Record ID: LEIC-07D791
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy cloth seal of post-medieval date, probably c. AD 1650-1700. The seal would have been a two-part seal, circular in plan with a short connecting tab between the two discs. Both sides are now very worn, but the lower portion of the obverse (rivet disc) may show a lion statant or passant, facing left. The seal is worn and warped in places, particularly the connecting strip, and its surface has a light grey patina. Length: 20.7 mm Width: 15.1 mm Thickness: 5.3 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-07AD1A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy button of probable post-medieval to modern date, c. AD 1800-1930. The button is circular in plan and flat. Both the obverse and reverse surfaces have a mottled green and brown patina, and remnants of gilding. There is a small drawn wire loop, also with traces of gilding, soldered to the upper centre of the reverse. There is no discernable decoration on the obverse, although this might now be obscured by the patina. On the reverse, there may be a narrow, circular linear decoration approximately halfway b…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-079930
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date, c. AD 1100-1600. It is sub-circular in plan and bi-conical in section, with a central circular perforation, 9.4 mm. in diameter, passing through the whorl's interior. The whorl has a pronounced, undecorated mid-rib on its exterior and is asymmetrical from this medial feature, with one of the truncated conical sections slightly wider than the other. Both of the outer sloping faces have moulded decoration comprising raised pellets framed by radiating ribs, although the detail is now…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-040916
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy thimble of the medieval period, probably dating to c. AD 1330 - 1400.  The circumference is slightly flattened. It is a domed skep/acorn cup type, with a plain band with 2 grooves round the circumference, pits in columns on the sides and in 3 concentric circles around the crown.  The crown is pierced and tonsured.  A similar item is described in Read B.(2018) Metal Sewing-Thimbles Found in Britain no 73 pp 23-24.  It was possibly made in Nuremberg. Height: 12.4 mm  Weight: 2.6 g  Diameter:&nb…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-03DB42
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable medieval copper-alloy strap fitting / strap end for a casket, chest or harness mount, dating to c. AD 1200 – 1500. The fitting comprises a rectangular bar which is triangular-shaped in cross-section with a ridge running longitudinally along upper surface of the main body. The surface of the object is uneven. At one end is a sub rectangular D-shaped aperture with moulded sides. Below this loop, a neck extends to the main bar. A wide raised collar is present at the junction of the bar and the neck. The collar has a rivet hole running through it which reta…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-03CC32
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy clasp or bucke frame, dating to AD 1250 - 1400. The clasp is undecorated. The clasp frame is sub-rectangular in plan and 'U' shaped in cross-section with upturned sides. The bar is narrowed for the (missing) plate while the outside undecorated, two circular holes remain. The U-shaped section is cast and shield shaped. Length: 26.8 mm Height: 4.5 mm Width: 16 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-03ADAC
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy vessel probably of medieval date, c.1100-1300. The vessel is shaped like an ampulla, with a bulbous rounded body, narrow neck and two open oval/circular side handles. Unlike the typical pilgrim souvenirs it is not made of lead alloy. The flask is in very good condition with a smooth, slightly pitted surface.  A casting seam is present down the length of the flask. No other decoration is present on the body of the vessel.The base is rounded. The surface is damaged by a small hole in the middle of the rounded bulbous body. The inside is hollow/…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-0AB5F5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of medieval date, c. AD 1250-1400. The comprises the strap end's front plate which is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-oval in section. From a curved upper edge, the sides taper gently before expanding again to a sub-circular terminal capped by a small central knob protruding from the outer edge. There is a drilled rivet hole towards the upper edge which is surounded, on the obverse face, by an grooved linear border in the shape of a quatrefoil. The remaining surface of the strap end is adorned with simple linear and…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-0A80FA
Object type: NETTING NEEDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable netting needle of Roman to post-medieval date, c. AD 200-1900. The object is generally sub-cylindrical with sub-oval-sectioned shaft which tapers to a rounded point. The lower shaft and point are slightly bent. At the other terminal, the object flares to a sub-circular and slightley flattened head measuring 11.1 mm across. This element is perforated with a circular hole set slightly off-centre and 6.1 mm in diameter. The metal's surface is covered in a light layer of corrosion and has an ir…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-0A478A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy umbonate disc brooch of Roman date (c. AD 75-300). The brooch is circular in plan with short globular knobs projecting from the sides and bottom of the circle's edge. At the top projects the narrow hinged pin fixture. From the reverse, the remaining catchplate extends from the back of the lower projection. The turn of the catchplate and the brooch's pin no longer remain, and the lugs which suported the now missing axis bar are also broken. The circular plate of the brooch is domed and surrounded by a narrow, fla…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-373704
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval dumb-bell shot consisting of two distinct spheres joined by a bar dating to the seventeenth century (c.AD 1600-1700) Length: 29.47 mm; Diameter: 12.70 mm; Weight: 23.76g Dumb-bell shot is the most commonly found type of elongated shot. The length of the connecting stem varies and in some types is made of iron. Such a design was designed to provide increased power.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5FC8B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval cast lead biconical spindle whorl c. 1100-1600AD. Each face has radiating ridge lines at random angles, with interposed pellets.
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5F337B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, clipped, and pierced silver penny of Charles I c. AD 1625-1644.  Obverse: Portrait bust left with ‘I’ behind.  CA[ROLVS D G M B F ET] H REX Reverse: Oval garnished shield. The coin is clipped and the reverse legend is illegible. . [IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT] The initial mark is illegible, coin possibly from Group C with no inner circle.  These coins are often pierced, with a heavily degraded portrait.  
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5E6B1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hammered silver shilling of Charles I, c. 1625 – 49 AD.  Obverse: left facing bust of Charles I with XII behind bust. The initial mark of a portcullis dates the coin to 1633-34. CAROLVS D.G. MA BR.FR.ETHI REX Reverse: depicts a round garnished shield quartered with the arms of Britain and France. C R to sides of shield.  North 2223. CHRISTO.AVSPICE. REGNO
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-027904
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval to modern anonymous issue paisa of the Indian Princely State of Bajrangarh dating to the period AD 1884-1903 (AH 1302-1321). Mint of Bahawalpur. The coin is roughly square in shape. The obverse shows an inscription, including the date of issue. The reverse shows a star and crescent moon between two laurel branches.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-024EFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Henry V (AD 1413-1422) dating to the period AD 1413 – 1422. Long cross with quatrefoil centre reverse. Mint of York. Standard Type G. North Vol 2, p.71, no.1403.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-01FD3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) dating to the period AD 320 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting VOT//V in wreath. Mint of Siscia. RIC VII, p.442, no.147.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-EE5908
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to the period AD 1634 - 1635. Fourth bust. Group D. Oval garnished shield reverse. Bell initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.162, no.2257.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-EE1319
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335 - 341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-E6EB06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a cut voided long cross farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), probably Class 5f, dating to AD 1256-1258 (N 996). Moneyer: unknown, Mint: London, Ref: North 1994: page 227. The coin is 9.4mm long, 9.4mm wide, 0.7mm thick and weighs 0.35g.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
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