Record ID: WMID-B2006E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1998. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B1B397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1997. Diameter: 24.9 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9CE2B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1619. Mintmark uncertain. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North vol 2, p146, no 2104-2105 Diameter: 12.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1DD124
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lock escutcheon from a piece of furniture, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, but with a flat cross section. Iron corrosion products do obscure the surface. The lock escutcheon has a pelta shape above with a sunburst stamp on a it. The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, with a semi-circular top with a squared lys terminal at the base. It measures 46.4 mm in length, 49. 8 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 31.9 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1BAFA7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse has an unclear design. The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 23.3 mm and is 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 7.7 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B9306
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse has several radiating lines from a central point (Powell type 3). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B702C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse is unclear but probably has a central strand which splits and curves away. Two curves are on either side (Powell type 31). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 19.9 mm and is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 6.5 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B1ED7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse has a single stranded cross (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 18.4 mm and is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B09B8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse of the token has an uncertain design. It has a double stranded cross design (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 20.6 mm and is 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19A977
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. Minimal decoration appears visible on the lower hemispheres of the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds.…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F3CBE7
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pipe tamper (stopper) of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Over 75% of the pip tamper is present, with the stopper part missing. It is sub-rectangular in plan, with a moulded scene at the top forming a handle, and the remains of a stopper projecting from the base, with a patinated break. Both sides of the handle are moulded. One face shows an erotic or bawdy scene of a man and woman copulating under the canopy of a tree. Both figures are standing and the woman has her left leg raised to the horizontal, supported by the man's…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8689F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1639 to AD 1640. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Triangle. C.f. North vol 2, p162, no 2257. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-865188
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603 to AD 1604. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Thistle. C.f. North vol 2, p144, no 2073. Diameter: 30.7 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-862BB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1592. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Tun. C.f. North, vol 2, p 137, no 2015. Diameter: 26.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5FDC6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1644 to AD 1645. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: (R). Group D.  C.f. North vol 2, p 162, no 2258. Diameter: 16.5 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-5FA2E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1547), minted in York by Archbishop Thomas Wolsley between AD 1514 and AD 1526. Mintmark: Escallop. The obverse has been double struck. C.f. North vol 2, p 110, no 1771. Diameter: 19.2 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF0294
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pendant, probably a crucifix, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1600). The openwork frame is broadly shield shaped with a central cross with trefoiled terminals. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the pendant, with an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. At the intersection the cross expands to a square plate behind the head of the crucified Jesus on the cross, with a radiating halo behind his head and curved outstretched arms, the hands fixed to the cross beam. This body extends down the centre of the cross with h…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD13B9
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform stud or mount, likely a furniture fitting or decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is domed. It has four lobes, making it a cruciform or quatrefoil shape. Each lobe has an incised line down the centre, and a central cross marking out the separate lobes. The reverse is concave, with an incomplete rectangular cross sectioned attachment spike present at the centre. It measures 24.6 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.6 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-90EC78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver groat of Edward VI (AD 1547 to AD 1533), issued as part of the coinage in the name of Henry VIII between AD 1547 and AD 1551. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North Vol 2, p119, no 1871. Diameter: 24.3 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 1.58 g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-90BAFB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. Minimal decoration appears visible on the lower hemispheres of the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds.…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-907ED7
