Record ID: WMID-DFE6A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post medieval lead alloy (contemporary) imitation of an 8 Reales of Charles III of Spain (1759-1788), dated 1777. The 'coin' was probably produced as a trial piece for the forgery of these coins. Diameter: 39.6 mm Thickness: 3.1 mm Weight: 28.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DF8C38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
silver, Post Medieval, threepence, Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), second issue of coinage (AD 1561 to AD 1582). Mintmark: Castle. struck in AD 1571. Mint: Tower. North p135, no 1998. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DF2710
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
silver, Post Medieval, threepence, Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), second issue of coinage (AD 1561 to AD 1582). Probably Castle mintmark, struck in AD 1571. Mint: Tower. North p135, no 1998. Diameter: 19.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DEE256
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat triangular weight, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The weight is triangular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. The sides are bevelled. The base is flat. There is an incomplete circular hole at the top, which may have originally contained a line. It measures 36.3 mm in length, a maximum width of 17.9 mm, a minimum width of 5.0 mm, and is 9.7 mm thick. It weighs 31.6 g. The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Recent damage has resulted in a small diagonal cut towards th…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DEBBED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). A suboval depression is present on the base of the weight. The base of the weight is sub circular in plan. The weight measures 22.3 mm tall, 19.2 mm diameter at the base, 12.6 mm diameter at the top. It weighs 43.5 g (1.53 oz). The weight is a light grey colour with an even surface patina. Weights can be hard…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DE772C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Roman Republican denarius of D. Silanus, dating to the year 91 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse depicting helmeted head of Roma right, with D to the left. Reverse Victory in quadriga, holding onto reigns with both hands, horses rearing, above is control mark XX. Mint of Rome. RRC Vol I p. 338, no 337/3 (Vol II Plate XLIII). Diameter: 18 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 3.4 g Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, 'Roman Republican Coinage I & II' Cambridge University Press, 1974
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DE69FB
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy chafing dish handle attachment or lug, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1600). The handle attachment or lug would have originally been fixed to the chafing dish vessel wall and consists of a oval shape with a recessed collar at the base. A sub circular hole is present in the oval end, through which the handle would have been located. The internal diameter of the hole is 5.3 mm. The lug measures 24.7 mm in length, 16.5 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 16.5 grams. The handle is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surf…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DE460D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1600). The container has been slightly squashed. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile. The container was possibly semi - circular shaped in plan before being damaged. It is formed from one sheet of metal. The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is flat and undecorated. In plan it is semi-circular or D shaped. The front face of the container was originally bowed. The rim of the containe…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-DD1EC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating AD 36-7 (Reece Period 1). Reverse type PONTIF MAXIM reverse depicts a female figure seated facing right, holding a long verticle sceptre in left hand and a branch in her right, chair legs are plain with two lines below. Mint: Rome. RIC I, p. 95, no. 30. Diameter: 19 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 2.6 g The right part of the coin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. About 85% of the coin remains.
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DC4358
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plaque, possibly from a religious pendant or mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Only the figure is now present, and is in two joining fragments. The robed figure is standing, holding a probable lamb in their arms. Either a halo or a wide brimmed hat is present around the figure's head. The reverse is plain, with irregular depressions behind the head, torso and legs of the figure. It measures 72.7 mm in length, 32.5 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 28.9 g. The figure is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DC14BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117- AD 138) dating to the period AD 134 - AD 138 (Reece Period 6). PIETAS AVG reverse type depicting Pietas standing left by altar (on left) raising both hands. Mint: Rome. RIC Vol. II, p. 370, no. 257. Coin appears to have been cleaned excessively. Diameter: 17 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DBEE23
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts either a three stranded cross, with hatching in the quarters (Powell type 14) or it is a hatched grid design (Powell type 7). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 24.7 mm and is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.5 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. …
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DBCC9D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower surfaces are plain, with no decoration easily visible. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 10.8 mm. The whorl measures 25.2 mm in diameter, and 9.5 mm thick. It weighs 24.8 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DBB8F9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). Possible molar (tooth) marks are present on one side. The lead shot is spherical in shape. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 16.5 mm and weighs 25.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-DB5098
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver finger ring, wrapped around a lead or lead alloy musket ball, of probable Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1800). This artefact can be described in two parts: The finger ring and the musket ball. The finger ring is incomplete, with the hoop being cut and an unknown amount of the hoop being removed. The finger ring has been cut, so that it almost completely encircles the musket ball. The hoop of the finger ring has a thin rectangular cross section. No bezel is present on the finger ring, just a decorated hoop. The front of the hoop is heavily worn but …
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DB15FC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a central circle, with a raised zig zag design around the edge, and an incuse stamped set of numerals (300). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 32.5 mm and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.2 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Lead tokens are a f…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-DB0975
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Claudius (AD 41-54) dating to the period AD 50-4 (Reece Period 2), NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT reverse type depicting bare headed bust of Nero. Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 126, no. 83. Diameter: 19 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 3.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DB086F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a central circle, with a raised foliate design around the edge, and an incuse stamped set of numerals (15). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 25.9 mm and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Lead tokens are a freque…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-DAE121
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts three rows of lettering, of which only the middle row is legible and consists of WI (Powell type 2). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 22.4 mm and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 7.3 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Lead tokens are a frequently…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-DAC11F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver republican denarius, minted between 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1) by M. Antonius, Mint: moving with the moneyer. Reverse Legend: LEG XV. Reverse type legionary eagle between two standards. Obverse depicts a Galley. RRC Vol I p 539 - 41, No. 544/30. Minted to honour Legion XV. Diameter: 18 mm Thickness: 1.46 mm Weight: 2.8 g Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, 'Roman Republican Coinage I & II, page 539 - 41 & plate LXIV, ref no 544.
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
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