The finds cabinet
As a responsible detectorist I report my more significant finds to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Doing this helps add to the rich tapestry of history that is being unearthed by the detecting community, which in turn helps build a picture of the lives and communities of those that lived before us. Below you can search through some of the finds (by age category) that I currently have listed on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
Finds shown without a PAS link are waiting to be recorded.
Anglo Saxon Brooch
An incomplete cast copper-alloy small-long brooch dating to the Early Medieval period (c. AD. 450-550).
As of Vespasian
A Roman copper-alloy as of Vespasian (AD. 69-79) probably dating to AD. 71 (Reece period 4). Mint of Rome. Probably as RIC II 487.
Buckle with Integral Plate
Dating c. 13th – 14th centuries, these buckles were riveted directly onto a strap and were know to be used as spur buckles.
Charles I Farthing
An incomplete copper-alloy farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), Richmond Round type 1c, dating 1625-1649.
Commonwealth Half Groat
From the time of the British Civil War (1649-1660) a half-groat with the cross of St George and Irish harp in place of the Royal Arms.
Commonwealth Silver Penny
From the time of the British Civil War (1649-1660) a penny with the cross of St George and Irish harp in place of the Royal Arms.
Cruciform Medieval Mount
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly a pin or mount, probably dating to the Medieval period, c. AD. 1200-1400.
Denarius of Antoninus Pius
A sliver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD. 138-161) dating to the period AD. 141-161 (Reece period 7).
Denarius of Elegabalus
An incomplete Roman debased sliver Denarius of Elegabalus (AD. 218-222) Dating to the period AD. 218-222.
Denarius of Faustina Sr
A sliver Roman denarius of Faustina Sr, the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius, dating to the period AD. 141-161 (Reece period 7).
Denarius of Hadrian
A Roman denarius of Hadrian (AD. 117-138) dating AD. 133-135. Reverse depicting Salus, the Roman Goddess for wellbeing and safety.
Denarius of Hadrian
A Roman silver denarius of Hadrian (AD. 117-138) dating AD. 117-138 (Reece period 6). Reverse depicting Felicitas. Mint of Rome.
Denarius of Octavian
A Roman silver denarius of Octavian dating to the period 32-29 BC. (Reece period 1) possibly Brundisium mint.
Dupondius of Claudius I
A copper-alloy dupondius of Claudius I (AD. 41-54), a contemporary copy, dating to the period c. AD. 41-54.
Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius
A bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (161-180AD). Marcus Aurelius was the last of the rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors.
Dupondius of Trajan
A copper-alloy Roman Dupondius of Trajan (AD. 98-117) dating to the period AD. 114-117 (Reece period 6).
Edward I Silver Penny
A silver hammered Penny of Edward I (1272-1307). The long cross design on the reverse was introduced to prevent coin clipping.
Edward III Half Groat
A complete, silver half groat of Edward III (1327-1377). The obverse features the crowned facing bust within tressure of arches.
Elizabeth I Sixpence
A silver hammered sixpence of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) dating exactly to the year 1579.
Elizabeth I Threepence
A silver hammered threepence of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) dating exactly to the year 1582.
Elizabethan Dress Hook
An incomplete Post Medieval silver gilt dress hook dating AD. 1500-1600. Read’s Class D, type 6.
Gold ‘Gypsy’ Ring
A gold ‘Gypsy’ ring made in Birmingham in 1897. The ring is comprised of 18ct gold, inset with a diamond and two rubies.
Hadham ‘Heart Ear’ Silver Unit
An Iron Age silver unit (Hadham Corkscrew) of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period c.55-45 BC.
Half Groat of Charles I
An incomplete silver Post Medieval half groat of Charles I (AD. 1625-1649) dating AD. 1639-1640. Group D, inner circles. Tower mint.
Henry III Penny
A Medieval silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Class 7b, dating 1222-1236. Moneyer Ioan. Canterbury Mint.
Henry V Halfpenny
A Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry V (AD. 1413-1422) dating to AD. 1413-1422. Mint of London. As North 1991, no. 1409.
Iron Age unit of Tasciovanus
A worn copper-alloy unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni, minted by Tasciovanus, dating to the period c. 25 BC. – AD. 10.
James I Shilling
A silver shilling of James I, King of England (1603-1625). Minted at the Tower of London 1607-1609 – ‘Coronet’ mint mark.
King John Halfpenny
A Medieval silver voided short cross cut halfpenny of King John (1199-1216), class 6a2, dating 1210-1213.
Lead Seal Matrix
A Medieval lead seal matrix dating c. AD. 1200-1400. The face of the seal is decorated with incised decoration in the form of a cross
Loop & Button Fastener
A complete late Iron Age to early Roman cast copper-alloy button & loop fastener dating to the period AD. 50-200.
