Record ID: WMID-792746
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable buckle fragment of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1550 - 1650. The object is only a fragment and consists of the centre part of the outer edge frame. It is pointed oval in cross section. It is decorated with a sub-triangular moulding, containing a raised lozenge shape and two annulets. Either side of this moulding is a raised collar. The reverse is undecorated.  The buckle is green / grey in colour with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.4mm, width 6.6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.2 grams. The fragme…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-787575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to the period AD 41-50 (Reece period 2). CERES AVGVSTA S C reverse type, depicting Ceres, veiled and draped, seated left, on ornamented throne, holding grain stalks in right hand and transverse torch in left. Mint of Rome, RIC I (2nd ed), no,.Claudius 94. Measurements: 23.8mm in diameter, 3.2mm in thickness, 6.4g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-654A2D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper-alloy brooch of Roman date, dating to c. AD 80-200. The fragment consists of just the bow. It is sub-triangular shape with a slightly concave reverse. No decoration is present on either side.  The object is a green / brown in colour and has a worn and abraded surface patina.  Measurements: 26.4mm length, 7.7mm width, thickness 3.5mm, weight 1.1 grams.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-652DAE
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy tumbler lock slide key fragment of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). The fragment consists of only a small portion of the handle and a complete terminal. The key has a thickened, rectangular cross-section handle and is decorated with a series of moulded collars in different sizes, arranged two either side of a waisted centre section. An integral terminal is present on one end of the handle and is trefoil in shape with a circular perforation through the centre. There are two separated raised incurving points on the endmost foil that the wear suggest…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-64BAE9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring fragment of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 300). The bezel is oval and has tapering shoulders that end at worn breaks. The hoop is incomplete. The bezel has a recessed circular cell to the upper surface and contains two raised circular pellets at either side of the cell. Any enamel in the recessed cell has been lost. The reverse of the bezel is concave.  The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. It measures: 9.4mm in height, 12.5mm in length (bezel), 18.6mm wide, 5.5mm thick (bezel), and weighs 4.3 grams. Similar finger rings have be…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-638010
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy four way strap distributor of Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1300).  The distributor is a frame that is square externally (with sightly convex edges) and has a quatrefoil perforation internally. On the front, at each corner, there is a thickened square boss. Between the bosses are four constrictions at the centre of each side, for the missing attachment loop strap ends. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object is dark green in colour with an uneven surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.4mm; width 16.9mm; thickness 4.2mm; weight 3.6 grams. …
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-24A0DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval half groat of Charles I (r. AD 1625 to AD 1649). Bust facing left with II behind. Oval garnished shield. Inner circles on both sides. Mint mark: triangle in circle, dating to AD 1641-43. Spink (2008) no.2832. North Vol 2, p162. Group D, no 2258.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2465DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and heavily worn Medieval short cross silver penny of Henry III (r. AD 1216  to AD 1272). Triple pellet stops. Most likely Class 8, dating to AD 1242-1247. Moneyer and mint unknown, due to missing and faded legend. 
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-241D78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (possibly CD PH 4.k type) of Roman date, circa AD 75-160. The brooch is missing its, foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is oval in cross section and tapers to a worn transverse break. The sides of the head are decorated with curved mouldings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. At the top of the head is a broken rearward facing hook.&…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-13636F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman Republican silver denarius of Mark Antony (42-30 BC) dating to 31 BC (Reece Period 1). LEG XII reverse type depicting legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint. Measurements: diameter 16.6mm, weight 3 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1328C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy buckle frame of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1250 - 1500. The buckle is D-shape in plan and single looped. It has a narrow and off-set axis bar and the outer surface has bevelled edges. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The buckle is dark green in colour and has an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 22mm, width 12.2mm, thickness 3.4mm, weight 1.5 grams Whitehead (2003: p.19, Nos. 53 & 54) states that cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckles with …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-12D2C7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and a small amount of the neck remains.  The ampulla has a circular body and a neck that extends outwards from one end. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. One side has moulded decoration present, consisting of radiating ribs, forming a scallop shell motif. The other side is undecorated.  The object measures 47.4mm in length and is 24.2mm wide at the …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7D1C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward I or Edward III (AD 1272 to AD 1377). Long cross reverse. Bifoliate crown. Minted in London. Parts of the outer flan is missing / damaged, resulting in a loss of some of the legend.  
