Record ID: DEV-B8A1FE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by Philip Somers of Barnstaple, Devon, dated 1662 (on token). Williamson Devon 20. Williamson (1967, 136) Measurements: diameter 15 mm, weight 0.81 g This token has split slightly at a broadly central crease
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-B8971C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by William Hill of Barnstaple, Devon, dated 1656 (on token). Williamson Devon 19. Williamson (1967), 136 Measurements: diameter 16 mm, weight 1.26 g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-B8816A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by William Hill of Barnstaple, Devon, dated 1656 (on token). Williamson Devon 19. Williamson (1967), 136 Measurements: diameter 16 mm, weight 0.72 g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-B877B4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by William Hill of Barnstaple, Devon, dated 1656 (on token). Williamson Devon 19. Williamson (1967), 136 Measurements: diameter 15 mm, weight 0.84 g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-B84218
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by John Pond of St Thomas parish, Southwark, London, dating to AD 1659 (on token). Williamson Southwark 397. Williamson (1967, 1039) Measurements: diameter 16 mm, weight 1.00 g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-B80BDB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by John Webber of Barnstaple, Devon, dated 1666 (on token). Williamson Devon 23. Williamson (1967), 137 Measurements: diameter 15 mm, weight 0.82 g This token has suffered some minor circumferential losses.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-64B4A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain ruler (c. 2nd century), dating to the period c. AD 100-200. Unclear reverse type probably depicting a standing figure. Mint uncertain, probably Rome. Measurements: diameter 28.3 mm, weight 11.62 g This coin has suffered a loss at one part of its circumference
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: DEV-21B9A8
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of a cast Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axehead, dating to c. 1300-700 BC. The fragment consists of the axe's blade above which is a worn and abraded termination, placed such that a small portion of the interior of the socket survives. The axe fragment is sub-rectangular in plan. The broken edge of the axe runs broadly transversely across its body. From this point the sides continue at around the same width towards an abraded, seemingly rounded blade. In cross-section the body of the axe is rectangular, while the blade is a pointed …
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-E49E96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete post-medieval silver 1 'cob' real piece of Charles II of Spain (1665-1700), date unclear on coin, but either 1684 or 1694. Mint of Potosí, Bolivia. Assayer: Pedro de Villar. Calico et al. (1982, 202) no. 583 or 593 Measurements: current length: 22.5 mm; current width: 15 mm. Weight: 2.74 g
Created on: Friday 11th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-BE66BC
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hollow cast copper-alloy pommel probably from a dagger of later medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1400 – c. AD 1600). The pommel is circular in plan with a slightly cusped circumference resulting from the decoration on the upper surface which takes the form of six sub-triangular segments created by grooves radiating from a central slot at the apex. The upper part of the object is carinated in profile and the lower part has facets which are aligned with each of the upper segments. As a result the aperture on the lower surface is externally hexago…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-BE3400
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval groat of Phillip and Mary (AD 1554-1558), dating to AD 1554-1558. Lis initial mark, mint of London. North (1991, 129) no. 1973. Measurements: 22.5 mm in diameter, 1.50 g in weight This coin is worn, slightly bent and has suffered a small loss at its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-67185B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period c. AD 367 to 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive. Uncertain mint. Measurements: 17 mm diameter, 2.00 g
Created on: Saturday 5th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 5th November 2022
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Record ID: DEV-3AAA54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). ADVENTVS AV(ICIII or IIIII) reverse type depicting Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding  sceptre in left hand. Mint unclear. The exergue is almost entirely off the flan, so it is not possible to determine if the exergue is clear or marked with RSR. The reverse legend is normally ADVENTVS AVG, but the end of the legend is blundered, However, the coin is regular.  RIC V, pt 2, p. 508, cf. no.…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-29E6D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver halfcrown of Charles II (AD 1660-1685) dated 1677 (on coin). London Mint. Spink (2013, 340) no. 3367. Measurements: 32 mm in diameter, 14.26 g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-298201
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead vessel mends of uncertain date, possibly Roman given finds made in the vicinity. All three have waisted centres to accommodate the vessel wall, above and below which sub-circular tops and bases. The largest retains a small sherd of what may be a greyware. It measures 30 mm by 24 mm by 8.5 mm and weighs 39.65 g. A smaller repair may also retain a small piece of greyware. It measures 21 mm by 15 mm by 9 mm and weighs 15.36 g. No pottery is retained in the smallest repair. This measures 18 mm by 14.5 mm by 8 mm and weighs 7.65 g. Measurements: overall weight 62.66 g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: DEV-2951A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain ruler (c. 2nd century), dating to the period c. AD 100-200. Unclear reverse type depicting either a reclining or standing figure. Mint uncertain, probably Rome. Measurements: diameter 28 mm, weight 8.49 g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
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Record ID: DEV-AF0AA7
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver hawking vervel of Lewis and Richardson Type B (2019: p46-55). The vervel is annular, and D-shaped in cross-section with a flat exterior and shallowly convex inner surface. The exterior is engraved with 'At millbuirie in Dorset' in italic script with a long letter S. The inscription fills around 80% of the space available. There is a visible soldering line across the width of the band following the word ‘Dorset’. Dimensions: maximum external diameter 10.96 mm, width of hoop 3.18 mm, thickness of hoop 1.23 mm, weight 0.85 g. Discussio…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upottery CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-AA0E25
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy casing from a medieval drop-shaped weight, formerly containing a lead core. The body was once piriform, expanding to a rounded base from a point at the top. A broken loop projects from a flattened summit, above a collar of two circular concentric ridges formed by a pair of grooves. The loop only exists to one side. Around 50% of the copper-alloy casing survives, with losses at two main point one the sides, leaving a small remnant between them at the base; the lead core has been lost entirely. Measurements: 63 mm in maximum height and has a maximum …
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-A7335D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, clipped medieval silver groat of James I of Scotland (AD 1406-1437), fleur-de-lis coinage, first issue, dating to AD 1424-1437. Minted in Edinburgh. Lis on neck, saltire on right breast and I to the right of bust.  Spink (2002, 30) no. 5195. Measurements: diameter 21.5 mm, weight 1.58 g This coin has been bent slightly and elsewhere suffered some losses to its circumference: at 24.4 grains, it is 32% light compared to the original mass as quoted in Spink (2002, 30). This record has been marked as a Find of Note as it is apparently the…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-8F7681
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete later medieval or early post-medieval copper-alloy Portuguese ceitil (one-sixth of a real) of Alfonso V (1438-1481), John II (1481-1495) or Manuel I (1495-1521).
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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