Record ID: LVPL-0F4A49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1696-1702. Mint uncertain. Both faces are completely worn and the coin has been bent twice into an S-shape. Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right; [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]. Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from t…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0F200C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1569. Initial mark: Coronet. Mint: London. North (1991) Vol.2 no.1997. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head; ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over shield, date above shield; POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5E3207
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver mount / book fitting dating to the post medeival to modern period (c.AD 1750-1850). The object has a broad sub-triangular form with wide curved sides. It is cast made and presents a raised decoration of a figure seated in the centre holding a curved object on its lap and holding an object up on its left hand. The figure is flanked on both sides by a column. The other sides of the column present a mirror design of a semi-circuar motif facing inwards and curvilinear scrolls to the edge. Below the figure is a puched rivet hole with an opework leaf shape on both sides an…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5BEACE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver coin of Lysimachus (306-281 BC), ruler of Thrace, likely a modern copy. Obverse: Head of Alexander III of Macedon ('the Great'), right, diademed and wearing the horns of Zeus Ammon Reverse: Athena Nikephoros seated left; in outstretched right hand, Nike; left arm resting on shield; ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧ
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F75342
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver milled post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702) . Mint: Londo. Both faces are extremely worn and scratched. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [16 ... MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A24EFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1558-1603. Initial mark: unclear. Mint: London. North 2016. The coin is pierced in the centre, punched through from the reverse side. Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind. Legend: [E D G R]OSA S[INE S]PINA Reverse: Long cross fourcheé over shield. Legend: [CIVITAS LON]DON
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A231F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1578. North no.1997. Initial mark: Cross, London mint. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head. Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over shield, date above shield. Legend: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-BB18E2
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T1058 Description:  A mostly complete silver gilt cross pendant dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1350). The pendant is formed of an equal armed cross with a pendant loop at the top. The arms of the cross are circular in section and terminate with flat, blunt ends. Just before the ends of each arm is a rounded collar that encompasses the entire arm diameter; the collar is decorated with irregular incised stippling. In the centre of the cross is a raised empty cell, presumably to retain a stone that is now missing. The cell is surrounded by four of the s…
Created on: Friday 28th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-807C1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver coin, possibly a threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Both faces are completely worn and is pierced close to the edge. No other details are discernable.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-286D63
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2022 T85 Description: A complete silver vervel (hawking ring) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The vervel comprises the band, rectangular in section, with applied shield. Either side of the shield is the letter ‘H’ inscribed in Roman capitals. The shield is broadly sub-square in shape and presents a raised motif, possibly a crowned frog / toad(?), or more likely a crowned heart. A solder line is present at the back of the shield were the band joins the shield. Dimensions: Diameter 9.76mm; thickness 0.66mm; weight 0.74g Discussion: Verve…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FB5475
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2021 T886 23 Roman denarii - mix of Republican and Imperial coinage Summary:   Republican:   D. Junius Silanus (91 BC) 1 L. Julius Bursio (85 BC) 2 P. Sulpicius Galba (69 BC) 1 C. Hosidius Geta (68 BC) 1 T. Carisius (46 BC) 1 Mn. Cordius Rufus (46 BC) 1 C. Considius Paetus (46 BC) 1 L. Livineius Regulus (42 BC) 1 Mark Antony (32-31 BC) 1 Imperial:   Galba (AD 68-9) 1 Vitellius (AD 69) 1 …
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rimington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-85DA2C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2021 T149 Description  A complete Medieval silver annular brooch dating to c.AD 1250-1400. The frame of the brooch is complete, but the pin is missing. The frame is circular in shape and in section. At one small section the frame narrows to form the constriction for the now missing pin. The upper surface of the frame is decorated with incised saltires that cover the width of the frame. In each cross quadrant is an irregular number of stamped annulets that are often incomplete or overlapping each other. Either side of the constriction are two incised bands that cove…
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hilldale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD86EA
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case no. 2020 T131 Description: Cast 'body' or 'buoy' from a late 16th to 17th century 'bosun's' whistle (c.AD 1600-1700). The buoy is in the shape of sphere that is hollow, at the base of which is a circular perforation measuring 5mm in diameter. Surrounding the object is a high zoomorphic ridge with the thickness of 2mm running around the centre, sealing the two hemispheres together. The ridge is in the form of a serpent with the head terminating the ridge at one side and the tail the other. The serpent has two eyes frontally positioned below which protrudes a s…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD0BC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), hand initial mark dating 1589/9-1591/2. North 2016 Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind. Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Long cross fourchee over shield. Legend: CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D81FE9
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2019 T986 Description: Two complete silver short-cross pennies of Henry III (1216 - 1272) that were discovered together. Both are slightly off struck and are covered in an iron deposit. Coin 1 (top of image): Class 7b2 (1229-32) minted by Sidmund of Bury St Edmunds (North no. 979). Obverse: 'hENRICVS [REX]'; Crowned frontally facing bust, holding a sceptre in right hand. Reverse: '[SI]HVNDONSANT'; Voided short-cross with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Coin 2 (bottom of image): Class 7b1 (1222-29) minted by Tomas of Canterbury (North no.979). Obv…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wyresdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D96670
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1556-1603). Obverse: E.D.G. ROSA [SINE SPI]NA; left facing bust with probable cross crosslet, dating to 1560-1561. Reverse: CIVI/TAS LONDON; square shield on cross fourcheé.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1D14CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I, (AD1558-1603). Reveres: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over square shield, 157[.]. North no. 1998. AD 1570-1579.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paythorne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C6BB31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling (North number 2231) coin of Charles I, the legend clipped. The initial mark (P) survives and indicates a date of 1643-1644 for minting. Coinage in the period of the English Civil War was issued in multiple locations by many short lived emergency mints, and both set of belligerents issued coins bearing the head of the king. Obverse:- Crowned bust of Charles I facing left, beaded border around. XII behind head. Legend around 'CAR[OLVS] D G MAG BRI [FRA] ET [HIB REX]' Reverse:- A quartered shield, the sectional bars projecting throug the outer wall and terminating…
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4E3073
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfcrown of Charles I, (1625-1649). Reverse: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO; round shield with scrolls. Dimensions: 33mm in diameter, 9.6g It is of group III with bust type 3a3 and the initial mark a sun. The letter A in CAROLVS is produced from a broken letter punch as the foot of the letter is damaged. Date is AD1645-1646.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Copull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D13D26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II, (1307-1327). Reverse: CIVI[TAS L]ONDON; long cross penny, three pellets in each quarter. Class 11b1/11a2 mule, London mint dating to AD1311 - 1314. North no. 1060/2 or 1061/1.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathom', grid reference and parish protected.