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7A7A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Long cross reverse. Trifoliate crown. Probably class 3cd, dating to AD 1280. Bristol mint. Part of the outer flan is missing, resulting in some of the legend missing.  North vol.2, no. 1018/19.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-545F0A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800). The object is sub-spherical is shape and has a couple of pits, but does not appear to have been fired. The musket ball has a diameter of 12.1 mm and weighs 9.1g. The musket ball is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina. There are a large number of similar objects recorded on the PAS database, inlcuding: WAW-6066FE, WMID-191CF4, SUR-A2A4A4; SWYOR-8E3D62; and SWYOR-1BE638.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-543BDE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1450-1800. The token is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section (it has a domed decorative obverse and flat reverse). The obverse consists of a small cross within a concentric circle. These patterns most likely represent powell type 14 (crosses) and powell type 31 (circular geometric). The reverse is flat and undecorated. Excess material surrounds the edges of the object pattern. The token has a light grey coloured patina ac…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-53E219
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1300). The matrix is a circular disc with an integral suspension loop positioned at the top edge of the reverse. The die face has incised details that include an inscription around the outer edge. At the centre of the disc is a decorative central pellet and six narrow point petals. The inscription reads: + S' WILLI.SI R.I . The "S'WILLI" which translates as the seal of William, suggests this is a personal seal but the second part is less certain, likely to be a surname,…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-532634
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer P. Paetus, dating to the period c.138 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roman right, X behind bust. Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right, P.PAETVS / ROMA below. Mint of Rome. RRC 233/1
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EB5A56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). Second issue. Rose behind bust. Castle intial mark. Date above shield reads 1571.  North Vol 2, p134, no. 1997.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EA61F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (possibly CD PH 6.a2-6.a3 type) of Roman date, circa AD 100-175. The brooch is missing its, foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is D-shaped in cross section and tapers to a worn transverse break. The sides of the head are decorated with curved mouldings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. At the top of the head is an intact rearward facing…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E825AE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of cast copper alloy Medieval to Post Medieval cooking vessel rim sherd, probably from a cauldron or skillet, dating from c. AD 1200-1800. The fragment consists of the edge of the vessel. The rim has a triangular cross-section and the rest of the vessel is rectangular in cross-section. It has no decoration present.  The vessel fragment is black with traces of green and red in colour and has an uneven surface patina. The fragment is blackened on both sides.  It measures 22.8mm in length and 52.4mm in width. It has a thickness at the rim of …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7E85C
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medallion or pendant, dating to the Modern period (AD 1800-1900).  The medallion is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The obverse is decorated in high relief and consists of a horizontal trapezoidal base and then three rhombus shapes diagonally radiating from the base and descending in size. This creates a sub-triangular decoration. Above this are incised lines radiating outwards to the triangular decoration, most likely representing sun-rays. The reverse is also decorated in high relief and consists of 5 reclining figures with…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C1BA25
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object, most likely dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object consists of a strip of lead which is L shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It would have been T-shaped in plan, but one arm has been folded over to the back of the object. The front face is worn, but does have some relief decoration present, consisting of a raised border and pellets. The reverse is partially covered by the folded arm, but a raised line and two incised lines are present. The object is grey / brown in colour and has an uneven surface patina.  …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C164C7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead button or tobacco lid, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object has a sub-rectangular head, the face of which is worn and slightly distorted. The reverse presents a small attachement shank, integrally positioned at the centre. Only a small stub of the shank remains. The object has a white / grey patina and has no decoration present. Dimensions: Length 24.4mm;  Width 19mm; thickness 6mm; weight 7.7g. As there isn't a complete shank present, it is unclear if this would have expanded into a loop or as another type of attachem…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BF0C72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An illegible fragment of a Roman denarius of uncertain Emperor (probably of 1st to 3rd Century AD dating). Reverse type unclear. Probably Mint of Rome. Length: 5.6 mm Width: 10.9 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BEAB96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval penny of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), possibly class 15d, dating to AD 1327-1344. Minted at Canterbury. The penny is missing some of its side, resulting in an incomplete legend. