Record ID: WAW-FB3C22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of Polden Hill type. The spring, pin, bow, catch plate, and foot are missing. The head is 16.98mm wide, including the semi-cylindrical wings. The wings terminate in wing caps, though more of the right wing cap survives than the left wing cap. The wings are decorated with incised grooves at the junction of the wings and the wing caps and with oblique grooves that run from left to right. At the front of the head, there is a rearward facing hook and a central, moulded rib with a triangular cross section that runs from th…
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FAEDD9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch dating AD 50-175. The spring, pin, and wings are missing. The brooch is 9.48mm wide, with arched moulding at the junction where the wings would have met the head. There is a single moulded rib that runs along the brooch from the front of the head to around a quarter of the way down the bow, though the exact point at which it terminates is uncertain due to wear and abrasion. The head has a similar shape to the heads for SF-38EAD7, BH-32D060 and ESS-EB953C. There is, however, little evidence of there having been a …
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E8237E
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn, copper alloy dress hook, probably of Early Medieval to Medieval date (c. AD 850-1150). The object has a rounded, sub-oval body. At the top of the object, there are two rounded projections in each corner with a circular central perforation in each, though the top right-hand projection is missing a large section from around 1 o'clock to around 5 o'clock. There is a sub-triangular projection with the remains of a preceding collar at the bottom, with evidence of the bottom projection consisting of a hook, though part of the hook is missing.…
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E7D1CD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Polden Hill type 4 brooch dating c. AD 75-175. The pin, foot, part of the spring, and part of the catch plate are missing. The head is 19.86mm wide, including the wings. The wings are semi-cylindrical; have sub-circular, pierced wing caps; and do not appear to have any decoration aside from an incised groove running along the length of both wings near the junction with the wing caps. The head is hump-like and on both sides there is arched moulding present at the junction between the head and the wings. There is a pierced central lug at the front …
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E74682
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman brooch, either of Aucissa or Hod Hill type, and dating AD 43-75. The pin, foot, part of the bow, and part of the head are missing. The bow is largely sub-rectangular in plan and arched in profile. The head of the brooch is roughly sub-rectangular in plan. At the front of the head, there are the remains of a folded tube with a sub-oval cross section that is formed by rolling parts of the copper alloy sheet initially upwards and then back upon itself and cutting a sub-rectangular slot in the centre. The left-hand section of the …
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E6BA93
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy strap end of Early Medieval date (AD 750-950). The object is an elongated sub-triangle in plan with slightly convex sides and an incomplete split terminal. Both sides of the split are largely missing, with no remnants of the circular rivet holes and the top part of the split terminal bending upwards. At the opposite end of the strap end, there is a pointed terminal that would have been decorated with a moulded and incised zoomorphic design, though this has largely been worn away. Above the pointed terminal, there are two punched annulets that may …
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D2DE01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn copper alloy Roman nummus coin of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) and dating possibly AD 348-361 (Reece Period 18). Possibly FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman. Diameter: 14.16mm. Thickness: 1.63mm. Weight: 1.43g. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D168A8
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy (bronze) socketed axehead of middle to late Bronze Age date (c. 1300-800 BC). The fragment comprises the blade, above which is a worn and abraded break that reveals a shallow portion of the socket. The fragment is sub-trapezoidal in plan and has a triangular cross section. The blade is an asymmetrical crescent, which is possibly due to wear and abrasion. The angle of the right-hand side of the blade is steeper than that of the left-hand side. The broken edge of the axe runs at an angle inwards from the bottom before rising towards the top end of …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF0294
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pendant, probably a crucifix, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1600). The openwork frame is broadly shield shaped with a central cross with trefoiled terminals. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the pendant, with an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. At the intersection the cross expands to a square plate behind the head of the crucified Jesus on the cross, with a radiating halo behind his head and curved outstretched arms, the hands fixed to the cross beam. This body extends down the centre of the cross with h…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD4236
