Record ID: WMID-8DF858
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy oval brooch with probable paste intaglio (length: 30.3mm; width: 25.3mm; thickness: 7.2mm; weight: 10.18g), probably dating from the 2nd-4th century AD. The outside edge of the brooch is rimmed and protruding slightly upwards on the front face, with a gap and an inner ridge running around the front, before another gap after which the central platform protrudes outwards. The front face is gilded on the surface between the outside edge and the central platform, with small criss-cross markings in the outer gap, and small areas of visible marked decoration…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8F5C15
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck/ hammered brass jetton of Hans Krauwinckell II, dating between AD 1586 (when he became a master) -1635, when he died (diameter: 21.4mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 0.61g). The jetton bears the name ‘Hanns’ to define Hans Krauwinckel II from his uncle Hans I, who also issued jettons. It is an example of a rose and orb edition and has regular die axes, always aligned at 12 o’clock. The jetton is slightly worn but in a fair condition and is broken around the edges. Reference: Mitchiner, M, 1988, ‘Jetons, Medalets & Tokens: The Medieval Period & Nuremburg Vol…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-8FBDE4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
(1) A cast lead token bearing an impersonal stock design of a six-foil, probably dating to the 18th century AD (diameter: 22.1mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 6.21g). The reverse has evidence of a rim but is devoid of decoration, which suggests it may be eighteenth century as the designs persisted, and the later derivatives bore a design on the face only. The token is in a worn but fair condition. A similar 17th century design is illustrated in Mitchiner & Skinner's 'English Tokens, c. 1425 to 1672' within The British Numismatic Journal Volume 54, 1984, page 163 & plate 22, ref no 47.
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-8FF274
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token bearing a similar design to an impersonal stock design of a cross in a circle with a pellet in each quarter (diameter: 21.1mm; thickness: 2.7mm; weight: 6.06g). The reverse has evidence of a rim, as well as deliberate marking in the form of scratches. There is no original decoration on the reverse, suggesting a possible dating to the 18th century AD, as these designs persisted. However, these later derivatives bear a design on the face only, which is evident on this artefact. The token is worn but in a fair condition. A similar 17th century design is illustrated…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-905A14
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy toggle (length: 25.3mm; width of ovoid tip/ terminal: 18.4mm; thickness of ovoid tip/ terminal: 6.9mm; weight: 5.20g). The double-loops (inner loop diameter: 3.7mm) seem to have been attached and soldered on to either side of the stem (length: 15.1mm; width: 4mm). The stem was also attached to the ovoid or 'rugby-shaped' tip/ terminal. The pestle is in a worn and poor condition with a dark purple/ brown patchy patina. At present, there is no reliable typological sequence for the development of this category of artefact. Only a few pestles of this t…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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Record ID: WMID-909F94
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token bearing a pictorial-geometric design, with evidence of a line across the diameter on the reverse (diameter: 21.9mm; thickness: 2.1mm; weight: 5.51g). This token possibly dates to the Early Tudor period (late 15th-16th century AD), and is similar to examples illustrated in Mitchiner & Skinner's 'English Tokens c. 1425-1672' within The British Numismatic Journal Volume 54, 1984, page 151 & plate 10, ref no 98-9. This token is worn but in a fair condition.
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-90F6E6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and broken cast lead token, with unclear decoration on one face (no decoration on the other face), probably dating to the 17th/ 18th century (diameter: 18.9mm; thickness: 2.3mm; weight: 3.32g). The token is in a worn and poor condition.
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-A29630
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper alloy fragment of a bow brooch, either of a Dolphin or Polden Hill type (length: 23.5mm; width: 8.7mm; thickness: 9.8mm; weight: 4.11g). Only the head and top of the bow remain; the wings are also missing. At the back of the head, none of the spring mechanism remains and there is only a slightly indented cusp where it would have originally been. Overall, the brooch fragment is in a worn, corroded and poor condition, particularly at the back of the artefact where there is a small amount of bronze disease. Any possible original decoration has been worn and th…
Created on: Friday 28th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-A317C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, badly worn and corroded cast copper alloy Headstud brooch, with enamelled decoration (length: 39.2mm; width at wings: 19.8mm; thickness: approximately 16mm; weight: 11.58g). The short wings are corroded at the ends, but there does not seem to be any evidence that they were decorated. At the top of the brooch between the wings, there is another corroded stump which may indicate a loop, characteristic of many Headstud brooch types. At the top of the brooch, there is a corroded diamond-shaped stud, which does not seem to be decorated. From below the stud down to the foot o…
Created on: Friday 28th January 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 26th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A5EE95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete struck/ hammered silver denarius of Faustina I, minted in Rome after her death in AD 141, with her being referred to a goddess or 'Diva' (diameter: 18.2mm; thickness: 2.1mm; weight: 3.01g). The coin is slightly worn but in a fair condition.
