2024 March finds page

Late medieval/Tudor silver ring top with white stones - reported as treasure to museum

1.737g, 14.34mm H x 11.90 mm W

Modern silver metal snake ring

Medieval bronze stirrup ring - white enamels or stone setting remains

The stirrup ring, with its distinctive form that suggests both a horse stirrup and a Gothic arch, was in fashion from the twelfth century well into the fourteenth century. They were most commonly set with a sapphire and worn by both clergy and laymen.

This style of ring was popular with bishops, as the gems used traditionally had religious significance. The ring would be worn on the middle finger of the right hand, sometimes over gloves.

During the Middle Ages jewellery was a symbol of status for the nobility and wealthy, showing their position in society. It was during the 14th century that Sumphiary Laws were initiated, limiting the amount of gold, silver or gemstones ‘commoners’ could own. These laws were meant to curb opulence and promote frugality by regulation.

Gordy found this medieval harness pendant and had it cleaned up and a loop added.- great result

1526- 44 Henry VIII hammered silver half penny - Single arched crown - 'Brush' hair - 2nd coinage

OBV h'D'G' ROSA SIE SPIA

Rev CIVI/TAS/LOND/DON - London mint

1640's Civil War iron cannon ball

48mm dia - 12.65oz - 3/4 Ib

1279 Edward 1st hammered silver penny

Rev CIVI/TAS/LOND/DON - London mint

45 BC to 25BC Addedomarus Celtic gold stater- Trinovantian tribe - reported to museum

5.52g, 16.84mm

Addedomarus (sometimes written Aθθedomarus on coins) was a king of south-eastern Britain in the late 1st century BC. His name is known only from his inscribed coins, the distribution of which seem to indicate that he was the ruler of the Trinovantes.

Beauty medieval looking gold jewelry find - the picture was taken by the finder and I have not played with it yet or reported to museum as treasure

Fascinating medieval gold find - reported to museum as treasure

1.38g, 16.17mm L x 12.58 W

Victorian 'Shipping Office' button

Longacre London

Description: 12 crowned within wreath.  ​

Category:​​ Regular Army;

Type of button: Convex 20mm ​;

Metal: Copper Alloy, gilt; Back mark​: FIRMIN & WESTALL STRAND;

​Date: c1790-1810 ​

The 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot

They served in the American war of Independence and later became the 2nd Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment.

1279 Edward 1st hammered silver penny

Obv DNS hYB+

Rev /DVN/ - Durham mint

Merchant Navy Seaman's MN On War Service Lapel Badge British Naval

King George V bestowed the title of "Merchant Navy" on the British merchant shipping fleets following their service in the First World War; a number of other nations have since adopted the title.

circa 1904 -1936 'Colchester Women Worker's League political badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a 'Canterbury Cross' inlaid with blue and white enamel, Union flag to the centre within title surround, mounted on a slender bar inscribed "1904 1936"; the reverse impressed with maker's details "W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ld B'Ham" with inscription "For Long and Active Service To The Rowhedge Branch"

1799 1/2 Skilling copper coin

Obverse

Round lined sphere with the three crowns of Sweden in relief. Legend around rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RIKS.STAND:RIKSGs CONTORS POLLET

Translation:
The Parliamentary National Debt Office Token
(Rikets Ständers Riksgäld Kontor)

Reverse

Value and date on three lines

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
SKILLING
1799

1282-89 Edward 1st hammered silver penny

Pellet before .TOR - Class 4e - Wide spread crown - three pellets on breast

Obv + EDWR ANGL DNS hYB

Rev CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR - Canterbury mint

1216 Henry III hammered silver short cross halfpenny

Obv ICVS R

Rev NTE+ROS

11,000 BC flint scraper

1327 Edward III hammered silver half penny

Rev DON/CIVI - London mint

Victorian 1 shilling trade token - Keasley

Covent Market Market London

Rare 17thC William Wilkinson of Ipswich hammered copper trade farthing - not in Norweb ref book.

Just had a great ID in from Kai.

Just looked in Norweb Volume 5 under Ipswich and it’s not there, and Michael Dickinson doesn’t price it, which generally means it’s a scarcer token.

Can only find one example being sold at Noonans/DNW back in 2003, so think it’s fairly scarce.

Apologies not more information, as not my specialty (Essex is the county I collect).

Hope this is of interest.

