Record ID: LVPL-E6F4D2
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade dating to the late Mesolithic to early Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The blade is made of an opaque light yellow / brown flint. Negative flake scars are present on the dorsal face Dimensions: Length 25.5mm; width 11.3mm; thickness 3.3mm; weight 1.25g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E6CF6D
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of pottery sherds collected unsystematically during field walking. Sherds date to the Roman and post medieval periods. Fabric type Sherd type Period Decoration Comments No. of sherds Weight (g) Unknown Body Roman None Bright orange, fine fabric 2 6.42 Unknown Rim Post medieval None Mottled red and white fabric, darker red slip and small patch of brown galze 1 52.79
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E64FE5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a ceramic vessel likely dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410). The sherd has a fine, bright orange fabric and is well abraded. Dimensions: Length 23.1mm; width 21.3mm; thickness 4.3mm; weight 1.73g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E6345C
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of pottery sherds collected unsystematically during field walking. Sherds date to Roman and medieval to post medieval period. Fabric type Sherd type Period Decoration Comments No. of sherds Weight (g) Unknown Body Roman None Bright orange fabric 3 15.71 Unknown Body Medieval None Abraded with bright orange fabric and 'sandwich' effect. Smallest sherd appears burnt 3 26.14 Unknown Rim Post medieval - Modern None Pale orange fabric with a darker red slip 1 2.3…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D6937C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint secondary flake dating to the later Mesolithic to early Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Flake scars are present on the dorsal face and the cortext is present along the side edge. Dimensions: Length 22.1mm; width 19mm; thickness 8.5mm; weight 3.97g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D65C06
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tertiary flake dating to the Neolithic (c. 4000-2200 BC). The flake is made from a light grey / brown flint. Flake scars and limited retouch are present onthe dorsal face. Dimensions: Length 26mm; width 17.6mm; thickness 7.6mm; weight 2.72g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D6351E
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A likely flint tester pebble with strike scars dating to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The pebble is made from a dark grey flint. Two sides present multiple flake scars and a wide ring of cortex covers the circumferential centre. The pebble liekly functioned as a tester core. Dimensions: Length 39.7mm; width 29.4mm; thickness 20mm; weight 35.75g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D5F563
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tertiary flake dating to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The flake is made from a dark grey / brown flint. Two flake scars are present on the dorsal face. The flake is broken. Dimensions: Length 15.9mm; width 8.9mm; thickness 4.1mm; weight 0.5g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D5CC27
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tertiary flake dating to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The flake is made from a dark brown / grey flint. A large flake scar is present on the dorsal face. Dimensions: Length 23.7mm; width 16.6mm; thickness 4.4mm; weight 2.4g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D5A812
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tertiary flake dating to the early Neolithic (c. 4000-3300 BC). The flake is made from a orange / brown flint. Negative flake scars are present on the dorsal face. Dimensions: Length 17.8mm; width 13.6mm; thickness 4.3mm; weight 1.22g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D5596B
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tertiary flake dating to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The flake is made from a light grey / brown flint and is translucent. Negative flake scars are present on the dorsal face. Dimensions: Length 14.6mm; width 10.5mm; thickness 2.4mm; weight 0.4g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D53D62
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint secondary flake dating to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The flake is made from an orange / brown flint with white patination along one edge. Negative flake scars are present on the dorsal face. Dimensions: Length 16.8mm; width 13.1mm; thickness 7.3mm; weight 1.27g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D52A84
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tertiary flake dating to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The flake is made from a light and dark grey flint. A curved edge present limited retouch which may indicate it was utilised. Dimensions: Length 23.6mm; width 18.8mm; thickness 7.2mm; weight 3.41g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D514B1
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A burnt flint tertiary flake dating to the later Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The flake has a white and pale grey patina with a finely cracked surface. Dimensions: Length 18.1mm; width 15.2mm; thickness 5.5mm; weight 1.7g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D4B290
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tertiary flake dating to the later Mesolithic (c. 8000-4000 BC). The flake is made of a mottled grey flint. The dorsal face presents negative blade scars. Dimensions: Length 22.8mm; width 17mm; thickness 5.9mm; weight 2.46g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D497B9
