Record ID: CORN-2C393E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649). Mint: London (Tower). Heart initial mark.  Measurements: Diameter: 15.47mm; Thickness: 0.62mm; Weight: 0.86g
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-2C04F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), second issue coinage dating to AD 1581. Mint: Tower (London). Long cross initial mark. Ref: North (1991:135), no 1998. Measurements: Diameter: 18.22mm; Thickness: 0.95mm; Weight: 1.40g
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-2BCE13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Portuguese copper alloy 10 Reis coin of John/João V (AD 1706-1750) dating to AD 1706-1749. Obverse: Crown over shield, [IOANNES . V - DEI . GRATIA]. Reverse: Value X flanked by rosettes within wreath, date of 17[--] below, [PORTUGALIÆ . ET . ALGARBIORUM . REX]. Measurements: Diameter: 34.86 mm; Thickness: 1.64 mm; Weight: 9.61 g
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-2B1A85
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Jew's harp (or Jaws harp) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). The object comprises a sub triangular head with two tapering prongs; both tongs are complete  and have a lozenge-shaped cross section. A rabbat (notch) on one side at the apex of the head would have accommodated the iron tongue, which is now missing. The object has a dark green patina. Measurements: Length: 59.28 mm; Width: 29.33 mm; Thickness: 6.2 mm; Weight: 12.13 g These are small musical instruments that ar…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-2AF9C8
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Jew's harp (or Jaws harp) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). The object comprises a sub circular head with two tapering prongs; both tongs are complete although now fused together and have a lozenge-shaped cross section.  A rabbat (notch) on one side at the apex of the head would have accommodated the iron tongue, which is now missing. The object has a dark green patina. Measurements: Length: 67.79 mm; Width: 42.48 mm; Thickness: 6.37 mm; Weight: 25.64 g These are s…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-DA6FE9
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An near complete lead Medieval ampulla dating from c.AD 1300 - 1530. It has a rectangular neck and a rounded body. One of the two side loops is complete on the sides of the neck and the other has broken off. The body is decorated with moulded, radiating lines to represent a scallop shell. While on the other side is a circular hollow with a heart shaped knot, the knot is split into three sections by the laces, the top two sections are sub semi circular in shape and the bottom section is a sub diamond shape. Measurements: Length: 55.05 mm; Width: 34.0…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-DA2D31
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, AD 1720-1790. The buckle has a sub-rectangular frame with rounded corners and a separate openwork three pronged chape with three rounded studs mounted on a spindle, one of which is now missing. A similar example can be seen in Whitehead (1996, page 112, no.719, details XV and XVI). Whitehead identifies these for use with stocks, which were stiff leather inserts intended to make a collar stand up. Suggested date: Measurements: Length, 37.53mm; Width, 32.93mm; Thickness, 3.27mm; Weight, 8.14g
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-D91FC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch, probably an applied hook type dating to c. AD 40 - 100. At the head the bow separates into two short damaged wings which measure 22.06mm in width. These are now very worn but would have probably have originally held a long spring which is now missing, along with the pin. Applied to the outer face of the bow is a thinner plate which is secured to the bow with two copper alloy rivets which still remain. At the top the plate forms a hook measuring 8.98mm in width, which probably would have held the chord of the spring at the head. From here t…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-05D883
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval half groat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377)   Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361), Series C, dating to 1351-1352. Mint of London. Obverse  EDWARDVS REX ANGL  I FRANC.   Reverse: [POS/]VIDEV/ADIVT/ORem, CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Ref: North (1991:50), no. 1148. Measurements: Diameter: 21.52mm; Thickness, 0.84mm; Weight, 2.06g
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-058665
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish silver groat of David II (AD 1329-71) second coinage, type C1 (Spink S5098), mint of Edinburgh, dating to AD 1358-67. Ref: Spink 2003, p24.  Obverse description: Crowned bust left, sceptre in front, all in a plain tressure of arches Obverse inscription: DAVID DEI [GRA R]EX SCO[TO]RVM Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend; mullet of six points in each angle; double saltire stops Reverse inscription: [DNS] PTECTOR MS [- LIBARTOR [MS]; VILLA EDINBVRGh Measurements: Diameter: 27.93mm; Thickness, 0.80mm; Weight, 4g
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-044687
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Mars standing right holding spear and leaning on a shield. Mint of Lugdunum (Lyon). Reference: RIC Volume V, part II, No. 93 Measurements: Diameter: 23.24mm; Thickness, 1.83mm; Weight, 3.52g
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-033615
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), dating 1363-1369. London mint, Treaty series, as North No.1243(b) Obverse description: Royal shield in a tressure of eight arches, double saltire stops Obverse inscription: +EDWARD:DEI:GRA:REX:ANGL Reverse description: A floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Reverse inscription: +EXALABITUR:IN:GLORIA Measurements: Diameter: 17.80mm; Thickness, 0.51mm; Weight: 1.51g
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-AEAB01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy radiate of probably of Victorinus dating to AD 269-271 (Reece period 13).  Probably LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left with wreath and sceptre or rudder.  Unclear mint. Measurements: Diameter, 18.47mm; Thickness, 1.55mm; Weight, 2g
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: SUR-ADF0AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Class Va-b dating to 1250-1256. Moneyer WILLEM, Canterbury mint.
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: CORN-1EF19A
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-triangular secondary flake of opaque, dark mottled grey beach pebble with a low-gloss patina of probable late Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 5000 BC - 2351 BC) The dorsal face shows multiple flake removal scars creating a central ridge. The ventral face shows no apparent bulb of percussion indicating probable use of a soft hammer. Measurements: Length: 54.49 mm; Width: 31.8 mm; Thickness: 7.36 mm; Weight: 12 g
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: CORN-1CA6FA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery strap handle fragment, probably from a pitcher, probably dating from AD 1400- 1600.  The fragment has an brownish-grey oxidised exterior surfaces and light brown-grey reduced interior and multiple mica inclusions which suggest that it is made of Lostwithiel ware.The longitudinally grooved centre of the handle is decorated with three rows of angled stabbed holes. From the form of the handle in section, with its C shape with protruding side flanges, it looks similar to those illustrated in Austin (CAJ No.28, 1989) on page 148, Fig.4.5, Nos.86 & 89, which are dated fro…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: CORN-9EEC16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval silver three halfpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue dated to AD 1573 on coin. Unclear initial mark. Mint of London.  Ref: North (1991:135) no.2000. Measurements: Diameter: 14.92 mm; Thickness: 0.45 mm; Weight: 0.55 g
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: CORN-9EC136
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Nero dating to the period c. 64-66 AD (Reece Period 3). ROMA reverse type depicting Roma, helmeted and draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and parazonium in left. Mint of Rome. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 153, no. 55; BMC no.83
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-767C33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
[MODERN REPRODUCTION] A gold/silver? of Septimius Severus dating to AD 202-210 (Reece period 10). RESTITVTOR VRBIS reverse depicting Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding  palladium inright hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield. Mint of Rome.  Measurements: Diameter: 19.66 mm; Thickness: 1.29 mm; Weight: 2.24 g
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: CORN-4A11CC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object, probably a weight dating to the Post medieval period (c. AD 1500 - 1900). It is sub-circular in shape. The faces are undecorated and there are no distinguishable marks. It has a light brown patina. Similar examples have been recorded on the database such as SWYOR-2E7B7A.  Some have been recorded as tokens or gaming counters, see ref. BERK-5D3C40. Measurements: Diameter, 20.96mm; Thickness, 6.11mm; Weight, 18.76g.
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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