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Record ID: YORYM-03E57B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy farthing of George I dated to AD 1720. Britannia seated left reverse. Mint of London.
Spink (2013), p.394, no.3662.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-0394EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles I dating to the period AD 1625 - 1649. Oval garnished shield reverse. Uncertain initial mark. Mint unclear. Uncertain bust. Group Uncertain.
The coin is pierced at 2 o'clock on the reverse.
Some 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. However, coins dating after AD 1180 with similar piercings are also known in hoards of currency, suggesting that such objects could re-enter circulation as coins, and …
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-03B7C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy farthing of William and Mary dated to AD 1694. Britannia seated left reverse. Mint of London.
Spink (2013), p.357, no.3453.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-042201
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch of Mackreth 2011, CD RH 2.i of Roman date, c.AD 43-70 ad of the brooch comprises rectangular wings with a concave reverse which would have held a spring mechanism. The mechanism and pin no longer remain. The front of the wings have parallel ridge and groove decoration.
A d-sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings curving and tapering to a rounded foot. Faint traces of three parallel vertical grooves can be determined on the bow.
The worn remains of an integral catchplate extends from the r…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-0481F6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cruciform long brooch of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 450 - 600. All that remains of the brooch is the arched bow and zoomorphic terminal.
The bow is arched with a D-shaped section and displays a worn irregular break to the upper edge. The lower end tapers to form a D-sectioned zoomorphic foot terminal, possibly in the form of a horse's head. The head has two sets of two raised knops representing a bulbous snout and eyes below double transverse ridge and groove.
The reverse of the brooch is flat and undecorated with a broken and worn catchplate projecting…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-049B33
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 50 - 200. Wild Class IV.
The head of the fastener is circular and domed, with a hollow reverse. The shank extends straight down from the reverse of the head, and bends at 90 degrees before forming a triangular attachment loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and loop being on different planes. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The object is 31.8mm long, 15.6mm wide, and 12.4mm thick. It weighs 11.3 g.
Roman button and loop fasteners ha…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-064107
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle dating to the Early Medieval to Medieval period, c.AD c.1000-1200. The buckle has a narrow off-set strap bar. The loop is widest in the centre and narrows towards the strap bar. There is no evidence of a pin or a pin recess. The loop has two projecting terminals which extend beyond the strap bar. These are decorated with zoomorphic heads with ridged snouts biting the bar. These are extremely worn, but an almost identical parallel has been recorded on the database as YORYM-C489CE, which shows two raised knops on each snout sugges…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-06CACC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The leg is trapezoidal in cross section, tapering downwards and terminating in an out-turned pad like foot. There is some evidence of two ribs running downwards along the outer pot leg. At the top of the leg there is an unidentifiable, irregular concretion which appears to be burnt onto the surface of the leg. The leg is likely to be one of three which supported the cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet.
The leg is 45.4mm long, 27.8mm wide, at the top 9.5mm thick and weighs 85g.
Thes…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-07819F
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy toy Musket dating to the early Post-Medieval period, c.AD 1600 - 1640; corresponding to Forsyth and Egan (2005) Type 2, Design 1 Musket. The piece is cast as one with a fish-tail butt, unevenly faceted barrel, open circular pan and angular trigger guard. The top of the barrel is decorated with opposing wavy lines which appear to survive towards the base, there is also evidence of a transverse groove midway on the barrel. The stock and butt are decorated with ring and dot ornament, four on each side. There is evidence of a vent with a rectangular wedge to the right of it…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-07EF2C
Object type: CANDLE SNUFFER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy possible candle snuffer of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1800. The object is conical with a rounded top and open base. It is hollow roughly mid-way in to the interior. The outer surface is decorated with three bands of three parallel circumferential ribs. Casting seams are present running along either side of the object with an applied semi-circular handle set on one, close to the rounded top.
The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The object is 36mm long, 16.3mm in diameter at the open end, 13.3mm in width with the handle and weighs 24.2g.
Similar obj…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-08231B
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. Wild Class III.
The head is pointed ovate with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. The pointed terminal also has a raised lenticular moulding.
An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the boss and bends at 90 degrees before splitting in to two arms, both of which terminate in worn breaks. The orientation of the shank results in the head and arms being on different plains.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The button and loop fastener is 28.…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-086AAB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight with copper-alloy inserts of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. The weight is rectangular in both plan and section. One side is inset with a sub-circular disc of copper-alloy. The opposite side retains two inset ovate strips of copper-alloy, one placed diagonally slightly off centre, the other across the top edge of the first creating a disjointed T shape.
The remaining four sides of the weight are flat and undecorated though some pitting is present.
The weight is 18.1mm long, 15.2mm wide, 12.7mm thick and weighs 27.9g.
Viking weights are known…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-08EEA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward IV dating to the period AD 1471 - 1483. Second reign. B and trefoil beside bust. Long cross reverse with "D" at centre and extra pellet in each angle. Minted in Durham under Bishop Lawrence Booth.
North Vol 2, p.95, no.1658.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: WMID-031AEE
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy and silver-plated bracelet dating to the Modern period (c. AD 1950-2010). The bracelet is comprised of a rectangular sheet of metal curved round to form a C-shape to make the main body of the object. Affixed onto the outer face are two parallel lines of four bow motifs in relief at both terminal ends, interspersed with blue and red stones set in raised cup-like recesses. In the centre of the bracelet are two possible zoomorphic fixtures also in relief on either side of a raised inscription in Hindi or Sanskrit. The inscription is repeated across two lines. So f…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-037711
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy halfpenny of George III (AD 1760-1820). Fourth issue (Spink 3781) dating to AD 1807. Birmingham mint. Spink (2006: 389). Coin is heavily worn.
Overall dimensions: 28.58mm in diameter, 1.88mm in thickness and 8.51g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-03B0E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period, series A (North 1136) dating to AD 1351. London mint. The top of the coin between 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock on the obverse has broken away. (North 1991: 49)
Overall dimensions: 16.76mm in length, 18.6mm in width and 0.81g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-0456CE
Object type: TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable hooked tag of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1700-1950). The main body of the object is sub-rectangular and slightly flared at the base. The upper most end tapers in to meet a sub-circular section. the top of the circular section has a worn break where a hook may onece have been present. The edges of the object are slightly bevelled on one face. On the opposite face there appears to be an annulat stamped into the top of the rectangule just before it meets the circular section. Towards the base of the object there is a crudely engraved side on o…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-057ED7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Group G (North 2247), initial mark probably an eye dating to AD 1645. Mint of Aberystwyth. The coin has been clipped at 8 o'clock to 11 o'clock on the obverse. (North 1991: 161)
Overall dimensions: 24.4mm in diameter and 2.86g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-0613CE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring dating to the late Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1400-1600). The ring has a flat profile and moulded decoration in relief on the outer face. The decoration consists of a diamond-shaped four-petalled flour within a pelleted sub-diamond border. Next to the flower is an uncertain motif; possibly zoomorphic possibly depicting two angels with wings outspread facing each other, again in a pelleted sub-oval border. These two images run in a repeating pattern around the ring. The remnants of gilding can be seen in the voids between the relief deco…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: WMID-0666F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy disc of uncertain use, probably dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The disc is uniface with moulded decoration in three concentric circles. The central circle is a starburst or cartwheel design with 12 lines radiating from a recessed central circle and an incised circular border surrounding it. Around this is a repeating curvilinear pattern also within an incised circular border. The outermost circle is decorated with a repeating leaf or trefoil pattern. The reverse of the disc is undecorated. The disc is slightly domed on the face and concave …
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
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