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal or lead-alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).  Less than 25% of the artefact is present. It consists of a hollow tube, with a break at the bottom, extending upwards into a terminal of two (originally three) plumed feathers, with a collar or ribbon at the base.  It measures 45.0 mm in length, 16.0 mm wide and 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 11.34 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar object, WMID-85D0FD, was recovered from the same field. Neither objects join but are probably …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3BC0B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). 50% of the buckle frame is present, with only one loop, pin and the central bar surviving. The strap plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame is sub oval in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The outer loops are both expanded, with one oblique groove present as pin rest. The remains of sub triangular knops are present at either end of the central strap bar. The back is flat and no decoration present. Traces of a black coating are pres…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B0053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy contemporary copy of a sixpence of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), possibly dating to around AD 1816. The coin is heavily worn and details are hard to determine. It has a diameter of 18.3 mm and is 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-001ED3
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal circular religious pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1950 to AD 2000). The pendant is circular in shape. There is a semi-circular break at the top of the pendant, this is likely to be where the suspension loop was situated, it is now missing. One side depicts a male bishop, standing facing, holding a child in his arms on his right. The child is facing forwards. To either side are hanging incense burners. The other side depicts a crucification scene, with Christ positioned centrally on a long cross with trilobate terminals. Diagonal rays extend…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2F40CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).  The probable furniture fitting consists of a disc with twelve points, though with one larger and more angular than the rest. One side bears a moulded radial pattern, with each ray bordered like a petal. The larger petal forms part of an attachment/suspension fitting, with a longitudinal ridge on the reverse. The reverse of the disc has the remains of a central attachment spike in the centre.  It measures 31.9 mm in length, 22.5 mm wide and it is 4.9 mm thick. The metal is 2.…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1C1DA8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle and spindle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes and a moulded pin rest is present on both of the outer loops. Annulet decoration is present on the outer loops. The pin rest moulding consists of engraved opposing oblique lines, imitating either a scallop shell or a leaf.  The buckle measures 27.3 mm in length, 17.5 mm&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BF257
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Three stamps are present. A Staffordshire Knot, a capital letter V and a capital letter H. The base of the weight is undecorated. Filemarks are present on the base. It has a diameter of 18.8 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g (0.20 oz). Several similar trade weights have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-0EA67A, WMID-12D771 and SUR-82D25D. A cr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-194210
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-rectangular buckle of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1720-1790. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded corners. The separate drilled spindle, chape and pin are missing. Both faces are undecorated. The buckle curves upwards in the centre. It measures 32.6 mm in length, 28.8 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The buckle has a mid green colour surface patina. Abrasion in the plough soil has resulted in the loss of detail. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (1996: p.104). These types of r…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-30056B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694 to AD 1700. Minted at Chester. Spink 2007, p 367-9, no 3520-48. Coin has been polished smooth, bent into an S shape, for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.5 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2FEAE1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD1700 to AD 1800). The finger ring consists of a flat hoop, with moulded external decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The design appears to repeat several times. The internal surface is undecorated apart from a maker's mark of XL in a square cartouche. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.4 mm and an internal diameter of 16.9 mm. The hoop is 3.9 mm wide and 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The finger r…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4835F3
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight for 21 shillings, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1760 to AD 1773). The coin weight is circular, with the same design on both faces: Italic S above 21, 5 D 9 G below. A beaded border is present around the outside. It has a diameter of 18.7 mm and is 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 g (116.7 gn). The coin weight is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. This would have been part of a set of 11 weights for Guinea, Moidore and Johannes coins; The Guinea series (21s, 10s 6d, 5s 3d) the moidore series (27s,13s 6d, 6s 9d) and the Johannes series (&pou…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-474EBA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy chafing dish handle of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1400-1600). The handle is roughly trapezoidal in shape, being wider at the bottom with rounded corners and a slightly inward curving lower edge whilst the upper edge short and straight. The bottom right corner has been bent slightly upwards. The handle has a square cross section throughout. There is an incomplete attachment lug. The lug has a more drop-shaped, sub-oval body in profile that is rectangular in cross section. There is a rectangular collar at the narrow end of the body of the lug and wh…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-77BDB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy paisa, issued by one of the Indian Princely states, dating from 17th to 19th Centuries in date. Diameter: 16.9 mm Thickness: 4.8 mm Weight: 7.2 g. Eleven other paisas have been recorded on the PAS database. These include: WILT-1A4E43; LVPL-8781D5; SWYOR-B55B81; SWYOR-A08F55; HESH-4EF354; IOW-F6F490; NLM-EC3477; SOM-8A6FD1; KENT-6DF3D5; YORYM-027904 and OXON-62ADA1.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-752551
