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Stunning large gilded silver medieval decorated silver finger ring 7.26g, 23.59mm |
May 2013 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Saxon gold ingot 3.21g, 8.43mm dia |
March 2013 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| 16thC gilded silver Tudor clothing fastener | March 2013 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Roman gold earing ? | April 2013 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
This is a very early piece of gold jewelry as what looked initially gold plated is actually solid gold and the black crust matches the growth recently found on low grade Celtic gold coins. I exposed small parts of the black to reveal the gold but cannot clean it up any further as treasure has to sent to the museum in as dug condition. Putting it under a scope you can clearly see where a central intaglio or similar was probably fitted. One for the museum experts but what a great find - At a guess I would vote Roman and possibly an ear ring. 1.28g, 20.69mm L |
| Queen Anne silver button | Feb 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| 17thC Charles II seal matrix | Feb 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Possible Tudor silver mount | Feb 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| 17thC gilded silver clothing fastener | April 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Silver button face with Tudor rose design | April 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Very unusual silver pin - possibly late medieval | April 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |    |
2013 Hoard 1 Addedomarus 45BC Celtic gold full stater hoard 2 coins |
March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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2013 Hoard 2 Mixed 70 BC Morini/Clacton type Celtic gold hoard 7 coins |
March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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2013 Hoard 3 Addedomarus 45BC Celtic gold full stater hoard 2 coins |
March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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2013 Hoard 4 Mixed 70 BC Gallo Belgic/Clacton/ North Thames gold stater hoard 7 coins |
March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process April 2013 single coin added |
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2013 Hoard 5 Addedomarus 45BC Celtic gold full stater hoard 2 coins |
March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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2013 Hoard 6 Mixed 5thC Roman silver and bronze hoard added to addendum of existing reported haord Treasure number of 2012 T729 (13 coins ) |
March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| Saxon gold 'Flat type' pin head back | March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| 17thC Charles II silver button | March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
| Tudor gold oin head ? | March 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Large 16thC Tudor gilded silver clothing fastener 9.27g, 28.53mm L |
Oct 2013 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
Treasure number for this is 2012 T743 |
| 4th/5th C Roman silver coin hoard | Oct 2012 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
I have assigned these coins the Treasure number of 2012 T729
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| 16thC gold on silver Tudor mount | Oct 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
Treasure number for this is 2012 T734 |
| 16thC gold on silver Tudor mount | Oct 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
Treasure number for this is 2012 T733 |
| Medieval silver annular brooch | Sept 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
| Ecclesiastical 17thC silver seal matrix | Sept 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
Treasure number for this is 2012 T707
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| 17thC silver nipple button | April 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| decorated silver hooked mount | April 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Medieval silver annular brooch | April 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
| 17thC Charles II silver button | April 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
| 17thC Charles II silver button | March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
Plain medieval gold ring 2.37g, 22.16mm |
March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Merovingian tremissis of the 7th century Saxon gold coin - this is part of an existing hoard and reported as hoard to the museum Sent to Fitzwilliam museum for ID and recording 1.18g, 11.73mm, totally different from the others |
March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
Merovingian tremissis of the 7th century Saxon gold coin - this is part of an existing hoard and reported as hoard to the museum Sent to Fitzwilliam museum for ID and recording 1.18g, 11.73mm |
Merovingian tremissis of the 7th century Saxon gold coin - this is part of an existing hoard and reported as hoard to the museum Sent to Fitzwilliam museum for ID and recording 1.30g, 10.21mm, totally different from the others |
March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Pure gold pendant - twister wire is Roman style and the knops are Tudor but the missing stone fittings a look Georgian. At guess I would say 16th/17thC 1.45g, 14.72mm |
March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
Stunning pure gold pendant - twister wire is Roman style and the knops are Tudor but the missing stone fittings a look Georgian. At guess I would say 16th/17thC - reported to Colchester museum as treasure and their experts will ID 1.45g, 14.72mm |
17th/18thC gold posy ring - reported as treasure to museum 21.85mm,6.73g Brilliant misspelled inscription 'AS I EXPECT SOE LET ME FIND 'A FAITHFUL FREIND AND A CONSTANT MIND' |
March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |    |
| c8thC Saxon solid silver hooked fastener | March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Stunning 16thC Tudor hooked fastener - gold on silver | March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
17thC - Very interesting figure of 8 design on this silver thimble Matching design in PAS NMS-653275 Treasure case tracking number: 2012T135 |
March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Early medieval gold ring fragment 20.79mm x 1.14g |
March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| 17thC Charles II silver button | March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Medieval silver mount | March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| Post medieval silver ring 'GOD' | March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| 16thC Tudor gold on silver ring m | March 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| Saxon gold casting waste 59.49 g, 60.61mm wide | Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| 16thC Tudor gold on silver hooked fastener | Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| 17thC silver seal matrix - rev initial IC , | Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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17th/18thC enamelled solid gold button 2.78g,15.26mm |
Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II silver button | Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
