Record ID: WAW-7E034D
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval spur (c. AD 1600-1750). The rowel is missing. The gap between the terminals is 68.32mm and each terminal consists of a figure-of-eight double off-set loop that joins the arm at a moulded collar. The moulded collar is more pronounced on the right arm than the left arm. The main body of the frame is plano-convex, with a flat reverse and rounded front, giving the main body of the frame a D-shaped cross section. The main body starts off with a band width of 4.92mm and thickness of 2.48mm on the left-hand side, and a band width of 6.3…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WAW-888225
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 10, Corio Cor type. Obverse: COR on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, pelletal sun ring above, small animal below. cf ABC, p. 105, no. 2051; BMC no. 3134; VA no. 1039.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-21D40A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, very worn silver Roman denarius of Hadrian (AD 117-138) dating to AD 117 (Reece Period 6). PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P, ADOPTIO (in exergue), reverse type depicting Trajan and Hadrian standing right and left and clasping right hands. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC II no.3b. Diameter: 18.65mm. Thickness: 1.69mm. Weight: 1.68g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-2086C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, copper alloy Roman as of Claudius (AD 41-54) dating to AD 41-54 (Reece Period 2). LIBERTAS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Libertas standing right, holding pileus. Uncertain mint. Cf. RIC I no.113. Diameter: 28.44mm. Thickness: 3.36mm. Weight: 10.29g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-08F613
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy (tombac) button dating to the 18th century. The button is flat and circular. At the reverse is an incomplete shank that would have extended into a loop to allow the button to be sewn to a garment. The front face is decorated with a multi petalled flower. There is a very similar design recorded by Bailey (2004) page 47, no 35. Bailey explains how the patterns on 18th century tombac buttons were hand engraved leading to great variation. The button has a polished possible high tin content which gives the appearance of silver. There are similar buttons…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-7485D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn copper alloy Roman nummus or radiate coin of uncertain date (c. AD 260-402). Uncertain emperor and uncertain mint. Uncertain reverse type. Diameter: 8.84mm. Thickness: 2.72mm. Weight: 1.12g. Die axis: uncertain due to wear.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-73F9CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus coin of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) and dating AD 348-351 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a phoenix standing on globe. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 17.64mm. Thickness: 2.47mm. Weight: 3.13g. Die axis: 2.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-603F3C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy umbonate plate brooch dating to the Roman period, circa AD 100-250. Mackreth 2011, British Plate Type 6.a. The brooch has a domed boss which is circular in plan. Surrounding the centre of the brooch are inward facing triangular cells a number are filled with blue enamel. Some are damaged and missing the enamel. The outer edges of the brooch are also damaged.  The hinge extends from one short edge of the rim at the reverse. The projection is broadly rectangular and is damaged and incomplete. This would have originally&…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-5EDD60
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of copper-alloy tweezers dating from Roman to Medieval in date, circa AD 43 - 1500. The tweezers are enclosed around a solid mass of iron corrosion.  The tweezers are made from a single strip of copper alloy, folded over. Both arms of the tweezers are broadly parallel with one arm being flat and the other with a curve towards the other arm. The end terminals are blunt. The object has a green coloured surface patina with abraded surfaces. There does not appear to be any decoration on the arms. A large mass or iron alloy is attache…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FBE831
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy sheet and rivet fitting, likely part of a composite strap end or buckle plate, of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1400). The object consists of two flat, sub-rectangular sheets that are broken towards the bottom edge. There are two V-shaped notches cut into the upper edge, creating a tri-lobed edge. There is a circular rivet hole in the centre with the rivet in situ. The object has a dark green patina and there is compacted soil between the sheets. The object would likely have had a forked spacer between the two sheets when complete. A similar example is re…
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FB7ADE
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sewing ring type thimble of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450-1550). The object is circular in plan and cylindrical, with both ends 'open'. The object tapers from a diameter of 19.11mm at the bottom to 16.68mm at the top. There is a plain border at the base and three concentric rings of punched circular indentations above it. The object has a light green patina. There are similar examples of ring brooches recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including SF-5B56D2, PUBLIC-8D3A0C, KENT-E575C1, and SF-873…
