Record ID: LON-D29E80
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of fused silver coins, probably Medieval late 12th - 13th century. Curator's report: I have examined a fused group of coins reported found in Wandsworth, London. There are virtually no details that can be made out, but from the size of the coins and perhaps a couple of visible letters, it appears likely to me that they are late 12th or 13th century silver pennies, possibly of the Short Cross coinage (1180-1247). If this is correct, they would have a silver fineness of over 90%. The weight of the group is 21.45g, suggesting that there might be around 15 coins pres…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2011
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Record ID: LON-47A1E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval lead alloy (pewter) mount (15th – 16th century). The object comprises a bent-over strip of lead alloy which has two semi-circular terminals connected by three strips. On one terminal there is a pattern of pellets and on the other surface is a geometric linear pattern. This may be a hinge where the two terminals secure a piece of fabric and a pin slots through the curved strips. Dimensions: length: 16.26mm; width: 17.49mm; thickness: 5.83mm; weight: 3.93g. Identification by Hazel Forsyth, Senior Post Medieval Curator, Museum of London.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-479745
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing for the Three Tun Tavern in Gracechurch Street (17th century). Boyne no. 961 (1858: 236). Obverse: Three tuns Obverse inscription: THE 3 TVNN TAVERNE IN Reverse: IE K Reverse inscription: GRACE CHVRCH STREET Die axis measurement: 6.00 Dimensions: diameter: 15.47mm; weight: 0.58g. Reference: Boyne, W. 1858. Tokens issued in the seventeenth century. John Russell Smith: London.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-479214
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin: as of Probus (AD276-282). Sear no. 3238A, RIC no 157. Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield Obverse inscription: IMP PROBVS AVG Reverse: [AD]V[ENT]VS A[VG] Reverse inscription: Probus on horseback left, raising right hand, captive seated in front of horse Mint mark: Illegible Die axis measurement: Uncertain Dimensions: diameter: 21.13mm; weight: 2.74g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-476DD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy unfinished seal matrix (13th – 14th century). This seal matrix has been miscast and there is no inscription or motif on the die. It is an oval seal matrix with a central faceted handle ending in a trefoil terminal with a collar at the junction between the handle and the terminal. The two halves of the matrix are slightly misaligned suggesting the two halves of the mould were not correctly aligned or they slipped during the casting process. Dimensions: length: 26.56mm; width: 21.21mm; thickness: 26.78mm; weight: 21.59g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-67B8B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Post-Medieval copper alloy hooped disc, probably an incomplete mount (1500-1700 AD). The object consists of a flat disc that has been cast all in one with an unusually large attachment loop which projects approximately 7.5mm from the reverse. The attachment loop is slightly off-centre and has a small internally-cast rivet projecting from either side of it, along the opposite axis. The rivets are not visible from the upper surface of the mount, and therefore would have been cast to hold something in place on the reverse, possibly two attachment loops which could have been folde…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-920814
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval (Anglo Saxon) iron socketed spear head (9th century). The blade is leaf-shaped (tear-drop) and the cross-section is lozenge-shaped with the central mid-rib tapering to the cutting edges. The spear head has a split socket with possibly two nail holes along the edge, although the corrosion makes it difficult to be certain. Dalton (1923:91) writes that the spear was the most common weapons of the Anglo Saxons and in the pagan period it is easily recognised by the split socket, which was beaten out on a mandril but not welded along the edges. Dime…
Created on: Wednesday 17th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-BC55D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin: radiate of Claudius II (AD268-270). Obverse: Radiate and draped bust right Obverse inscription: IMP CLAVDIVS [AVG] Reverse: Figure standing left holding an object Reverse inscription: Illegible Mint mark: -/T//--- Die axis measurement: 12.00 Dimensions: Diameter: 18.79mm; weight: 1.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-BC2AD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin: radiate of possibly Carausius (AD286-293). Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust left Obverse inscription: Illegible possibly IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG Reverse: Pax with branch and sceptre Reverse inscription: Illegible, probably PAS AVG Die axis measurement: 11.00 Dimensions: Diameter: 18.47mm; weight: 3.13g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-A97617
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A middle Bronze Age copper alloy tip fragment from a spear head (1500-1150BC). There is a pronounced mid rib extending to the tip with the blade wings projecting from each side. There is a rough irregular break across the width. The break reveals that the spear head is solid with no trace of the socket. Jon Cotton suggests this is probably the tip from a side-looped socketed spear head. Dimensions: length: 73.84mm; width: 20.02mm; thickness: 9.02mm; weight: 16.69g. Identification by Jon Cotton, Senior Prehistoric Curator Museum of London.