| Medieval gilded silver dress fitting 1.82g, 17.35 mm Similar Ref Treasure Case No: 2019 T520 - Medieval silver dress fitting Colchester area of Essex |
Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| Medieval silver cross - similar construction to 13thC Knights templer badges 1.06g, 22.82mm | Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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17th/18th gold posy ring reported as treasure to the museum 3.29g, 20.16mm dia 'LOVE AS' YOU ELSE I DIE' - maker mark - old English FC |
Feb 2012 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
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15th/16thC gold ring no hallmarks 18.71mm, 1.05g |
Oct 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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| Gold on silver 16thC Tudor pin head and shaft | Oct 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| Iron Age pure gold wrist or ankle Torc fragment - 1.63g, 30.18mm L x 2,5 mm dia - | Oct 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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C12thC Early medieval gold ring - reported as treasure to museum "DEBAL GUD GUDANI +" which is Gothic, meaning "God of Gods" Interesting hand punched lettering which has a barred A with additional top bar like on short cross coins of Class7 and an unbarred A also on the ring. 4.22g, 4.49mm H x 22.59mm W |
Oct 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 16thC Tudor clothing fastener - gold on silver | Oct 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| Gold 16thC Tudor pin head | Oct 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| c13thC medieval silver annular brooch | Oct 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Medieval Gilded silver clasped hands ring fragment 16.61mm L,0.92g |
March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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17th/18thC gold ring - inscription uses old style long S as a normal S - Maker Rh - no hallmarks 4.41g, 19.66mm Inscription reads 'CONTENT IS A TREASURE' |
April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
An italicized long s used in the word "Congress" in the United States Bill of Rights
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16th/17thC decorated gold ring 4.00g, 22.11mm |
April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
16th/17thC decorated gold ring - reported as treasure to museum 4.00g, 22.11mm |
Medieval decorated gold ring with green stone 20.01mm,1.43g |
April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 17thC silver clothing fastner - raise heart design | April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder Disclaimed returning to finder |
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13thC Medieval gold ring bezel with black sapphire 1.05g,11.13mm |
April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder Disclaimed returning to finder |
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Medieval silver needle find - six sided 1.73g, 40.53mm L |
April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 17thC silver bell | April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II silver button | April 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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Roman gold ring -decorated with hanging fruit and vine 1.46g, 24.49mm |
March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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16th/17th gold ring - no hallmarks 22.55mm,0.80g |
March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 16thC Tudor hooked fastener - gilded silver | March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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| Stunning 1704 Queen Anne commemorative silver cufflinks | March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and donated to Colchester museum by finder Org Mary |
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| 17thC Charles II silver button - | March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II silver button | March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| Ancient gold ingot | March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| Post Medieval silver bodkin needle - | March 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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| (EMC 2011.0059) Merovingian Saxon gold coin - cut shilling | March 2011 Reported to museum as hoard Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Declared hoard |
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| 17thC silver seal matric | Feb 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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17.43mm,1.58g
17th/18thC Gold posey ring inscribed LOVE VIRTUE HATE VICE Maker WH |
Feb 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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| Ancient gold bar 3.80g, 12.71mm long | Feb 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
Ancient gold bar 3.80g, 12.71mm long reported as treasure to museum |
| C12thC medeival emerald gold ring 0.48g, 14.54mm | Feb 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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| 15thC Medieval knopped silver spoon handle | Feb 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
| Viking gilded mount | Jan 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Awaiting unquest |
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| Germanic type equal arm brooch introduced into Anglo Saxon settlers from North East Germany in the 5thC AD, | Jan 2011 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Awaiting unquest |
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| Decorated gold locket with red stone | Oct 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| Fox headed silver brooch with gold eyes, it's construction could be 16thC Tudor | Sept 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II wedding commemorative silver button issue | Sept 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II wedding commemorative silver button issue | Sept 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| 350 AD Roman hoard coins | Sept 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
PA Rob's Roman hoard coins
Can Dennis's hoard coins
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| Ancient Gold band - 9g - 8.4mm W x 27.24mm L x 1.18mm T | Sept 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returbed to finder |
Ancient Gold band - 9g - 8.4mm W x 27.24mm L x 1.18mm T |
| 16thC Tudor period silver ring with red stone - 24.02mm L x 14.31mm W | Sept 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II wedding commemorative silver button issue | April 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
| 17thC Charles II wedding commemorative silver button issue | March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
Medeival twisted wire gold ring - no hall marks 22.34mm, 2.73g |
March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Confirmed as 14thC disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| Saxon gold coin hoard | March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
Inquest date held 25th Feb 2011
Valuation committee stage Aquired by Colchester museum |
Merovingian tremissis of the 7th century 1.26g,15.08mm This coin (EMC 2010.0131) is a Merovingian tremissis of Coutances (dep.
