march2007

March 2007 Finds Updated 1st May
'The new find (EMC 2007.0069) is a Merovingian tremissis of the 7th century. The name of the mint on the obverse seems to read PAATICIACO, and the moneyer's name on the reverse is DEAIRENASCA. I have found a coin with a fairly similar obverse inscription (PATICACO VIGO) from an unidentified town in the region of Tours (Prou 413). If I obtain any more information I shall let you know. 1.27g, 13.16mm

1443 - 5 Henry VI hammered silver halfpenny, Pellet - Leaf issue Type 2e, extra pellets under DON and TAS in CIVITAS LONDON 0.47g, 12.64mm, 1819 George III milled silver crown ( 60 pence) 28.04g, 37.96mm
c 13thC Medieval seal matrix

1787 George III milled silver shilling - 16thC Elizabeth 1st hammered silver half groat

1272 AD Edward 1st hammered silver penny class 3c EDW R ANGL DNS HYB Rev CIVITAS LONDON - London mint		Cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle c1500 -1650	16thC Tudor nipple button

17thC copper alloy oval mount with 2 integral lugs	Royal Marines regiment	Venetian Soldino hammered silver coin possible Marin Faliero (1354-1355) 0.34g,14.40mm

Book clasp - possibly Tudor period with rivet fittings		1873 Victorian milled silver 3 pence

(1501-1521). Venetian Soldino hammered silver coin 0.26g,12.08mm Rev: LAVS TIBI SOLI (Thee Alone be Praised). Haloed figure of Christ holding a cross. Obv: LE LAV DVX S M V (Leonardo Lauredan, Doge. St Mark of Venice.) Doge kneeling before Saint Mark.		Royal Marines light infantry regiment	Medieval annular buckle

1656 Samuel Salter of Dedham Copper trade farthing		The Durham light infantry badge

Georgian harness mount with initials	Circa 17th century Fleur-de-lis stud; two integral attachment spikes.	16thC Triangular mount with a rounded knop at the top and a transverse ridge at the bottom; two incomplete integral lugs.	Worcestershire Reg't - 1909 - 1970

Cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle c1500 -1650	WWII German Navy Kriegsmarine Button	1272 Edward 1st hammered silver penny Class 10ab 1.31g, 18.09mm EDW R R ANGL DNS HYB Rev CIVITAS LONDON - London mint

1485 Henry VII hammered silver half groat ( 2 pence)1.21g 19.05mm		16thC Tudor rose mount with integral lugs	16thC Tudor fretwork button

Georgian coin weight scales		16thC Tudor button

1603 James 1st hammered silver penny		16thC Triangular mount with a rounded knop at the top and a transverse ridge at the bottom; two incomplete integral lugs.

Interesting piece - Twisted silver - reported to museum as potential treasure- no idea of date

1921 George V milled silver Maundy three pence		From the size and weight - as well as the vague outline of an imperial portrait - I'd say this is an Imperial Sestertius. An extremely WAG might be some member of the Antonine clan based on the vague silhouette - Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, etc. but in the absence of any lettering which can be read and any idea what the reverse type might be, I'm afraid that's about as close as I can get for you on this one.

15thC bronze thimble	World button	19thC 2 pence token	London and North Eastern railways button

Post medieval key		German Eagle insignia	Southend on Sea transport corporation

Medieval Jetton - wants a clean to ID properly		1818 George III milled silver sixpence
'many thanks for the images, this is very interesting. It's your first Corieltauvi - to be precise the kite stater, listed as VA 825, nos 3181-3184 in the BM catalogue and no. 392 in 'Coins of England'. The reverse needs to be rotated 180 degrees and you get the horse left, with the diamond-shaped kite above containing pellets; and faint remains of a wreath design on the obverse. This type has become relatively common in the last few years because of some substantial hoard finds in East Yorkshire - something like 150 recorded now. It's fairly unusual to see one down in Essex, although there are a few Corieltauvian coins from the county. In terms of date it's probably very late first century BC; most of these coins are either in base gold or plated. All in all a very interesting addition to your finds. I'll record this as CCI 07.0103'. Dr Philip de Jersey 3.55g, 18.47mm

Georgian coin weight with London hallmark	Navy button	1655 Henry Lamb of Colchester hammered copper trade farthing