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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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-D25EBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) dating AD 1301-1310. Class 10, possibly Class 10cf1 (AD 1305-1310). London mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.31-32 no.1038-1043. Diameter: 16.55mm. Thickness: 0.69mm. Weight: 1.04mm. Die axis: 11.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D1EBC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) and dating AD 1294-1299. Possibly Class 8. London mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.30 no.1034/1-1035. Unbarred 'N'. Initial mark: cross pattee. Diameter: 17.84mm. Thickness: 0.84mm. Weight: 1.30g. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th 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: 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-BBDA07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1350-1650). The frame is made from two oval-shaped loops. The central bar has a sub-rectangular cross section and is thinner in the centre than it is at either the top or the bottom. The bottom, top, and outside edges have a sub-triangular cross section, with a flat reverse, a bevelled inside edge, and a moderately domed exterior. The pin is an open loop pin that has a rectangular cross section and tapers to a pointed tip that curves downwards. Both loops are bent slightly upwards. The object…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 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: WAW-24DC0A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy book fitting of late Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1700). The object is part of a three part hinged and hooked book fitting. The object is sub-triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. At the top of the plate, there are two attachment loops that are sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular to sub-rectangular in cross section and which appear to have been formed by bending the projections back upon themselves. Both of these retain parts of the now largely missing iron axis bar. In the centre of the object, there is a pierce…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-24577D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman penannular brooch of Fowler (1960) Type A2 or A4. The object consists of a knurled knop and part of the hoop of the brooch. At the top of the knop is a sub-circular to sub-hexagonal disc (6.15mm wide, 6.38mm thick). The knop itself has an oval cross section, reaching a maximum of 9.28mm wide and 7.97mm thick. The knop is decorated with moulded knurling consisting of twisting ribs. Beneath the knop, there is a groove and the dimensions drop to 7.13mm wide and 6.41mm thick, after which there is a moulded collar that is 7.45mm wide and 6.52mm …
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-120D45
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a probable C16 knife end-stop.  The object has one rounded end and one rectilinear, and is 21.2 mm high and 13.3 mm wide at the base, narrowing to 11.6 mm wide at the rounded top.  The base is straight, but with indications of projections at each end.  In cross-section, the object is slightly rounded on one face, and apparently flat on the other, although the flat surface is obscured by attached corrosion products.  The weight of the object, including the corrosion products, is 8.2 g. The rounded side shows a surface layer which has been…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WAW-7F7889
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy mount of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1550-1700). The object has a composite design in the overall form of an arrow that consists of a lozengiform plate with a pointed, triangular moulded terminal. The moulded decoration on the triangular terminal consists of a central vertical rib with three pairs of moulded horizontal ribs branching off from it, potentially to resemble a leaf or a flame. The moulded decoration on the lozengiform plate is unclear. Around the edge of the lozengiform plate is a moulded border. Inside of the central area there is a moulded trian…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FF6C2E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman brooch, potentially of a Trumpet brooch and dating c. AD 75-200. The fragment consists of only part of the catch plate, the foot, and part of the bow. The bow has a D-shaped cross section and tapers from a maximum of 5.84mm wide near the top to 4.23mm wide just before the foot knop. At the top of the bow section, there is the remains of a raised, moulded decoration, probably a knob, with a roughly V-shaped moulding at the bottom and a possible second V-shaped moulding nearer the top. Toward the bottom of the bow there is a raised disc, …
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FF072D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting, of C17 date. The object is lozenge-shaped, with the remains of two lugs at the reverse. The front appears to be decorated, with a central circular moulding in light relief.  Due to wear, the detailed design is uncertain. There are traces of gilding on the front surface.  The object has developed a green surface patina. The object measures 18.6mm long, by 13.3mm wide, is 2.9mm thick, and weighs 2.3g. Ref: Read, B (2016) Identifying Metal Artefacts Vol 1, Witham, Greenlight Publishing
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FE131D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating AD 75-200. Only part of the head remains. The head is D-shaped with a stub of an integral chain loop that has stepped moulding. The reverse of the head is slightly concave with the remnants of two integral pierced lugs on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the head. The bow emerges from the back of the head near the top and has a D-shaped cross section and tapers from 4.78mm wide and 3.62mm thick at the start to a rounded point at the worn and abraded break. There is no extant decoration on the head. Dimensions. Length: …
