Record ID: IOW-93FB05
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy Jews harp (c. 1500-c. 1800). The iron prong that was plucked to produce a note is missing. In plan, it has a circular head and tapering arms both of which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The outer diameter of the head is 26.3mm. At the apex, on the front face, there is a rabbet to accommodate an iron prong. File marks are present. The surfaces are drab green with flecks of a dark green patina. Length: 58.0mm; width: 26.3mm; thickness: 7.8mm. Weight: 16.79g. Geoff Egan, formerly of The Museum of London has …
Created on: Sunday 8th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-93AA3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver halfgroat of James I (1603-1625), minted at London. Initial marks: rose/rose, 1605-1606 (North 1991, 146, ref. 2104). Obverse: I.D.G ROSA SINE SPINA (a rose without thorns), Rose with crown above. Reverse: .TVEATVR.VNITA.DEVS. (may God guard these united, i.e. kingdoms), Thistle with crown above. Diameter: 16.5mm. Weight: 0.67g. DA=12:4. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 7th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.