Merovingian tremissis of the 7th century c 600/800 AD Saxon gold coin send to Fizwilliam museum for ID and recording Not shown in any book I have ??? 1.35g, 13.87mm 'Saxon' gold coins not in the reference books are usually Merovingian tremisses, and this coin (EMC 2010.0130) is no exception to this rule. Merovingian gold coins greatly outnumber Anglo-Saxon gold coins as finds in England.
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| 16thC Tudor gold on silver mount | March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Declared treasure Purchased by museum |
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Ancient gold ring bezel ? -cloisonné enamel-work 1.25g, 9.84mm dia
Treasure Case No: 2010 T169. Gold cloisonné fitting from Colchester area , Essex |
March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process ID'd as Saxon
Inquest date set for 14/10/11 Declared treasure and donated by Ill Mark and landowner to museum |
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7th century Saxon dragon headed silver strap end Treasure Case No: 2010 T167. |
March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Discalimed as not 10% silver by weight Donated to Colchester museum |
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Ancient gold ingot - possible wrist or ankle torc fragment 3.48g, 3.45mm dia , 29.86mm L
Treasure Case No: 2010 T163. Gold bar from the Colchester area of Essex |
March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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Post medeival Stunning Black and white enameled gold ring - double banded with inscription on both upper and lower bands.5.83g, 25.91mm L x 8.40mm W Top legend -LET TRVTHE ADVANCE Bottom legend - ECHE . FORTVNES CHAVNG Treasure Number: 2010 T165 Post Medieval gold finger ring from the Colchester District, Essex.
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March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
Inquest date held 25th Feb 2011
Valuation committee stage Aquired by Colchester museum |
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Romano/British Ancient gold ring 1.53g, 26.17g |
March 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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Medieval gold finger ring - 1.71g,15.40g |
Feb 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II silver button | Feb 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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Ancient gold ingot - 0.76g, 10.76mm long Treasure Case No:2010 T170. Gold fragment from the Colchester area of Essex |
Feb 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder
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| 16th/17thC gold ring - no hall marks 1.75g, 18.51mm dia | Feb 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
- reported to Colchester museum as treasure |
16th/17thC decorated silver bodkin needle 2.79g, 70.64mm L |
Feb 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Dislclaimed and returned to find
Treasure Case: 2010 T166 Dress Pin (Bodkin) |
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Possible Romano/British silver handle 11.84g, 33.36mm w x 41.46mm H x 7.24mm T |
Feb 2010 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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16thC Tudor gilt on silver clothing fastener 14.55mm, 1.56g Treasure Case No: 2010 T37 - Post Medieval silver dress fitting Colchester area of Essex- |
Nov 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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| Early medieval gold ring 15.26mm dia, 2.08g | Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |    |
| Medieval silver bodkin needle | Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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| 1500 -1650 solid silver buckle | Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| 17thC Charles II silver button | Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
16thC Tudor gilded silver fastener fragment Treasure Case No: 2009 T38 - Post medeival dress fitting Colchester area of Essex |
Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process
Disclaimed |
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| Roman bronze coin hoard | Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |   |
| 17thC silver bodkin needle | Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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| Stunning 17thC seal matrix - 5.56g, 21.91mm H | Oct 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Declared treasure Nov 9th 2010
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Stunning 17thC seal matrix - reported to museum as treasure |
Medieval gold ring - full inscription inside and out - reported to Colchester museum as treasure inner - PEULET Z (FRENCH NAME ) Outer - SF UNY
17.18mm, 4.17g |
Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Inquest 27th Aug 2010 declared treasure - valuation committee stage Disclaimed and returned to finder |
Treasure Report: 2009 T579 A Medieval finger-ring of D-shaped section with inscriptions on the external and internal surface. The inscription on the outside of the hoop has seen much wear and is largely illegible. It appears to consist of the following letters: SE NA R SE?L The inscription on the inside of the ring is crisp and legible and spells PENSETZ This is a variation on the French word ‘pensez’, meaning ‘think’ (of me). This single word is often deployed on rings with romantic inscriptions. The ring’s proportions suggest that it may have been worn on the small finger of a slender woman or by a child. The ring is gold and dates from the fifteenth century. Dimensions: internal diameter 18 mm Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J P Robinson
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C14thC Medieval gold ring 1.31g,20.40mm dia |
Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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-Circa 1300 BC Bronze age gold open backed triple banded gold ring 3.48g, 13.73mm dia x 6.74mm H Reported to Colchester museum as treasure |
Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasureInquest 27th Aug 2010 declared treasure - valuation committee stage Donated by landowner and finder to Colchster museum |
On display at the BM
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Roman bronze coin hoard Treasure Case No: 2009 T614 - Roman bronze coin hoard Colchester area of Essex- |
Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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16thC Tudor jewelry clasp - gold on silver 13.01mm H, 0.80g
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Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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| Medieval gold ring with sapphire - 24.12mm dia, 11.42g | Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasureInquest 27th Aug 2010 declared treasure - valuation committee stage Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| Medieval silver decorated bpdkin needle | Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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Medieval gilded silver cherub mount 13.82mm H x14.84mm W, 1.05g
Treasure Case No: 2019 T520 - Medieval silver dress fitting Colchester area of Essex- |
Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Declared treasure Nov 9th 2010 |
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| Medieval silver Fleur De Lis hat badge | Sept 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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16thC Tudor gilded silver pin Pin dia 10.88mm, 4.68g
Treasure case 2009T596 16thC Tudor decorated silver pin . Complete and undamaged with much of the original gilding Pin dia 10.88mm, 4.68g PAS find id: ESS-5D8754
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April 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Inquest date set 23rd Sept 2009 Declared treasure - valuation committee stage Finder and landowner paid |
Stunning 16thC Tudor gilded silver pin Pin dia 10.88mm, 4.68g |
Medieval Silver figurine Treasure Case No: 2009 T220 - Medieval silver figure Colchester area of Essex |
2009 T218 for Date of discovery: 5 April 2009 Other info about the object (speculative or otherwise): ?Post Medieval PAS find id: ESS-C71F62 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed - returning to finder
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Treasure Report: 2009/T218 A small Medieval figure of a knight, missing his arms and the bottom part of his legs. The sinuous pose suggests that the figure is meant to represent St George spearing the dragon. The dragon ought to have been positioned beneath his feet, but this part of the composition is missing. In this respect and in terms of its dimensions, the figure resembles mass produced pilgrim souvenirs generated by the cult of St George at Windsor Castle. What distinguishes this figure is that it is cast in the round unlike pilgrim badges of the same period. On the reverse are the remains of a loop, used either for stitching on to a garment (most likely) or for suspension. The figure is silver and dates from the fifteenth century. Dimensions: length 18 mm, width 9 mm.
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Medieval gold ring - missing stone 1.01g, 18.99mm dia - reported as treasure to Colchester museum 2009 T220 for Object type and number: 1 medieval gold ring Other info about the object (speculative or otherwise): missing its setting PAS find id: ESS-C750F0 Treasure Case No: 2009 T220 - Post medieval gold finger ring Colchester area of Essex- |
March 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed - returning to finder |
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Medieval gold posey ring
22.38mm O/dia x 1.64mm T , 2.77g
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March 2009 Reported to museum as treasureInquest 27th Aug 2010 declared treasure - valuation committee stage £2000 offer made to finder and landowner
Disclaimed and returned to finder
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Treasure Report: 2009 T110 JPR/EM A Medieval finger-ring consisting of a single loop, flattened, with an inscription running along the narrow internal surface. Much of the inscription is illegible, but the remainder appears to read: TOUT ??E ?E VOUS CE ??UE The language is French and the disposition of the words characteristic of late medieval love tokens. The finger-ring is gold and dates from the fifteenth century. Dimensions: external 22 mm, internal 18 mm. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
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| Medieval silver hawking bell | March 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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Medieval silver hawking bell ESS-C75555
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March 2009 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed returning to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II silver button | Nov 2008 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed 29th Sept - returning to finder |
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| 17thC Charles II silver cufflinks | Nov 2008 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed 29th Sept - returning to finder |
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| Roman solid gold hanging pendant ? - 2.65g, 11.95mm H x 10.68mm dia x 11.68mm W | Reported Oct 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T596 Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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Treasure Report: 2008 T580 A Medieval finger-ring with a simple wire hoop and a symmetrical hexagonal bezel set with a sapphire.
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Reported Oct 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T580 Currently waiting for inquest Inquest date set 23rd Sept 2009 Declared treasure - valuation committee stage Purchased by museum |
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Medieval gold figurine PAS no: ESS-49E265
Treasure Report: 2008 T581 A medieval figure of John the Baptist. The saint is shown not in his usual attribute of a camel skin, but in the robes of a prophet. He gestures with his right hand to a salver, which he holds in his left. This was originally designed to carry a lamb, signifying the Lamb of God. A scroll issues from the Saint’s left hand and is inscribed with the words The figure stands on a small plinth with a finished base. It is designed to be seen in the round and on its back there is a loop for attachment to an object. It would probably have been entirely enamelled, but no traces of enamel survive on the figure. The figure is gold and dates from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century. Dimensions: height 33 mm, width 11 mm, depth 10 mm.
Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. |
Reported Oct 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T581 Currently waiting for inquest
Inquest date set 23rd Sept 2009 Declared treasure - valuation committee stage Purchased by museum |
Stunning medieval gold statue pendant - C13th judging by the Lombardic script on the scroll . This is probably to do with the Catholic church (DEI) and one of the members suggested FRCO is St Francis
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| Early hand made gold ring - no hall marks 1.18g, 23.26mm x 1.06mm T |
Reported Sept 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T578 Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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1 silver seal matrix PAS no: ESS-49C036
Silver seal matrix – double headed eagle with heart 5.02g, 25.09mm L x (13.79mm x 10.98mm seal head) |
Reported Oct 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T579 Disclaimed returning to finder |
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Post Med silver gilt pendant PAS no: ESS-481232 Gilded silver item - possible rosary hanger - 22.34mm L x 19.57mm w, 3.29g Treasure case 2008T575
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Reported Sept 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T575 Inquest date set 23rd Sept 2009 |
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Post Med silver ?bell fragment PAS no: ESS-481856 |
Reported Sept 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T576 Disclaimed returning to finder |
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Post Med silver button/cufflink PAS no: ESS-497F12 |
Reported Sept 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T577 Disclaimed returning to finder |
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16thC Tudor pin head gold on silver - 2.95g ,10.75mm PAS no: NOT ENTERED YET
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Reported Oct 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process 2008 T584 Disclaimed returning to finder |
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17thC silver clasp |
Reported April 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process. Disclaimed returning to finder |
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16thC Tudor rectangular headed fastener with a raised central box section . Complete and undamaged with much of the original gilding 2.24g, 25.02mm Treasure case 2008T453 |
Reported April 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Currently waiting for inquest Inquest date set 23rd Sept 2009 |
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Silver clothing fastener, 17.34mm H x 18.04 mm W, 1.66g - Reported as potential treasure to museum as it could be earlier than it looks
Treasure Report: 2008 T236 Post medieval silver clothing fastener, 17.34mm H x 18.04 mm W, 1.66g -
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Reported April 2008
Currently waiting for inquest Inquest date set 23rd Sept 2009 |
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Ancient gold ring 26.97mm, 4.77g |
Reported April 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder |
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Treasure Report: Case 2008 T235 |
Reported March 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Currently waiting for inquest
Inquest date set 23rd Sept 2009 Declared treasure - valuation committee stage Bought by Colchester museum |
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c 13thC Solid silver medieval vessica seal 62.1g, 21.96mm L x 18.81mm x 5.51mm W (excluding hanger)
Roman intaglio red stone |
Reported March 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Inquest date 18th Nov 2008 Declared treasure - both landowner and finder paid award and bought by Colchester musueum |
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| 17thC silver button 16.35mm, 1.74g | Reported March 2008 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |  |
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Decorated Medieval silver bodkin needle with initial reversed 'R'
Treasure case:2007 T571 |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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English Medieval silver buckle - inscribed with a heart and RU - reported to museum as treasure 1.76g, 27.45mm dia |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed as 18thC |
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| Wrist Torc - possibly Roman 23.19g, 81.95mm W x 3.80mm dia | Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process - Disclaimed as modern |
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Silver chain with decorated mount Treasure case:2007 T636 |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed as 19thC watch hanger |
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decorated silver ring fragment with runic symbols - 0.53g,19.96mm L
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Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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17thC silver toggle fastener with initials AB - 2.69g, 24.94mm L x 14.48mm W Treasure case: 2007 T572. |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process - disclaimed as 18th C and returned to finder
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2 Silver mounts one with glass or stone Two Post Medieval silver buttons, both incomplete Treasure number 2007 T540. |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed as 18thC |
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Solid silver decorated pin head 15th/16thC Tudor - 1.66g, 9.56mm dia |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process- disclaimed and being returned to finder |
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Medieval silver bodkin needle, initials EK Treasure case:2007 T539 |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process. Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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Gold nugget probably Celtic Circa 1stC - reported as treasure to Colchester museum and will be tested by British museum 2.17g,6.73mm Treasure case:2007 T575 |
Reported Oct 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Disclaimed and returning to finder