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603). Second Issue Coinage, dating to AD 1560-61. Cross crosslet mintmark. C.f. North Vol 2, no 1986. Diameter: 22.9 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74FFE1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token was originally circular in shape, less than 50% of it now survives. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The obverse has a couple of raised lines but it is hard to determine the original design. Powell type uncertain. Diameter: 19.6 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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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-629B96
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 50% of the purse bar is present, with one arm and the central block present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The arm are oval, near circular in cross-section. Beginning at the block, the arm has a stylised animal head with open jaws. Now quite worn and difficult to see, these take the form of a short length of the bar that is thickened and widened, with a V-shaped notch on the top of each, separating and defining a brow and muzzle. The rest of the…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C0B6F8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable lid for a small vessel or similar artefact, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The lid is conical in shape, with a circular hole at the top. This has an internal diameter of 11.0 mm. A triangular shaped vertical handle is present at the opposite side to the rectangular hinge. Two attachment lugs are still present, with an iron axis bar between them. The inside is concave with a lip at the base. It is 21.5 mm wide, 30.9 mm thick and 10.1 mm tall. It weighs 7.47 g. The lid is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C1AA16
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked eye), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the dress hook is present, with the hook and part of the trefoil openwork design incomplete. The hooked eye is irregular in plan, and rectangular in section. It is of an openwork design, with a large sub rectangular eye section. The openwork plate consists of a hatched Hungerford knot in a trefoil shape, with two undecorated pellets at the junction between the eye and the plate. The outer loops are incomplete. The reverse is undecorated. Th…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C15A36
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy male figurine or doll, of Mid 17th Century dating (AD 1625 to AD 1675). Around 50% of the figurine is present, with the head, arms and lower legs missing. The torso and upper legs are present. It is a three dimensional solid cast figure with decorational details on both sides. The figurine is depicted wearing a breast plate over a short apron-fronted buff coat and is wearing baggy breeches which stop just above the knee.  He measures 30.9 mm in height, 14.0 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The figurine is a mid grey colour, with an…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ABC4D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Scottish twenty pence of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), third coinage issue, dating to the period AD 1637 to AD 1642. Edinburgh mint, Briot's Issue. Spink S5585. Diameter: 15.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB9A23
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy jetton, issued by Hanns Kravwinckel II between AD 1586 and AD 1635, in Nuremberg of the rose/orb type. Obverse: *HANNS. KRAVWINCKEL.IN.NV. Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose, all within an inner circle. Reverse: +GOTT.ALLEIN.DIE.EERESEI. An Imperial Orb surmounted by a cross pattee, within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. C.f Mitchiner 1988, p440, no 1527. Diameter: 20.9 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight:  0.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB7211
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy jetton, issued by Hans Krauwinckel II (master between AD 1586 and AD 1635), in Nuremberg, Germany. Obverse type: *HANNS.KRAVWINCKEL.IN. NVR; Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose. Reverse type: *GOTES.SEGEN.MACHT.REICH; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattée within a double-stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. C.f. Mitchiner, 1988, p 443-4, no 1553-73. Diameter: 21.5 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB55D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). Less than 50% of the seal matrix is present, consisting of the base or die matrix only. The handle is missing. The die matrix is oval in shape, The upper surface creates a cone like shape, with no facets. The lower face is flat, with two reversed initials visible, with a vertical line separating them. The initials are L A. The seal matrix has 14.2 mm in length, 11.7 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The seal matrix is a mid dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F0E86E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible African coin of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900. Edges of the probable coin exhibit layers. Obverse: Probable negro head facing left, hoop earring, hair tied back to the right. Reverse: unclear. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 4.0 g.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8C5E8B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy half penny trade token, issued by Richard Whitmore of Stone in 1667. C.f. Williamson, Staffordshire, 72. p 1057. Diameter: 16.6 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-23A785