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCF0EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probably Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The pin consists of a globular head that presents deep, curved diagonal grooves; together this give the impression of a twisted rope effect that pinches together the top of the head. Integral to the head is a cylindrical shaft that terminates with a worn break. The pin is dark brown in colour with an even surface patina.  Dimensions: Length: 13.4mm, diameter (head) 8.2mm in diameter; weight 2.4 grams. The date of the object is uncertain. Spherical heads with grooving are a feature of several of Coo…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCCFA9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1450-1800. The token is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The obverse consists of a small central pellet and four radiating lines that meet a concentric circle. These patterns most likely represent powell type 3 (segments) and powell type 31 (circular geometric). The reverse is flat and undecorated. A crack is present on the upper surface.  The token has a dark grey and brown coloured patina across both surfaces. …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCB283
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative (Polden Hill) brooch (type 4.a) dating to circa AD 80 - 120. The catch plate, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. At the rear of the head is an oval concave slot for the missing spring. The left wing is semi-circular and concave on the reverse. The right wing is missing. The head has semi circular mouldings either side where the head meets the wings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. The bow is D-shaped in cross section …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BC6C90
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment probably from a copper alloy double loop buckle of post medieval date c. AD 1650-1720. The buckle fragment consists of only one side of the outer frame and a small piece of the central strap bar.  It is rectangular in cross-section and has no decoration present on either side.  The surface is light-green in colour with a worn surface patina.   The fragment measures 36mm in length, 15.2mm width and is 2.4mm thick. It weighs 3 grams. Whitehead (1996) suggests copper alloy sub-annular double loo…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1804A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Nero (r. AD 54-68), dating to the period AD 65-66 (Reece Period ). Salus reverse type, depicting Salus, draped, seated left, on ornamental throne, holding patera in right hand and resting left hand on side. Mint of Rome.  RIC I, no 60. 
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1622BB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy "cooking pot" loop-chape for a shoe buckle, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1690-1720). The loop-chape is formed of trapeziodal loop with a single triangular internal spike on the outer edge. The frame has two drilled spindle terminals but does not have the spindle or tongue. The loop-chape has a green even surface patina. The chape measures measures 26.6mm in length, 23.7mm width and is 3mm thick. It weighs 3.2 grams. Whitehead (1996) dates buckles with these chapes to AD 1690-1720, see p…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15EEF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1351 to AD 1352, Series C, issued as part of the Fourth Coinage, Pre-treaty period between AD 1351 to AD 1361. Minted at London. The coin has been folded in half, with the reverse outwards. The obverse can not be seen. C.f. North vol 1, p50, no 1148. Diameter: 23.1 mm Width: 11.2 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15E66A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop buckle of post medieval date c. AD 1550-1650. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan and has rounded edges. It has a recessed strap bar at the mid point and has the intact pin still in place. The pin is formed from one piece of copper and curls over the strap bar to form a thin triangular shaped pin. At either end of the buckle frame is a moulded sub-triangular projection which is decorated with two incised lines.  The reverse of the frame is concave and undecorated. The exterior surface is mid-green in colou…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15C835
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 9.5mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 31.8mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-158431
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 9mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 28.5mm, t…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1520F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1619. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark uncertain. C.f. North vol 2, 1991, p 145, no 2104-5. Coin has been pierced from obverse to reverse at the centre point. Internal diameter of the piercing is 1.9 mm. Diameter: 15.9 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-14792B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver soldino (or 'galley ha'penny') of Doge Michele Steno of Venice (1400-16), dating to c.AD 1400 - 1416. mint: Venice, mint control mark: star over F (Massari Sconoscuito), CNI VIII nos7-8. Ref: CNI VII: 113.  S. MARCVS VENETI reverse type depicting the winged lion of St. Mark facing within a circle, holding book of gospels. 
