Record ID: WMID-0F881E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch (most likely type TR 1.2b3) of Roman date, circa AD 75-130.  The brooch is missing its foot, catchplate and pin. The head is sub-triangular in shape and the reverse is slightly concave and has the complete integral loop still intact. The head is decorated with three pointed oval petals. The upper part of the bow is decorated with a central disk, flanked by three petals above and below. This decoration does not repeat on the reverse. The lower bow ends at a worn pointed break and due to wear, has no evid…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-26421E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin, incomplete, unidentified silver component. The item is semi-circular in plan, and retangular in cross section. It appears to be incomplete, with clean and linear break points on the two ends of the circular frame suggesting it has been cut, perhaps before it was intended to be melted down. On what is presumably the front facing surface of the component, there are two parrallel grooves which run along the circumference of the inside edge. The depth of the grooves is not uniform and at points the recesses are too faint to be visible. This may be the result of wear. The…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Saturday 17th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FB98B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Julia Domna under Septimius Severus (AD 193-217), dating to the period AD 196-211 (Reece Period 10). Felicitas reverse type, depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, no. 551. 
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F9F5F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), dating to the period c.AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of London. As RIC VII, 3.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F98FC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 307-308 (Reece period 15). MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI reverse type depicting Mars helmeted advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, no. 777.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E9AABE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272 to AD 1307). Long cross reverse. Most likely class 10cf, dating to AD 1305-1310. Minted in London. The coin is missing some of its outer flan, resulting in some of the legend missing.  North Vol 2, p.32, no 1040-1043/2. 
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-DF56E7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper-alloy strap end of Late Medieval date. The object is small and broadly tear-drop shaped in plan with an oval cross-section. It consists of a rounded knop and then a small sub-circular knop on one side which has a rectangular indentation at the apex, used for slotting onto something.  The object has a dark green / brown even surface patina.  It measures 11.8mm in length and 7.7mm in width. The slot is 3.9mm in length, 1.1mm in width and 1.9mm deep. It has a thickness of 6.9mm and weighs 1.8 grams. 
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DE761B
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy thimble of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - 1800). The thimble consists of a conical shape, with a rounded top. The rim is slightly thicker than the thimble walls and has no decoration.The sides and top of the thimble are decorated by machine made indentations.  The thimble measures 19.1mm in length, 18.3mm in diameter at the base and 14.2mm diameter at the top, and the walls are 1mm thick. It weighs 5.2 grams. The thimble is a dark green / brown colour, with an even surface patina.  Similar thimbles have been recorded on the …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DE09EA
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete machine drawn silver thimble of Post Medieval to Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). The thimble consists of a tall conical shape, with a rounded top. Circular indentations cover the top two thirds of the thimble and have been arranged in neat horizontal lines. Below the indentations is an inscribed slanted foliate design. The base of the thimble has a thickened rim, which is flanked by indented lines. The thickened rim has repeated lozenge shaped facets.   The thimble measures  21.2mm in length, 18.1mm in diameter at the base and …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8746C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative type brooch dating to circa AD 43 - 120. The pin, lower bow, catch plate and foot are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The wings are sub-circular with perforated end caps. The rearward facing hook is still intact on the head and keeps in place the external chord. At the rear of the head and wings is a rectangular slot where the spring sits. The spring has nine intact coils wrapped around the axis bar. The bo…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-870670
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pendant of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1000 - AD 1600).  The pendant is cruciform in shape, with arms that are rectangular in form and cross section. The upper arm is the longest and has a sub-circular perforation on the reverse, that runs through both sides of the arm. The arms at the sides are shorter. The pendant has a cream/ light brown patina. No decoration is present. The object measures 31.8mm in length and 29mm in width. It has an overall thickness of 8.1mm and weighs 21 grams. Similar crosses have been recorded on the PAS database, …
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-86355F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete Post Medieval copper alloy halfpenny of William III (AD 1694 - 1702), dating to 1695-1701. The obverse has a laur and cuir bust facing right. The reverse is completely worn away. Spink 3554 - 3556. 
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-774AD8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and the internal diameter measures 10.1mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with irregular ribs in light relief, creating various sized segements. Within some of the segements are small moulded pellets.   The whorl is a cream colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 27.9mm, thickness 15.6mm, weight 39.2 g…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-76D354
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (4.a type) of Roman date, circa (AD 80-120). The brooch is missing its lower bow, foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The brooch is T-shape 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 break. The sides of the head are decorated with faint curved mouldings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. The wings are semi-circular. At the rear of the head is a concave slot where the spring woul…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-76B3A8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch (1.5x type) of Roman date, circa AD 100 - 200. The brooch comprises of the head, spring, bow and foot. It is missing the pin and catch plate. The head is oval in shape and the reverse is slightly concave with an axis bar across and the spring in place. The spring has 4 coils. The head is decorated with an incised triangle and red enamel inside. At the base of the triangle is a transverse collar.  The upper bow has a broadly D-shaped cross section and is decorated with collar mouldings above and below a …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74F1E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn probable silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603). Both faces are very worn and the shape of the coin slightly distorted. The obverse bust is not visible and the legend is only partially readable (D G ANGL). The reverse has the remains of the date '157.. 'above the shield, suggesting AD 1570-79 as the date.The coin fits the size of a threepence. North (Vol 2), no. 1998.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7495B0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1500-1900. The weight is circular and has a thick raised rim.The front of the object has two concentric grooves and a central dimple. At 12 o'clock, is the letter H. At 6 o'clock, there is the letter O. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The weight is green and brown in colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 23.7mm, thickness 5mm, weight 12.9 grams.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-73E7C1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rowel spur of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 - AD 1900).  Most of the spur is present, with the rowel box incomplete and the rowel missing. One arm is broken and misshapen and missing its terminal.  The rowel box is waisted and terminates at a worn break. The complete arm is curved and has a D-shaped cross section. It terminates in an elongated S-shape/figure-of-eight forming two loops. Two applied rivets for attachment to a strap, project from these loops. The rivet measures 4.1 mm in diameter…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-72D2C3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete solid cast lead alloy toy animal, most likely a dog, of Post Medieval to Modern date (AD 1800 - 1950).  The object comprises a figurine of a dog, standing on all four of its legs. The dog's head looks forward and slightly downwards and has floppy ears. The dog is missing two of its legs and its tail. The size of the object is suggestive of a decorative or most likely toy use. The figurine has a grey coloured surface patina. It measures 20.1mm in height and 32.7mm in length. It has a width of 12.1mm and weighs 24.5 grams.  Similar toy figurines …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-71B8C4
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy nut cracker of Late Post Medieval dating (18th to 19th centuries AD). This object consists of a curved handle, a complete arm, the clamp and hinge. The other arm is missing. The main part of the handle is ’D’-shaped in cross-section and would have originally been slightly curved with a pointed tip, similar to WMID-44B026. The handle is now distorted and curves completely round until the pointed tip is parallel with the arm. At the base of the handle, the object expands into a straight arm, with a circular …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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