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An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy strap end with integral box chape, dating to circa AD 1200–1400. The surviving element comprises the rectangular-sectioned, trapezoidal box chape, which would originally have enclosed the end of a leather strap. [...]
A Medieval silver farthing of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Withers Type 12, North Class 3d-f, dating to AD 1280. Mint of London. Ref: Withers and Withers 2001: 22. [...]
An unidentified copper-alloy decorative mount or fitting, likely Post Medieval date. The object is flat and cast, with a symmetrical T-shaped/anchor-like outline, comprising a transverse upper bar with two rounded lobes and a central projection [...]
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy headstud brooch dating to c. AD 75–200. The brooch is heavily worn and missing the decorative loop, the outer edges of the wings, the foot and the pin. The wings are [...]
An incmplete Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy penannular brooch dating to circa AD 1-100. It has a rectangular-sectioned frame. The frame is decorated with an incised groove running allong the outer and in edge. The [...]
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of an uncertain Gallic ruler dating to circa AD 270-273 (Reece Period 13). PIETAS AVGVSTORVM reverse type depicting a collection of priestly implements. Unclear mint. [...]
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-364) dating to circa AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standard. Unclear mint. [...]
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy strap end dating to circa AD 1150-1450. A composite strap end, it comprises a forked spacer with an integral acorn-knop terminal and one remaining sheet plate on the reverse, held in [...]
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy trefoil brooch dating to circa AD 850-1050. The extant elements of the brooch consists three partially complete arms, central element and on the reverse a small portion of the double [...]
A cast pewter double loop annular shoe buckle, 22.2mm in diameter and of late medieval to early post medieval date (c. 15th-16th century). The frame has a beaded rim. The strap bar has a worn notch at [...]
A post Medieval copper alloy trader's farthing issued in Postern Gate (Cripplegate), London. Obverse: a bell, AT. THE. YEARNE. SHOP. Reverse: D • C, AT • THE • POSTERN • GATE. As Williamson (London) 2261. [...]
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch of the Harlow double-lug type, dating from c. AD 20-100. The wings, which are C-shaped in section, the spring and approximately half of the bow survive; [...]
A fragment of a cast copper alloy button probbly of post-medieval date. The button has a simple line around the outer edge; no other decoration is visible. The reverse is slightly concaved and the edge [...]
An incomplete iron mount of probable medieval date. The mount is formed of a thin sheet of iron; the rearward end is now broken and distorted. The mount is broadly triangular in plan with the [...]
A complete but now crushed pressed copper alloy mount of probable modern date, c. 19th / early 20th century. The mount was originally cruciform in shape, with each arm terminating in an equal armed cross with [...]
A cimplete cast copper square coin weight dating to the late Georgian period, c. 1760-1773. The weight has 10:6 stamped on one side, representing 10 shillings and six pence - interestingly the 1 is upside [...]
A complete flint scraper of Neolithic to early Bronze Age date, c. 4000-2100 BC. The scaper has been formed on a tertiary flake of a mottled blue/black flint which has limited surface re-patination. The striking [...]
A silver Scottish cut farthing of William I 'The Lion' (AD 1164-1214), dating to the period c. AD 1205-1230 (Short Cross Phase B). Stuck in Roxburgh. Spink 2003 no. 5023. [...]
