Record ID: DYFED-A4A33F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper halfpenny token. Obverse features bust of Jestyn ap Gwrgan facing west, he is robed, wearing a crown, and has a small shield bearing a cross on a chain around his neck. Lettering runs the circumference of the obverse 'JESTYN. AP. GWRGAN. TYWYSOG. MORGANNWG. 1091' which translates into English as 'Jestyn (or Iestyn) son of Gwrgan, Prince of Glamorgan'. Reverse of token features image of Britannia seated on a globe, she is facing and pointing West whilst holding a large shield in her left hand. To her right is a crown on a pedestal, with a laurel branch leaning against it. Date i…
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidwelly', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A494BF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman Copper Alloy Mount. Object is a bird, with head facing West with wings tucked, body is an upside down triangle, tapering downwards to a rounded point. Some decoration on the wings can be seen, in the form of lines. Object is 37.03mm in length, and weighs 2.4g. There is a similar looking mount Record ID WILT-53AD32, however this mount has 2 'heads' one facing East and the other West. It has similar decorations on the wings to this mount. It may be possible that a 'head' has broken off the original mount, or it may just be a case of similar manufacturing.
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidwelly', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A48101
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small piece of lead, possibly a gaming piece. Appears to be in the shape of a crouched rabbit. Object in 28mm in length, 16mm width and weighs 11.5g.
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidwelly', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A464D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Penny of Elizabeth I dated c. 1560-61. Obverse features bust of Elizabeth facing West, lettering is very illegible however the letters ' R O S A. S I N A. S P I N A.' can be made out. The Reverse features a shield in the centre with fleur de lis in the top left and bottom right quarters, and 3 'lions' in the top right and bottom left quarters. Again, the letters are mostly illegible but the letters 'T A S. L O N. D O N.' can be made out' This coin is without date or rose. It is intact but very worn, particularly the obverse. It does have a slight curve, so may have been attempt…
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blewbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A3A69A
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Head and Neck of a Statue/ Tobacco Holder. The head is 3-dimensional and is hollow. The head is of a woman with African likeness. Facial features can be seen quite clearly, and hair and a patterned head scarf is also visible. The head has clearly been broken off something, possibly the rest of the body, or it may have been used as a tobacco holder ornamental lid. Despite being incomplete the head is in good condition and the features are easily recognised. There is some corrosion and some 'bubble' marks which may have been due to manufacturing process. There are a few faint red marks …
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A37CA2
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Coin weight is 54.69 in length, and 17.8g in weight. Weight is circular, whole and intact, attached opposite by a bar is a rim where a coin would rest, and therefore be weighed. Arm of coin weight is still intact and in working order.
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidwelly', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A36268
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Australian Gold Victoria Sovereign. Obverse features bust of Young Head Victorian with bun. Lettering around the circumference reads 'VICTORIA D:G BRITANNIAR. REG: F D: 1858' . Reverse features the word 'AUSTRALIA' in the centre, above which is a crown, it is all surrounded by a wreath. At 12 o'clock are the words 'SYDNEY MINT', and at 6 o'clock are the words 'ONE SOVEREIGN'. Coin is 21.94mm in diameter and 8.1g in weight.
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-A3420E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Anglo-Saxon coin of Continental Sceattas. Obverse features an image of a face in profile facing East, it also appears to have a crown above it. The reverse features a single cross, just off centre with a single pellet in each quarter, there are pseudo letters around the circumference of the reverse. The coin is 10.57mm in diameter and weighs 0.9g. Dated to c. 695-740 AD.
