Record ID: LEIC-9645D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval voided shortcross penny of Henry III (1216 - 1272), dating to c.AD 1222 - 1236. Class 7b. Moneyer Ilger, mint of London. North (1994) Volume 1, p 227 no 997  Weight : 1.3 g Diameter : 18.2 mm
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-071B98
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or pendant, likely of late post-medieval to modern date. The obverse depicts a small sub-rectangular motif framed by a roundel, further contained within the upper portion of a vertical oval, around all of which is a curving foliate border. At the top centre of the object is a hole measuring 3.7mm in diameter, which could have served as either an opening for a string or chain to hang the item as a pendant, or as an opening for a rivet to mount the item. The reverse is undecorated but contains a small, shallow circular indentation at centre…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-1E315C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman Republican silver denarius issued by Julius Caesar, dating to c. 49 - 48 BC. Reece Period 1. CAESAR, reverse type shows an elephant facing right, trampling a dragon within a border of dots. A fragment of the outer edge is missing between 9 -10 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 17.8 mm Weight: 3.1 g
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-1D4F64
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup, dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The stirrup is sub-triangular in plan and L-shaped in section.The front of the stirrup is decorated possibly with a single interlaced beast whose head is facing downwards to the left. The beast interlaces with lobe-ended tendrils. In each corner of the stirrup is a circular hole, the lower left of which is damaged and elongated. The reverse is undecorated and a small lip remains at the base.  Length: 46.1 mm Width: 29.5 mm Thickness: 4.3 mm Weight: 17.6 g A similar mount is il…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-1CB5D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Trajan, dating to c.AD 103 - 111. Reece Period 5. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, reverse type shows Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 15.9 mm Weight: 2.6 g RIC II Trajan 118
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-4A2BF6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper alloy knee buckle dated c. 1720-1800. The buckle is sub-rectangular in shape with a gently curved frame which appears convex when viewed from the obverse. The buckle is made in two pieces with frame drilled at opposite ends in centre with two holes for a separately cast spindle. The obverse frame face is faceted with a series of regular raised diamonds, with the exception of the very corners of the buckle face which are flat. The reverse is plain, although both frame faces have a thin layer of tinning. The spindle holds an anchor chape with three t…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-E8EEA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Faustina I dating to AD 141 (Reece Period 7), struck in commemoration of the deified Faustina the Elder under emperor Antoninus Pius. Obverse depicting a bust of Faustina I, draped, facing right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round the head and drawn up and coiled on top. AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Ceres, veiled, draped, standing facing right, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and two corn-ears, downward, in left hand. Mint of Rome. Part of one side of the flan, corresponding roughly from …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-E8DCC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, medieval cut half penny of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III dating to the period circa AD 1180 - 1247. Short cross reverse with four pellets in each corner. Unfortunately, the remaining surface of the coin is now quite worn, including the portrait bust on obverse and legenends on both sides of the coin, preventing a more speciic identification. Moneyer uncertain. Mint of London. Uncertain Class. Weight: 0.5 g Diameter: 19.2 mm
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-E88C8B
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman centre-looped cosmetic mortar dating to circa AD 43-410. The short bow has undecorated, shallow, convex walls with a virtually straight rim and pointed terminals so, that when viewed from above, it is lenticular in shape. The bow has a wide and short 'V'-shaped section, which tapers slightly in depth towards the terminals. The keel of the bow is ridged from one terminal to the other, which is interrupted only by a central, rectangular projection from the centre of the keel ridge. The mortar's central loop, now missing, wo…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-84CFF2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Bronze Age copper-alloy spiral finger ring, dating to c. 1500 - 1150 BC. It is circular in plan and it is formed by three coils of an oval cross-sectioned metal wire, the ends terminate in blunt rounded ends. Diameter: 29.9 mm Thickness: 4 mm Weight: 18.19 g  A similar object has been recorded on the PAS database as HAMP-7556B3 and SF-761FF6 , see also examples of spiraloid rings in the Near Lewes hoard (SUSS-C5D042) and the Ockham hoard (SUR-B41DB6), both Middle Bronze Age in date. The function of this object is uncertain, given that it is too large to …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-849096
