Record ID: WMID-1328C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy buckle frame of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1250 - 1500. The buckle is D-shape in plan and single looped. It has a narrow and off-set axis bar and the outer surface has bevelled edges. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The buckle is dark green in colour and has an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 22mm, width 12.2mm, thickness 3.4mm, weight 1.5 grams Whitehead (2003: p.19, Nos. 53 & 54) states that cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckles with …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-12D2C7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and a small amount of the neck remains.  The ampulla has a circular body and a neck that extends outwards from one end. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. One side has moulded decoration present, consisting of radiating ribs, forming a scallop shell motif. The other side is undecorated.  The object measures 47.4mm in length and is 24.2mm wide at the …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7D1C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward I or Edward III (AD 1272 to AD 1377). Long cross reverse. Bifoliate crown. Minted in London. Parts of the outer flan is missing / damaged, resulting in a loss of some of the legend.  
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7A7A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Long cross reverse. Trifoliate crown. Probably class 3cd, dating to AD 1280. Bristol mint. Part of the outer flan is missing, resulting in some of the legend missing.  North vol.2, no. 1018/19.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E76A8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Long cross reverse. Bifoliate crown. Probably class 10cf, dating to AD 1305-1310. Canterbury mint. 
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-543BDE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1450-1800. The token is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section (it has a domed decorative obverse and flat reverse). The obverse consists of a small cross within a concentric circle. These patterns most likely represent powell type 14 (crosses) and powell type 31 (circular geometric). The reverse is flat and undecorated. Excess material surrounds the edges of the object pattern. The token has a light grey coloured patina ac…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-53E219
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1300). The matrix is a circular disc with an integral suspension loop positioned at the top edge of the reverse. The die face has incised details that include an inscription around the outer edge. At the centre of the disc is a decorative central pellet and six narrow point petals. The inscription reads: + S' WILLI.SI R.I . The "S'WILLI" which translates as the seal of William, suggests this is a personal seal but the second part is less certain, likely to be a surname,…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3CEFF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307). Dating from AD 1305-1310. Long cross reverse. Minted in London. Class 10cf.  North Vol 2, p. 32,no: 1040.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3C33EB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy buckle with plate, dating to c. AD 1250-1650. The inner edge of a cast single looped buckle frame with a narrowed and offset strap bar retained by a sub-triangular metal plate secured by folding around the strap bar. It has a slot at the centre where it folds over the strap bar, which would have once contained the missing pin. It has a green / brown coloured uneven surface patina. No decoration is present.  Length: 19.4mm, Width: 20.4mm, Thickness inc fold: 3.9mm, Thickness of plate: 1.3mm, Weight: 2.2 grams …
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D609FD
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of medieval dating (c. AD 1250 to c. AD 1450). The pendant is of the 'heater'-shaped shield type (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). Attached to the flat top is an incomplete stump for the missing suspension loop and is set at a right angle to the rest of the pendant. The front of the pendant features heraldic decoration. This decoration consists of a thick central border running from left to right. Above the border are three saltires in a horizontal line…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D5DDFF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1150 - 1350). The object is elongated in form with a central perforated circular lobe and two arms extending from opposite sides that present a smaller sub-rectangular terminal lobe on each end. The object has a D-shaped cross section.  The terminal lobes each have a copper alloy rivet in place. Both terminal lobes are filled with soil and has some corrosion on the reverse. The arms and central lobe are decorated with transverse incised grooves. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The mount&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D58911
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval voided long cross silver cut farthing of Henry III (r. AD 1216 to AD 1272). Most likely class 5, dating to AD 1250-75. Moneyer unknown. Mint possibly Canterbury. 
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D553B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward II or Edward III (AD 1307 to AD 1377). Long cross reverse. Minted in London. Parts of the outer flan is missing / damaged, resulting in a loss of some of the legend.  
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D530CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272 to AD 1307). Long cross reverse. Most likely class 10ab, dating to AD 1300-1305. Minted in Canterbury.  North Vol 2, p.31, no 1039/3. 
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D2B47D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy buckle frame of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1250 - 1500. The buckle is D-shape in plan and single looped. It has a narrow and off-set axis bar and the outer surface has bevelled edges. The pin is still in place and formed from one piece of copper alloy that ends at a pointed tip.The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The buckle is green in colour and has an uneven surface patina.  Measurements: length 23.2mm, width (inc pin) 20.1mm, thickness 1.8mm, weight 3.1 grams Whitehead (2003: p.19, Nos. 53 & 55) states that ca…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BEAB96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval penny of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), possibly class 15d, dating to AD 1327-1344. Minted at Canterbury. The penny is missing some of its side, resulting in an incomplete legend. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCF0EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probably Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The pin consists of a globular head that presents deep, curved diagonal grooves; together this give the impression of a twisted rope effect that pinches together the top of the head. Integral to the head is a cylindrical shaft that terminates with a worn break. The pin is dark brown in colour with an even surface patina.  Dimensions: Length: 13.4mm, diameter (head) 8.2mm in diameter; weight 2.4 grams. The date of the object is uncertain. Spherical heads with grooving are a feature of several of Coo…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15EEF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1351 to AD 1352, Series C, issued as part of the Fourth Coinage, Pre-treaty period between AD 1351 to AD 1361. Minted at London. The coin has been folded in half, with the reverse outwards. The obverse can not be seen. C.f. North vol 1, p50, no 1148. Diameter: 23.1 mm Width: 11.2 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-14792B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver soldino (or 'galley ha'penny') of Doge Michele Steno of Venice (1400-16), dating to c.AD 1400 - 1416. mint: Venice, mint control mark: star over F (Massari Sconoscuito), CNI VIII nos7-8. Ref: CNI VII: 113.  S. MARCVS VENETI reverse type depicting the winged lion of St. Mark facing within a circle, holding book of gospels. 
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-857760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny, probably of Edward IV (AD 1471 to AD 1483), dating to the period AD 1471 to AD 1483. Minted at Durham. C.f. North, vol 2, p95, no 1663. Coin has been clipped into the size of an half penny. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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