Created on: Monday 31st December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blewbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-30B0B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman siliqua of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). VRBS-ROMA reverse type depicting Victory seated left on a throne, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre. Mint of Trier. As Hoxne no. 257; RIC IX pp. 19, 22, nos. 27e, 45b. This coin weighs 1.5g and is 16mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-309017
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Russian Coin which has been added to a chain. On the obverse there is a winged creature, possibly 2 but a mirror image of each other. In the centre of the obverse is a small shield with an unidentifiable image within in. There are also several characters/images below the shield at 6 o'clock but again these are unidentifiable. The reverse of the coin is very worn and barely readable. There appears to be a dotted ring around the circumference of the coin and then a wreath within that. The number 5 is legible just below 12 o'clock and there appears to be letting underneath that but it is…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidwelly', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-3048C5
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead Alnage Seal, both parts are still attached with a near intact hinge. On the Obverse are the initials W/I/G/I in the centre of the seal surrounded by a beaded border, the letters E?/B/O/A can be made out on the left hand side and an M can be made out at the bottom right of the seal. On the reverse of the seal is a fleur de lie in the centre above which is a crown, this image is also surrounded by a decorated border. The seal is 19mm in diameter and 3mm in thickness and weighs 4.6g. Another example of this seal is NLM-731615.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broad Haven', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2FFFAA
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular Badge or Mount. Obverse is highly decorated, there are several rings of decoration. There are four small circles, one at North, East, South and West which are all entwined with a decorated rope like border, there is a border around the circumference which contains smaller circles, 5 in each quarter. There is then a petal like border which then contains a large circle in the centre. Gold gilding can be seen in parts but it has mostly been rubbed off. The reverse is plain, but there are remnants of 2 protrusions which are now broken off. From this corrosion is visible. The obje…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergwili', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2FEA30
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Whole, Copper alloy, Trapeze shaped buckle. Base of buckle is 25mm, tapering to 16mm at the top. 22mm in height, and 3.3g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergwili', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2FD44D
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy pair of nutcrackers. Both arms are intact and the hinge is still usable. There are ridges on the inside face of each arm, where the nut would have been places. One arm tapers into a flat base at a 90 degree angle, the other arm tapers into an acorn shaped end. The object is intact and in good condition, with very little corrosion. Another example of a similar (if not the same type of) nutcracker is SUSS-0F5604.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meidrim', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2FC687
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small circular decorated button. Button is whole however has a small chip. Button is 18mm in diameter and weighs 4g. The obverse features a small rim around the circumference of the outside of the button, with 8 equal 'slices' which taper inwards to the centre, there is a small circular protrusion in the centre of the button. Each 'slice' is decorated with small lines. The reverse features a damaged loop in the centre. There are letters on the reverse, possibly a make or manufacturers name which state ' _ A _ _ D _', unfortunately the letters are illegible after 12 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergwili', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2FB2E1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Square/Oval shaped Buckle with small oval protrusions facing inwards on all four sides of buckle. Buckle is whole, but warped and bent in places. Possible shoe buckle, approx. mid 1700s in age.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergwili', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2F5026
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Collection of 35 Musket Balls all found within the same location. Following information credit to The Battlefields Trust. MB 1: Cut into, damaged on one hemisphere, possible on impact of an edge) plough damage?)Evidence of banding? Weight = 30.01g, Bore= 15.108593, Fired = Yes, Type = Bastard Musket MB 2: Slight Damage on one hemisphere, Weight = 28.39g, Bore = 15.984016, Fired = No, Type = Bastard Musket MB 3: Possible minor gas erosion; sprue evident. Weight = 28.73g, Bore = 15.794669, Fired = Yes, Type = Bastard Musket MB 4: Sprue Mark Evident. Weight = 29.74g, …
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meidrim', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-F404B9
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead Bag Seal. On the obverse of the seal are the words PHOENIX COMPANY LIVERPOOL, the O and the E in Phoenix are conjoined. On the reverse of the seal is the image of a Phoenix rising out of flames with its wings in the air and head facing west, along with the word PURE underneath the flames. Seal is whole and in very good condition but with some slight wear. This seal is from the Phoenix Oil Mill Company, which supplied animal feed bags during the 19th century. Another example of this seal is WILT-32BAE6.
Created on: Saturday 11th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidwelly', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-F195C4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Thomas Newsham Halfpenny Token from Carmarthen. Obverse features the letters N T K and 3 sexfoils in centre of coin. Around the circumference of the obverse are the words IN CARMARTHEN, 1668 and another sexfoil. On the reverse of the coin are the words HIS HALF PENY in the centre, and around the circumference are the words THOMAS NEWSHAM and a sexfoil. Token is 19mm in diameter and weighs 2g. Thomas Newsham was mayor of Carmarthen in 1679. Similar Token recorded at the British Museum, Museum Number - T.5808.
Created on: Saturday 11th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ferryside', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-F09349
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Groat of Henry VIII dated between 1544-7. Obverse features bust of Henry VIII facing front but slightly eastwards, Writing around the circumference is difficult to read, but HEN can be made out at 1 o'clock. Reverse features square shield. Coin was complete but broke into two pieces shortly after finding, coin has been repaired by finder with glue. Coin is whole, but is very worn and scratched.
Created on: Saturday 11th August 2018
Last updated: Saturday 11th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wick', grid reference and parish protected.