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Incomplete gilded copper alloy mount, dating to the early medieval period (c. AD 550-720).The object is discoidal in form, with a central raised annulet around which is raised moulded design. This consists of three interwoven strands running around the entire circumference of the object, which is bordered by a raised circumferential lip. In the centre […]
A silver Roman denarius of Trajan, dating to the period c. AD 114-117 (Reece Period 5). PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R reverse type depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint Rome. RIC II, p. 268, 332.
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval farthing of George II dated to AD 1754. BRITANNIA reverse type depicting Britannia seated left. Mint of London.The coin has an S-shaped bend suggesting possible reuse as a love token.DUR-735B12 notes that: "Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Anne (1702-1714) […]
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Queen Anne (1702 - 1714) dating to the period AD 1702-1714. Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform reverse. Mint of London.The coin is pierced at approximately 10 o'clock on the obverse. Both sides of the coin are worn and it has a very slight S-shaped bend […]
A silver medieval penny of Edward II (AD 1307 – 1327) dating to the period AD 1315 - 1317. Long cross with crosier to one limb reverse. Mint of Durham. Class 13.North Vol 2, p.37, no.1064.
An incomplete copper alloy button and loop fastener of late Iron Age to Roman date, (c.100 BC- AD 100). Wild Class I variant.The object consists of three hollow half domes positioned in a triangular formation with a small hole in the centre. To the reverse, an incomplete integral lug protrudes at a 90 degree angle. The object has a […]
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled disc brooch of late Early-Medieval to Medieval date, c.AD 900 - 1200.The brooch is circular though slightly distorted with broken and worn edges. It is decorated on the front surface with champleve enamel whereby enamel is fired in cells cast into the surface of the brooch. Red is the dominant enamel colour remaining […]
An incomplete copper alloy composite strap end of Medieval date, probably dating to the 14th century.Description: The strap end is zoomorphic, being comprised of a flat rectangular attachment end with three moulded radiating projections on one side, and a broken pointed projection at the terminal edge. This is likely to have formed an animals head. The strap end […]
An incomplete copper-alloy gilded zoomorphic harness pendant of medieval date, AD 1200 - 1400.The pendant comprises a D-shaped plate in the form of a forward-facing animal's head, probably a stag, with integral attachment loop. The upper surface is moulded with features including pellet eyes, an elongated raised muzzle, and rounded snout. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The attachment […]