Possibly Miltary	London and North Eastern railways button 2	Rifle Regiment ?	1880 Prussian military button

Probably a Generic Police Button of Royal Parks etc. 1902-1952 Firmin London	Georgian brooch	Nicely decorated mount - not much age to it

1880 Dutch 1 cent copper coin		Edward VII 1902 Medallion	Bronze round Fleur De Lis uniface French weight used for the Florin ( 24 pence coin ) ca 1350 - 1550. 3.07g

Royal Yacht club	15thC lead token	Victorian brooch
Gold mourning ring of Richard Wall aged 80 died in 1797 - some black enameling remaining Legend reads - OB 21st OCT 1797 // E 80 RICHD WALL

18thC toy cannon		1247AD Henry III hammered silver voided long cross half penny

1843 Victorian milled silver 4 pence		1630 Charles 1st 'Hartington' type hammered copper farthing

Huge 1stC Roman sent off for ID		RN Surgeon - at Sea - 1805 RN Ass' Surgeon - at Sea - 1805 RN Physician - at Sea - 1805	16thC decorated Tudor button

1592 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver six pence		Stunning 1701 William III copper half penny

Knife handle guard - not checked reference books yet as this is very unsual type		Royal Marines	Button with 'EN'

Victorian silver brooch with coloured stone		Post medieval decorated bronze finger ring	16thC Tiny Tudor period bell clapper

1613- 15 James 1st hammered silver half groat ( 2 pence ) Cinquefoil mint mark		'Excelsidi' button	Fish design Livery button

Really crisp 1634- 5 Charles 1st hammered silver penny - Tower mint under Charles 1st - Bell mintmark

WWII Royal air force button	17thC lead decorative mount	17thC copper alloy punch

Very early 67th Regiment of foot button	Georgian - Huge flaming finial	18thC 'Bishop' milled copper half penny

7th Regiment army lapel badge	17thC copper alloy mount with two integral lugs	1272 Edward 1st hammered silver penny Class 9 star on breast, London mint
5thC bronze decorated dagger guard or quillion 42.87mmL ,10.85mm H
1711 Queen Anne milled silver sixpence in exceptional condition
1st C - Very unusual Roman brooch 18.11mm W, 24.31mm L 'The Langton Down style was developed in Gaul in the late 1st C BC but saw use in Britain from the time of the Claudian invasion until about 75 AD. The spring on these brooches is enclosed within a distinctive tubing of fairly thin construction.The bow is flat and very thin decorated with grooves and ribs (reeding)'

1575 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver three pence		1789 copper half penny token

1797 George III Cartwheel copper penny	Georgian animal head watch winder	1843 Victorian milled silver 4 pence

1631 Charles 1st hammered silver half groat ( 2 pence) Tower mint under Charles 1st - Rose mintmark		1272 Edward 1st hammered silver penny. Very early example with moneyers name on reverse instead of mint 17.82mm 0.96g obv EDWR ANGL DNS HYB Rev ROBE/RTDE/HADE/LEIE Bury St Edmunds mint bears the name of the moneyer Robert de Hadelie

1914 George V milled silver sixpence		1926 George V milled silver sixpence

Early medieval lead pyramid shaped coin weight 3.63g, 13.0mm dia	Early medieval lead pyramid shaped coin weight 3.83g, 11.54 mm dia	17thC silvered nipple button	Royal Artillery button 1830

1757 George II milled silver sixpence		1567 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver penny

Lead statue head	Large 16thC decorated crotal bell	1796 Copper half penny token

20thC Colchester Co- op one pound token		Colchester Volunteers button	UK - Britain " British " Unidentified Transport Cº 1904 - 1981 ? General Staff Maker - Unknown See: Midland Red Omnibus Cº

16thC Elizabeth 1st hammered silver penny		1471-83 Edward IV second reign hammered silver half penny 0.37g,12.74mm obv EDWARD DEI GRA REX

1575 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver threepence 1.51g, 19.46mm		1475 Dutch -Karel de Stoute (Charles the bold) -hammered silver DOUBLE STUIVER 2.82g, 26.79mm

1560-1 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver threepence		15thC bronze decorated dagger quillion