Created on: Friday 28th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-A66243
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/ hammered probable sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, minted between AD 139-180 (diameter: 29.6mm; thickness: 3.9mm; weight: 22.85g). The coin is worn and in a poor condition.
Created on: Friday 28th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-F875E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17), 'VRBS ROMA' issue, She wolf and suckling twins reverse, uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2005
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-FA38C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 321-322 (Reece period 16), 'BEATA TRANQVILLITAS' Altar with globe above reverse, London mint.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2005
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-227327
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Vesica-shaped seal (length: 50.1mm; width: 26.9mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 15.56g), with a circular attachemtn loop at one end, probably for attaching to a belt or round the neck. The Lamb of God is indented in the centre of the seal, with a banner behind. The inscription reads 'ECCE AGN DI QI [ ]PCA MVNDI' (the whole inscription should read 'Ecce agnus dei qui tollit peccata mundi' meaning 'Behold the Lamb of God who bears away the sins of the world'). The seal is lightly worn but in a good condition with a dark gren patina. Seals with the Agnus Dei …
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-232E42
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
29.A complete cast copper alloy oval seal with a hexagonal handle and pierced loop at the top (length: 29.3mm; width/ diameter of seal: 22.7mm; weight: 13.15g). There is an image in the centre of the seal, but it is unidentifiable. The inscription around the outer edge reads '*S'IOHANNIS DE BLABI[ ]:', meaning John of Blaby. The seal is slightly worn but in a fair condition with a dark green patina. Seal matrices are objects of metal or bone carved in intaglio in order to stamp an impression on wax in order to authenticate documents. Seals with the names of individual people were…
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-239C50
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy oval seal matrix (length: 23.7mm; width or diameter of seal: 18.7mm; weight: 7.81g) with a hexagonal handle ending in a pierced loop at the top. There is no inscription, but there is a lion passant facing right in the centre surrounded by a diamond interlinked with a square, forming the shape of a star. The seal is slightly worn but in a fair condition, with a dark green patina. Seal matrices are objects of metal or bone carved in intaglio in order to stamp an impression on wax in order to authenticate documents (Cherry, 1991, pages 29-39).
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-241B57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/ hammered silver quarter stater (9.8mm x 7.7mm; thickness: 0.9mm; weight: 0.28g) of the Corieltauvi (uninscribed coinage), probably Hostidius Type minted between 55-45 BC (Classification: Corieltauvian B). The coin is worn but in a fair condition. Reference: R D Van Arsdell, 'Celtic Coinage of Britain', 1989, page 239 & plate 25, ref no 857-5.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-249771
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/ hammered silver republican coin of C. Piso. L. F. Frugi, minted in Rome in 67 BC (diameter: 17.8mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 3.17g). The coin is worn but in a fair condition. Reference: Crawford, 'Roman Republican Coinage', 1974, pages 419-436, Plate L, ref no 408/1b.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-35F243
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable piece of flint debris, dating to the Neolithic period between c. 4000-2200 BC (30.1mm x 41.8mm; thickness: 10.9mm; weight: unknown). The dorsal side is mostly covered by the outer cortex, with one main arise. The dorsal side, however, shows the bulb of percussion very clearly with a slight eraillure scar below. There are distinctive ripples or ‘lunettes’ radiating from the bulb. There does not seem to be any areas of particular re-touch.
Created on: Friday 4th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-364E58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn Roman silver radiate, possibly of Trajan Decius (AD 249-251), dating to the period c.AD 249-251 (Reece period 12). Unclear reverse type, probably mint of Rome. Diameter: 17.3mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 2.36g. The coin is worn but in a fair condition.
Created on: Friday 4th February 2005
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
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