Record ID: IOW-567A68
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy shoe buckle frame (c. 1720-c. 1790). This openwork frame is moulded at the front and flat at the rear. The openings are sub-circular as well as elongated sub-rectangular. At the centre of the surviving outside edge there is a rosette motif which is flanked by grooves in low relief (It can be assumed that there would have been a similar motif on the missing outside edge). Other decoration on the upper surface is unclear. Two holes on the underside accommodated a separate spindle to secure the missing pin and bar (chape). Each hole is surrou…
Created on: Sunday 26th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E4F7AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Spanish post-Medieval copper-alloy eight maravedis 'resellado' of Philip III (1598-1621) or Philip IV (1621-1665). Obverse: [ ]; Crowned shield bearing castle; 'VIII' to right. Reverse: [ ]; Crowned shield bearing a lion. Length: 22.6mm; width: 18.5mm. Weight: 3.23g. DA=12:6. These coins are often called 'cob' coins after the Spanish word for copper which is 'cobre': they were crudely made in Spain initially and later in the Americas for use in the Spanish colonies. The coinage was re-valued and consequently these are often countermarked. The flans are usuall…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FF46D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but broken post-medieval silver coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, half helmet shilling / 3-Stuivers (halve gehelmde schelling) of the Province of Friesland (Purmer Fr65), dated 1599. Ref: Purmer 2009: 203. The coin is worn and in two pieces with a portion of the coin - about 20% of the outer circle - detached along a curving line. Obverse: NISI.DOMIN[V]S / NOBI[SCVM.15]99 ('unless the Lord is with us'); Provincial coat of arms with crowned helmet. Reverse: MONE.NOV[A.O]RDI.[FR]ISI; Provincial coat of arms on decorative cross fleuretty. Diameter: 2…
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-F662ED
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy coin weight for thirty six shillings (c. 1740-c. 1780). It was used to weigh against the 4 escudos, a Portuguese coin otherwise known as the Johannes or "Joe" in England. The value was equal to that of thirty six shillings, with a weight of 14.32g. (Withers and Withers 2011: 66). However, this coin weight weighs 12.97g. The weight is marked on both faces: "S / 36". Diameter: 23.3mm. Weight: 12.97g. Compare with: ESS-BE0BE6; SWYOR-1E2CB2 and YORYM-FEF526. Withers, P. and Withers, B. R., (2011) "Lions Ships and Angels", Galata press.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-CE829B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny token issued by Joseph Barton of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 55). Obverse: IOSEPH BARTON; HIS/HALF/PENY (in field). Reverse: IN WEST COWES; THE/KINGS/ARMS (in field). Diameter: 19.9mm. Weight: 1.51g. DA=12:6. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Friday 21st December 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
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Record ID: IOW-C1F282
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by Ann Barford of Newport, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (265, ref: 97). Obverse: AN[N.BARFORD.IN]; [The Stationers' Arms: On a chevron, between three Bibles, an eagle rising between two roses; in chief a dove, displayed in a circle of glory]. Reverse: NEWPORT.ISLE OF WITE; A B in field. Diameter: 15.9mm. Weight: 1.34g. DA=12:9. The obverse is largely obscured by a deposit of iron. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-2BCCAB
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy palm-guard (c. 1600-c. 1800). Read Type VI, variant. This palm-guard is circular, domed at the reverse and hollow on the front. The turned-up rim has two pairs of circular holes, diametrically opposed, close to the edge. The holes are at an angle of about 45° from the horizontal. The front has randomly distributed circular recesses of varying sizes. These recesses would have held the head of the needle in place and protected the wearer from the end of the needle protruding through the guard to the leather palm and hand.It is reddish brown with…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-DD87DD
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete square double-sided post-Medieval Dutch copper-alloy coin weight for a Spanish escudo (c. 1550-c. 1700). Obverse: Cross potent in a quadrilobe. Reverse: Initials: S P. Length: 11.7mm; width: 11.7mm; thickness: 2.0mm. Weight: 1.96g. (30.2 grains). Compare with illustrated coin weights (Withers and withers 1995: 44). Also compare with: DOR-607264. Withers, P. and Withers, B.R., (1995) Identifying coin weights found in Britain: Lions, Ships and Angels Llanfyllin : Galata Press.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-DCDA0C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of Edward Knight of Castlehold, Newport, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 108). Obverse: EDWARD KNIGHT IN; A castle. Reverse: CASEL HOVLD ISLE OF WITE; E K in field. Diameter: 14.6mm. Weight: 0.34g. DA=12:12. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
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Record ID: IOW-4F9586
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of a post-Medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-1554), minted at London. Privy mark: pomegranate (North 1991: 126, ref: 1960). Obverse: [mARIA D] G ANG [FRA Z H]IB R[EGI]; [Crowned bust left]. Reverse: [VERITA]/S (pomegranate) TEm/P[ORIS/FIL]IA (Truth, the daughter of Time); Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 0.88g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A41919
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Portsmouth (Hampshire) 'Conder' halfpenny token issued by Thomas Sharp, a mercer and dated 1797 on token. Obverse: The naval hero, Sir John Jervis, seated on a rock and being crowned by Neptune with seahorses behind. Reverse: Legend on seven lines: Sᴿ. JOHN JERVIS/WITH 15 SAIL/PURSUED & DEFEATED/THE SPANISH FLEET OF/27 SAIL OF THE LINE/FEBRUARY 14th/ 1797. Edge: PORTSMOUTH HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT THOS SHARPS [ ]. Diameter: 29.5mm. Weight: 10.51g. Thomas Sharp was a mercer with a business in Portsmouth.
