Record ID: DEV-F1A00B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfpenny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1587-1590. Third coinage. Crescent initial mark. London mint. North (1991: 137) no. 2018.
Created on: Monday 30th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staple Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-888BC6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy mount, probably dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The mount consists of a lozengiform plate decorated with a foliate motif in low relief with an integral rivet projecting from the reverse, which is plain. Dimensions: length 21.4mm; width 16.9mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 3.91g. cf. similar mounts recorded on this database, e.g. SOM-1C895A, SOM-376820.
Created on: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-87A5A9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to AD 1603-1625. Discs 1 and 2 of a 2- or 4-part seal, disc-1 being stamped with a sub-rectangular deeply incuse stamp, but otherwise plain, disc-2 with the intials I:R. Dimensions: length 24.6mm; width 19.4mm; thickness 3.1mm; weight 6.39g. The intials are probably an abreviation of IACOBVS REX, suggesting an attribution to the reign of James I.
Created on: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-86F1EE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy double looped buckle, probably dating to c. AD 1350-1650. The frame comprises of two symmetrical oval loops, separated by a central bar. The bar is sub-rectangular in cross section and both loops are internally bevelled. Traces of a white metal coating survive on the external surface. Dimensions: length 25.1mm; width 18.5mm; thickness 3.6mm; weight 3.08g. The lack of any decoration makes it difficult to suggest anything more than a very general date range, a number of double looped buckles are published by Whitehead (2003), whic…
Created on: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: DEV-5DFF12
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (active 1586-1635) dating to 1586-1635. Rose/orb type inscribed GETRIVW HANDT KOMBT DVRCH ALLE. Minted at Nuremberg. As Mitchiner (1988, 437) no. 1507. The jetton has suffered a loss at its circumference. It measures 24 mm in diameter and weighs 1.37 g See also LIN-A31F79 and KENT-00842D on this database
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Budleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-596AB1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an early post-medieval gold finger-ring, set with a probable emerald. The fragment consists of the bezel and upper shoulders only, and appears to have been heat-damaged. Although now misshapen, the bezel appears to have originally been quatrefoil in form, with a recessed field on each lobe and a raised border along the base. The shoulders project out from the interstice of two lobes on opposite sides, these being plain. The bezel holds a cracked turquoise stone in situ, this has been viewed by Dr Roger Taylor (Geologist at Royal Albert Memorial Museum), who on a prelimina…
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Pyne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-0AE8D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1548-1603), dating to AD 1560-1561. First coinage, Cross-crosslet initial mark. London mint. North (1991: 133) no. 1988.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
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Record ID: DEV-0AD456
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Post-Medieval copper alloy spur, probably dating to c. 1600-1850. The surviving fragment consists of a section of one arm, this is subrectangular in plan, tapering slaightly towards one end and with a squat, lozengiform cross section. It is undecorated, terminating in old breaks at either end. Dimensions: length 55.1mm; width 15.2mm; thickness 5.5mm; weight 20.36g. Ellis (1988) notes that spurs became increasingly fashionable in the 17th century, and whilst this example is too fragmentary to be paralleled it is likely that it dates to this period.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-0A8653
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1568. Second coinage, coronet intial mark, London mint. North (1991: 134) no. 1997.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-0A3594
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly abraded Post-medieval ceramic rim sherd, of a local Coarse sandy ware, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1850. A micaeous, sandy oxidised fabric containing frequent coarse quartz and iron stone inclusions, as well as ferrous clay pellets and larger stones. Weight: 20.99g. Sherds of similar fabric were recovered from excavations in Exeter (Allan 1984: 149), probably from a shallow bowl or pan similar to Allan's (1984: 153) form 8.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-09CD35
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy double looped buckle, probably dating to c. AD 1350-1650. The frame comprises of two symmetrical oval loops, separated by a central bar. The bar is sub-rectangular in cross section and both loops are sub-oval. Traces of iron corrosion, probably from a lost iron pin, are present on the bar. The frame appears undecorated. Dimensions: length 23.4mm; width 16.3mm; thickness 2.7mm; weight 2.67g. The lack of any decoration makes it difficult to suggest anything more than a very general date range, a number of double looped buckles are p…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-09A0DE
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy button, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The button is circular in plan with a convex front and concave back. The front of the button is decorated with an incised floral design, consisting of a flower of 5 eliptical petals, around a central boss and overlaying a series of concentric bands. A central integral rectangular shank projects from the reverse, with a circular drilled perforation. Traces of an iron link remain within the shank. Dimensions: diameter 26.7mm; thickness 10.2mm; weight 8.30g. Read (2005: 39-45) illustrates a large number of…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-08C024
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy strap fitting or mount, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1700. The mount is flat, and cast into the form of a moustached bust, facing looking out from within scrolled decoration, with a fleur-de-lis at the apex, and tapering towards the base, which terminates in a lobe between two scrolled volutes. Two incomplete, integral rivets project from the reverse, both on the longitudinal median line. Extensive remains of a white metal coating survive on both faces. Dimensions: length 31.6mm; width 19.8mm; thickness 5.8mm; weight 4.98g. The general style and dec…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-074A49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of George II (AD 1727-1760), dating to AD 1759. Spink (2011) no. 3685. The coin has been folded, obscuring the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-06F4BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver coin, possibly a threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), possibly dating to AD 1561-1582. Probably second coinage, unertain initial mark, london mint. North (1991: 135) no. 1998.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-06B72E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halgroat of James I (AD 1603-1625) dating to AD 1620-1621. Third coinage, rose intial mark, London mint. North (1991: 148) no. 2127.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-0667AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1583-1585. Third coinage, A intial mark, London mint. North (1991:137) no. 2016.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
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Record ID: DEV-0525C7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trader's token farthing, dating to AD 1662. Issued by the City of Bristol. Williamson (1967) Gloucestershire 18.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-8CDB96
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval to Modern lead object of indeterminate function, probably post-dating AD 1632. The object consists of a rectangular tablet of lead, plain on the reverse but with an impression from a round coin weight on the obverse. The coin weight featured a crowned XX surmounting an s (in retrograde on the impression), within a beaded border. Length 19.4mm; width 22.6mm; thickness 2.2mm; weight 5.74g. Similar designs feature on a range of British coin weights, Withers & Withers (2011: 16), however, suggest that round weights with the design post-date 1632. The lead object is f…
Created on: Friday 13th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
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Record ID: DEV-8C944A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating to AD 1560-1561. First coinage, Martlet intial mark. London mint. North (1991: 133) no. 1986.
Created on: Friday 13th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th July 2018
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