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FDF035
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Medieval buckle plate and rivet dating c. AD 1200-1400. The buckle plate is roughly sub-rectangular in plan with two rounded, sub-triangular projections on the one side. The top right corner is folded forwards upwards. The sub-triangular projections are bent downwards towards the end and show signs of having been broken in antiquity, and these would have been the attachment loops that attached the buckle plate to the buckle. There is a sub-square gap between the two sub-triangular remnants of the attachment loops, which would have been where the pin was loc…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E91469
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, dating to circa AD 43-120. The brooch is incomplete and missing the wings. It is likely the brooch would have had a spring that would have been placed in the concave slot at the reverse of the head. At the reverse of the head is a small protrusion, probably the small remains of a now missing rearward facing hook. The bow is hump like in profile similar to the Polden Hill varieties. The bow is broader where it extends from the head and narrows to a now damaged terminal.  The lower bow, f…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E73C3A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book or strap fitting, of probable medieval dating (AD 1100 to 1500). The fitting consists of a strip of copper alloy, it is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The fitting has a hook at one end. The hook extends centrally from the end of the plate. The opposing end is without a hook. At either end of fitting The strip broadens into a rectangular protrusion either side of the plate. The object is undecorated. The remains of a rivet are present, located centrally at the hook end of the plate. The fitting has a green coloured su…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E6D0C7
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead pencil dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period circa AD (1200-1900). The pencil is in the form of a cylindrical rod with one end that tapers to a point. It is circular in section and has a light-cream to grey coloured patina. A similar pencil is recorded under HAMP-C8365B which notes: ​Dr Helen Geake of the Portable Antiquities Scheme has commented: "The use of lead pencils is still not really understood. At Winchester they are found mainly in 13th or 14th-century contexts, and it was thought some years ago that when graphite was discovered i…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D5C907
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy "beehive" closed thimble of later Medieval to Early Post Medieval date, circa (AD 1350-1550). The thimble has suffered some damage on the rim. The thimble is broadly circular in plan with a domed top. The walls of the thimble flare slightly to a bordered rim. The indentations start from the crown and appear broadly in spirals of unevenly placed circular indentations until approximately half way down the height of the thimble. Hereafter the indentations are placed in vertically placed lines. The base of the rim has a band around the circumferen…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D4D3EC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor dating to the early medieval period (c. AD 1000-1200). The remains of the object consist of a lozenge-shaped terminal with oval aperture and rounded corners at each angle. The remains of the arm is broadly D-shaped in section and is rectangular in form. The arm then broadens to a damaged end terminal. The upper face is convex and the reverse side is flat. The object has a well developed green coloured surface patina and the surfaces are abraded.  Read (2016) illustrates similar examples nos 474-476. All are dated to 11th-13t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D46A97
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating circa (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in form with rounded curved edges. The central hole is sub circular in shape. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 20.6 mm and is 12.4 mm thick. It weighs 24.7 The whorl is of a light cream to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D42590
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper alloy one penny token dating to AD 1811. Issued at Birmingham and Swansea for the Rose Copper Company.  Obverse inscription: ROSE COPPER COMPANY.  Centre: TOKEN // 1811 Reverse inscription: BIRMINGHAM AND SWANSEA.  Centre: ONE // PENNY other examples have been recorded on the PAS database including; DEV-14B146 discovered in Devon. The token is worn.  The token measures 35.28 mm in diameter, 3.15 mm in thickness and 24.6 grams in weight. 
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-AC8BDD
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval jetton of uncertain date (c. AD 1550-1700). Uncertain type and issue. The jetton has been folded in half, with the inside being full of compacted soil. Obverse description: Uncertain. Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse description: Orb within a three-arched tressure with a pair of annulets outside each cusp. Around the outside edge, there is a rosette at 12 o'clock with chevron-shaped pairs of leaves leading towards it. Length: 21.19mm. Width: 10.81mm. Thickness: 0.25mm. Weight: 0.84g. Die axis: Uncertain.
