Record ID: WMID-741131
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman bow-and-fantail brooch, dating from AD 50 - 150. The only extant part of the brooch is the fantail, which is roughly teardrop in shape, the triangular corners having been worn away. It is decorated with an incised petal or leaf design, above which is the lower half of a linear semicircle. There are also remains of further decoration above the semicircle which has worn away. In the incised crevices dividing the pattern are the remains of inlaid red enamel. There is a thin, elongated plate extending at a 90-degree angle from the reverse of the foot fro…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-74D23C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa AD 80-120. The lower part of the bow, foot of the brooch, catch plate, rearward facing hook and pin are all missing. The remains of the brooch consist of the head, spring, wings, and upper part of the bow. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is broad and tapers to a damaged rounded terminal. The head of the bow is decorated with two raised linear ribs which form a v shaped pointing down the bow; within this shape is further decoration in the form of punched circles. Down t…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-75706F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa AD 80 - 120. The lower part of the bow, foot of the brooch, catch plate, rearward facing hook, pin, spring, axis bar and both wings are all missing. The remains of the brooch consist of the head and upper part of the bow. The bow is rectangular, with the body extending from the centre and tapering to a damaged rounded terminal. The body of the brooch is raised and divided into two sections by a rib which runs vertically down the brooch. The end of this raised section forms a lip, beneath which the rest of the brooch co…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-75A948
Object type: TAP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval or Post-Medieval copper alloy zoomorphic barrel tap, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1700. The tap key is missing and the spigot or pipe (which would have entered the barrel) is damaged. The tap is formed by three integral elements, the spout, the cylindrical barrel to accommodate the stem and handle, and the spigot. Both the spigot and the barrel are oval in cross section. From one side of the barrel projects the spigot, which is incomplete. From the opposite side of the barrel projects the spout, initially rectangular in cross section and cast into the form…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-75F193
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver half groat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Pre-treaty, fourth coinage, series G (AD 1356-1361). Mint of London. Initial mark: Cross 3. North (1991) no. 1201. It is 21.09mm in diameter and 0.85mm thick. It weighs 1.6g.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-76813B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval six pence of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), crown initial mark dating to 1635-6. Tower of London mint. North no. 2241 (1991: 161). The edges of the coin have been clipped. The coin is 23.88mm in diameter, and 0.87mm thick. It weighs 2.4g.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Sunday 15th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-77540E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver sovereign type penny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) minted in Durham for Bishop Richard Fox and dating to AD 1494-1501. The coin is slightly clipped and untidily pierced from the reverse at 5 o'clock. North (1991) no 1731.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-7787F0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy knobbed terret ring of Late Iron Age/Early Roman dating (AD 43 -200). The terret ring when complete would have presumably formed an oval shape in plan. The ring is thicker at the base and narrower at the broken terminals. There is a short narrowed bar section at the base of the terret ring with an inverted triangular shaped broken projection. The narrowed section is flanked by a broadened collar. From the narrowed section the ring then broadens and curves to broken terminals. Located on one edge is a knop which is broadly rectangular in profile. T…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-78260F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible Medieval mount, from a reliquary or casket. It possibly dates to 12th to 13th Century AD. The object is formed from a rectangular flat piece of copper alloy which is now been bent to form a ‘U’ shape. One side of the object is decorated with a cast floral motif. The other end of the curved object is decorated with a possible head surrounded by a halo, and a robed body. The halo still contains red enamel. The internal flat surface is plain and undecorated. The object has a dark green to brown coloured surface patina. A direct parallel …
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-783C4E
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy pipe tamper, circa AD 1700 - 1900. The tamper is moulded in the form of a horse's leg and hoof. The object is hollow and has a brown coloured patina across all surfaces. There are several examples recorded on the database; SWYOR-2FEE08 was discovered in North Yorkshire and SWYOR-7449E3 discovered in East Riding. The object measures 34.6 mm in length, 21.8 mm in width, 1.8 mm thickness and weighs 15.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-787E42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy possible sestertius with standing figure on reverse facing left. The coin is very worn. Emperor unknown dating to circa AD 50 - 260. Possibly depicting Fortuna on the reverse standing with cornucopaie. Mint unknown.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-78C9C2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pewter button of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1350-1800. The button is circular in plan, the front face is convex and the reverse is flat. in the centre of the front face is a small projection. At the reverse the loop is now missing. The object has a light silvery-grey coloured patina. The button measures 12.8 mm in diameter, 7.2 mm in thickness and weighs 4.1 grams.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-78F574
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casket key dating to the 15th century. The key has a kidney shaped bow with a solid shank and simple shaped bit. The looped bow head has a diameter of 15.9 mm, the shank measures 21.1 mm in length. Within the loop are two triangular projections. A simple bit protrudes at a 90 degree angle from the shank to form an 'L' shape. The key has a dark brown coloured patina. This type of casket key would have been used in chests and cabinets. Similar examples are illustrated by Read (2001) page 73, Fig 47 Ref Nos 563-567). The key measures 33.61 mm in length, 15.9 mm in widt…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-79415B
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casket key dating to the late 12th to early 14th century, circa AD 1175- 1325. The key has a circular, shouldered bow with a solid shank and simple shaped bit. The looped bow head has a diameter of 14 mm, the shank measures 26.1 mm in length. A simple bit protrudes at a 90 degree angle from the shank to form an 'L' shape. the bit has semi-circular depressions on both long edges. The shank narrows below the bit. The key has a dark brown coloured patina. This type of casket key would have been used in chests and cabinets. Similar examples are illustrated by Read (2001…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-7955B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile has a flattened bi-conical form. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 9 mm in diameter. Both faces have been decorated with a raised cast design. One face is decorated with an inner circle around the perforation and outer circle around the circumference of repeating raised circular pellets. The opposing face is worn and the decoration is difficult to determine. The pattern appears to extend around the circumference of the whorl an…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-79A9BB
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy enamelled heraldic horse harness pendant, of medieval dating, circa AD 1200 to AD 1400. The harness pendant is an elaborate quatrefoil shape. The front face has been enamelled, although only traces of red (gules) enamel survive on the outer edges of the pendant. The design in red enamel consists of a series of scrolls. In the centre of the pendant is a square with a four legged animal in the centre. It may have been this was once enamelled in another colour as seen on parallels recorded on the PAS database. This is perhaps a lion passant as seen on other e…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-71BE96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Constantius (AD 324 - 361), dating from AD 330-5 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers with two standards. Minted in Trier. LRBC, page 5, number 50. The coin is 16mm diameter, 2mm thick and 1.39g.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 4th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-71F857
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Constantius II (AD 324 - 361) or Constans (AD 337 - 350), dating from AD 347 - 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type, depicting two Victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Minted in Trier. LRBC, page 6, number 143 or 144. The coin is 14.8mm diameter, 1.4mm thick and 1.33g.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 4th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-728921
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus possibly of Constantine I (AD 307 - 337), dating from AD 318 - 320 (Reece period 16). Probably VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type, depicting two Victories standing holding a wreath with an altar between them. Mint unknown. Compare RIC 53 or 213 for example, for a similar obverse bust. The coin is 16.9mm diameter, 2.4mm thick and 2.49g. Concretion on the reverse makes the design and legend difficult to see.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 4th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-730168
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval coin; a penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), Class 4b, dating from AD 1283 - 1286. Mint of Canterbury. The coin is 19.2mm diameter, 0.7mm thick and 1.19g. See North (1994) English Hammered Coinage Volume 2, number 1024 on page 29.
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 4th May 2019
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