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Record ID: WMID-74A45E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable pommel from a sword, dagger or mace of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600).
The probable pommel is almost cuboid in shape and hollow. The top of the probable pommel is circular at the top, with the edges bevelled to turn a square into a circle. A sub circular perforation is at the centre of the top, with an internal diameter of 7.2 mm. Several depressions are present at the surface suggesting it has been impacted by a heavier tool. Each corner has a triangular knop at the top, which extends into a swollen circular knop. …
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BD007
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pierced silver threepence of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1680. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2006, p 317, no 3386. Coin has been pierced at 4 o'clock on the obverse, through to the reverse.
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Pierced coins during the 17th Century are not removed from circulation and still function as coins. Therefore it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and is not considered to be potential Treasure.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CD912C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver seal matrix with an octagonal shaped device and incomplete pedestal style handle. The handle has a double collar at the base before dividing into two. Patinated breaks are present here.
The device depicts two cherubs holding a crown between them. Beneath the crown are the initials WH and two conjoined hearts. Six petalled flowers are present around the cherubs’ feet.
Dimensions:
Height: 12.6 mm
Width: 18.8 mm
Thickness: 16.1 mm
Handle width: 6.0 mm
Handle thickness: 3.4 mm
Device width: 18.8 mm
Device length: 16.1 mm
Weight: 5.2 g.
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Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-A6C396
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic (bird like) probable pendant, of uncertain dating but probably Post medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
The probable pendant is curved, and an almost a teardrop shape. The design resembles a bird with beak against breast, the long neck forming a loop. From the body, it tapers down to a sharp point at the base of the tail. A concave eye is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 3.6 mm.
It measures 52.4 mm in length, 20.6 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 11.4 g.
The probable pendant is a mid to dark green colour, with an even s…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8F3918
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700).
The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of two raised circles surrounding a raised central pellet (Powell type 31). No design is present on the reverse.
The token has a diameter of 13.7 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g.
The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8F20F1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700).
The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of three raised circles surrounding a raised central pellet (Powell type 31). No design is present on the reverse.
The token has a diameter of 18.2 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g.
The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C152B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to period AD 1583 to AD 1603. Minted at the Tower (London). Initial mark unclear. North, vol 2, p 137, no 2016.
Diameter: 15.3 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-C11FC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561. Minted at the Tower (London). Initial Mark: Marlet. Coin has been pierced at 1 o'clock on the obverse (12 o'clock on the reverse). North, vol 2, p133, no 1988.
Diameter: 14.5 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-6E57EE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1450 -AD 1700).
The container has been slightly squashed. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile. The container was possibly semi - circular shaped in plan before being damaged. It is formed from one sheet of metal.
The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is flat and undecorated. In plan it is semi-circular or D shaped. The front face of the container was originally bowed. The rim of the container is plain. The…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-6E09C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete asymmetrical double looped buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 - AD 1700).
The buckle frame is present, the pin and and strap plate are missing. The buckle is sub rectangular in shape, with one rectangular loop and one rounded loop. The rectangular loop has a trefoil shaped outer edge, with a single lateral groove. The rounded end has a four engraved oblique lines on the outer edge. The strap bar in the centre has been narrowed. The reverse is undecorated.
It measures 38.4 mm in length, 32.0 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g.
The buckle frame is …
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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