Created on: Sunday 7th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-AA2625
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, incomplete Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating AD 1625-1649. Possibly Group D. Uncertain initial mark. No inner circles. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.162 no.2268. Parts of the outer edge of the coin are missing and there is a c.2.65mm tear near the centre of the obverse from around 5 o'clock to around 6 o'clock with two c.0.90mm long tears at either end of the main tear. Diameter: 12.44mm. Thickness: 0.39mm. Weight: 0.36g. Die axis: 5.
Created on: Sunday 7th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-A93E52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval silver short cross penny dating c. AD 1180-1247. Uncertain mint, monarch, and moneyer. Possibly minted in London. Possibly John (AD 1199-1216) or Henry III (AD 1216-1277) and dating AD 1199-1247. Most of the coin from around 4 o'clock to around 2 o'clock on the obverse is missing. Length: 9.72mm. Width: 5.46mm. Thickness: 0.97mm. Weight: 0.21g. Die axis: 2.
Created on: Sunday 7th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-6CFD99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate coin. Uncertain emperor, possibly of the deified Claudius II (AD 268-270) and therefore dating AD 270-271 (Reece Period 13). Possibly CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an eagle standing left, head facing right. Most of the coin is possibly missing. Length: 10.34mm. Width: 9.18mm. Thickness: 1.65mm. Weight: 0.49g. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-6C7578
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) and possibly dating AD 1279-1301. Uncertain type. Canterbury mint. Half of the coin is missing from around half past 3 to half past 9 on the obverse. Length: 19.25mm. Width: 10.64mm. Thickness: 0.49g. Weight: 0.73g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-6AFD3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) and possibly dating c. AD 1301-1310. Possibly Class 10cf3. Uncertain mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.32 no.1041. There is a c.6.20mm long tear at around 1 o'clock on the obverse and a c.4.20mm long oblique tear at around 6 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 18.26mm. Thickness: 0.75mm. Weight: 1.32g. Die axis: 4.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-78A477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver Post Medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) and dating AD 1583-1603. Third coinage. Uncertain initial mark. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.137 no.2016. Part of the outer edge of the coin is bent backwards upon itself from around 12 o'clock to around 2 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 15.34mm. Thickness: 0.43mm. Weight: 0.74g. Die axis: 10.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E20CDC
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a ceramic mortarium of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The sherd is sub-rectangular in plan and consists of a part of the rim, part of the concave bowl, part of the foot ring, and part of the funnel. At the top of the object, there are remnants of the rim, with part of the rim bent back upon itself to form the funnel. The section of the rim has a largely sub-triangular cross section and is 7.83mm thick near the base of the rim and tapers toward a rounded point, though large sections of the rim have been broken. The body of the mortarium increases in thickness whilst the concave …
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E1F5BF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a ceramic vessel of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The object is irregularly shaped in plan, but is roughly trapezoidal with two sub-triangular projections at the bottom, tapering from 70.11mm wide to 43.79mm wide just before the projections and 28.19mm wide before the tips of the projections. The rim of the sherd has a sub-triangular cross section, expanding from 4.39mm near the rounded top of the rim to 15.39mm near the bottom of the lip of the rim. The sherd then tapers very quickly to a thickness of 10.36mm, curving inwards briefly and then outwards towards the break, d…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E18079
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic object, likely a tile of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The object is roughly parallelogram in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. The object has reddish-orange surfaces, margins, and core. The fabric has sparse to moderate, poorly sorted coarse quartz inclusions, along with possible sparse grog tempering. One side is largely flat whilst the other has the remnants of a paw print of an animal. Due to the size (23.21mm wide and 20.82mm), lack of clear claw marks, and asymmetry of the paw print, it is most likely the paw print of a cat. Dimen…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E10D74