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| Medieval silver decorated hawking bell fragment - 10.08mm H x 17.03mm W, 0.65g | Reported Sept 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Mid 17thC Mourning silver token Obv 'Prepared be to follow me' CR T Rev 'I live and dy m loyal ye' 19.88mm L x 19.02 mm W 1.14g
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Reported Sept 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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1662 silver button to commemorate Charles II marriage 12.91mm dia, 0.62g |
Reported Sept 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process. Declared treasure |
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| Medieval decorated silver hawking bell | Reported May 2007 Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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| Medieval decorated silver hawking bell | Reported May 2007 to Colchester museum Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process |
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Roman gold ring 3.92g, 25.25mm outer dia 3.12mm thick |
April 2007 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process. With the British museum. Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| 17thC silver bodkin needle | Feb 2007 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process,disclaimed and being returned tto finder |
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| 1625 Charles 1st jewelry item | Jan 2007 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process - Declared treasure and bought by Colchester museum |
1625 Charles 1st bust - 0.58g, 13.54mm L |
| Medieval hat badge | Jan 2007 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process - disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| Silver concave button with shield design | Oct 2006 Reported to museum as potential treasure - Currently with Colchester museum undergoing evaluation - waiting report from the British Museum - ID'd as 16thC Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| Late medieval gold ring | Sept 2006 Reported to museum as treasure found by Idaho Ken- Initial ID is late Medieval period therefore treasure.waiting report from the British Museum - Disclaimed and returned to finder. |
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| 17thC Charles 1st silver cufflinks | Oct 2006 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process - Purchased by Colchester museum |
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| Gold brooch - under evaluation by museum to determine age | Oct 2006 Reported to museum as treasure Disclaimed and returned to finder |
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| 572. Tendring Area, Essex: Post-Medieval silver hat badge (2006 T482) Date: Early 16th century Discovery: Found by Mr E Zschernitz while metaldetecting in October 2006. Description: A circular hat badge, gilt front and back, with the remains of a pin on the back. The badge comprises a pinked backplate with thick cable decoration at the edge and a band of pinked decoration enclosing a built-up cast element at the centre with the Virgin and Child sitting on a crescent moon. There are sun rays behind the figures. Diameter: 19.9mm; weight: 6.54g. Discussion: The form and iconography indicate that this is a hat badge, as fashionably worn by men on the upturned flap of a hat around 1500–25. See for example a Crucifixion scene from Raydon, Suffolk (Treasure Annual Report 2003, no. 240), which indicates the original shape of the hook, i.e. with two sharp Ubends and sharp tip. Disposition: Colchester & Ipswich Museums Service. |
Sept 2006 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Inquest 28th March 2007 Bought by museum |
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| 17thC silver button | Sept 2006 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Inquest 28th March 2007 |
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| Medieval silver bodkin needle | Sept 2006 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process. Disclaimed silver plated |
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| Blank intaglio ring | Sept 2006 Reported to museum as treasure Currently with Colchester museum determining age Disclaimed not 10% gold by weight |
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| 431. North of Colchester, Essex: Medieval gold iconographic finger-ring (2006 T445) Date: Late 15th–early 16th century Discovery: Found by Mr D Bailey in September 2006. Description: A finger-ring of iconographic type, the bezel is hexagonal and contains a depiction of God the Father holding the figure of Christ on the Cross. This was the conventional way to portray the Trinity in the late Medieval period, though the dove representing the Holy Spirit seems to be absent. The hoop of the ring is twisted. The twists closest to the bezel are engraved with seven five-petalled flowers and possibly a lupin. The five-petalled flower is a recognised reference to the five wounds of Christ and the number seven may be an allusion to the seven sorrows of the Virgin Mary. Diameter: 18.9mm; weight: 2.96g. Disposition: Colchester & Ipswich Museums Service. |
Sept 2006 Reported to museum as treasure found by NH Dave - Initial ID is 17thC and therefore treasure.Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process Inquest 28th March 2007 Bought by museum |
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| Silver decorated ear scraper | March 2006 Reported to museum as possible treasure found by Cal Randy - Initial ID is Medieval period therefore treasure.Currently with Colchester museum going through the treasure process.Disclaimed and returned to finder. Donated Colchester museum |
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| Silver brooch - Possible treasure | Feb 2006 Reported to museum as possible treasure found by Boston Beau - ID 'd as not over 300 years old and returning to finder |
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Charles 1st silver button c.1200-1500'. |
March 2006 Reported as potential treasure to museum found by Ohio Keith - Not 300 years old and returned to finder |
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Gold on bronze with stone c.1200-1500'. |
Feb 2006 - Reported to museum - found by Ark Gary - ID'd as not treasure 10% gold by weight and returned to finder 'gilded object set with the stone is probably one of two things – either a horse harness pendant or possibly a fitting from a bible or reliquary. The stone is probably a rock crystal. Either way it dates to the medieval period c.1200-1500'. |
