Record ID: DENO-2782C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Polden Hill brooch (AD c. 75 - c. 175). The spring mechanism, rear hook, pin and catchplate are missing. Short, hollow, semi-cylindrical wings would have housed the spring mechanism. The ends of these wings are worn but the end caps, which are characteristic of Polden Hill type brooches, are still present. The head of the bow is broadly rectangular in shape and becomes D-shaped in cross-section as the bow leaves the wings. The bow is decorated with a central ridge which runs along the bow to the foot. The ridge is further decorated with transverse groo…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: DENO-26F7DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of an uncertain emperor, dating to the period AD 41 - 260. Uncertain reverse type depicting Minerva standing right, brandishing a javelin and holding a spear. Probably mint of Rome. The Minerva reverse type is commonly seen on contemporary copies of Roman asses of Claudius, which were mostly struck by the Roman army immediately after the invasion. However, this example appears to be a regular sestertius.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: DENO-26C9FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval half-groat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603). Third issue (North 2016), minted at the Tower of London, 1583 - 1603.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: DENO-265393
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hollow box chape of mediaeval date (c. 1400 - c. 1500). The chape is a flat box with a blunt trapezoidal plan. One face is decorated with four parallel pairs of incised lines running from the attachment end to the closed end of the chape - it is possible these may form a letter such as M in gothic / black letter script, but iron corrosion obscures part of the face, so it is not possible to be certain. The edge of the attachment end of the front face has some damage but appears to have had three rivet holes (2.5 mm diameter); one still houses the remains of a…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: DENO-243FD3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic fitting probably of post-medieval date (c 1500 - 1900). It is in the form of a serpent or mythical beast. The object is S-shaped, with one end having the form of a serpent or bird head with open mouth, well defined eyes and a comb. The mouth looks as if it could have housed a pin or rivet. The other end terminates in an apparently old break. The body tapers to this break, and is thinner than the neck supporting the head at the other end, so it is possible it formed a tail rather than another head. The body has moulded scales, or possibly feathers …
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2019
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Record ID: DENO-940F1E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337), dating to the period AD 313-315 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol radiate, standing left, raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys across left shoulder. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 168, no. 40.
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-93AD88
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Lauffer I (fl. 1607-1632) dating to 1607-1632. Rose/orb type with inscription apparently based on NIMANT KANT EWKERNDIN. Minted at Nuremberg. See Mitchiner (1988, 476), also PUBLIC-36D318. Diameter is 20.7 mm, thickness 0.6 mm, weight 0.8 g.
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-93435B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button of late medieval to post-medieval date (AD 1450-1550). The button is plano-convex with a raised pattern of a central pellet surrounded by six pellets each within a lozenge-shaped panel. On the reverse is an integrally cast sub-rectangular suspension lug extending 6.5 mm, with a circular hole. The general form of the button resembles those illustrated in Bailey 2004, p 25 -27, and ascribed a late 15th - 16th century date. Diameter 11 mm, thickness 2.2 mm, weight 2.5 g
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-92FB53
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy livery button showing a demi lion rampant emerging above a coronet, holding a battle-axe. This matches the crest for the Hanbury family. The reverse is inscribed with Rudge, 29 St Martins le Grand. Arthur Jeffrey Rudge was a "shopman for a button and trimming seller" at 29 St Martin's Le Grand in London in the early 1840s (The Post Office London Directory 1843, 354). He was imprisoned in the Debtors' Prison for London and Middlesex in 1842 (London Gazette 29 July 1842, Issue 20124, p. 2102 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/20124/page/2102). He appeared at the th…
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-914FEB
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy jetton of Medieval date (AD 1280 - 1345) probably of English origin and based on the contemporary silver long-cross coinage. Obverse shows a head facing, possibly a transition between a kings head and a lion. Reverse shows a cross flory. There is a small central perforation. A similar jetton is recorded on this database in record BH-BDC9D1. Diameter 18 mm, thickness 0.8 mm, weight 1 g
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-6D4612
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver demi-gros of Charles D'Anjou (AD 1246-1285) Marseille (Massilia) mint.
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
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Record ID: DENO-6CD9CC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring, probably post-medieval in date (c AD 1600 -1800). The ring has a D-section and is decorated with a pattern of raised crescents facing in alternating directions. The size of the ring suggests it could have been worn by a child, alternatively it could be a band from a knife handle or riding crop. Diameter 12.4 mm, width of band 3.9 mm, thickness 1.78 mm, weight 1.14 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
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Record ID: DENO-6C66C4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object with a fragment of bone embedded into it. The bone has been identified as a cattle or horse rib by Dr Umberto Albarella, Reader in Zooarchaeology at the University of Sheffield. The lead encases the bone very closely, suggesting it was poured molten over the bone, which was already excarnated (de-fleshed), and apparently broken - the lead has flowed along the fracture at one end of the bone. There are impressions in the lead which may indicate other bone fragments, now missing. The other side of the lead is flat with regular edges and stepped 'lip', as if the lead has a…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
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Record ID: DENO-6A6BCA
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead musket ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. Weight suggests it was more likely used with a carbine than a musket. The ball has a a visible casting seam but the sprue has been neatly trimmed. There is a slight set up mark, a flattened band around the 'waist' of the ball. This is caused by contact with the barrel of the weapon during firing. Diameter 15.3 mm, weight 20.61 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: DENO-6A4F5A
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead musket ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. Weight suggests it was more likely used with a carbine than a musket. The ball has a sight asymetry probably due to a miss-aligned casting mould. The sprue has been neatly trimed. Diameter 15.3 mm, weight 20.61 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: DENO-6A3018
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead musket ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. Weight suggests it was more likely used with a carbine than a musket. The ball has a flattened area - this is probably the 'zone of contact' from being fired as the end ball in a multi-ball load. Firing two or three shots at one time was common during the civil wars. The ball has a mottled grey and brown patina and shows no other distortions. Diameter 15.5 mm, weight 19.5 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
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Record ID: DENO-69C491
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead musket ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. Weight suggests it was fired from a small musket or carbine. The ball shows impact damage, it is distorted into a hemisphere but not completely flattened, suggesting impact at relatively low velocity or with a yeilding surface. The object has a pale cream patina. Weight is 24.5 g Diameter 20 mm
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: DENO-69B315
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead musket ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. Weight suggests it was fired from a small musket or carbine. The ball shows impact damage, it is distorted into a hemisphere but not completely flattened, suggesting impact at relatively low velocity or with a yeilding surface. The object has a pale cream patina. Weight is 19.8 g Diameter 20 mm
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: DENO-D9D878
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. Probaby from a small musket or carbine. The ball has no obvious sprue scar or casting seam, but the surface is dimpled with shallow dents, probably through post depositional chewing by grazing animals, although it is possible the ball was deliberately chewed prior to firing in an attempt to improve trajectory. Weight is 24.6 g , diameter 16.1 mm
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: DENO-D9A893
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead musket ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. The ball was probably fired as the end ball of a multi ball load. It has a flattened 'zone of contact' and a cylindrical band of set up around the waist of the ball. This band also shows grooves which may be gas cutting. Firing two or three balls in one load was common practise in the civil war, as was the firing of a cylindrical plug behind a round ball, which would produce a similar flattened end and set-up band. Weight is 28.1 g, diameter 16.1 mm.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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