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy object, probably a hinge of some kind of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1700). The object is roughly sub-rectangular in plan. At the one end, there is a transverse, sub-oval lug (6.84mm high, 6.65mm long, and 2.08mm wide) that curves down from the main body of the object, presumably part of a hinge mechanism, though there is no perforation in this lug. There is a moulded collar, rectangular in plan, profile, and cross section (6.36mm wide, 3.86mm thick), where the lug meets the main body of the object. The next section of the obje…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-DFFB3A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman brooch, possibly a Trumpet brooch, dating AD 75-175. Only the foot, most of the catch plate, and part of the bow survive. The lower bow has a D-shaped cross section and gently tapers from 5.22mm wide near the break at the top to 4.19mm wide just before the start of the foot. The catch plate is formed from a copper alloy sheet that comes down nearer the left-hand side of the bow and curves at the bottom towards the right, though around one third of it is missing and there is a jagged break near the bottom that has a green patina, suggesting the break o…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-CE4AFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus coin of uncertain date (c. AD 260-402). Uncertain emperor, mint, and reverse type. Diameter: 16.84mm. Thickness: 2.06mm. Weight: 2.39g. Die axis: Uncertain due to wear.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-CE2826
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn copper alloy Roman nummus coin of uncertain date (c. AD 330-402). Uncertain emperor, mint, and reverse type. Reverse possibly depicts figure standing. Diameter: 17.32mm. Thickness: 1.36mm. Weight: 1.46g. Die axis: 8.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-CD7E73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn Roman nummus coin, possibly of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) and dating AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). Possibly SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint. Much of the coin is missing, with a large section missing from around 2 o'clock to around 5 o'clock on the obverse and a smaller trinagular chip from around 6 o'clock to around 7 o'clock on the obverse. Length: 16.91mm. Width: 13.28mm. Thickness: 1.61mm. Weight: 1.45g. Die axis: 10.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-CC4FED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill type dating AD 75-175. Possibly Mackreth (2011) CD PH 4a Plate 48. The pin, foot, catch plate, and most of the bow are missing. The head is 42.79mm wide, including the semi-cylindrical wings. The wings terminate with sub-oval wing caps that are raised relative to the end of the wing. The wings are decorated, with there being a central, moulded, raised rib. Either side of the central rib there are two smaller, moulded raised ribs that are decorated with transverse incisions that are roughly equally spaced…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-CB924C
Object type: BROOCH PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy pin from an penannular brooch dating to the late Roman to Early Medieval period (c. AD 300-500). The pin consists of a barrel-like loop that would have fitted around the frame of the brooch. The centre of the loop is hollow, and the loop has three raised ridges, with the shaft of the pin extending from the central ridge. The shaft has an initial sub-rectangular cross section (3.30mm wide and 2.57mm thick) and tapers gradually to the worn break just before where the point would have been. The shaft of the pin is bent and pitted and the object …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-CA9479
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), possibly from Constantine I (AD 306-337) and dating AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX with three stars above. Probably Trier mint. Possibly RIC VII Trier 341. Diameter: 18.45mm. Thickness: 1.36mm. Weight: 1.64g. Die axis: 5.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-79BDC5
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pipe tamper ring of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1600-1900). The object consists of a cast finger ring with an integral knopped projection at the bottom and a sub-oval bezel. The bezel is 12.85mm wide and 14.48mm long and has no surviving decoration on it. The band and bezel have a combined thickness of 1.78mm. The band has a pointed oval, lenticular cross section and varies in width, tapering from 4.64mm and 4.71mm either side of the bezel to 3.59mm and 3.48mm wide at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, and expanding to 5.24mm wide at 6 o'…
Created on: Sunday 5th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-69BC5A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a gaming piece of Early Medieval date (c. AD 800-1000). The object is conical and faceted with a circular base. The base is circular with a diameter of 17.21mm, tapering to a point c. 8.00mm above which it changes to being more akin to a four-sided pyramid that tapers to a rounded point at the top. The object has a cream patina. There are many similar objects on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database that have been recorded as Anglo-Scandinavian gaming pieces. These include LIN-D6A439, PUBLIC-C5CC30, and SWYOR-5A0F15. Dimensions. Height:…
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-6985D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of unknown date, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The weight is cylindrical with a central, sub-rectangular perforation (10.98mm long and 8.72mm wide at one end; 11.27mm long and 11.08mm wide at the other). The object tapers at the ends and has assorted nicks and lacerations over the surface. The object has a largely beige patina. Dimensions. Length: 64.32mm. Diameter: 33.35mm. Weight: 387g.
