Record ID: WREX-650616
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object with inlaid enamel and millefiori panels, initially thought to be a Roman seal box dating from 1st to mid 3rd century AD. The object is square in plan with two small rounded projections, one on each of the long sides. The upper surface has been divided into three rows of four square shaped cells.Each of the four corner cells contains a black and which chequer-board pattern of miliflori.The other cells are empty but may originally have contained coloured enamel. The underside of the object has a green/brown patina. Length: 14.04mm; width: 16.86mm;…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-645AFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702) of unknown bust type. The obverse has the bust of the king facing right with the legend [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA]. The reverse has crowned cruciform shields with crowns and the legend [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]. The coin has been slightly bent into an S shape and may well have been used as a love token. Diameter: 20.9mm; weight: 2.4g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-644E69
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy suspension mount for a harness pendant dating 13th -14th century. The mount has a slightly domed circular face with two suspension loops projecting from the lower surface and a stud, slightly off centre, on the reverse. The suspension loops appear to have been cast as an integral part of the object, and would have had an axis pin from which the harness pendant suspends.There are possible traces of the axis pin in one of the loops. Length: 21.7mm; width: 16.0mm; thickness including the stud: 10.5mm; weight: 5.1g. See LON-792357 on the database for a simila…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-643C29
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy suspension mount for a harness pendant dating 13th -14th century. This mount has a slightly concaved rectangular face with two suspension loops projecting from the lower surface and two studs on the reverse. The suspension loops appear to have been cast as an integral part of the object, and would have had an axis pin from which the harness pendant suspends. There appears to be some traces of gilding on the right-hand loop.On the reverse are two sub-rectangular studs projected out for the head of the mount. Length: 18.3mm; width: 16.6mm; thickness including …
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-642814
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early post-medieval cast copper alloy dress fastener (the loop or eye section of a two-part clasp), similar to Class A as defined by Read (2008, 164). The object is oval with two rectangular projections on either side.There are three rounded attachment knops - one at the end of the oval, and two either side of the rectangular 'eye' which is broken.The central oval has relief moulded decoration, which appears to be a cherub face with scrolls either side.The reverse of the object is undecorated. Length: 35.3mm; width: 21.3mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 4.4g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-63C941
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy trade token dating c.1663.Obverse appears to have the cordwainers arms at the centre with the legend CONSTAN[TINE OVERTON].The reverse has the lettering HIS HALF PENY at the centre with IN SALOP [1663] around the edge. (Williamson 1891, 963 No. 84). Diameter: 17.4mm; weight: 1.6g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-637CF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period AD 98-117 (Reece period 5). Obverse: [...], Laureate bust right, with possible drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: [...] OPTIMO PRIN[...], Uncertain standing figure left holding cornucopiae and unclear object. Probably mint of Rome. Diameter: 17.4mm; weight: 2.7g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-631249
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to the period AD 104-111 (Reece period 5) Obverse has Laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder with the legend IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS (V P P). Reverse has Roma helmeted and in military dress seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and vertical spear, helmet under right foot, head in helmet under left, by cuirass one round and two oblong shields.Legend reads S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C.Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 165, no. 780; RIC II, p 279, no. 489. Diameter: 33.35mm; weight: 26.8g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-625C7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth of the third and fourth issue dating to 1567, initial mark is a coronet.Obverse has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind.Legend reads ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA.The reverse has a squared cross on long cross fourchée with the date 1567 and legend POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV. Diameter: 24.8mm; weight: 2.8g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-616154
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of John class 5b2 or 5c minted by Pieres at Durham or Chichester and dating to 1205-10. Obverse has bust of the king facing with the legend hENRIC[VS R/EX]. The reverse has a voided short cross with the legend [PIE]RES ON [...]. Diameter: 17.4mm; weight: 0.7g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-612F4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfpenny of either Henry VI, Edward IV or Henry VII (c. 1422-1509). Obverse has bust of the king facing no visible marks by bust and legends has a letter E either as the first or second letter. Reverse has a long cross, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing a blundered legend. The mint is most likely London. Diameter: 12.8mm; weight: 0.3g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-60C575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward III pre-treaty series E, single annulet stops and none on rev, un-barred N's, date is 1354-55/6.Obverse has bust of the king facing with the legend +EDWARDVS REX ANGLI.Reverse has long cross, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend CIVI/TAS/LON/DON (no snick in letter V). Diameter: 17.5mm; weight: 1.1g
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.