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint secondary flake dating to the later Mesolithic (c. 8000-4000 BC). The flake is made of a light grey flint. The dorsal face present patches of white coloured cortex. To one side is a curved notch that appears purposely drilled. Dimensions: Length 23.5mm; width 12.2mm; thickness 6.9mm; weight 1.96g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D42DC4
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint secondary flake dating to the later Mesolithic (c. 8000-4000 BC). The flake is made of a light grey flint. The dorsal face is largely covered by a white coloured cortex. Dimensions: Length 26.2mm; width 11.9mm; thickness 5.3mm; weight 1.54g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D3BBE7
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade dating to the late Mesolithic to early Neolithic (c. 8000-3300 BC). The blade is made of a light grey / brown flint with a strike down the centre of the dorsal face. There is limited retouch at the edges and the base is broken. Dimensions: Length 19.9mm; width 14.1mm; thickness 3.3mm; weight 1.1g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-D14F1B
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chert core likely dating to the Neolithic period (c. 4000-2200 BC). It is formed of a secondary chunk of black chert with multiple strike scars. Cortex is present on one face. Dimensions: Length 38.9mm; width 32.7mm; thickness 24mm; weight 44.82g Found in a field at the base of Bwrdd Arthur Hillfort.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4443C3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy anthropomorphic mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1850). The mount presents a raised face in the centre which consists of almond shaped eyes, a pinched nose and small mouth. Short tendrils of hair drape the forehead. The face is encased in a rounded floral wreath. The wreath ties at the chin and extends below in a narrowed wreath tail. At the top of the head, the wreath curves to the side and rounds at the top. One complete and one opposite incomplete attachment loop are positioned at the sides. The reverse is undecorated and slightly c…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-43E58C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stirrup mount dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 1000-1100). As Williams (1997) Class A, Type 1 The mount is broadly pentagonal in shape with curved edges; it has a flat base and rounded apex. Along the edges are adjeacent protruding knops, two near the top and two pairs at the middle. At the base are two iron attachment rivets that are worn to the surface level. At the apex is a small circular attachment hole that measures 3.2mm in diameter. The face is decorated with an incised design of a pair of beasts entwined at the apex of the mount. The reve…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2EDBBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver sixpence of Charles I (1625-1649), First bust, Group A, dating to 1625. Initial mark: Lis. North Vol. II (1991, 160) no, 2235. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left, VI behind; CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourcee with date above; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2EC064
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1800). The mount is sub-triangular in shape with a broad, curved edge base and a sub-rectangular top. The fcae is undecorated. To the reverse are two incomplete studs for attachment, one positioned at each opposing end. The object as a light green patina. Dimensions: Length 15mm; width 9.8mm; thickness 1.6mm; weight 0.99g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2E9BA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and corroded which has obscurred nearly all of the decorative details; one face appears to present raised pellets. The surface is corroded and the edges are incomplete, the object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.8mm; width 11mm; weight 12.32g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly disc…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2E77C9
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy scabbard chape dating to the medieval to post medieval period (1450-1600). The object consists of the from plate only, the back plate is missing. It is formed of a round bellied bottom with a knop protruding from the base. It is decorated with incised lines to create a scallop shell effect. The top of the object narrows to form a sub-rectangular neck and top. Below the top is an openwork love heart, below which is a openwork trefoil. The object has incomplete edges and has a light green / brown patina. Dimensions: Length 28.7mm; width 25.5mm; thickness…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2DFD81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward III (1327-1377), third (florin) coinage, dating to 1344-1351. Mint: London, Type 2 North Vol. II (1991, 47) no.1114. Annulet stops and lombardic 'N' on obverse. Obverse: Crowned bust facing; EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter; CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2DCF68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward II (1307-1327), class 15a dating to 1319-20. Mint Durham under Bishop Beaumont. Initial mark: lis and lion. North Vol. II (1991: 37) no, 1066. Obverse: Crowned bust facing; EDWAR R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter; CIVI/TAS/DVN/ELM
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-161361
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny (1279-1489). Roughly 1/3 of the flan remains: Obverse: crowned bust facing. Legend is lost. Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend lost. Diameter 13.8mm, Weight 0.36g.  