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-54D43A
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, possibly a pencil of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1800). The object is cylindrical, with a circular cross section and tapers to a point at one end. The object tapers from a diameter of 6.62mm at the one end to 5.92mm just before the tapered point. There is a pentagonal indentation on the face on the one end of the object and a sub-rectangular indentation on the tapered point. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 31.44mm. Diameter: 6.62mm. Weight: 9.94g.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-5079FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill type 4 dating AD 90-130. The spring, pin, catch plate, foot, most of the bow, part of the wings, and part of the wing caps are missing. The head is 20.89 including the semi-cylindrical wings. The wings terminated in either circular or oval wing caps, though much of both wing caps are now missing, with more of the right-hand wing cap surviving than the left-hand wing cap. There does not appear to be any surviving evidence of decoration on the wings other than a raised rim where the wing cap is. …
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-5002F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, possibly Mackreth (2011) Standard Trumpet Type 1a1b (see Mackreth (2011) Vol.2 pg.81 Pl.78 no.5021 for a possible comparison) and dating c. AD 75-175. The pin, most of the bow, catch plate, and most of the suspension loop are missing. The head is oval shaped in plan and 37.61mm wide. At the front of the head there is the remains of a suspension loop. This begins with a 19.84mm wide sub-rectangular section with two incised transverse grooves. There are two stubs of the suspension loop proper, which appears to have been circular or oval …
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-4D3235
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Plate brooch, likely dating AD 100-200. The spring is missing. The brooch is circular in plan with four rounded knops projecting from the outside edge at 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock. The knops have a central recess and a moulded raised pellet in the centre of the recess. Around the edge of the central disc, there is a moulded raised circumferential rim. Inside of the central recess of the main disc, there is a raised four-pointed star or four petalled flower. In each segment outside of the four-pointed star/four pet…
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-3D96C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, copper alloy Roman sestertius. Uncertain emperor, possibly Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-161) or Augustus (AD 161-180). Uncertain reverse type depicting a female figure standing left, potentially holding a vertical sceptre. Diameter: 33.39mm. Thickness: 3.98mm. Weight: 18.45g. Die axis: 11.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 12th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-3D64E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) and dating AD 194-195 (Reece Period 10). PM TRP III COS II P P reverse type depicting Minerva standing left, holding spear and shield. Parts of the coin are missing from around 5 o'clock to around 12 o'clock on the obverse. See RIC IV 53. Length: 15.88mm. Width: 12.81mm. Thickness: 2.79mm. Weight: 1.38g. Die axis: 5.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-3CD931
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy rowel spur of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The object retains the majority of one of the arms, most of the rowel box, and part of the second arm. The heel of the object has a flat internal face and domed external face, giving it a D-shaped cross section. One the one side, the heel tapers from being 18.72mm high and 4.44mm thick near the neck of the rowel box to 11.32mm high and 2.84mm thick near the broken terminal on one of the arms - the terminal starts off with a sub-triangular projection connected to two lozenges, ending wit…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-38A9E5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy double-loop buckle of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1550-1650). The buckle is a double-looped oval buckle with an angled frame and remnants of floral decoration. There are two angled, oval loops connected by a central bar. The frames of the loops have a largely sub-rectangular cross section, with a flat reverse and a flat surface on the inside of the loop, whilst being more domed on the external surfaces. There are moulded, sub-triangular projections on the apex of the outside edges of both loops. These have been heavily worn and are decorated with a reces…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E7093C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating AD 1591/2-1594. Third coinage. Initial mark: Tun. London mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.137 no.2016. Diameter: 16.09mm. Thickness: 0.54mm. Weight: 0.75g. Die axis: 5.