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver groat of Edward IV first reign (1461 - 1470), dating to c.AD 1465 - 1470. Light coinage type VI, sun initial mark. Mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 86 no 1569 Diameter: 25.9 mm Weight: 3.00 g
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-503ABE
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval Iron axehead, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1500. Possibly a bearded axehead. It is largely trapezoidal, it has a triangular or 'wedge'- shaped blade with a slight curve to the cutting edge; it projects downwards a little more than it projects upwards from the central body of the axe. The socket is triangular in shape with a triangular wing to either side, extending downwards. This is formed by bending the loop around and welding it to the other side, often resulting in a slight ridge. When viewed from the rear, the butt of the axe appears rectangular.  Length: 190…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-FD1C22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver groat of Edward VI, struck in the name of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), dating to c.AD 1547 - 1551. First coinage, sixth bust type. Mint of Southwark.  North (1991) Volume 2, p 114 no 1872 Diameter: 26 mm Weight: 1.39 g
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-E701C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Trajan dating to the period AD 103 - 111 (Reece Period 5). COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC reverse type depicting Victory standing left, half draped, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p.253, no.128. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 2.26 g
Created on: Tuesday 19th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-DE179A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Lucius Verus (AD 161-169), dating to the period c.AD 161-162 (Reece Period 8). PROV DEOR TR P II COS II reverse type depicting Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. As RIC III, p. 253, no. 482. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 2.76 g
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-DDC77F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Denarius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar under Antoninus Pius dating to AD 157-158 (Reece Period 7). TR POT XIII COS II reverse type depicting Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower-bud in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left. Mint of Rome. Cf RIC III, p89, 479a. Diameter: 16 mm Weight: 2.22 g
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-FB4A8A
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Post Medieval silver gilt baluster spoon terminal, c.20mm long and c. 14mm in diameter. The spoon has a flat circular terminal which has been engraved with the initials W C or W I? and a possible animal? motif above. Below this the spoon narrows in width to a concentric recess then widens out to a rounded band, just narrower than the terminal before tapering in again. Below this is another concentric recess and a narrow, rounded band. Below this the spoon has a swollen oval shaped profile with incised rows of dots decorating it? at which point it is broken.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-ABB990
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
undated gold sheet, 15mm, long, 10mm wide and 0.25mm thick with a weight of 1.78g. The sheet is oval in form with a rectangular cross section. It is plain and appears to have been deliberately folded in half and then one edge has been folded over into the inside of the first fold. The objects full flattened length is c.28mm this and its form make it very similar to early Bronze age 'hair or basket ornaments' such as BERK-F548E6 and IOW-62FFD2, although this example has no decoration or the diagnostic rectangular projection usually found on these. It does have damage to one edge …
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-AB9BA6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is rectangular in form and circular in cross section. It comprises a hollow circular tube with a stylised animal's head at one end and circular opening at the other, which has an incised collar and has been pierced transversely, with a silver pin. In the centre are two circular features, one on each side, the upper edge of which projects above the tube. Each contains a reversed V-motif inside a recessed field. These features are likely to represent the animal's ears. to the right of these (as shown) are the rest of the animals' features. It has a rectangular cross sectioned…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-5E4650
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic (Early) to Neolithic (Late) disc scraper, 33mm long, 33mm wide, 5mm thick and 9.3g in weight. Made on a rounded flake that has been worked centripetally into a disc by the application of semi-abrupt and in some parts abrupt retouch. The flint is opaque and has turned light grey through the process of patination. The butt is large and therefore the piece has been hard hammer struck. The left side has been notched, and the dorsal face possesses two parallel ridges created by unidirectional removals.
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
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