WAW-12D8C3 HARNESS PENDANT MEDIEVAL 9:36 AM (10 hours ago)
An incomplete copper alloy harness pendant dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1400). The object is sub-circular in plan, the outer facing being convex and the reverse concave. The outer face has been moulded into a quatrefoil with an incomplete integral suspension loop projecting from one of the petals. The object is otherwise undecorated and has a mid-green patina. See WAW-6EB44A for a similar example.Overall dimensions: 19.58mm in length, 15.26mm in width, 3.19mm in thickness and 2.21g in weight.
WAW-124CF6 MOUNT POST MEDIEVAL 8:59 AM (11 hours ago)
A complete copper alloy bar mount dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1700). The object has splayed trefoil ends with a rounded middle section, bordered by rectangular collars either side. The arms of the mount taper putwards from the collars and back in again before widening to for the trfoil ends. On the reverse are three integral lugs that are trinagular in plan. The lugs are all bent over in the same direction. The object has a patchy mid- to light gtreen patina. Compare to BERK-E52232 and LEIC-A7D2FA.Overall dimensions: 56.65mm in length, 14.16mm in width, 5.33mm in thickness and 5.19g in weight.
SUR-0DF278 TOKEN POST MEDIEVAL 8:36 AM (11 hours ago)
A post Medieval uniface cast lead alloy token, 22mm in diameter. One side has an octofoil.
SUR-0DEC4C TOKEN POST MEDIEVAL 8:34 AM (11 hours ago)
A post Medieval uniface cast lead alloy token, 21.9mm in diameter. One side has initials I.B.
SUR-0DDAD2 TOKEN POST MEDIEVAL 8:32 AM (11 hours ago)
A post Medieval cast uniface lead alloy token, 21.2mm in diameter. One side has a hexafoil or "daisy wheel" (Powell Type 1).
SUR-0DE3DA TOKEN POST MEDIEVAL 8:30 AM (11 hours ago)
A post Medieval cast lead alloy token, 24.1mm in diameter. One side has a triad of initials D/IH. The other side has a plain long cross within a linear border.
SUR-0DF881 TOKEN POST MEDIEVAL 8:27 AM (12 hours ago)
A post Medieval uniface cast lead alloy token, 22.1mm in diameter. One side has an quatrefoil with a central pellet and small pellets in each lobe.
SUR-0DD052 TOKEN POST MEDIEVAL 8:25 AM (12 hours ago)
A post Medieval cast uniface lead alloy token, 26.6mm in diameter. One side has initials WM with a small cross above and an unclear date below of 17(7?)5. The reverse has a stump of casting sprue.
SUR-0E2D34 STRAP FITTING POST MEDIEVAL 8:21 AM (12 hours ago)
A section of a Medieval or post-Medieval copper-alloy two-piece swivel fitting (c. 1200-c. 1700), probably from a small leash. The object has a sub-circular loop, around 16.2mm in diameter. The axis mount is flat, 7.7mm wide, with an off-centre piercing for the pivot pin on the opposing section of the fitting, now missing.
SUR-0DAD74 TOKEN POST MEDIEVAL 8:17 AM (12 hours ago)
A post Medieval cast uniface lead alloy token. One side has a Union jack flag, the other is blank.
SUR-0E50E0 BUCKLE POST MEDIEVAL 8:14 AM (12 hours ago)
A post Medieval cast copper alloy double looped sub oval buckle with rounded ends and slightly concave sides. The strap bar is narrowed and retains a fragment of preserved leather strap.
WAW-116BC3 BROOCH ROMAN 8:11 AM (12 hours ago)
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 75-175). The remains of the brooch consist of the partial head and bow, all other features are now missing. The head has one worn and incomplete wing, the second wing has broken away entirely. The reverse of the head is slightly concave to accommodate the, now missing, spring mechanism. The characteristic Polden Hill shoulder ridges are visible over the wings on either side of the head. There is a central longitudinal rib running from the top of the head down the bow. The bow is worn and chipped and terminates in a worn break shortly after the head. The object is abraded and has a dark brownish-green patina.For comparable examples see Mackreth vol. 2 (2011: 52) nos 1575 or 1595. The overall dimensions are as follows: 18.21mm in length, 12.13mm in width, 9.52mm in thickness and 2.97g in weight.
SUR-114955 COIN IRON AGE 7:52 AM (12 hours ago)
An Iron Age silver unit of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, struck in the name of Amminus, and of "Amminus Hippocamp" type dating to the period c.AD 30-40. Obverse: A inside double wreath. Reverse: Hippocamp right, AM below. As ABC, p. 45, no.462; VA 194; BMC 2520-2521.
WAW-0F8F62 BROOCH ROMAN 7:43 AM (12 hours ago)
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 75-175). The remains of the brooch consist of the partial head and bow, all other features are now missing. The head has two worn and incomplete wings and the reverse of the head is concave to accommodate the, now missing, spring mechanism. There is a deep notch at the top of the head to hold the top loop of the spring. The characteristic Polden Hill shoulder ridges are visible over the wings on either side of the head. The bow curves sharply downwards, tapering to a worn break. The object is abraded and has a light green patina.For a comparable example see Mackreth vol. 2 (2011: 49) no. 1899. The overall dimensions are as follows: 32.22mm in length, 18.33mm in width, 13.91mm in thickness and 10.74g in weight.
SUR-0D9DF9 BUTTON MEDIEVAL 7:25 AM (13 hours ago)
An incomplete cast lead alloy discoidal button of Medieval date. The face has a cross of five pellets (qunicunx), moulded in high relief. The reverse has stumps from an integrally cast loop shank which has broken off.
SUR-0D7174 CLOTH SEAL POST MEDIEVAL 7:23 AM (13 hours ago)
An incomplete and heavily worn post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal. Only one disc remains; this has a robed figure standing left with partial legend [...]E(L?)TER[...]. The reverse has a folded attachment tab and appears to have the impression of a woven cloth on the surface.
SUR-0D5B30 CLOTH SEAL POST MEDIEVAL 7:19 AM (13 hours ago)
An incomplete and heavily worn post Medieval lead alloy cloth or alnage seal. One side has a crowned AR cypher for Queen Anne (1702-1714), the reverse appears blank.
LEIC-0FCD7A WEIGHT POST MEDIEVAL 6:12 AM (14 hours ago)
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight, dating to AD 1625 - 1685. The upper surface has a thick rim and three stamps; a crowned C for Charles I or II; a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). These marks date this weight to 1625-1685. Diameter: 22 mmWeight: 5 g
WAW-0F75DD CLOTH SEAL POST MEDIEVAL 5:44 AM (14 hours ago)
An incomplete, lead alloy alnage seal from the reign of William III (AD 1694-1702). The object is and made up of two incomplete circular plates with rectangular projections that would have been connected to form the fold. The reverse of each plate is plain.Obverse: Bust right MAG [BRI REX]Reverse: crown over rose, 2 in left field. Overall dimensions: 16.29mm in length, 13.04mm in width, 2.44mm in thickness and 1.76g in weight.
YORYM-0D8600 COIN ROMAN 4:28 AM (16 hours ago)
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD14) dating to c. 19 BC (Reece Period 1). Unclear reverse type: either OB CIVIS / SERVATOS above and below shield inscribed with S P Q R / CL V in two lines, within an oak-wreath, or SIGNIS / RECEPTIS above and below shield inscribed CL V, with S P Q R in corners between eagle and standard. Spanish mint. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 47, cf. nos. 79b, 86b, 87b.