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-85961F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 10.4mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 31.7mm, thickness…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8586F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead discoidal spindle whorl of Early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 700-1100). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and has a rectangular cross section. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular with an internal diameter of 8.8mm. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 25.5mm, thickness …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-857760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny, probably of Edward IV (AD 1471 to AD 1483), dating to the period AD 1471 to AD 1483. Minted at Durham. C.f. North, vol 2, p95, no 1663. Coin has been clipped into the size of an half penny. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-854AAD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 8.9 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex. There are thrre lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object, the fourth is missing due to damage. The whorl has a diameter of 23.9 mm and is 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 29 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey c…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8504D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98 to AD 117), dating to the period AD 114 to AD 117 (Reece Period 5). PARTHICO PM TR P COS VI P P S P Q R reverse type depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Rome. C.f RIC II Trajan 333. Diameter: 18.3 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.75 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8502D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Early Medieval date (AD 43-800). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 16.7mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84E979
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 29mm, thickne…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84C573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete  lead perforated artefact, probably a weight, dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, AD 1100 - 1800. It is flat in profile, and sub-triangular in plan, with curved sides and rounded corners. It has a rectangular cross section. The object is damaged just under the perforation. The narrow end is perforated with an irregular hole of 4-6mm diameter. It has no decoration present and is cream in colour with an uneven surface patina.  The weight is 58.6mm long, 38mm wide and 9.9mm thick. It  weighs 99.3 g. The mass does not…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84A71D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, circa AD 75-200. The brooch fragment consists of only the lower bow, foot and catchplate. The lower bow has a sub-triangular cross setction and has no decoration present. The foot consists of a rounded knop. At the reverse, the catchplate is solid.  The brooch is dark green in colour and has an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 40.9 mm, width 6.9mm, thickness inc catchplate 11.5mm, weight 4.9 grams
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84894E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub square lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in shape. One corner has a circular indentation for attachement. The front exhibits decoration consisting of: five rounded pellets in the centre, in a cross design, within an arched tressure, all within a lozenge shaped cartouche. The reverse has a raised cross design. The corners are rounded. It measures 17.6mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g.  Th…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84717C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period January to May 1280. Minted at Bristol. Class 2b. C.f. North vol 2, p28, no 1015. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-844343
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged Medieval voided long cross silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (r. AD 1216 to AD 1272). Most likely class 5, dating to AD 1250-1275. Moneyer: IOhS. Mint unknown. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-841795
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy hawking whistle, c.AD 1700-1800. The body is cylindrical and hollow, and tapers to the extended hemispherical mouth piece. Perforating the upper centre of the body is a crescent-shape sound hole. Top is decorated by ridge which appears to have beeb brokenThe Top appears to have a decorative pattern. There are two collar running arounf the narower area. Appears to have been made in two halfs and joined together
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-83E68D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bifaced lead token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).  The obverse depicts a quartered geometric design featuring an equal armeed cross with annulets in each quarter. Each quarter has a central raised pellet. Powell type 12. The reverse has multiple raised pellets. Powell type uncertain.  Diameter: 23.0 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 5.3 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83CAB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a very corroded Sestertius of an unidentified emperor, dating from about 23 BC - AD 269. It is 30.1mm in diameter and 4.5mm thick. It weighs 12.4g. Both faces are illegible apart from a standing figure on the reverse.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-838445
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin; a nummus probably of the House of Valentinian dating from AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). Probably SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left with palm and a wreath. Mint unknown. The diameter is 15.1mm, thickness 1.3mm and weight 1.43g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-833DAA
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy annular ring, probably a harness ring, of uncertain date, Medieval to Post-medieval, AD 1100 - 1800. It is flat and sub-hexagonal in section with the inner edge worn. The hoop varies in width and some filemarks are visible. The diameter is 26.0mm, thickness is 3.0mm, and weight is 3.9g These are very common finds and may have had a variety of uses. They may have been part of horse-harness, or used for suspension of vessels, or as curtain rings, and so on. Geake (Finds Recording Guide, page 54). See also https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/r…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-82E350
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1558 to AD 1603. Mintmark uncertain. Probably minted at the Tower of London. Coin is heavily worn..