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| 17thC Charles 1st silver button | March 2006 Reported to museum as treasure - found by NY Dan - disclaimed returning to finder |
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45 BC Addedomaros Celtic gold coin 5.58g, 15.72mm CCI 05.0752 1046. East of Colchester, Essex: |
Nov 2005 Reported to museum as potential hoard - found by Mass Bruce Added to previous hoard Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Feb 9th 2006 inquest date Declared treasure - Finder paid On display in Colchester museum |
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| 17thC silver mount 2.19g, 14.1 mm W x 14.85 L |
Nov 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure - found by Mass Scott Coroner's paperwork received 18th Nov 2005 Ref D/558/05 Disclaimed by the British museum - returned to finder |
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| 9thC Saxon period silver decorated strap end 5.82g, 44.44mm L x 11.91mm W |
Nov 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure - found by Cal Shawn Coroner's paperwork received 18th Nov 2005 Ref D/557/05 Not 10% silver by weight and being returned to the finder |
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| Addedomaros type 45- 30 BC Celtic gold coin hoard |
Oct 2005 Reported to museum as potential hoard - found by Ark Gary and Chicago Tim Added to previous hoard Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Feb 9th 2006 inquest date Declared treasure - awaiting valuation commitee - finder paid On display in Colchester museum |
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| Handmade solid gold band 14.40g, 25.47mm dia. |
Oct 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure Coroner's paperwork received 1st Nov 2005 Ref D/500/05 Found by Chicago Bob Disclaimed by the British museum as not over 300 years old returned to finder |
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| Bent, circular sectioned bar of gold, possibly bronze age |
Sept 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure Coroner's paperwork received 1st Nov 2005 Ref D/496/05 Found by Ohio Eric Disclaimed by the British museum as not over 300 years old returned to finder |
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| Fragment of silver Medieval spoon with diamond knop |
Oct 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure Coroner's paperwork received 1st Nov 2005 Ref D/497/05 Found by Cal Sarah Currently at BM for analysis - disclaimed and returning to finder |
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| Fragment of a medieval or post medieval silver hawking bell |
Sept 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure Coroner's paperwork received 1st Nov 2005 Ref D/498/05 Found by Florida Don Disclaimed by the British museum - returned to finder |
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| 17thC silver button |
Sept 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure Coroner's paperwork received 1st Nov 2005 Ref D/499/05 Found by Ohio John Disclaimed by the British museum - returning to finder |
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| Addedomaros type 45- 30 BC Celtic gold coin hoard |
March 2005 Reported to museum as potential hoard. Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Sept 8th 2005 inquest declared treasure. Finder paid On display in Colchester museum |
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| 17thC Solid silver button |
March 2005 Reported to museum as potential treasure Issued to celebrate the marriage of Charles 1st Dakota Lowell. Paperwork received from
Coroner's office - Sept 8th 2005 inquest date. Declared
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17thC
Solid silver button (j) |
Nov 2004 - Reported to museum as potential treasure Returned to finder as 18thC |
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17thC Solid silver button (y)
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Nov 2004 - Reported to museum as treasure - found by Boston Will Issued to celebrate the marriage of Charles 1st Disclaimed by the British Museum returned to finder |
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| 17th/18thC solid silver thimble (c) |
Nov 2004 - Reported to museum as potential treasure - found by Bavaria Mike ID'd as 18th C and therefore is not treasure and returned to finder. |
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| 28thSept 2004 4thC Roman gold ring |
Found by Mass Bill- treasure - currently undergoing the treasure process Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Declared treasure awaiting valuation committee offer, offer made and appealed. Payment made to finder and landowner On display in Colchester museum |
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| 28th Sept 2004 17thC silver button |
Found by Wis Wayne - reported to museum as treasure Issued to celebrate the marriage of Charles 1st Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Declared treasure awaiting valuation committee offer - finder paid |
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| 14th Sept 2004 16th/17thC Gold ring - |
Found by Canadian Majo - treasure - currently undergoing the treasure process Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Declared treasure awaiting valuation committee offer , final valution made and not bought by museum, returned to finder. |
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| Cunoblein gold stater hoard 40AD | March 2004 Found by Virginia Brian, currently undergoing the treasure process Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Declared treasure valuation committee offer made to finder. Final valuation made purchased by Colchester museum |
