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Record ID: SWYOR-4AFA0D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy quarter ounce pan weight of post-Medieval date, dating from the Georgian period or later, about AD 1714 - 1850 It is circular and lathe turned, with a raised rim on the upper face, and an inner circular groove. In the centre is stamped a mark, probably a crown, above the letter GR. This may stand for George Rex and indicate the monarch when the weight was made, or may indicate a the place of issue: See DUR-85ED28 which cites "Biggs (1993, English Weights, An Illustrated Survey, 54) where it states that the markings refer to the place of issue. The crowned GR mark is sai…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 17th January 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-4D756B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead weight, probably of Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1500. It is circular with a flat base, rounded sides and a deeply concave upper face, the hollow within a plain border. There appears to be the remains of a pointed and square-topped shield moulded in the base of the hollow, but mainly obliterated by a series of short deep scratches and a circular piercing; these could be attemps to cancel the weight. The weight is 35.7mm in diameter and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 80.11gm, perhaps approaching the suggested mass of quarter of a Tower or Troy pound (Egan, 1998, page 302). Th…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4E0013
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface lead alloy token, probably of Post Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is a uniface circular disc, with a design in relief on one face, of the initials BI with a + before the B and dots flanking the I. Lead tokens were in common use from about AD 1250-1850 but those with initials are usually Post Medieval in date. It is 28.8mm in diameter and 3.2mm thick. It weighs 15.93gm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4E1C5D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface lead alloy probable token probably of Post Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is more ornate and complex than many lead alloy tokens. The decorated face has a an outer border containing some possible letters or a legend. Within this is a band of solid outward pointing triangles in relief. The centre of the token has a thick bar across it, serrated on one long edge, perhaps representing a saw. Below this is a chevron, the point meeting the centre of the saw, perhaps intended to depict compasses. In the angles created by these thick and heavy designs are the letters R and…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4CF6F8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1400. It is oval in plan and has a faceted conical reverse, but the handle is missing. The central motif is a bird facing left (on the impression) appearing to stand on one long edge of the seal. The legend reads: " * S' ROGER [-] TOB(MA)N" (Seal of Roger Tobman) and it is flanked by beaded lines. The matrix is 24.4mm long, 18.3mm wide and 8.9mm high. It weighs 10.07gm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-9B9DF8
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat copper alloy ring of hexagonal section, probably a harness fitting dating from the Medieval or post-Medieval period, AD 1100 - 1700. It is slightly thinner towards one side and is undecorated, though there are file marks on both sides. It is 22.9mm in diameter and 1.7mm thick. it weighs 1.55gm. These are common detector finds, but their function and dating are not well understood (Finds Recording Guide, Geake). Similar harness fittings can be found on the database; compare for example SWYOR-A5DF60, KENT-FC75D6 and BERK-D0D467.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4DADC0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy jetton dating from AD 1490 - 1585 and of Nuremberg manufacture. It is a ship jetton but the legends are illegible and the details are not visible. Obverse: Stylised ship (the 'Galley of France') sailing to the left. Unclear legend. Reverse: Four lys in a double-lined lozenge with three pellets along each side of the lozenge. Unclear legend. It is 26.4mm in diameter and mm in diameter and 0.5mm thick. It weighs 1.14gm. Compare Mitchiner (1988) Volume 1 number 1121 onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-4DC369
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of uncertain master dating from AD 1490-1585. It has been bent into an uneven U shape. It is probably a Rose/Orb type; the tressure and orb are just visible inside the fold. It is 22.9mm in diameter and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 0.9gm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-9BE448
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shield shaped, copper alloy harness pendant dating from the Medieval period, AD 1200 - 1400. Owing to the degree of corrosion the device on the shield is not now legible, though there is red enamel remaining in the chief and possibly a fleur-de-lis in the body of the shield. The suspension loop has broken away from the upper edge of the shield and is missing.. The pendant is 22.1mm long, 15.2mm wide and 1.77mm thick. It weighs 2.42gm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B18AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver coin; a sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603), third issue (AD 1583 - 1603), dating from 1596, mintmark probably key (AD 1595 - 1598) but not visible. See North (1991) Volume 2, number 2015. It is 25.7mm in diameter and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 2.53gm. The coin is bent.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B7895
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver coin; a sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603), second issue (AD 1561 - 1582), coronet initial mark (AD 1567 -1570), dated 1568. Minted at the Tower, London. North Volume 2 (1991) number 1997 on page 134. It is 25.1mm in diameter and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 2.73gm. One edge of the flan is bent.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4C2A03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a cut farthing of Henry III - Edward I, Class 5 - 7 dating from AD 1250 - 1278. It was minted at London. It is 13.5mm long, 9.8mm wide and 0.9mm thick. It weighs 0.47gm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4BB106
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin: a penny probably of Richard II (AD 1377 - 1399), Durham mint. It is 18.8mm in diameter and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 0.97gm. Compare North Volume 2 (1991) number 1328.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4BF432
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver coin; probably a penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603), uncertain issue. It is 13.3mm in diameter and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 0.42gm. It has been clipped and is slightly bent. Compare North (1991) number 1988, 2001 and 2017.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4C6907
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver coin: a continental sterling imitation Edwardian coin of Gui de Dampierre, Count of Flanders (AD 1280-1305), probably dating from AD 1288 - 1292 and minted at Alost (modern Aalst, Belgium). The obverse shows a double headed eagle while the reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each angle. The legends have been identified from a list kindly provided to PAS by P and B Withers. Compare Mayhew, N. J. 1983. Sterling Imitations of Edwardian Type, ref. 1-3 and also BERK-1A4553 and NMS-8D1E15. The coin is 19.2mm long, 13.6mm wide and 0.9mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-4CA20F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin: a Scottish long cross and stars first coinage penny of Alexander III (AD 1249 - 1286), dating from about AD 1250 - 1280. Probably Type IV minted by Simon at Ayr. Spink number 5044. It is 17.5mm in diameter and 0.8mm thick. it weighs 1.34gm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-9C1C3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin: a nummus of the House of Constantine, Constantinopolis type, dating from AD 330 - 340 (Reece period 17), the reverse depicting Victory, standing left on a prow, holding sceptre and shield. It is 15.8mm in diameter and 2mm thick. It weighs 2.1gm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-9CB366
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin: a heavily clipped half groat of Edward III, treaty period, London mint, dating from AD 1361 - 1369. It is 19.6mm in diameter and 0.8mm thick. It weighs 1.66gm.
Reference: North, volume 2, page 56 number 1259.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Near Grimsby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-9AC21E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorated copper alloy button of post-Medieval date, AD 1650 - 1750. The head is hemispherical, flat on the underside and domed on the upper side. There is a central raised dot, surrounded by a design consisting of a narrow groove above six eqidistantly spaced pentagons, separated by groups of three short, horizontal grooves. The remains of an integral attachment loop are visible on the underside. The button has a smooth, dark brown patina. It is 13.3mm in diameter and 6.6mm thick. It weighs 3.18gm.
Similar buttons are illustrated in Bailey, 2004, Buttons & Fasteners, 500BC - AD …
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-498AC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of the dragonesque type, dating from AD 75 - 175. It fits into Mackreth's type DRAG 3.b1 which have enamelled decoration with a circular central motif and a pair of bars splaying out from each end of the circle. One brooch terminal or head survives, and is linked to the body at the chin. The head would also have been enamelled. The other terminal is missing and the break is worn and patinated. The loop of the pin remains attached on the surviving neck. It is a flat strip of copper alloy rolled into a loop. The brooch is 26.4mm long, 15.2mm wide …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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