Created on: Sunday 29th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 29th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-8E024E
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, very worn, copper alloy stirrup mount of Early Medieval date (c. AD 1000-1100). Williams Class A Type 11A. The mount is sub-triangular in plan with convex sides and a horizontal base. At the top of the object there is an attachment loop with bifurcating scrolls as a base. The base is decorated with a moulded lion facing left. The front right paw is raised and the head is leaning backwards, facing the top of the mount with an open mouth. The lion is enclosed by a plain border. The lion's tail curls between its legs and over its back, curling around just beh…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-515D90
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy zoomorphic spout from a late Medieval ewer dating AD 1400-1500. The spout terminal is tubular and in the form of a dog's head with the spout protruding from the open mouth, whilst at the other end it curves down 90 degrees from the head with a deep gulley that tapers to a point where it would have joined the vessel. The moulded ears are shaped akin to upside-down drops, with the pointed end at the bottom and rounded tips to the ears. There is also a moulded brow ridge, a worn moulded nose, and only one eye (the right eye) remaining in the form of a moulded ann…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-50FB70
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, lead Medieval Papal bulla issued under Pope Honorius III (AD 1216-1227). On the obverse is an inscription reading "HONO/RIVS/•P•P•III•" with an omega above the "P•P", all within a pelleted circular border. The "P•P" either stands for Papa Patria (Priest of Rome) or Pastor Pastorum (shepherd of shepherds). The reverse depicts the portraits of St Peter and St Paul below an inscription reading "SPA SPE", all within a beaded border. St Paul is seen on the left, looking right wit…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-FE116A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to early Post Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) and dating AD 1507-1509. Pheon initial mark. London mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.1-3 no.1735 and Withers, P., and Withers, B. R., (2004) pg.44 no.3Cg. Large sections of the outer edge of the flan are missing from around 1 o'clock to 10 o'clock on the obverse and there is a circular perforation at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Length: 12.25mm. Width: 11.02mm. Thickness: 0.58mm. Weight: 0.38g. Die axis: 10. References. North, J. J., (1991). English Hammered Coinage…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C1E8E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman Colchester derivative brooch of Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), dating to AD 80-120.  The brooch is T-shaped in plan. The wings are semi circular with missing end caps. The foot, majority of the catch plate are missing along with the spring and pin.  The wings are semi circular in profile. There is a rectangular groove at the reverse of the head where the spring mechanism would have been in situ. At the rear of the head are the remains of the rearward facing hook. On the upper section of the head is a sh…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C19FFE
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A total of 25 copper alloy Roman hobnails and tacks. The nails are of varying sizes, with broadly circular sectioned shanks and pointed domed heads. The largest weighs 1.26 grams and measures 15.6 mm in length, 9.9 mm in width and 7.1 mm in thickness. There are three smaller ones which are incomplete. The smallest weighing 0.15 grams. Of the smallest complete nail, it measures 9.4 mm in length, 8.8 mm in width, 5.5 mm in thickness. It weighs 0.56 grams. The objects have a dark brown patina.  The nails were possibly used for a Roman hobnail boot. The objects were discovered …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C161EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman thick flanned 'minim' nummus or radiate of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 260-402. The 'minim' is formed by the cutting down of the larger radiate or nummus coin. The coin is worn and corroded.   
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C14FC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman minim coin of unknown emperor - possibly dating to the period AD 260 to 402 (Reece Period uncertain). Uncertain reverse. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn and corroded. The 'minim' is formed by the cutting down of the larger radiate or nummus coin.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C111BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate or nummi coin of unknown emperor - possibly dating to the period AD 260 to 402 (Reece Period uncertain). Uncertain reverse. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn and corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C0D67A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman probable contemporary copy (barbarous) radiate of an unclear ruler, dating to c.AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Unclear reverse type, unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C0B63A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy coin, possibly a radiate of unknown Emperor, dating to AD 260 - 296. Bust facing right. Reverse possibly depicts a large standing figure with a smaller figure, possibly child or kneeling figure. Unknown mint. 
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BE7192
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate or nummi coin of unknown emperor - possibly dating to the period AD 260 to 402 (Reece Period uncertain). Uncertain reverse. Mint unknown. The coin is very worn and corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BE476C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus, of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335 - 341 (Reece period 17). [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BD8198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy Roman nummus coin dating to 4th century, possibly of Diocletian (AD 284-305) possibly dating to AD 294-307. Uncertain reverse, standing male figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BD0CFF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 343 - 348 dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint: Constantinople. 