Gold inlay decorated cord end ? - could be very early

Medieval shield mount with red enamelling remaining - not sure what the symbol means		17thC Asymmetrical, flat mount with two integral pointed lugs

Navy button	Post medieval lead bale seal	WWII Royal Army service corp	U.S. late 1800's early 1900's police button

Victorian pheasent brooch	Twisted wire brooch - needs research to date		Post medieval lead bale seal

17thC Thomas Reynolds bay maker of Colchester hammered copper trade farthing		George III silver spoon - Chester 1812

Post medieval lead bale seal	84th Regiment of Foot ( York & Lancaster ) O/R's (Brass) - 1855-1881	WWII Royal Air force	Royal artillery badge

16thC Tudor button	WWII Royal Air force	Royal Marines	Tank Regiment

Curious lead peice with distinct Saxon type markings - needs more research 66.27g, 57.93mm L x 16.16 mm dia

17thC clothing fastener	16thC Tudor fretwork button	Saxon period buckle with central pivoted pin

Pin and fork ?		1818 George III silver shilling forgery

Possible 5 scripula Roman lead coin weight	Essex regiment button	Very interesting coin which shows legend EDWARD ending with ANG. Should be 1327 AD Edward III florin type (Reading) but reverse does not match 0.72g, 16.44mm

1816 George III milled silver shilling		WWII National fire service button	WWII Royal Air force

The Kings (Shropshire Light infantry)	1920's Irish Army	Britain's Merchant Navy Generic Design Issue In use 1900 - 2000's	17thC clothing fastener

Huge Georgian decorated belt buckle		James 1st Gold Angel, 2nd coinage, revalued - coin weight Crown XI

Georgian pastry jigger wheel	16thC clothing fastener	95th Canadian Battalion	1696 William III milled silver sixpence

17thC button	WWII Royal Air force	Georgian watch winder with Prince of Wales feather design	French WWI

17thC mount with two integral lug fixings

Mid 17thC John Girling of Lavenham Essex hammered copper trade farthing - undated type		Essex regiment 1907-1959 Buttons Ltd	16th/17thC spur buckle

1665 William Ferris of Colchster Essex hammered copper trade farthing		1634 -36 Charles 1st Rose hammered copper farthing type 2

1571 Elizabeth 1st hammered silver sixpence - clipped		Royal Marines	15thC lead token

Saxon C600 - 775 AD Silver Sceat 1.16g, 12.18mm 'Thanks for the new find, which I have recorded as EMC 2007.0081. It is an interesting imitation of Series R, which does not closely correspond to any of the Series R subtypes'.
C10thC Anglo Saxon strap end 18.48g, 34.41mmL x 18.33mmW x6.53mm H

1920's onwards Irish Army button	1920's onwards Irish Army button	RN Petty Officer - 1901 In use 1901 - 1952	Britain's Merchant Navy Generic Design Issue In use 1900 - 2000's Made by - English Made

Georgian seal matrix - unusual design probably had a wooden handle attached		WWII Royal Air force	Excellent button

Stunning complete 15thC dagger chape

Decorated bronze fragment - not sure of it's use yet		16thC Triangular mount with a rounded knop at the top and a transverse ridge at the bottom; two incomplete integral lugs.

18thC Lead trade weight with 'W' mark and star decoration to one face 23.41g, 27.53mm dia	Tiny 18thC toy cannon 30mm long	1625 Charles 1st hammered silver rose penny type 1a (no inner circles) 0.42g, 14.40mm

Navy - not checked reference books yet	Lots of 1890 British Army general service buttons turning up	17thC mount fragment with flower design	16thC Pierced flower design circular mount with two integral lugs - gilding remaining

Interesting Georgian decorated hanger		1664 Joseph Gleson of Dedham Copper trade farthing

17thC copper trade farthing - John Candler of Stratford St Mary Suffolk hammered copper trade farthing		1655 Henry Lamb of Colchester Essex hammered copper trade farthing

1875-1908 and the emperor was Kuang Hsu. It apperas to be 10 Cash minted in Peking by the Board of Revenue.		18thC bullion weight 2.87g	18thC silver clog fastener fragment with Lion silver hall mark

18th/19thC Silver clasp with Lion hall mark for Sterling silver - enamalled flower pattern

