Record ID: DEV-9ED279
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver mount of post-medieval date (c. 18th century). As well as having received numerous circumferential losses the edge has also been bent at one point. It was originally stud like, consisting of a broadly circular, flat head attached to a separate stem for attachment, the latter possibly of base metal. A rectangular scar from the stem is visible at the centre of the reverse. On similar mounts the circumference is clearly scalloped; this disc is either rather worn or was originally smooth. There are small punch marks in the spandrels between each lob…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-8943AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and bent post-medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third issue, bell initial mark, dating to AD 1582-1583. Mint of London. North (1991, 136) no. 2014. Measurements: diameter 28.74 mm, weight 4.46 g This coin has an incised six-pointed star mark off centre on the obverse, plus what appear to be several punch marks on the reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-07C787
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver post-medieval nautical whistle of boatswain’s (bosun’s) call type, c. AD 1500-1650. The buoy is formed of sheet silver and is bi-convex, with two high-domed sides, forming a sub-oval shape with circular cross-section. The two domes are soldered together and separated by a central raised ridge. A circular hole has been cut into the buoy above the joint with the gun. The gun extends from the buoy and is divided into three parts via two decorative collars, each formed of three raised ridges. A third collar is located at the terminal. The whistle is decora…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-BF8252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and bent silver post-medieval sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625- 1649), dating to AD 1640-1641. Group F, sixth bust, Star initial mark. London mint. North (1991, 161) no. 2246 Measurements: diameter 24.5 mm, weight 2.76 g
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-6D7DAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double struck silver post-medieval sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625- 1649), dating to AD 1640-1641. Group F, sixth bust, Star initial mark. London mint. North (1991, 161) no. 2246 The coin is double struck on both surfaces.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-47A914
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent silver post-medieval threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dated 1578 or 1579 (on coin). Second coinage, plain cross initial mark struck at the Mint of London. North (1991, 135) no. 1998. Measurements: Diameter: 19.5 mm, weight: 1.03 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Record ID: DEV-49F1E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and bent post-medieval silver milled sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dated 1562 (on coin). Milled coinage, star initial mark, tall narrow bust with decorated dress. London mint. North (1975, 114) no. 2026 Measurements: 24.5 mm diameter, weight 2.88 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-E49E96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete post-medieval silver 1 'cob' real piece of Charles II of Spain (1665-1700), date unclear on coin, but either 1684 or 1694. Mint of Potosí, Bolivia. Assayer: Pedro de Villar. Calico et al. (1982, 202) no. 583 or 593 Measurements: current length: 22.5 mm; current width: 15 mm. Weight: 2.74 g
Created on: Friday 11th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-BE3400
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval groat of Phillip and Mary (AD 1554-1558), dating to AD 1554-1558. Lis initial mark, mint of London. North (1991, 129) no. 1973. Measurements: 22.5 mm in diameter, 1.50 g in weight This coin is worn, slightly bent and has suffered a small loss at its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-29E6D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver halfcrown of Charles II (AD 1660-1685) dated 1677 (on coin). London Mint. Spink (2013, 340) no. 3367. Measurements: 32 mm in diameter, 14.26 g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-AF0AA7
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver hawking vervel of Lewis and Richardson Type B (2019: p46-55). The vervel is annular, and D-shaped in cross-section with a flat exterior and shallowly convex inner surface. The exterior is engraved with 'At millbuirie in Dorset' in italic script with a long letter S. The inscription fills around 80% of the space available. There is a visible soldering line across the width of the band following the word ‘Dorset’. Dimensions: maximum external diameter 10.96 mm, width of hoop 3.18 mm, thickness of hoop 1.23 mm, weight 0.85 g. Discussio…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upottery CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-12CEDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly bent, post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), Third issue, dating to AD 1584-1587, Tower mint, escallop initial mark. North (1991, 137) no. 2016.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-528B2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702), dated 1696 (on coin), which has been re-used as a token or charm by being deliberately worn and bent into an S-shape. See Spink 3520.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-AEB865
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver Irish shilling of James I (1603-1625), dating to 1603-1604. First coinage, probably martlet initial mark. Minted Dublin. Spink (2003, 154) no. 6513. Measurements: 28.5 mm diameter, weight 3.88 g
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: DEV-AE7351
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly bent post-medieval silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553-1554) dating to 1553-1554. North (1991, 126) no. 1960. Measurements: 24 mm diameter, weight 1.96 g
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2022
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Record ID: DEV-B6AFAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Unclear initial mark dating to 1558-1603 (North 1988, 2001 or 2017). Mint of London. North (1975, 110, 112-113). Measurements: 12.5 mm in diameter and 0.33 g in weight (after losses) This coin has received significant circumferential losses
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th September 2022
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Record ID: DEV-CF9DF3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete thimble, originally of two-piece composite construction, formed of a main piece of silver sheet curved to create a flared cylinder, and a now missing shallowly convex dome (crown), and slightly squashed. The thimble is scarfed with transverse upper and basal plain bands. Between the upper and lower bands, the sides show geometric curvilinear strapwork infilled with square pits. Within the lower band an engraved inscription reads ‘feare god’. The start of the inscription is indicated by a crudely engraved star. The words are well spaced, with salti…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-25244B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly clipped post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dated AD 1580 (on coin). Second issue, long cross initial mark, London mint. North (1991, 134) no. 1997.  Measurements: 24.5 mm diameter, weight 2.85 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-24F7B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dated AD 1572 (on coin). Second issue, ermine initial mark, London mint. North (1991, 134) no. 1997.  Measurements: 25 mm diameter, weight 3.00 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-24BF39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly bent post-medieval silver shilling of Philip and Mary (1554-1558) dating to 1554. Minted at London. North (1991, 128) no. 1967 Measurements: 31 mm diameter, weight 5.72 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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