Medieval Coin Weight
15th/16th Century British Gold Nobel coin weight – Ship type with Lis and Lion – Fleur de Lis on the stern.
Medieval Drop Handle
A cast copper-alloy Medieval to Early Post Medieval drop handle with zoomorphic terminal (c. AD. 1270-1600).
Medieval English Jetton
A copper-alloy Medieval English jetton dating c. AD. 1300-1400. Obverse: voided cross fleuretty with border of pellets (Mernick 4m.12).
Medieval French Jetton
A copper-alloy Medieval French Jetton dating to the period AD. 1418-1437, a ‘Shield of France’ design type.
Medieval Harness Pendant
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy enamelled harness pendant, decorated with rampant lion (c. AD. 1300-1400).
Medieval Heraldic Mount
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy heraldic shield shaped mount dating c. AD. 1250-1450.
Medieval Strap End
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy strap end, of Thomas Class B, type 4, dating c. AD. 900-1100.
Medieval Vessica Seal Matrix
A complete Medieval cast lead oval (or ‘vessica’) shaped seal matrix dating to the period c. AD. 1200-1300.
Medieval Zoomorphic Terminal
A cast copper-alloy Medieval to Early Post Medieval zoomorphic terminal (c. AD. 1270-1600). The terminal depicts a lion head.
Nummus – House of Constantine
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD. 307-361). This coin is a rarity known as a ‘brockage’ coin.
Nummus of Constantine I
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD. 306-337) dating to the period AD. 322-323 (Reece period 16).
Nummus of Constantius II
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD. 323-361) dating to AD. 335-341 (Reece period 17).
Nummus of Crispus
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD. 330-350) dating to the period AD. 323-324 (Reece period 16).
Nummus of Valentinian I
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I (AD. 364-375) dating to the period AD 364-375 (Reece period 19).
Nuremberg Jetton
An incomplete late Medieval to Post Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of anonymous ‘ship-penny’ type (c. AD. 1490-1550).
Penny of Henry VII
A silver Medieval penny of Henry VII (1485-1509) dating 1489-1500. Sovereign type. Minted under Archbishop Rotherham in York.
Queen Anne Shilling
A complete but worn, silver, early milled, post medieval shilling from the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714).
Radiate of Allectus
A Roman copper-alloy Radiate of Allectus (AD. 295-296) dating to the period AD. 293-296 (Reece peroid 14).
Radiate of Gallienus
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD. 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD. 260-268 (Reece period 13).
Radiate of Salonina
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Salonina dating to the period AD. 260-268 (Reece Period 13). Mint of Rome. As Cunetio p. 119, no. 1324.
Roman Aucissa Brooch
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy Aucissa brooch dating to the period c. AD. 43 – 75, of Mackreth (2011) AVCISSA 2.b.
Roman Bow & Fantail Brooch
Roman bow and fantail brooch, c. AD. 50 – 150. Mackreth 2011, Trumpet derivative, Hinged Type 4.1a, Plate 86, no.5589.
Roman Bracelet
A fragment of roman cast copper-alloy wide-cuff penannular braclet or armlet dating to the first century AD.
Roman Bracelet Fragment
A fragment of Roman cast copper-alloy bracelet probably dating to the third to fourth century.
Roman Bridal Bit
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bridle bit, probably of Roman date, from the first to second century AD.
Roman Fibula Brooch
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the period (c. AD. 50-80).
Roman Penannular Bracelet
Two conjoining fragments of a Roman cast copper-alloy wide-cuff penannular bracelet dating to the first century AD.
Sestertius of Trajan
Trajan Sestertius. Rome, AD. 116-117. PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI SPQR, Providentia standing left, resting elbow on column pointing to globe at her feet.
Small Long Brooch
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) small long brooch dating to the period AD. 450-480.
Small Long Brooch
An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) small long brooch dating to the period AD. 420-550.
Southern Gaul Bronze Unit
A Southern Gaulish copper-alloy (bronze) unit dating tp the late 3rd or early 2nd centuries BC, c.250-150 BC.
Tasciovanos Silver Unit
An incomplete silver unit of the of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni dating to the period c.20 BC. – AD. 10.
Tasciovanos Verlamio Unit
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni, dating to the period c.25 BC. – AD. 10.
Tasciovanus Silver ‘Stag’ Unit
A silver Iron Age unit of the Catuvellauni (North Thames region), struck for Tasciovanus, dating to the period 25 BC. – AD. 10.
Vesica Seal Matrix
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval vesica-shaped seal matrix dating c. AD. 1200-1400. The seal depicts the Madonna and Child.
William III Sixpence
A worn silver sixpence of William III (1689-1702). Struck as part of the Great Recoinage of 1696-97, this coin was minted in Exeter 1697.
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