Record ID: YORYM-D49E69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sovereign penny of Henry VII or VIII dating to the period AD 1485 - 1547. Uncertain coinage. King enthroned issue. Long cross over Royal shield reverse. Unclear initial mark. The coin is very worn and has been pierced at 5 o'clock on the obverse. Some pierced/modified coins can come within the remits of Treasure Act 1996, including all finds of pierced silver or gold coins up to AD 1180 and some thereafter depending upon the nature of the piercing. Pierced medieval and later silver coins are however fairly common single finds and many are also known from hoards. This su…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D4E33D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1620 - 1680. The buckle is a double loop trapezoid with expanded pointed ends and lobed protrusions to either end of the strap bar. Only a fragment of the bar remains, the middle portion having been lost to worn breaks. The tip of a circular sectioned pin is retained and adhered by corrosion to one of the outer loops. The metal has a mid-grey/green patina and is worn. The buckle is 42.2mm long, 21.8mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 5.5g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.82, no.512 and is dated to circa …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D3F7F7
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy object, possibly an L-shaped key, of Roman or early-medieval date, c.AD 43-900. The object comprises a circular-sectioned stem with a 90 degree bend at one end and a broken and worn terminal at the other. The broken terminal is sub-ovate with transverse grooved linear decoration. The bent end, possibly representing the angled bit, forks into two broken and worn arms. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The object is 50.2mm long, 5.9mm wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs 7.9g. L-shaped keys are more commonly made of iron though some copper-alloy exa…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-D418CE
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron knife of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 600 - 1300. The blade is sub-triangular in both plan and section with a wide curved back and narrower, slightly curved cutting edge. The blade tapers to a blunted point at one end and straight shoulders with a narrow sub-ovate tang at the other. The knife is extremely rusted and the organic handle is missing. The object is 202.4mm long, 41.6mm to 10.6mm wide, 6.9mm thick and weighs 107g. Dr Kevin Leahy, National Finds Adviser for Early Medieval metalwork, comments that "this form of blade with its angled …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D45574
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece Period 13). CONS[----------] reverse type depicting female figure standing left holding cornucopia in left had, unclear in right. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D4B59E
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bag seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1900. The seal comprises a single disc of metal with mush of the original edge lost to worn breaks. One surface has traces of lettering though only a "G" can be determined. The other side has a large "I" The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The seal is 15.2mm in diameter and weighs 2.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D4C8A1
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bag or bale seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1800. The seal is circular with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter which would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. The obverse is decorated with a raised cross within a shield and circumferential beaded border and is likely to represent the town or province from which the seal originated. The reverse bears unclear text which are likely to repr…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D69C18
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy knife or dagger scabbard chape of late medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1600. The chape is formed from a single sheet of copper-alloy, now distorted, which will have been rolled into a tapered cylindrical form. The closed tip has been lost to old worn breaks and the open attachment end is crenelated. Two rivet holes can be determined to one side of the open end. The body of the chape is decorated with incised geometric designs featuring a double banded border to the open end with cross-hatching below. The metal has a mid-green patina and …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D6B4CE
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy ingot of indeterminate date. The ingot has an irregular D-shaped section and has a curved profile. It is undecorated and possible hammer marks are present over the surface. Both terminals are broken and worn. The metal has a dark grey/black patina and is worn. The ingot is 53.2mm long, 11.3mm wide, 6.5mm thick and weighs 23.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D6DF48
Object type: MACE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mace head of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. Only a fragment of the head of the object remains which features four sub-triangular projections extending from an integral curved back plate. The metal has a mid-grey/green patina and is worn. The object is 41.9mm long, 28.1mm wide, 12.9mm thick and weighs 29.9g. The exact function of these objects is not currently known and it has been suggested that they may be ecclesiastical staff fittings rather than weapons. They are relatively rare finds in the British Isles, with a focus in central England though a …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D7346B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Aurelian (AD 270-275), dating to the period c.AD 271 (Reece Period 13). FORTVNA REDVX reverse type depicting Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; wheel under chair. Mint of Siscia. As RIC V.1, p.289, no.220.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D75F08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver probable halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1558 - 1603. Uncertain Issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Uncertain initial mark. Mint of London. The coin is extremely worn, especially on the obverse, rendering diagnostic detail illegible. The attribution of halfgroat is based on the weight and diameter of the coin.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D78927
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of James I dating to the period AD 1603 - 1604. First Coinage. Square shield reverse. Thistle initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.144, no.2077.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D7BFD4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy halfpenny trade token of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1799. The token was issued by N. Bolingbrokes Haberdasher in Norwich. Obverse Description: Castle keep over lion facing left Obverse Inscription: MAY NORWICH FLOURISH // PRO BONO PUBLICO Reverse Description: Shield Reverse Inscription: NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY 1799 Edge: PAYABLE AT N BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER NORWICH The token is 29.6mm in diameter and weighs 8.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D7DF19
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy stacking trade weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1800. The weight is circular in plan with slightly raised sides and a central circular depression to the base. The upper surface bears an indistinct design featuring a crowned devise or lettering. The metal has a shiny brassy patina and is worn. The weight is 21.7mm in diameter, 5.5mm thick and weighs 12g. This is likely to be a single example from a nested set of differing sizes and weights which were used to weigh gold and silver in the form of coin, small objects or scrap metal or other precious …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: WAW-D266E3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The object is an incomplete silver-gilt 'eye' element from a two piece hooked clasp. The fitting is sub semi-circular in plan with the straight edge having two broken projections where a loop would have originally been positioned. The breaks are recent. On either side of the fastener there is a circular attachment hole which was used to sew the fitting onto an item of clothing. The outer face has a moulded design composed of a central forward facing bust, with slightly raised areas representing the hair and small depressions to represent the eyes and mouth. The bust is bordered by …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-D2A4D7
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver scalloped mount, probably a strap fitting or dress fastener. The mount is a sub-oval and can be divided into two halves - the upper part is undecorated with a central circular perforation. Below there are two moulded scallop shells, with the rounded outer edges of the shells creating the outer edge of the mount. On the reverse of the fitting are two integrally cast silver rivets which protrude from the reverses of the scallop shells. The rivets have slightly flattened terminals. The mount, on the reverse has feint horizontal ridges. Dimensions:…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Stratford-Upon-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D0C77E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy token with a pronounced raised rim. One side is quartered by a saltire cross with a capital H in one quarter. The other side is blank.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
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Record ID: SUR-D0FA05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver hammered halfgroat of Edward III (1327-1377). Obverse: facing portrait, initial cross, EDWARDVS REX ANGL D(NS) hYB. Double saltire stops. Reverse: POSV/I DEV A/DVITOR/EM MEV, CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. London mint. North (1991), p56, number 1259.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: SUR-D12056
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver hammered halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Obverse: crowned portrait left, two pellets behind head, initial mark of escallop. E D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. London mint. North (1991), p137, number 2016.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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