Created on: Monday 24th November 2008
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2011
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Record ID: LON-185E45
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Published
A gold object, probably a distorted finger ring of uncertain date. Curator's report: A strip of bright yellow pitted gold that has been bent six times forming three rough (un-unintended) loops. The edges of some sections appear to have been worked, being slightly rounded. Discussion: This strip of gold is long enough to have fitted round a small finger but there are no diagnostic features that could provide a date. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it can not be securely dated to pre-1708 and as such falls outside the provisions of…
Created on: Friday 24th October 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2011
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Record ID: LON-2A4CD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Chinese copper alloy coin issued during the Chinese Qing dynasty (AD1644-1911) during the reign of the Kangxi emperor (AD1662-1722) from the Hebei mint. Obverse: Inscription Obverse inscription: reads Kangxi tongbao in Chinese (literally 'Kangxi circulating treasure' ie coin of Kangxi) Reverse: Inscription Reverse inscription: The back (symbol on the left is in Manchurian; the other one is in Chinese) is bilingual and names the mint of Hebei. Dimensions: Diameter: 27.34mm; weight: 3.67g. Identification by Helen Wang, Curator, East Asian Money, Department of Coins and Med…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-017BF6
Object type: POWDER FLASK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, slightly squashed (AD1642-1649). The object is cup-like in appearance with an open mouth. At the base extend two C-shaped loops, which would have fastened to the bandolier (belt) with a cord. The flask itself would have contained enough explosive for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders would have been attached to the bandolier. Parallels suggest that this object dates from the period of the English Civil Wars (1642 – 49). For information on small arms accessories of the seventeenth century, see: Court…
Created on: Monday 11th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-5F81B2
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval fragment of a decorated floor tile (mid 13th century). Originally the floor tile would have been square but now approximately 75% is missing. The upper surface is decorated with a two-colour design picked out in white slip with a lead-glaze. The pattern is very similar to no 1833 from Byland Abbey, Yorkshire dated to the mid 13th century, made in the tilery at Old Byland, Yorkshire (Eames 1980: volume 2). The pattern on the tile suggests the tile was intended to be laid to form a lozenge shape. There is a curved linear arch with a trefoil in the top corner above the…
Created on: Monday 29th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-5F4D91
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval pottery base from a German Whiteware: Polychrome bird whistle (1575-1625). The fabric is fine buff with a glossy brown, green and yellow lead-glaze, usually with the brown glaze representing the wings and eyes which are further accentuated by scored outlines. Only the base of the whistle is present in this case but originally the body of the bird would have been in the form of a small splayed footed pot with the head and whistle-tube applied. The whistle outlet is through the top of the head. Dimensions: diameter: 24.10mm; weight: 6.55g. Reference: Hurst, J…
Created on: Monday 29th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-0AEB16
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Published
A gold mourning ring with inscription to the interior. The finger ring is a plain band with a D-shaped cross-section, the exterior is engraved with a skull. There are possibly some traces of black enamel remaining within the engraved lines of the skull. The internal surface is engraved with the inscription: 'St J N ob 11 Nov 80', followed by the maker's mark: 'RW'. Dimensions: diameter: 20.28mm; width: 3.79mm; thickness: 1.16mm; weight: 2.63g
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wandsworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-45A574
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper coin: as of Claudius (AD41-54). Reverse: Minerva, mint: Rome. Dimensions: diameter: 25.04mm; weight: 6.20g. Identification by the Coins and Medals Department, The British Museum. Obverse: Bareheaded bust left Obverse inscription: […] CAESAR AVG P [M…] Reverse: SC Minerva advancing right brandishing javelin and holding shield. Reverse inscription: No inscription Die axis measurement: 7.00
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battersea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-324B51
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy circular buckle with iron pin (late 14th – early 15th). The circular buckle frame also has a circular cross-section. There is no constriction for the pin. The buckle is similar to No.28 excavated in London; Egan & Pritchard (1991: 57) have identified buckles (diameter less than 20 mm) as shoe buckles. Reference: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. London: The Stationery Office.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-324532
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy strap end (14th – 15th century). The strap end is comprised of two separate triangular plates held together with two rivets, aligned along the mid line of the plates. On one surface the upper rivet project beyond the surface, this possibly had a separated function. Neither of the plates is decorated and the copper alloy has a mid-dark green patina. Concretions have filled the space between the two plates. Geoff Egan, PAS Finds Advisor Medieval and Post Medieval artefacts dates this strap end to the 14th – 15th century.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-321E34
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: GREATER LONDON
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval (Viking) copper alloy hooked tag (late 9th – early 10th century). The hooked tag has a trapezoidal plate with a hook projecting from one edge. The plate has two circular perforations aligned along the opposite edge to the hook. The front of the plate is decorated with an incised geometric pattern forming a knot work motif inlaid with niello. The knot work is in the Scandinavian Borre style that dates the hooked tag. Identification by Dr Kevin Leahy, PAS Finds Advisor for Early Medieval artefacts.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulham', grid reference and parish protected.