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From left to right CCI 04.0477 'classic A' series, VA 2027-1. Generally believed to have been the last major series of his gold, so probably dating from the 30s AD. There are three or four matches for this particular pair of dies in the CCI, among the c. 100 of the basic type. The decoration at the base of the corn-ear is a bit more showy than usual. CCI 04.0478 'plastic A' series, VA 2010-3. Believed to have preceded the classic type, so perhaps from c. 25 - 35 AD. About ninety of these are recorded here, and again there are a number of matches for both of these dies, including at least one coin in the British Museum (BMC 1819 in Hobbs's Catalogue of Iron Age coins in the BM). CCI 04.0479 'linear' series, VA 1925-1. The earliest of these three, perhaps from c. 20 AD, and a little rarer, with about 60 recorded here. Again there is a coin in the BM from the same pair of dies, BMC 1783. There are a couple of rather unusual features to the dies - although not clear on your example because of the position it has been struck, there appears to be no V on the end of CAMV, and there's also a mark - perhaps some kind of privy mark - after the CVN on the reverse, you can just see the top of what looks like a letter I between the N and the On display in Colchester museum |
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| 1500BC axe heads and ingots |
Treasure and hoard - March 2004 with museum undergoing the treasure process found by Massa Bruce Paperwork received from Coroner's office - 2nd June 2005 inquest date Declared officially treasure - Colchester museum have shown interest in purchasing item subject to valuation. Awaiting valuation committee result. Final valution made and accepted, purchased by Colchester museum. Payment made to finder and landowner. On display in Colchester museum |
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| 17thC Solid silver button (y) |
March 2004 found by Vancouver Mac with museum declared treasure Issued to celebrate the marriage of Charles 1st Inquest 5th May 2005. Declared officially treasure - Colchester museum have shown interest in purchasing item subject to valuation. Valuation committee offer made. Payment made to finder and landowner On display in Colchester museum |
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| 17thC Solid silver button (x) |
March 2004 declared treasure Issued to celibrate the marriage of Charles 1st Disclaimed found before the treasure act |
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550AD Gold Saxon dagger cheaf (g) |
Sept 2003- Declared treasure - waiting further tests by the British museum Ohio Budd Inquest 5th May 2005. Declared officially treasure - Colchester museum have shown interest in purchasing item subject to valuation. Awaiting valuation committee result.Final valution made and appealed by landowner and finder. Finder and landowner paid.On display in Colchester museum |
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| 17thC Gold posey ring with inscription (r) |
Oct 2003- Declared treasure- undergoing the treasure process Arkansas Gary Latest info from the British Museum : Description: A thin gold band, the exterior engraved with a skull flanked by pointed triangular panels with traces of white enamel in a lozenge pattern. Inside the inscription contains much of its black enamel:prepare be to follow me IK ob4 1st 67 (IK died 4 January 1667.The inscription is followed by the maker's mark, BW in a rectangular shield. The skull may once have been enamelled black. Note This is characteristic type of morning ring. There are some thirteen similar examples at the British museum dating from 1600s to 1730s(see Dalton 1471-1472) Paperwork received from Coroner's office - Colchester museum have shown interest in purchasing item subject to valuation. Valuation sent to finder.Payment made to finder and landowner On display in Colchester museum |
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| Silver Medieval Hawking Bell (d) | Dec 2003 Declared Treasure - Ohio Eric. Disclaimed, being returned to the finder - applying for export licence. Export licence approved - returned to finder | |
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| Silver clasp with cross decoration (d) | Dec 2003 Declared Treasure - Texas Dave- 18thC clothing fastener Disclaimed, being returned to the finder - Export licence approved - returned to finder | |
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| Gilt on silver Medieval ring (d) |
Dec 2003 Declared treasure - Texas Jim - Disclaimed, being returned to the finder. Export licence approved - returned to finder |
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| Celtic Cunoblein gold and silver Celtic coins (g) |
Sept 2003- With Coroner awaiting inquest Irish Niall - Texas John Inquest 5th May 2005. Declared officially treasure - Colchester museum have shown interest in purchasing item subject to valuation. Valuation committee offer made. Purchased by Colchester museum |
| 150BC to 27AD Roman Republic silver coins & Celtic gold (b) |
Oct 2003- Declared hoard awaiting ruling. May 2004 added another Republican silver to the hoard found by Vancouver Brent Nevada Gary - Milwaulkie Mike, Van Brent and Essex Chris Paperwork received from Coroner's office - 2nd June 2005 inquest date. Declared officially treasure - Colchester museum have shown interest in purchasing item subject to valuation. Valuation committee offer made and accepted.On display in Colchester museum |
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Treasure and hoard, what does it all mean to the guys latest finds? Here is a quick overview of what it all means: The Finds Liaison Officer or the Museum Curator will inform the British museum of the find. They will decide whether they or any other museum wishes to acquire it from the crown. If no museum wishes to acquire the find from the crown, the Secretary of State will disclaim it. When this happens, the Coroner will notify the landowner that the object is to be returned to the finder, after 28 days, unless the landowner objects. If the landowner objects, the Coroner will retain the find until the finder and landowner have resolved the dispute. Museum wants to acquire the find. The Coroner will hold an inquest to decide whether the find is Treasure, the finder, landowner will be invited to attend and will be able to question witnesses at the inquest. If the find is declared to be Treasure then it will be taken to the British museum so that it can be valued by the Treasure Valuation Committee. The valuation committee is formed from independent experts drawn from antiquities or coin trades. If you don't like the valuation then you can appeal supplying written evidence to support your claim. If you are still dissatisfied you can appeal to the Secretary of State !! In simplistic terms you get it back or you get the fair market price. This is not a process to fear as it protects finds of national importance from leaving the country.
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