Record ID: YORYM-215061
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy thimble of medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1500. The thimble has a circular base (slightly distorted) from which the sides taper inwards, curving towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. A series of irregular spiralling pits extend from the crown towards the base. The metal has a delaminated light green patina and is worn. The thimble is 17.5mm in height, 20.8mm in diameter, 0.9mm thick and weighs 5.1g. Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14th century onwards and Geoff Egan (2010, p.265) states that no medieval thimble indis…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-213C8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Crispus dating to the period AD 323 - 324 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VOT//IS/XX with three stars above. Mint of London. RIC VII, p.114, no.275.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-21136A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete red glass paste intaglio from a plate brooch of Roman date, c.AD 100 - 300. The intaglio is ovate and sits within a thin copper-alloy setting. The intaglio features a crude design, possibly a crude bust, though it cannot be sufficiently distinguished. The object is 15.7mm long, 13.4mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.1g.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-20FDBE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1720 - 1790. The buckle is ovate with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. Internal curved transverse bars are present to either side of the spindle which itself has a double spiked tongue. Iron corrosion is present where the spindle meats the frame. The outer frame bears ribbed decoration. The metal has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The buckle is 17.1mm long, 16.4mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 1.3g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.114, no.738 and is dated to c.AD 1720 - 1790.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-20CEFE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75 - 175. The head is D-shaped with an integral loop projecting from the upper curved edge. A double lug hinge mechanism is present to the reverse through which an axis bar is retained. The loop of a pin remains around the bar though the shaft has been lost to a worn break. A D-sectioned bow extends from the front of the head to a semi-circular acanthus moulding flanked by single banded semi-circular collars. The bow continues below the lower collar and terminates in a semi-circular foot-knop. The remains of a catchplat…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-208E5C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap or harness fitting of Roman date, c.AD 50 - 200. The fitting is a pointed ovate in plan with a central raised circular boss within a circumferential recess. The pointed terminals are also raised. A break is present from one edge, extending into the central recess. Two integral, circular sectioned shanks project from the reverse of the terminals, representing the remains of an attachment loop. The metal has a dark red/brown patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 33.1mm long, 15.6mm wide, 5.7mm thick (10.6mm with shanks) and weighs 6.7g.…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-2046EF
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton of Hanns Krauwinkel II dating to the period AD 1586 - 1635. Rose/Orb type inscribed GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICH (God's blessing brings riches). Mint of Nuremburg. Obverse: HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NV around alternating crowns and lis with central rose. Reverse: GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICH around Imperial Orb within tressure of three arches. A similar jetton can be seen in Mitchiner, p.444, no.1571.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-2025EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Richard II dating to the period AD 1377 - 1399. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Withers Type 1. North Vol 2, p.63, no.1331b.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F7D99A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish silver cut halfpenny of William I dating to the period AD 1205 - 1230. Phase B coinage. Short cross reverse with stars in angles. Moneyer uncertain. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F7B97C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 330 - 331 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint of Trier. RIV VII, p.215, no.528.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F78FCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 334 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint of Arles. RIC VII, p.276, no.386.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F7686D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335 - 341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F74D22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Helena dating to the period AD 337 - 341 (Reece Period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F6F35A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the central perforation. Each resulting trapezoidal cells houses three raised pellets. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.2mm in diameter, 12.3m thick and weighs 41.7g. The perforation is 9.4mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval per…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F6AB63
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The head of the button is domed, with a convex front and flat reverse. An integral ovate shank projects off-centre from the reverse. The upper surface of the button is decorated with six rows of pellets in a grid pattern resulting in a cross-hatched design. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The button is 12.9mm in diameter, 14.3mm long, the shank is 7.1mm x 2mm. It weighs 2.3g. Buttons of similar form are illustrated in Read (2010) p.36-37 though with a variety of decorative styles. A similar ex…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F68154
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bar mount of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1400. The mount comprises a central rounded lobe and two smaller integral sub-rectangular terminal lobes; one to either end. Both terminals display rivet holes containing the remains of copper-alloy rivets and a third, large whole is present to the centre on the rounded lobe. The central lobe is decorated with five transverse linear grooves. The reverse of the mount is concave and undecorated. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The mount is 19.1mm long, 10.8mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 1.3g. Similar m…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F66BE0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75 - 175. The head is ovate with a single integral lug to the reverse. No pin or spring remains. A narrow circular sectioned bow extends from the front of the head widening slightly to a crude circular acanthus moulding. The bow continues below the moulding with a circular to D-shaped section and terminates in a semi-circular foot-knop. The remains of a catchplate project from the reverse. The metal has a green patina and is worn. The brooch is 33.2mm long, 11.3mm wide, 6.1mm thick and weighs 4.2g. Similar example…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F61CC7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Sterling bust jetton issued under Edward II dating to the period AD 1310 - 1314. Long cross with pellets in angles within border of pellets. Mint of London. Class 11. Similar jettons can be seen in Mitchiner, p.100, no's.118-120. The basic design of the jetton is based on the sterling pennies introduced by Edward I in 1279 though bear decorative borders rather than the legends typically seen on coins of the period. A shallow circular depression is present at the centre of the reverse cross suggesting an attempt at piercing was made. Mitchiner (p.95-6) describes…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F5E964
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1583. Third issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Bell initial mark. Mint of London. North, Vol 2, p.137, no.2015. The coin is clipped removing most of the legends.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-F5C43A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Edward III dating to the period AD 1356 - 1361. Fourth Coinage. Pre-Treaty Period. Series Gb. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.53, no.1194.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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