (2014:145)). The front has a wide border decorated with pseudo jewels (pellet-in-annulets) around a central image of a [...]
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