Record ID: WMID-CC7526
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2200 - 2000 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub triangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slightly tapering edges. In cross section the axe is rectangular. One long edge is curved and the opposite is relatively flat. The tips of the crescent shaped blade have been damaged through either abrasion or wear, as has the blade edge itself. A distinct blade facet is not present; it has been lost through abrasion. There is no evidence of any for…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CC105C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, possible token of possibly the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 - AD 1800. The token has been broken around the edge, and would have been circular in plan. The obvers depicts a bust left, with pellets around the top of the head, maybe depicting a stylised crown or headdress. There is a rectangular rim around the edge and there does not appear to be any legend around the token. The reverse of the object appears to depict three robed figures standing side by side, the central figure appears to be holding a shield or similar at their feet. The …
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CE26A6
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Dutch Customs bag seal of the Post Medieval to Modern period, dating from c. AD 1815 - AD 1907. The seal is teardrop shaped with a rounded point at the apex. One face depicts a lion rampant and a sword which are inside a shield, with a crown above the shield. This is surrounded by a beaded circular border which has either been worn away or has been badly struck. This is a representation of the arms of the House of Orange. The reverse side has an inscription of 'R & A' (Regten en Accynsen-Cutoms & Excise) over a number which appears to be '257'. The seal is …
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-CCF931
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, incomplete, contemporary copy of a radiate or nummus of probably the House of Constantine (AD 307 - AD 361), dating from probably AD 307 - AD 318 (Reece Period: 15). Reverse type possibly GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, depicting Genius standing facing with corn measure on his head holding cornucopiae or GENIO POP ROM, depicting Genius standing facing with corn measure, cornucopiae. Mint: Unclear. Cf. Reece and James (2000), page 32 - 3, No 65 and 68. Diameter: 20.2 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 3.9 g Coin is heavily worn and the depictions on obverse and reverse are crud…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CDBC92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy dupondius or as, of uncertain emperor, but probably of 1st to 3rd century AD dating. Reverse type uncertain, depicts a possible figure standing left, holding a spear or sceptre on left. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 28.0 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 12.8 g
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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