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-15CF62
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead pipe tamper of post-medieval date (c.AD 1620-1900). The Object depicts a figure standing with both arms falling by the side however one is slightly raised. One leg has a more pronounced boot cuff, and the figure is wearing a long coat, the object is heavily worn so all other detail is lost. The figure stands on an oval shaped based. The object has a grey and cream patina and is heavily pitted. Dimensions: Length 40.1mm, Width 14.5mm, Thickness 9.9mm, Weight 9.72g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-156C66
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead bar mount of post-medieval date (c.AD 1500-1900). The object is flat and rectangular in both plan and section. The face of the object is slightly concave and has rectilinear grooves, likely from casting rather than decoration. There is a circular rivet hole on each ned of the mount. The reverse is slightly convex and undecorated. Dimensions: Length 57.7mm, Width 19.6mm, Thickness 4.1mm, Weight 34.32g. A similar post-medieval bar mount on the database can be found at: LANCUM-C169A2
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-155494
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy possible palm guard of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is sub, triangular in plan, with rounded corners and rectangular in section. One face is flat with a central curvilinear groove and light areas of pitting, possibly caused by a needle. The reverse is slightly convex with the same central curvilinear line. Dimensions: Length 26.3mm, Width 25.1mm, Thickness 4.2mm, Weight 14.51g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting their palms from need…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-150FF8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1900). The object is composed of a sphere of copper-alloy, with a green patina and surface pitting.  The object’s function is unclear but could be a Gaming Piece or Ball Bearing. Dimensions: Diameter 16.3mm, Weight 19.33g. Examples of similar objects on the database (see below) are limited.  There are two parallels for a copper-alloy musket ball on the database but this object does not bear any visable spure or rifling marks.  Other examples suggest a Rom…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-14ECD4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece or possible weight of uncertain date (c.AD 43-1700). The object is in the shape of a die, having six faces, however it has no rings or dots to denote values, suggesting it could instead be used as a weight rather than gaming. Dimensions: Height 11.7mm, Width 10.4mm, Depth 11.8mm, Weight 14.41g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-14D760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus or radiate dating to 260-402AD. Both faces are heavily worn making the ruler, reverse and mint uncertain. Dimensions: Diameter 13.1 mm, Weight 1.46g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AFD8E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm and The base diameter is 27.8 mm. It weighs 167.36 g. The weight is an off-white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over tim…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AF9406
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable palm guard of post medieval date (c.AD1600-1900). The object is oval in plan and D shaped in section. One face is flat with small dimples, possibly caused by impacts from a pin. The reverse is convex and with knop like projections and a rough texture throughout. It is likely it has this upturned shape to fir in the palm of a hand. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm, Thickness 8.1mm, Weight 35.18g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1C2959
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete silver Spainish 'cob' of an uncertain ruler dating to the post medieval period.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1BF474
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel I (fl. 1562-1586). Rose/orb type with RECHEN PFENING NVRENBER legend (see Mitchiner 1486-1491) dating to 1562-1586. Minted at Nuremberg. Mitchiner (1988, 432-3).
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1B811A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Initial mark: Uncertain. Mint: London. Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind head; [E D G ROSA SINE SPINA] Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourcée dividing the legend; CIVI/TAS/[LON/DON]
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1B6055
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late medieval silver sovereign penny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509), dating to AD 1485-1500. Mint: York, under Archbishop Rotherham. Initial mark: None. North Vol. II (1991, 103) No. 1729. Obverse: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre, two pillars to throne; hENRIC DI GRA REX ANG Reverse: Square topped shield over a long cross fourchee, keys below shield; CIVITAS EBORACI
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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