Objects Archive - Detecting Finds

Edward VI shilling with portcullis counterstamp

A base silver shilling of Edward VI with a portcullis counterstamp on the obverse. The portcullis was added in the

A gold thrysma, dated to c. AD 600-750, with “LEMC” in the quarters on the reverse. The PAS record says

A Roman finger ring that depicts a raised figure of Mars, helmeted, with a spear in his right hand and

A miniature toy jug dating to AD 1200-1500 which is considered to be a Find of Note of County Importance.

A penny of Henry I, which Martin Allen on the PAS records describes as “a new variant with inner circle

A gold Dobunnic “Anted Rig” gold stater issued in the name of Antedios. The inscription reads ANTEΘ RICOV, using a

A penny of Harold II Godwinson dating to AD 1066. The reverse legend reads “LEOFNOD ON LEGI” giving the moneyer as Leofnoth and the

Although this looks unspectacular, it is considered to be a find of National Importance. It is slightly difficult to make

This cut halfpenny has been attributed to William of Aumale, Earl of York, a baronial issue during the reign of

On the obverse, the legend reads ROBERT SMITH AT YE OLD, around the Kings Arms. It continues on the reverse,