Record ID: WMID-D41666
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver pedestal / pendant Seal Matrix of the Post Medieval Period (circa AD 1500 - AD 1700). The die (face) of the seal is oval in plan. The reverse face rises into an irregular tapering six sided pedestal topped by two collars, made from concentric circumferential moulded bands, between which is a tapered section. Above the concentric bands is a globular knop pierced by a single traverse suspension hole (internal diameter: 3.4 mm). A small globular knop sits on the very top of the object. No orientation marks are present. The die depicts a peacock facing right (left on impres…
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D2A7FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Post Medieval, Threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603), Second Issue coinage (AD 1561 - AD 1582), dating to the year 1567. Mint: London, Initial Mark: Coronet. North page 135, Number 1998. Diameter: 20 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D257B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, Post Medieval, Halfpenny of William III (AD 1694 - AD 1702), Third Issue, the coin dates to AD 1700. Spink (2007) page 356, Number 3556. The coin has been countermarked with a plain cross within an oval cartouche, slightly off centre on the reverse. Diameter: 28 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 8.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D1A603
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, Post Medieval, Irish 'Gun Money' shilling of James II (AD 1685 - AD 1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dated September 1689. Spink (2003) page 169 - 170, number 6581DD. Diameter: 25 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 4.5 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James attempted to recover the English throne and and were ultimately intended to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged. Ref: 'Coins of Scotland and Ireland and the…
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D04D0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Medieval, Penny of possibly Edward I (AD 1272 - AD 1307), Long Cross type dating to the period AD 1272 - AD 1307. Mint: London. Coin is partially doublestruck, resulting in a slightly unusual style coin. Coin is also broken, presumably in antiquity, around 45% of the coin remains. Length: 23.2 mm Width: 11.82 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-D01404
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Medieval, Cut Farthing of Henry III (AD 1216 - AD 1272), Voided Long Cross Class 5, dating to the period AD 1251 - AD 1272. Moneyer: Probably Nicole, Mint: Either London or Canterbury. North page 226-7, Number 991/1 - 999. Length: 9.3 mm Width: 11.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CECCE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Medieval, penny of Henry II (AD 1154 - AD 1189) Cross and crosslets (Tealby) type (AD 1158 to AD 1180), Bust F issued AD 1170 - AD 1180. Mint unknown. Moneyer unknown. North page 217, number 961/1. Diameter: 20 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CE8A97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Medieval, folded penny of Edward II (AD 1307 - AD 1327) dating to the period AD 1312. Long Cross class 11b. Mint: London. North page 36, number 1060/3. Coin shows evidence of being folded, coin has been unfolded and has broken into three pieces. Diameter: 19 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CE5AC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Medieval, Cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216 - AD 1272) dating to the period AD 1248 - AD 1250. Voided Long Cross type, class 2a - 4b. Moneyer: RICARD. Mint: Unknown. North page 226, Number 985 - 990. The top section of the coin has been broken and part of it is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. Length: 17 mm Width: 10.7 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CE05C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Medieval, penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - AD 1307) dating to the period AD 1286 - AD 1287. Edwardian class 4d. Mint London. North page 29, number 1026. Diameter: 20 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CDD5D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Medieval, penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - AD 1307) dating to the period AD 1305 - AD 1310. Edwardian class 10cf. Mint: London. North page 32, No 1040 - 1043/2. Diameter: 19 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
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