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82E2CE
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early post-medieval copper alloy hooked tag, dating from about AD 1500-1650, of Read's Class E Type 3. The main body of the object is sub-circular, with moulded relief and openwork. There is a central moulded rose, on a triple stranded vertical line. There is a single stranded cross bar. There are three openwork perforations in each lower quarter, and two in each upper quarter. The space where the third perforation would be is occupied by the rose moulding at the base of each side of the rectangular loop. The hook projects down in a distort…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-82BE12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced and worn Post-Medieval silver penny of Charles I (r. AD 1625 to AD 1649). The obverse is completely worn away. The reverse has an oval garnished shield. The coin is in two pieces. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-82AE26
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval uniface token, dating to c. AD 1400 to 1800. One side is decorated with raised cross hatching (Powell type 7). Reverse has a 'B' or '13' etched or scratched into it. Grey/Brown patina. 4.9g, 20.4mm dia and 2.3mm thick
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-827566
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272  to AD 1307). Uncertain class. Cross Pattee inital mark. Minted in Canterbury. The coin has been clipped, resulting in some of the legend missing. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-82557E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272  to AD 1307). Most likely Class 3e, dating to AD 1280. Cross Pattee inital mark. Trifoliate crown. Minted in York. Some of the outer flan is missing. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-823A31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Thistle. C.f. North vol 1, p 144, no 2075. Weight: 2.59 g Diameter: 25.0 mm Thickness: 0.66 mm
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-820B14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272  to AD 1307). Most likely Class 3, dating to AD 1280. Crescent contraction marks. Cross Pattee inital mark. Trifoliate crown. Minted in Canterbury. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-81A546
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to between AD 1561 to AD 1565. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Pheon. C.f. North vol 2, p 134, no 1997. Diameter: 24.3 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-815166
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy line weight or net sinker of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The weight is a oval shape with parallel lines on rear and a deep ridge on front. A sub circular hole is present at the top for suspension. This has an internal diameter of 7.0 mm. The loop has been bent out of shape, and is now at right angles to the body of the weight. It measures 48.6 mm in length, 19.7 mm wide and 11.9 mm thick. It weighs 59 g.  The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-812068
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The weight has a teardrop shaped suspension hole at the top. This measures 5.4 mm wide by 10.1 mm long. The base is rhomboid or diamond shaped, with cross hatched decoration on each face. The weight terminated with a blunt point. It measures 62.4 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 14.0 mm thick. It weighs 49.9 g (1.76 oz). The weight is a mid to light grey to white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-80F5A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The object is cylindrical in form, and narrows towards each terminal. There a hole in the top and has longitudinal groves down both side, one side two deep  down the side other side has two faint lines. weight terminates in a rounded point. has a grey and brown patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-31CA09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged Medieval short cross silver penny or cut quarter of King John (r. AD 1199  to AD 1216). Moneyer most likely RICARD B, which means this coin was minted in London. Class 5b or C, dating to AD 1205-1210.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-314393
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval voided long cross penny of Henry III (r. AD 1207 to AD 1272). Moneyer Willem. Minted in Canterbury. Most likely class 3, dating to AD 1248 - 1250. The coin is damaged and missing nearly half. 
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-30221A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272  to AD 1307). Most likely Class 2, dating to AD 1279-1280. Trifoliate crown. Minted in Canterbury. 
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2FF0AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Medieval short cross silver penny of King John (r. AD 1199  to AD 1216). Most likely Class 5c, dating to AD 1207-1210 . Moneyer: SAMVEL. Minted in Canterbury. 