Monogrammed old Sheffield plate spoon handle - maker WH&S - Hutton W 1849

1818 George III milled silver shilling		1900's button - art deco style	Essex Regiment button

1625 Charles 1st hammered silver half groat		Huge Medieval bronze pot leg

17thC nipple button	18thC pewter nipple button	1634 -36 Charles 1st Rose hammered copper farthing type 2

1422-61 AD Bronze coin weight - French Ecu - Three lis in shield type	17thC mount with 2 integral lugs	Medieval hammered silver penny in rough shape

Georgian decorated watch winder	Womens Royal Army Corps, post 1949	18th/19thC Huge horse harness name plate 'Hasler'

17thC buckle		17thC 'His halfpenny' hammered copper trade token - not Suffolk or Norfolk. Name appears to be HG

1920's onwards Irish Army button	Navy - not checked reference books yet	17thC hammered copper trade farthing - TRM Robert Merry, Grocer of _ _ urford not Suffolk or Norfolk

18thC 67th Regiment of foot ring ? gold on silver

c 8thC Saxon cheek piece	Georgian watch winder	1696 Willaim III miled silver sixpence - Bristol mint

Cross with inscription - DE LA MISSION

1614-25 James 1st hammered copper farthing Type 3c		1846 Victorian milled silver sixpence

1842 Victorian milled silver four pence		19thC enamelled brooch	16thC Tudor button

1625 Charles 1st hammered silver penny		Capt / Commander - 1774-1787 RN Master & Mate - 1787-1807 RN Surgeon - 1787-1805 RN Purser - 1787-1807 RN Warrant Officer - 1787-1860 RN Midshipman - 1787-1812 RN Volunteer Gr.I - 1787-1812 RN Instructors - 1727-1842 RN Engineer 1st Cl. - 1837-1841 Var. 03 . . . 1774 - 1860 In use 1774 - 1860

Saxon C600 - 775 AD Silver Sceat 1.07g, 11.62mm 'Thank you for this new coin, which I have recorded as EMC 2007.0087.This is an imitation of Series B, derived from Series BI. Metcalf illustrates six imitations of Series B (nos 107-112), which show the great range of variation found in these imitations'.		Roman Imperial silver ? 2.34g, 16.44mm 'Nope, it's not Imperial - it's Imperatorial. That's a "Legionary Denarius" of Marc Antony. Presumed to have been minted at a travelling mint in Patrea, 32-31 B.C., they were struck to pay Antony's troops for the battle of Actium. Interestingly, being slightly debased silver, they tended to stay in circulation for upwards of 100 years due to various Greshamian pressures, tended to be traded to the "barbarian" north, and are often encountered very worn in British or Northern European hoards. These name the various legions of the time - although the legion designation is not clearly visible on yours - which looks like it may have been in a fire' Mark Lehman
70BC Morini 'boat tree' Celtic gold 1/4 stater 1.48g, 11.87 mm --- Trinovantes Clacton type Celtic gold 1/4 stater 50BC 1.25g, 12.94mm

17thC hammered copper trade token - not Essex or Suffolk		15thC Gold Ryal coin weight - shield in the boat type
4thC Roman 3.92g, 25.25mm outer dia 3.12mm thick

Neat Georgian watch winder		1860 Victorian gold half sovereign

1stC BC Celtic bronze wode grinder - suspension loop type worn around the neck 11.09g, 41.56mm L		Large Medieval decorated circular mount - red and yellow enamel remaining 15.84g, 32.62m

Victorian trade weight with full hall marks	Medieval chess piece	1818 George III miled silver half crown ( 30 pence)

16thC triangular mount with two integral lugs	Post medieval decorative hanger	Johan Conrad Hergen, master 1705 French style jetton 1705 -1743 Kings diademed bust right LVD.XV.D.G.FR.N.RE Tranquillity seated left, Crown on right knee in exergue I.C.H LE.REPROS.SUIT.LA.VICTOIRE

1553 -54 Mary hammered silver groat - Pomegranate mint mark . IR VERITAS

19thC 4 Fenning copper coin		Ornate Georgian fob seal top	AD 1500-1650 buckle

Early bronze Saxon type design fragment		Interesting bronze weight with 4 hole type mark - needs researching

Interesting cross type pendant - looks Anglo Saxon but needs more research	Small ear scraper