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and form, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is cylindrical in shape. The ends are incomplete. Along the length of the body, are longituditual ridges, with possible zig zag decoration between them. It has a length of 19.5 mm, is 11.3 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2357D2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed button of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the button is present, consisting of the domed head. The shank is missing. The domed head is undecorated apart from a concentric circle around the base of the head. The back is flat. A scar is present where the shank should have been. It has a diameter of 17.9 mm and is 11.2 mm thick. It weighs 11.1 g. The button is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Some iron corrosion products are present on the surface.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-232FA7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy eight spoked wheel, probably from a toy of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the wheel is present, consisting of the central hub and the remains of four spokes. There are scars around the midpoint of the hub indicating that there was originally eight spokes. The front of the hub is a raised conical area with a flattened top. Concentric circles decorate it at the top and the bottom. The reverse of the hub is flattened with concentric circles decorating it. Iron corrosion products in the centre indicate that the axle may have been …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A2413
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable pendant is sub square in shape and flat. It has a circular suspension hole towards the top of the probable pendant, orienting the square as a lozenge. This has an internal diameter of 4.8 mm. Both faces bear inscribed decoration either as diagonal 'rays' or as a grid design. No rim is present around the edge. It has a length of 26.2 mm and is 25.7 mm wide. It is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 g. The pendant is an off white to light grey colour with an even surface pat…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-791387
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. The lower edge is complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along the lower edge. The outer surface is smooth, the inner rough and unpolished. The curvature is consistent with a 3 cm rim diameter and 20% of the rim is present. It measure 13.5 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.  The…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6813F6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front of the main body has three vertical facets. Curvilinear decoration is visible on the front. At one end a rounded knop is pierced, with an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. Between the knop and main body there is a single transverse ridge. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section and incomplete. Between the hook and main body is a pair of transverse ridge…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-664BDD
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1700. Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with a part of the rim, part of the wall and both suspension loops missing presumed lost in antiquity. It is trapezoidal in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is sub circular (oval) in…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-661AAC
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cuff link element of Post-Medieval dating (AD 1662-1700). 'Crown and Heart' Form 1, Type A (Lewis (2013). The object is sub-circular due to breaks across the upper portion. The outer edges are downturned. The button is decorated in relief with a design of a crown above two hearts on a crosshatched background. The back is flat with an integral attachment It has a diameter of 16.7 mm and is 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g. The element is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina.  The design on this object is usually associ…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C1133C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring with square bezel of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1800). The finger ring has a square bezel with bevelled edges. No design The hoop is integral. The hoop is circular and flat with angular edges.  The hoop has an external diameter 20.1 mm and an internal diameter 15.5 mm. The bezel is 16.2 mm long by 16.1 mm wide. The hoop is 2.3 mm thick and 5.1 mm wide. It weighs 10.2 g. The finger ring is mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BE4D3B
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terminal from a rowel spur arm, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th CenturiesAD). The fragment consists of a heart shaped terminal, with two circular perforations (holes). The spur arm has a D shaped cross section, with a flat reverse. Beneath the heart shaped terminal is a moulded rectangular collar, with a straight horizontal groove across it as decoration. The arm is narrower at the moulded collar before flaring to a broken terminal. No decoration is present on the reverse. It measures 27.6 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. The holes ha…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BD9381