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2E4F2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval short cross silver penny of King John (r. AD 1199  to AD 1216). Class 5c, dating to AD 1207-1210 . Moneyer: BENEIT. Minted in London. 
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2DD9F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VIII (r. AD 1509 to AD 1547). First coinage, dating to AD 1509-1526. Bust facing forwards, with the letters W A either side. Minted in Canterbury under Archbishop William Warham.  North Vol 2, p110, no. 1780.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2D9E92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (r. AD 1625 to AD 1649). Bust facing left. Most likely group D. Inner circle on obverse. Initial mark unknown. The coin has been clipped, resulting in most of the legend missing.  North Vol 2, p162, no. 2269.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B3331
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). Second phase. Pheon intial mark. Date above shield reads 1561.  North Vol 2, p134, no. 1998.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1A6637
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). No date above shield. Initial mark unknown. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1A19AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). Second issue. Coronet initial mark. Date above shield reads 1568.  North Vol 2, p134, no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19DF0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). Second issue. Englantine initial mark. Date above shield reads 1574. A small chunk is missing from the outer flan. North Vol 2, p134, no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19B086
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). Third issue. Tun or woolpack initial mark. Date above shield reads 1595. Spink (2008) 2578A . North Vol 2, p137, no. 2015.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1933BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). Third issue. Tun initial mark. Date above shield possibly reads 1592. The obverse is very worn.  Spink (2008) 2578A . North Vol 2, p137, no. 2015.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F1BFB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward II, class 11b, dating to 1312-1314. London mint. North 1060/3 
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F168C9
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy three spoked wheel model, of uncertain dating but possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The wheel model has three internal spokes. It is circular in shape, with bevelled edges. The spokes have a circular cross section and meet at a circular hub in the centre of the model. The wheel has a diameter of 28.3 mm and is 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.6 g. The wheel model is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A couple of other similar three spoked wheel models have been recorded on the PAS database including: DOR-18D344 and IOW-19E771. These are considered to…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-F14C78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch dating to circa (AD 80-120) of (Mackreth Group 3, flat wing ends) type Mackreth (2011), type 3e, Plate 46. The brooch is T-shaped in plan. The wings are cylindrical with damaged and incomplete end caps. The foot and catch plate are missing along with the spring and pin. There are the remains of a reverse facing hook at the reverse of the head that would have held the spring in place. At the reverse of the head is a rectangular slot that is concave. The bow is hump like in profile and the…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F11C32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver threepence of Elizabeth (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1565. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Pheon. Cf. North, vol 2, p 135, no 1998. Coin has been bent and since straightened.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F0CAF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete engraved copper alloy penannular brooch, of Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 850). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, with part of the head plate present. The head plate may have been lozenge shaped, with a flat cross section. The decoration is lozenge shaped, with a wide raised ridge creating separate zones. The outer rectangular zones has two strand interlace decoration. The corners are unclear, but may have traces of enamel inlay. The central lozenge section has a zoomorphic stranded design. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 37.3 mm in length, 24.3 mm w…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F0563D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sestertius of Lucilla (AD 164 to AD 169), dating to the period AD 164 to AD 169. Reece period 8. Minted at Rome. PIETAS S C reverse type depicting Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense from right hanf on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand. C.f. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1756. Diameter: 32.9 mm Thickness: 4.0 mm Weight: 19.4 g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-EFF372
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561 as part of the first coinage issue. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Cross crosslet. North vol 2, p133, no 1987. The coin is damaged and incomplete. 