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1600). The chape consists of the front portion. The chape is broadly U-shape, or roughly sub-triangular, and semi-circular in cross-section. There are two v-shaped voids at one end where there would have been a flared opening. The sides taper downwards towards a basal knop at the other end. Two transverse ridges extend across the centre and upper portion of the chape. The reverse is concave with a bevelled edge that would have attached to the other half. …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CCB4EC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The r…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-BF4E3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn, copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Constantius II (AD 323-361) and dating to AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing facing each other with one standard between them and an 'O' on the standard. Diameter: 14.23mm. Thickness: 1.83mm. Weight: 1.63g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-BB4696
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn, copper alloy Roman radiate coin of Tertricus I (AD 271-274) and dating AD 271-274 (Reece Period 13). HILARITAS AVG reverse type depicting Hilaritas standing left, holding palm leaf and cornucopia. See RIC V Tetricus I no.80.1 for a similar example. There is a large lump of corroded copper alloy at around 11 o'clock to around 1 o'clock on the reverse. Diameter: 18.64mm. Thickness: 3.46mm. Weight: 3.22g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-BB05F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, very worn copper alloy Roman radiate coin of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) and dating AD 271-274 (Reece Period 13). VIRTVS AVGG reverse type depicting Virtus standing left with spear and shield. See RIC V Tetricus I no.148 for a similar example. Diameter: 18.88mm. Thickness: 2.12mm. Weight: 3.31g. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-A306EF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy cup weight, probably for 2 oz avoirdupois. It is circular in plan and trapezoidal in vertical section.  It measures 35.4 mm in diameter at the top and 29 mm at the base. The wall thickness is c.8.5 mm and the height is 25 mm. The object weighs 59.6 g (2.1 oz).  It has a flat horizontal rim and a flat exterior base.  It is cast and turned on a lathe; there is a lathe centring point on the flat interior base.  There is some indication of file marks on the edge of the base. The rim has a turned incised line about 1 …
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WAW-A27E38
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, copper alloy Medieval uniface coin weight dating c. AD 1464-1500. The coin weight is sub-circular in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. The obverse depicts a king with sword and shield standing in a ship with a rose. The reverse is seemingly undecorated. The object has a mid-green patina. The coin weight weighs 3.58g, which is just over 55 grains. A full weight Ryal would have weight 120 grains (7.78g), however, coin weights would have been made to the legal minimum weight for the coin. As well as that, the coin weight would have lost weight due…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-A22998
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Valentinian II (AD 375-392) dating to AD 388-392 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. See RIC IX Arelate 30a for a similar example. Diameter: 13.78mm. Thickness: 1.28mm. Weight: 1.15g. Die axis: 12.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: BUC-8F77E2
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval folding clasp strap type buckle, dating from c. AD 1350-1400. The frame is rectangular in shape, the outer frame is wider. The longer top and bottom edges of the frame bow out slightly, and have a projecting rectangular section that sits at ninety degrees from the frame. There is a notch next to it on both sides. The outer frame has moulded decoration, this is worn and seems to consist of two or three grooves running to the outside of the frame. There are two circular perforations, one on each side, with a triangular projection in the centr…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-8F4A17
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy mount or belt fitting, dating to 1500-1700AD. The mount is sub oval in shape, with one edge slightly wider than the other, resembling the shape of a leaf. There is a rounded knop projecting at each of the narrower ends. Running diagonally across the mount projecting out from the centre of the wider end are incised lines, resembling the veins of a leaf.  On the reverse there is no decoration, there are two integral prongs with are bent towards the wider edge of the mount. The mount has a dark green patina, and measures 35.4mm in length, 23.6mm …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-8F2413
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early medieval copper alloy strap end dating from AD 750-950, class A type 1. The strap end is a long oval shape with convex sides, narrowing to the zoomorphic terminal. There is a worn break before the attachment end, originally it would have had a split attachment end. The strap end is decorated with incised lines in a Trewhiddle style, it's unclear what the motif depicts. There is white material contained within the recesses.  The terminal end is decorated with a moulded zoomorphic head. The head has a long snout which is concave…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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