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of the Commonwealth period (AD 1649 to AD 1660). Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North vol 2, p206, no 2729 Diameter: 13.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BD7BB4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy terminal, 'end-cap' or pommel from a knife of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). This terminal is likely to have come from an iron scale tang knife. The terminal is in the form of a human head wearing a pointed hat or helmet with multiple vertically engraved lines perhaps suggesting hair with a double-banded ruff around the neck. The face comprises of two circular indents for eyes, a protruding, pointed nose, now partially worn, and a straight groove for the mouth. There is a slot for a tang at the base, extending up the length of the neck,…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B9E96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1558 to AD 1561, issued as part of the first coinage issue. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: uncertain. Diameter: 18.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B4CD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 24.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 2.0 g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-69A48D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle frame and pin of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1650). The buckle is double looped with triangular knops at either end of the central bar. The outer loops have oblique grooves along the edge, some of which are infilled with a black coating. The black coating is present on the reverse as well. The reverse is flat. A pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet copper alloy metal. The wide end has been wrapped around the central bar. It measures 30.8 mm in length, 25.8 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 g. The buckle is a dark green colou…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-682F0A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is cruciform in shape, with fleur de lis/lys knops on each corner. The front have been decorated with a central pellet surrounded by a circle of pellets, all within a lozenge shaped border. The edges have been bevelled. On the reverse, in the centre, is an integral attachment spike. This is square sectioned and measures 2.5 mm by 3.0 mm.  The mount has a length of 23.6 mm, a width of 24.0 mm and is 9.9 mm thick (including spike), 2.8 mm thick (not including spike. It weighs 3.3 g. …
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D4EAC
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spur fragment of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the spur is present, part of the spur arm.  The spur arm is rectangular in shape and flat in cross section. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 52.3 mm in length, 7.0 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.7 g. The spur is a dark green to brown colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EB0EA8
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clay pipe (smoking) of early to mid seventeenth century AD dating (AD 1620 to AD 1660). Most of the bowl survives, but the rim is incomplete. The bowl is slightly bulbous and curves upwards at an angle of 45 degrees. A circular foot is present but incomplete, no maker's marks are visible. Part of the stem is present. The bowl and stem are still full of soil. It measures 43.1 mm in length, 36.4 mm tall and the bowl has a maximum diameter of 20.3 mm. The stem has a diameter of 9.7 mm. The foot measures 15.9 mm lon…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EAA268
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper alloy penny of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), dating to AD 1797. Minted at Birmingham, at the Soho Mint. C.f. Spink 3777. Diameter: 34.9 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 18.8 g
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96D5B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable two faced doll's head of Late Post Medieval Dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable doll's head consists of a flattened oval, extending downwards into a narrow neck, with flattened shoulders. The front and reverse faces are flattened with no decoration. Probable faces made from triangular notches removed to depict eyes and mouth are on both sides, indicating it may represent Janus - a two faced Roman God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. The shoulder have been circular and wo…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D85BC0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow white metal terminal, probably depicting a snake head, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The terminal is sub rectangular in shape. On the front, It has two bulbous areas at the top, with an almost heart shaped top edge. Beneath this is a rectangular ridged area. The reverse is flat, with no decoration and a slight depression at the top. It is hollow. The object has been crimped around the edge. It measures 14.2 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is a mid to dark grey colour, with an uneven surface patina.…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D7C0FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bent silver fourpence of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period 1676. Minted at London. C.f. Spink no 3384. The coin has been bent twice into an 'S' shape, presumably for use as a love token. Diameter: 18.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ADC056
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625. Group A. Minted at London. Mintmark: Lis. C.f. North vol 2, p 160, no 2235. Diameter: 24.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-58FAE4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle dating to circa AD 1660 to 1720. Only the buckle frame is present, the spindle and chape are missing. The buckle has moulded pin rests flanked by moulded knobs on the outer edge of each loop. There are moulded knops on each side of the buckle around the spindle. The reverse is undecorated. The buckle has a length of 32.1 mm, a width of 23.4 mm, a thickness of 4.3 mm and weighs 7.4g. The buckle is dark grey in colour with an even surface patina. Metallic composition has not been determined but it probably has…
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-589229
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete rectangular flat lead or lead alloy weight of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The weight is flat, and rectangular in shape. The obverse depicts two recessed stamps. A probable Lion passant facing right above a castle. These two stamps are within in a right angled cartouche. The reverse has a slight concavity removed from one side. It measures 16.1 mm in length, 14.7 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-56345B
