Record ID: IOW-DD4ED3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Medieval silver penny of Henry VI (1422-1461), minted at Calais. Annulet issue, 1422-1427. Initial mark: cross V (North 1991: 74, ref: 1432). Obverse: [hE]nRIC REX AnGLIE (double saltire stops), Crowned bust facing (annulets by neck). Reverse: VIL/LA/CAL/IS (double saltire stops), Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant, an annulet in VIL and CAL quadrants. Diameter: 17.6mm. Weight: 0.82g. DA=12:1. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A57E79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-3), dating to the period AD 350-3 (Reece period 18). Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear. This coin might be a contemporary copy. Obverse: [ ]; Bare-headed bust right. Reverse: [ ]; Unclear. Length: 18.4mm; width: 15.0mm. Weight: 1.61g.
Created on: Monday 1st January 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A5A64C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying uncertain late-3rd century AD ruler, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting female figure walking left, possibly Spes? Uncertain mint. Obverse: Illegible legend; Radiate and draped(?) bust right. Reverse: Illegible legend; Female figure walking left, possibly Spes? Length: 15.0mm; width: 11.9mm. Weight: 0.97g. DA=12:4.
Created on: Monday 1st January 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A5D376
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Roman copper-alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-402. Uncertain reverse type and mint. Obverse: Illegible. Reverse: Illegible. Length: 15.4mm; width: 13.1mm. Weight: 1.08g.
Created on: Monday 1st January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A604B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 347-8 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths. Mint of Trier. Mintmark: D //[ ] Obverse: [ ]; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed right. Reverse: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; Two Victories holding wreaths. Length: 14.0mm; width: 13.5mm. Weight: 1.06g. DA=12:12. RIC VIII, p. 152, cf. nos. 194 and 196
Created on: Monday 1st January 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A6296C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain 4th century AD type, probably dating to the period c. AD 330-402. Uncertain mint. Obverse: Illegible. Reverse: Illegible. Diameter: 14.8mm. Weight: 0.97g.
Created on: Monday 1st January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A66760
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead alloy ball (c. 1600-c. 1800). The ball has the flattened, cylindrical band (now barely visible) around the circumference characteristic of being 'set up', that is squeezed against the bore of the weapon during firing, and may have been fired from a "Turn-off" breech loading pistol. Compare similar balls illustrated in Harding 2012: plate 14 and plate 17. The ball has a grey patina overall. Diameter: 15.0mm. Weight: 15.82g. Harding, D.F., 2012. Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical Study. London. Foresight Books. London.
Created on: Monday 1st January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 11th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-B9AC34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete or possibly clipped Medieval silver penny of Edward IV (1461-1470), Light Coinage (1464/5-1470), minted at Canterbury (episcopal). Initial marks: pall/none (North 1991: 88, ref: 1590). Obverse: EDWARD DI GRA [ ]FRA; Crowned bust facing within a tressure of nine arches. Quatrefoils by neck, trefoils on cusps, nothing on breast. Reverse: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTOR/E mEVm (I have made God my Helper); CIVI/TAS/CAn/TOR; Long cross dividing the inscriptions with three pellets in each quadrant. No spur. Diameter: 20.0mm. Weight: 1.59g. DA=12:9-10. North, J.J. 1991. Eng…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-B9FF71
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but broken Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy double-looped buckle (c. 1350-c. 1650). This buckle frame is convex at the front and flat at the rear. The oval loops are of similar size and shape. The bar is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The copper-alloy tapering pin is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The frame and pin are corroded and reddish brown with patches of a dark green patina. A break has occured beneath the pin-tip on the outer edge of the frame. Frame: length: 33.4mm; width: 23.7mm; thickness: 1.9mm. Pin: length: 19…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
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Record ID: IOW-CE6490
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow-cast Modern lead alloy toy horse with an integral mounted soldier. The head, tail, and part of each leg of the horse are missing. The body of the rider is missing and only the legs survive. The soldier may be trooper of a heavy cavalry Regiment in full dress uniform. The figure is identifiable by its tall boots, carbine, sword and wool saddle cover. Behind the left leg there is a sword and behind the right leg there is a gun in a holster, possibly a carbine or short musket. The stirrups are present and the boots may be furnished with spurs. A portion of the …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D41F56