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-40A8DD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of a copper alloy vessel, possibly Medieval to Post Medieval in date (c. AD 1100-1700). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in profile. One external surface is largely flat at the bottom, though it curves slightly upwards towards the break. The other external surface curves inwards initially before starting to curve outwards towards the break. There is evidence of soot on one side of the object. The possible interior surfaces are uneven. Dimensions. Length: 14.35mm. Width: 24.94mm. Height: 12.48mm. Weight: 10.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-3FDD59
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly trapezoidal in plan, with a curved, uneven surface on the interior surface and an uneven exterior surface. The surfaces,margins, and core are reddish brown. Dimensions. Length: 14.01mm. Width: 14.23mm. Thickness: 3.37mm. Weight: 0.74g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-DA51B5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible base sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly sub-rectangular in plan, with a curved, uneven surface on the interior surface, an uneven exterior surface, and a flat bottom. The surfaces,margins, and core are pinkish orange. Dimensions. Length: 13.03mm. Width: 16.89mm. Thickness: 9.79mm. Weight: 1.70g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D9FD9B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly hexagonal in plan, expanding from 14.71mm wide at the top to 19.76mm wide in the centre and then tapering to 12.23mm wide near the bottom. The surfaces,margins, and core are pinkish orange. Dimensions. Length: 14.23mm. Width: 19.76mm. Thickness: 5.99mm. Weight: 1.56g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D97454
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly trapezoidal in plan, tapering from 28.46mm wide near the top to 15.47mm wide near the bottom. The surfaces and margins and core are pinkish orange. Dimensions. Length: 19.19mm. Width: 28.46mm. Thickness: 8.09mm. Weight: 4.17g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D92243
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly trapezoidal in plan, tapering from 26.38mm wide near the top to 12.69mm wide near the bottom. The surfaces and margins and core are pinkish orange. Dimensions. Length: 24.01mm. Width: 26.38mm. Thickness: 5.08mm. Weight: 3.94g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D6BE77
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly trapezoidal in plan, tapering from 26.34mm wide near the top to 15.54mm wide near the bottom. The surfaces and margins are pinkish orange whilst the core is a light grey. Dimensions. Length: 22.49mm. Width: 26.34mm. Thickness: 5.33mm. Weight: 3.68g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D6AC47
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly trapezoidal in plan, tapering from 22.69mm wide near the top to 12.92mm wide near the bottom. The surfaces and margins are pinkish orange whilst the core is a light grey. Dimensions. Length: 19.79mm. Width: 22.69mm. Thickness: 5.02mm. Weight: 2.44g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D68B05
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel, likely Roman in date (c. AD 43-402). The sherd is roughly trapezoidal in plan, tapering from 33.89mm wide near the top to 18.19mm wide near the bottom. The surfaces and margins are pinkish orange whilst the core is a light grey. Inclusions include mica, grey pellets, and potentially calciferous material. Dimensions. Length: 34.77mm. Width: 33.89mm. Thickness: 7.16mm. Weight: 10.14g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D6655E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a ceramic vessel of possibly Iron Age to Roman date (c. 800 BC - AD 400). The fragment is sub-triangular in plan, tapering from 28.41mm wide at the top to a rough point whilst expanding from 12.59mm thick near the top to 14.22mm thick at the bottom break. The sherd has a dark red interior surface, margins, and core whilst having a greyish brown exterior surface. The fragment has a sandy texture. There is evidence of sparse organic inclusions, sparse, coarse calciferous inclusions, quartz inclusions, and dark grey inclusions. It is possibly a fragment of sandy…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C285EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, Roman copper alloy nummus coin of uncertain date (c. AD 330-402). Uncertain emperor and uncertain reverse type. Obverse depicts a helmeted bust facing right. Uncertain mintmark. Diameter: 15.41mm. Thickness: 1.60mm. Weight: 1.72g. Die axis: uncertain due to wear.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C27FE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) and dating AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Gratian standing, holding standard and shield. TCON mintmark. Diameter: 18.63mm. Thickness: 1.21mm. Weight: 1.54g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
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