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy casket key of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1500 - 1600). The key has a kidney-shaped bow, which has two internal projections on the shaft side of the frame; the shaft is cylindrical in section and tapers to a rounded point. There is a rectangular projection close to the rounded point. The key has a cast collar between the bow and shaft which consists of three circumferential raised ribs. The rest of the key has no visible decoration and it has been distorted in the soil so that is is now slightly bent. It measures 30.9 mm in length, 15.6 mm in width at …
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-442CAC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shield shaped strap or harness mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Over 75% of the mount is present. It is shield shaped, with two integral attachment spikes on the reverse. The shield-shaped part is flat with convex side edges. The top edge is concave, At the opposite end there is a circular plano-convex terminal knob. The spikes on the reverse are circular in cross-section, positioned off-centre, and are bent away from each other. The lower one is incomplete. The front of the shield bears foliate decoration in low moulded relief …
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-425111
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape, and domed on the obverse. The obverse of the token has a long cross design (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated. It measures 17.8 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 12.2 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-41813A
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop, a circular openwork central plan, depicting a fleur-de-lis within a linear circle, and a single sharp hook. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 38.7 mm in length, 18.1 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina.  A comparative example have been published as #380 in Read,…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-19FAA7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper alloy composite dress hook. It consists of a back plate, sub triangular in shape, with saw-tooth edges. From each of the three corners of the backplate project three hemispherical domes. Each dome is decorated with three filigree wire circles, two of these face away from the centre of the backplate; the one facing the centre is covered with a copper alloy disc - a rove (see below). Small spherical knops are located above and below where the outward facing filigree circles meet. In the centre of the backplate and protruding between the three domes is…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05B8EB
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy two dimensional bird, probably from a toy such as a cock shy, of Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The bird is crescent shaped, with legs extending into a circular flat base. Decorational detail is present on one side only and seems to depict feathers. The tail and the head are hard to determine the details. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 30.1 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 23.2 g. The figurine is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasi…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98D7C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver sixpence of Charles I (1625 to 1649), dating to the period 1633 to 1634. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Portcullis. C.f. North vol 2, no 2235-2247/1. Diameter: 24.7 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98986C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of George II (1727 to 1760), dating to 1758. Minted at the London Mint. C.f. Spink, 2011, p 401, no 3704. Coin has been pierced at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 25.4 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 5.8 g This coin is less than 300 years old, and although it has been pierced, there is no other evidence that it was removed from circulation to function as a pendant. As such, it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Not Treasure.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-986038
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete figurine of a young boy, possibly a putto (cherub without wings), of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). Over 75% of the figurine is present, with one arm and both legs missing the lower limbs. The figurine has short, slightly curly hair, and is facing forward, but looking slightly downwards. The face is quite detailed with small almond shaped eyes and eyebrows, a prominent nose and a horizontal upper lip. The shoulders slant downwards, and both arms are bent at the elbows, with the lower limbs pointing upwards. The left hand is holding a ball. The right …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-97FE56
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, with an incomplete loop and part of the central bar surviving. The pin and strap plate are both missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame is sub oval in plan, and flat in cross section. The outer loop was expanded, no pin rests are visible. The central bar is recessed slightly. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 30.1 mm in length, 42.3 mm wide and 2.3 mm&n…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-316DF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heavily silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603 to AD 1625. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: unclear. C.f. North vol 2, p146, no 2104. Diameter: 14.9 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-313071
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1558 to AD 1599. Mintmark unclear. Minted at the Tower of London. Coin is no longer flat, but bent, probably by the plough. Diameter: 18.1 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-30266C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1547), dating to the period AD 1533 to AD 1544. Minted at Canterbury under Archbishop Thomas Cramner. Mintmark: Catherine Wheel. C.f. North vol 2, p112, no 1804. Diameter: 18.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-300412