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern solid lead alloy toy horse with an integral mounted soldier, possibly a hussar. The horse's head and tail as well as most of its legs are missing. The soldier's head and feet are missing. This model is moulded on both sides. The rider is sitting upright on a saddle cloth with a prominent border and a woollen shabraque. The rider may be carrying an upright weapon in his right hand and the left hand is holding the reigns. Behind the rider's left leg, a vertical feature may be a sword or rapier. This model is greyish buff. There is no indication of any paint…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D4A7DD
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy dress hook (1500-1700). Read Class E, Type 7 or Class K, Type 4. The hook is largely missing due to a transverse break. This dress-hook has a sub-cordate/sub-circular openwork body with a sub-rectangular attachment loop. Central over the body is a cross in saltire with holes between the arms and the border. The terminals of the cross protrude as knops. A small portion of the hook adjacent to the body bears a 'V'-shaped groove as decoration. The rear face is flat and plain. There is green patina on both faces with pitting and minor patc…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-E0D040
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy circular trade weight (c. 1590-c. 1825). This weight is more likely to be Georgian in date and may have been the top weight of a stacked set. There is no Royal cypher. Consequently, a more precise date cannot be offered. The sides flare very slightly from the base towards the top. The front has been lathe-turned and has a central circular pit. It has been stamped with two motifs, a ewer and the arms of London. The Ewer is the mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders who were controllers of sizing and marking brass weights in London. The…
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-E25901
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy harness fitting (c. 1250-c. 1400). This object represents the basal element of a 'banner' type suspension mount, whereby a stem through the collar would have been free to rotate. The object has a collar with a central aperture now incomplete. Beyond this feature is a vertically aligned sub-rectangular loop. It is likely that a strap would have been threaded through this loop. The object is reddish brown with traces of gilding. Length: 23.8mm; width: 12.0mm; thickness: 8.5mm. Weight: 3.20g. Compare with other examples: BH-34CE94; …
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: IOW-F72013
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and gilded Medieval silver penny of Henry IV (1399-1413), minted at York. Heavy Coinage, 1399-1412 (North 1991: 66, ref: 1350). Obverse: h[EnRIC REX [ ]; Crowned bust facing. Reverse: CIVI/[TAS/EBO]RACI; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 18.3mm. Weight 0.73g. DA=12:9. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-0B5A75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at London. Third (Florin) Coinage, 1344-1351 (North 1991, 47, ref: 1116). Obverse: EDWR ANGL' DNS hYB (reversed bars to Ns); Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LOn/DOn; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 17.0mm. Weight: 0.96g. DA=12:11. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-0BADEE
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy dress hook (1500-1650). Read Class E, Type 3. The dress-hook is sub-circular in plan. The main body is decorated with a moulded-relief openwork design featuring a raised linear circle with two elongated knops to both sides. The area within the circle is plain. A rectangular attachment loop extends from one end. At the opposite end there is rearwards projecting hook that terminates with a sharp point. The hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The rear face of the object is flat and plain. Length: 33.6mm; width: 17.2mm; thi…
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-0BE29C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy military button or stud of the Isle of Wight (or Vectis) Cavalry (c. 1817). The attachment loop is missing but a scar can be seen. This button is flat at the front and rear. The front bears the word 'VECTIS' in capital letters. The front has a smooth white metal coating and the rear is brown and green. Diameter: 15.0mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 1.04g.
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-0C4D72
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy watch winder (c. 1825-c. 1900). The winding key and attachment loop is missing. A die stamped oval plate has the stubs of the attachment loop at the top and a small collar at the bottom. The collar is circular in cross-section. Each side of the plate has raised decoration. One side has a male human bust facing left with indeterminate motifs to the upper left and right. A lotus leaf to left and right below is suspended from the motifs above. The other side has a fox in the standing position facing left and looking forwards. There is a perc…
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th January 2018
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Record ID: IOW-0CF28A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified post-Medieval or Modern copper-alloy and wooden object. This hinge-like object has a cylindrical tube with a transverse pin through the centre. One arm appears be missing. The incomplete arm consists of strips of wood and copper-alloy kept together by two copper-alloy pins. On one side of the central piece of wood there is a single strip of copper-alloy. On the other side there is a strip of copper-alloy then a strip of wood and then another strip of copper-alloy. Length: 25.6mm; width: 12.3mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 3.65. It is possible that …
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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