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-EF5203
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence, possible dating c. AD 1660-1700. The coin appears purposefully smoothed possibly to form a 'love token' although the coin does not appear to have been bent. There appear to be a number of lines etched onto the coin. Due to the abrasion, the monarch and reverse are uncertain. Bust facing right.  The coin measures 20 mm in diameter, 0.76 mm in thickness. It weighs 2.34 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-EF315E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence, possible dating c. AD 1660-1700. The coin appears purposefully smoothed and has a slight bend to form a 'love token'. Due to the abrasion, the monarch and reverse are uncertain. Bust facing right.  The coin measures 20.6 mm in diameter, 0.88 mm in thickness. It weighs 2.65 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-EF0F06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence, possible dating c. AD 1660-1700. The coin appears purposefully smoothed and bent in two places to form a 'love token'. Then straightened by the finder. Due to the abrasion, the monarch and reverse are uncertain.  The coin measures 20.6 mm in diameter, 0.95 mm in thickness. It weighs 2.27 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EEFDC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1998.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EE68B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Irish shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603 to AD 1625. Spink, vol 2, p 141, no 6513. The coin is heavily worn and has been bent into an 'S' shape to potentially function as a love token. 
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EDFBAB
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy purse bar of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550). The arms of the bar are sub-rectangular in cross-section, projecting from a rectangular central block. A vertical hole through the block runs at right angles to the bar. The block has a notch in the underside to accommodate the rove from the missing loop. At the end of each arm is a large fungiform knop. It measures 30.2 mm in length, 71.3 mm wide and 9.9 mm thick. it weighs 35.6 g. The purse bar is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. This object&nbs…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-AF5D54
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval dating (12th to 14th Centuries AD). The harness pendant is of the 'heater' shield shape, with a flat top and two inward curving sides to a point beneath. A suspension loop is set at right angles at the centre point along the flat top. The suspension loop has an internal diameter of 1.8 mm. The front of the harness pendant has been decorated with enamel. There are six vertical lines, alternating three silver and three blue.The reverse is undecorated. It measures 48.9 mm in length, 30.5 mm wide and 8.9 mm thick. It…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-AEDC7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver republican denarius, issued by moneyer P F Clodius, M F Turrinus, dating to c. 42 BC. Reece Period 1. Mint of Rome. Reverse type depicting a Crescent moon with five stars around. As Crawford 494/21, Syndenham 1115. Diameter: 18.7 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 3.1 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9D1084
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fob dangler dating to the Iron Age to Roman period (c. 200 BC- AD 100). The object consists of a flat ring that is mostly complete. Within and integral to the ring is an open triskele pattern of which one of the three arms is missing. In the centre of the triskele projects an integral bar that is cylindrical in shape and at the top of which is an open loop for attachment. The loop has a diameter of 16.4mm. The object is undecorated and largely has a smooth mid green patina. Patches of active, bright green corrosion are present at the broken areas. Dime…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9CE2B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1619. Mintmark uncertain. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North vol 2, p146, no 2104-2105 Diameter: 12.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9A1091
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval dating (AD 1270 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the heraldic horse harness pendant is present.  The pendant is lozenge shaped, with the remains of a suspension loop extending from the upper corner. The obverse depicts a quartered design. Quarters 1 & 3 are vertical lines of red enamel. Quarters 2 and 4 are unclear. A large loss of enamel has hindered the identification of the heraldry. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 31.0 mm in length, 21.4 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.7 …
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-99B58B
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (Late 15th to 16th Century AD). The chape is incomplete, with only the front plate surviving. This plate is also slightly damaged. The chape is sub-oval in plan with a rounded front and a dished reverse for the blade. The chape terminates in a knop and is crenellated at the top, at the attachment end. It has an openwork trefoil in the centre. A series of moulded ribs extend from the openwork trefoil to the edges of the chape, flaring gradually.  It measures 34.2 mm in length, 22.7 mm w…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-731076
Object type: SHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 19th century iron shoe patten.  The object consists of an oval shaped body, with fixtures that project on either side. One extends upwards before bending at a right angle, followed by a circular plate with a nail affixed to it, and a final rectangular lug extending outward and terminating in a break. The other side has a similar attachment, but the plate is trapezoidal in shape and has two nails. The object has an abundance of rust. Measurements: Height: 47.5mm Length: 189mm Width: 86.8mm Thickness of iron bar: 7.9mm Weight: 122.9g  A patten was an over-sh…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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