Record ID: DEV-C263BB
Object type: PEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, bent cast copper-alloy pen of uncertain date, probably early post-medieval (c. 16th century, or slightly earlier). Its truncated shaft is missing its terminal but retains part of a central panel decorated with four longitudinal rows of linked lozengiform facets, with hollows between. Below is a plain, narrow section, between the lozengiform decoration on the shaft and the lanceolate end. There is a bevelled groove along each side of the lanceolate area, creating four reservoirs to hold the ink. The lanceolate end is 26 mm in length, and 5 mm at i…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
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Record ID: DEV-7B4BA2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy farthing token of unclear issuer, probably at Taunton, unclear date (on token). Measurements: 14.5 mm diameter, weight 0.69 g
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-7B4EBA
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy lid from a set of nested cup weights. The lid is hinged and would originally have been attached to the outer case of the set, and it retains its hinge-lug, though this is now broken through. Three sub-rectangular struts are situated on the upper side of the lid: two arranged in a V shape emerging from one side and a single in between the V from the other side, this latter now truncated. The single strut is attached with two rivets - visible on the reverse of the lid - whilst the V shape is formed of two struts each with a single rivet. These st…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-7B5443
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver early penny ('sceat'). Contintental series, Series D, type 2c, dating to c. AD 700-715. 'Frisian' mint. North (1994, 68) no. 168; Abramson (2006, 98) Measurements: 11 mm diameter, weight 1.12 g
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-297E0C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy farthing token of George Treagle, Taunton, Somerset, dating to AD 1649-1672. Williamson (1967, 991) Somerset no. 288 Measurements: 14 mm diameter, weight 0.58 g.
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-25244B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly clipped post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dated AD 1580 (on coin). Second issue, long cross initial mark, London mint. North (1991, 134) no. 1997.  Measurements: 24.5 mm diameter, weight 2.85 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-24F7B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dated AD 1572 (on coin). Second issue, ermine initial mark, London mint. North (1991, 134) no. 1997.  Measurements: 25 mm diameter, weight 3.00 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-24BF39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly bent post-medieval silver shilling of Philip and Mary (1554-1558) dating to 1554. Minted at London. North (1991, 128) no. 1967 Measurements: 31 mm diameter, weight 5.72 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-114689
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post-medieval lead-alloy spoon (c. 16th century, probably later 16th). The spoon has a pointed oval shaped bowl and a hexagonal stem; the stem terminates in a 'seal top' knop. It is now damaged, and bent, with repairs by the finder, including a sleeve that holds together the broken stem, and glue reattaching two parts of the bowl that had become separated. In addition, the bowl has been bent and has suffered losses. No marks are apparent in the bowl, or on the stem. On the reverse, at the junction of bowl and stem, is a 'rat tail'. The faceted s…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-3AAA54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). ADVENTVS AV(ICIII or IIIII) reverse type depicting Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding  sceptre in left hand. Mint unclear. The exergue is almost entirely off the flan, so it is not possible to determine if the exergue is clear or marked with RSR. The reverse legend is normally ADVENTVS AVG, but the end of the legend is blundered, However, the coin is regular.  RIC V, pt 2, p. 508, cf. no.…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
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