Record ID: LEIC-F9CF95
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy single looped buckle, dating to c.AD 1250 - 1450. The frame is D-shaped, it is undecorated with a straight strap bar. There is no evident pin rest. Length: 35.1 mm Width: 21.8 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 5.4 g Pin length 24.4 mm
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-92FA53
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of a Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper alloy pot or cauldron dating to c. AD 1100 to 1700.  The fragment is irregular is subrectangular in shape and sub oval in plan at the rim and  slightly curved in cross-section, being thicker at one end, with old and worn breaks on the non rim sides. The rim itself is short and narrow thickened across the middle. The outer surface of the vessel has a sandy grey coloration with green patches across the surface. The inner surface is slightly convex and is plain and i…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-92B144
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of a Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper alloy pot or cauldron dating to c. AD 1100 to 1700.  The fragment is irregular is shape and sub oval in plan at the rim and  slightly curved in cross-section, being thicker at one end, with old and worn breaks on the non rim sides. The rim itself is thickened across the middle and narrows on either side. The reverse is slightly convex and is plain. The outer surface of the central area of the rim is decorated with a pair of etched inear bands.  The inner…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-8FE9EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward IV (First reign) (1461 - 1470), dating to c.AD 1461 - 1465. Heavy coinage, mint of Durham. Rose in centre of reverse  - local die. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 0.8 g  
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-59D8A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut voided shortcross half penny, dating to c.AD 1180 - 1247. Uncertain class and moneyer, mint of London. Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-596104
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), dating to c.AD 1303 - 1305. Class 10ab5. Mint of Bury St Edmunds. North (1991) Volume 2, p31 . no 1039/3 Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D270AD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy single loop buckle, dating to AD 1200 - 1400. The frame is oval in plan with an offset, narrowed bar, the pin and plate remain. The outside edge is slightly expanded, with  a central rectangular projection decorated with eight moulded transverse ridges. The rear of the frame is undecorated. The buckle plate is rectangular in plan and folded around the narrow offset bar, it is bent out of shape and almost straight. A pin remains through a circular hole and is cyclindrical in section. Length: 16.1 mm Width: 17.1 mm Thi…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-71B9D9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of what may be a medieval copper alloy jetton or token of an uncertain type.  One face has a number of fleur-de-lys within a dotted border.  The other face has a barred cross with numerous small raised dots between the arms.  The object is in fair condition, is 19mm in diameter and weighs 0.68g.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 29th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-DA01DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I or II (1279 - 1327), dating to AD 1300 - 1310. Class 10cf, not further defined. Mint of London. Diameter: 18.6 mm  Weight: 1.22 g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D8F9B9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy oval framed buckle, dating to AD 1350-1400. The buckle consists of a oval frame, with a narrow offset bar, the pin and a recess for the leather strap. There are two diagonally extending prominent lobed knops, both plain in decorative details. The knops are flanking a recessed central section on the outer edge. This recessed section contains a 'roller' which is now missing. The pin remains and is oval in cross section, tapering to a point above the roller. The pin is bent around the recessed bar. Egan and Pritchard (1991) no 298. Length: 17.9 mm…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD96BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in section, the weight is decorated with a crozier. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 51.4 mm Width: 43.3 mm Thickness: 13.5 mm Weight: 216.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD8D90
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anonymous impersonal pedestal seal matrix dating to AD 1250-1400. The conical body is facetted and hexagonal with six triangular faces that cojoin at the apex to form the neck of the handle. The handle terminates in an incomplete oval suspension loop of which part of one side only survives. The die face of the seal is circular with an incised central motif of a left facing walking bird with a slender neck and a pointed beak, a curved body with two legs and feet, a tail and outstretched wing feathers above which is an incised linear sprig with a cent…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD8007
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in section, the weight is decorated with three lions passant. It has a rectangular perforation at the top of the shield of 5.2mm in width. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 116.9 mm Width: 90.1 mm Thickness: 16.5 mm Weight: 1367 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AC190D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy vesica-shaped seal matrix dating c.AD 1200-1400. The seal matrix is flat and pointed oval in form. The die (impression) face is decorated with the recessed impression of a standing Agnus Dei (Lamb and Flag), in profile to left, looking back over its shoulder to the right. The staff runs up the vertical axis of the vesica, starting behind the body of the lamb and terminating in the cross in the lettering area at the apex of the vesica. There is a five-pointed star above the head of the lamb. The reverse has a thick rib running the length of the object with the r…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-9FE022
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377), dating to  AD 1351 - 1352. Pre-Treaty series C mint of London. Annulet in each quarter. North (1991) Volume 2, p 50 no 1149 Diameter: 17.5 mm Weight: 1 g
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-42D3E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1279 - 1307), dating to AD 1280 - 1281. Class 3c, mint of Canterbury.  North (1991) Volume 2, p 28 no 1018 Diameter: 20.7 mm Weight: 1.39 g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-2BA965
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Irish silver halfpenny of Edward I, dating to c.AD 1279 - 1302. Second coinage. Mint of Waterford.  Spink (2015) Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, p 141 no 6253 Diameter: 13.5 mm Weight: 0.59 g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-866642
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver farthing of Edward I (1272 - 1307), dating to c.AD 1300 - 1310. Withers Type 28b, North class 10. Mint of London. The coin is in two parts. North (1991) Volume 2, p 34 no 1058 Diameter: 12 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-85DA61
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy book-clasp, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1400. Howsam type A.8.4 The clasp is formed of a single sheet of copper-alloy, folded in half at the terminal and secured at the attachment end with a single rivet. There is a further single flat headed rivet in the loop. There is a circular lobe adjacent to the terminal, it is hollow domed. Now missing from the lobe is an attachment loop.  Length: 30.5 mm Width:  9.8 mm Thickness: 3.9 mm Weight: 4.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-855F8D
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy book fitting, dating to AD 1400 - 1600. It is a book clasp of Howsam Type A3.  The clasp has a flat hook at one end projecting from a transverse rectangular plate. The body is lozenge shaped and there is a sub-rectangular plate at the other end.  This plate has a single rivet hole in the centre with the iron rivet still in place, with iron corrosion surrounding it. No decoration is evident on either face of the item. Both faces have a brown-green patina. Length: 37.2 mm Width:  10.6 mm Thickn…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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