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a unclear design, possibly a seated female (Powell type 32). The reverse is undecorated. It measures 20.2 mm in diameter and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F6108
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), probably dating to the period AD 1578 to AD 1580, issued as part of the second coinage. Mintmark: Probably Plain Cross. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North vol 2, p135, no 2001. Diameter: 16.6 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F281A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth period (AD 1649 to AD 1660), dating to the period AD 1649 to AD 1660. GOD WITH VS reverse type depicting conjoined shields of St George and Ireland, with mark II above. No legend present on coin. C.f. North vol 2, p 206, no 2728. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EF498
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1621 to AD 1629. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark illegible. Group D. North 2241. Coin has been clipped down to the size of a threepence. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.7 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1DBDE5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy broadly rectangular double loop buckle frame of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The pin bar  is D shape in section and has  pointed terminal knops from which, at the top and bottom, there emanate crescent shape parts of the side frame, also with convex upper surface but bevelled on the inner edges.These, in turn, connect with the outer edges of the main frame which are straight rods, D shape in section, which are parallel with the pin bar. The pin bar is bent a little downwards as if from strain when worn, while one of the strai…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1AE460
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorative copper-alloy sword hilt / guard of probable 18th or early 19th century. The section comprises a decorative guard including finger loops and quillions (one of which is broken) arranged in the Italian style. The central block is rectangular with a thick band above and a moulded socket below - which would have fitted to a slender grip and pommel. Through this block is a rectangular shaped hole (dimensions 11.0 mm x 7.9 mm) which would have allowed the square sectioned tang to pass. The front and reverse face of the central block are rectangular panels decorated w…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-08BC67
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy plaque depicting a hunting scene of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The plaque is irregular in shape, it consists of a moulded scene depicting a winged cupid, riding a possible dragon right, blowing a hunting horn. Wings are outstretched behind. The reverse is flat. It measures 35.7 mm in length, 50.1 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 26.3 g. The plaque is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Winged cupids tend to be depicted in artwork during the 18th Century, therefore this plaque, a probable furniture fitting, is lik…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B5E09D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jews Harp (or Jaws Harp) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400 to AD 1700. In plan, the Jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are complete. The rabbet (now missing) was originally located at the apex of the head, where the iron tongue which would have produced the twanging sound of the instrument was once attached. The Jews harp has a dark brown patina. Measurements: Length 56.1 mm, width at the head 25.3 mm, thickness 5.9 mm, weight …
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-774D88
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. Minimal decoration appears visible on the lower hemispheres of the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds.…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-766F18
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy chafing dish handle dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1400 - AD 1600). The handle is sub-rectangular in plan with a square projection along the upper long side. At the apex of this projection is an attachment lug encircling the handle. At the upper end of the attachment fitting is a collar and a worn break. The lug is in the form of a clenched fist; it is rounded with details for the fingers deeply incised. Through the centre of the first is a circular perforation for the handle to slot through, which measure 8.8 mm on d…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74E212
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561, issued as part of the first coinage issue. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Cross crosslet. C.f. North vol 2, p133, no 1987. Diameter: 21.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7499E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1581. Issued as part of the second coinage issue between 1561 and 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Long cross. C.f. North vol 2, p134, no 1997. Diameter: 25.9 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-732084
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603) dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Cross Crosslet. C.f. North, vol 2, p 133, no 1986. Diameter: 23.5 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.7 g.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-624E54
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three complete lead musket balls or shot dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800), found in close promixity to each other. All are spherical in nature, with traces of a casting seam and sprue. No teeth marks or flattened areas are visible. Musket ball 1 has a diameter of 18.3 mm and weighs 33.9 g. Musket ball 2 has a diameter of 17.1 mm and weighs 28.7 g. Musket ball 3 has a diameter of 17.5 mm and weighs 31.1 g. Together they weigh 93.5 g. All three musket balls are a mid to light grey colour, with an even surface patina. There are a large number of simi…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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