Kind regards,

Kai

1279 Edward 1st hammered silver penny

Obv +EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB

Rev CIVI/TAS/LON/DON- London mint

1422-61 Henry VI hammered silver half penny - Pellet leaf issue

Pellets by crown - open crown - leaf on breast

Obv **ERIC REX AN***

Rev **/TAS/LON/***- London mint

Ore Bronze Age Grooved ware pottery

Grooved ware is the name given to a pottery style of the British Neolithic. Its manufacturers are sometimes known as the Grooved ware people. Unlike the later Beaker ware, Grooved culture was not an import from the continent but seems to have developed in Orkney, early in the 3rd millennium BC,

1 inch huge shell end - 274g, 25.76mm dia x 66.6mm L

1.1inch/75 caliber USA WWII anti-aircraft weapon used in the navy ?

Two piece set made up from the grooved base and the small grinding tool

1stC BC to 1stC AD Celtic Woad cosmetic grinder - boat shaped

The grinder was used to pulverise vegetable material such as woad in the preparation of dyes.

These are also known as perfume or cosmetic grinders. During the Celtic period in Britain a biennial herb called Isatis Tinctoria; was cultivated for the blue dye that could be obtained from it when crushed. This plant is also known as woad. The dye would then be applied to the skin

1880-1890 John Robert Bedwell token Colchster Essex

Obverse

Legend on five lines, the top and bottom curved.

Lettering:
COLCHESTER
J. R.
BEDWELL
62 & 63
HIGH STREET

Reverse

Legend on five lines, the top three and bottom one curved.

Lettering:
FURNITURE BEDS AND PAPER HANGINGS *
PLATE
WATCHES
&

1279 Edward III hammered silver penny

Obv +EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB

Rev CIVI/TAS/LON/DON - London mint

1544-7 Henry VIII hammered silver groat- third coinage- debased

York mint

1216 Henry III hammered silver half penny

Rev NET/ROS- Moneyer Roger of Canterbury mint

1799 Bolivia silver 1/4 reales - 11mm dia

Unknown military button

RPIE ?

Amazing relic - triple seal matrix ring - bird running right, Lion prancing right - Anchor and heart

Looks to be 17th/18thC design

1623-4 James 1st hammered silver shilling- Lis mint mark

45 BC to 25BC Addedomarus - Trinovantian tribe Celtic gold qtr stater - floral type

1.352g, 12.3mm dia

1327 Edward III hammered silver halfpenny

Ob ***ANGL DNS

Rev TAS/LON- London mint

Spanish Silver 'Half-Reale' Ferdinand and Isabella 1469-1504

Exact ID being researched

1247 Henry III hammered silver voided longcross half penny

Canterbury mint

Merchant Navy Seaman's MN On War Service Lapel Badge British Naval

King George V bestowed the title of "Merchant Navy" on the British merchant shipping fleets following their service in the First World War; a number of other nations have since adopted the title.

1216 Henry III hammered silver short cross penny - Class 7b

Obv hENRICVS REX *

Rev +IOAN ON C(ANTE( - Moneyer Ioan of Canterbury mint

1216 Henry III hammered silver short cross penny

Obv hENRICVS REX *

1314- 17 Edward II hammered silver half penny

Obv ANGL*A

REV CIVI/TAS/***

Iron Age Terret Ring 1st Century BC – 1st Century AD

The terret is a metal loop found on a horse harness, guiding the reins and preventing them from becoming tangled on the harness.
The reins run through the terrets, then attach to the horse’s bit for guiding the horse.

1279 Edward 1st hammered silver penny

Obv +ED**** DNS hYB

Rev /TOR/CIVI - Canterbury mint

1427-30 Henry VI hammered silver penny - Rosette -Mascle issue - Durham mint

Satire stops - star by crown

1413-1422 Henry V hammered silver penny

Satire stop after TAS

Rev CIVI/TASx/LON/**x - London mint

Medieval heraldic lead shield trade weight

41.17mm H x 35.2mm W, 48.8g- 1.7oz

19thC 21st Regiment of foot button

Queens Crown

One piece Navy buttons

HONI SOIT QUI MAN Y PENSE

PACKET

Honi soit qui mal y pense (Old French: shame upon him who thinks evil of it)

RN - Packet Service
( Mail & Supplies Delivery )

c.1800-1811
Firmin & Co

Glasgow Corporation Transport

1st July 1894 - all lines owned by the Corporation but previously leased to the GT&OCoLtd

1509-1526 Henry VIII hammered silver half penny - first coinage - double arched crown - portcullis mint mark

ObvHENRIC DI GRA REX

Rev CIVI/TAS/LON/DON - London mint

1279 Edward III hammered silver penny

Obv EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB

Rev CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR - Canterbury mint

1939 - 1945 The defense medal

Members of the Fire Service and Coast Guard could receive this award. In general you had to do at least 3 years service to be awarded this medal, however in some cases, when you were based in a area of high risk the medal was awarded for a lesser amount of time.

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