December 2019
Finds of the monthArtefact of the Month
Winner
A Hopkins
Copper alloy zoomorphic mount depicting bulging eyes and pronounced snout. Possibly a vessel attachment. Possibly Iron Age.
2nd place
R Child
Medieval circular lead seal with central flower motif. Inscription gives the owner as Robert. Significantly, the reverse is also decorated with foliate style lines but no inscription. 13th Century.
3rd place
M Greatbatch
Medieval circular ring brooch with seven collets. Pin intact. Could be silver, if so this is a Treasure item. 13th Century.
Coin of the Month
Winner
M Greatbatch
Iceni silver unit of the Bury Type. Obverse depicting a diademed head right with horse on the reverse. Late 1st Century B.C. to early 1st Century A.D.
2nd place
R Trevail
Iron Age bronze unit of a Southern tribe. Details not very legible but a standing warrior with lance is visible. 1st Century B.C.
3rd place
N Bertollissi
Norwich copper alloy halfpenny token of Dinmore depicting a wine bottle. Inscriptions read ” More trade and less taxes” and “Prosperity to old England” 1790’s.
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‘Eyes Only’ Find of the Month
Winner
C Reeve
Flagon Handle