Created on: Sunday 7th October 2018
Last updated: Sunday 14th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-9DF852
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern lead alloy toy gun (c. 1850-c. 1920). The hollow object is sub-triangular in plan and pointed oval in cross-section. Both sides have similar decoration. The fore-stock is decorated with impressed cross-hatching. The shoulder stock has raised floral decoration which is formed of lines of pellets and "rosettes". There is a plain seam above and below. This toy is dark grey with some off-white deposits. Length: 32.0mm; width: 15.4mm; thickness: 8.6mm. Weight: 10.23g (the weight includes a small portion of debris within).
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2017
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Record ID: IOW-4A6104
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver denga of Ivan IV (1547-1584), issued between AD 1533 and AD 1547 as Great Prince of Muscovy. Probably minted at Moscow. Obverse: Horseman riding right, holding sword aloft. Reverse: КНSЬ / ВЕЛÏКI / IВАN" ("Grand Prince Ivan"). Length: 11.0mm; width: 9.6mm. Weight: 0.31g. DA=12:9.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 11th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-95DB8D
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete 17th century silver reliquary pendant. Description: The pendant survives only as the reliquary part of the pendant. The pendant is circular in plan and rectangular in section. It is made of three components, two sheets of silver cut in a circular shape, with a rectangular sheet of silver soldered around the outside edges creating the side of the pendant. Part of the back plate is slightly peeled away. A slot is present at the top of the pendant which would have originally contained a suspension loop, now missing. The upper face of the reliquary has an incised scene…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyminge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8AD42C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped post-Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), minted at the Tower of London. Group F, initial marks: [P-in-brackets]/P-in-brackets, 1643-1644 (North 1991, 160, ref: 2232). Obverse: CAROLVS [D G] MAG BRI FR [ET HIB REX], Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind the head. Reverse: ·CHRISTO [AVS]PIC[E RE]GNO, Square Royal shield. Diameter: 29.8mm. Weight: 5.64g. DA=12:9. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-5399C3
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Southampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (c.1590-1690) spherical iron cannon ball of uncertain post-medieval date. The object weighs 970g and measures 63.3mm in diameter. The surface is pitted (some deeper than others) and dark brown in colour, with patches of orange corrosion in many of the deeper pitted areas. There is no apparent damage to the surface. Blackmore, H.L. 1976 (pp. 293-8) suggests an English 'falcon' cannon for bore sizes of 2.5 inches (c.63mm) and 2lb in weight during the period c. 1590-1690. Reference: Blackmore, H. L. 1976. The Armouries of the Tower of London. Vol. 1, Ordnance, 216. Lo…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2017
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Record ID: IOW-D6B12A
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy dress-hook (c. 1500-c. 1700). Read Class E, Type 8. The attachment loop and most of the rearward hook are missing. This dress-hook has a sub-circular plate. The plate has moulded decoration at the front resembling an escallop shell with scrolls above. A stub of the hook survives. The rear face is plain. The dress-hook is corroded and largely green with traces of gilding at the front and rear. Length: 26.2mm; width: 22.5mm; thickness: 2.6mm. Weight: 2.11g. Similar dress-hooks have been published (Read 2008: 115-116, refs: 470-473)…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
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Record ID: IOW-45AD4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy liard of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), minted at Limoges, probably in 1655 (Krause and Mishler 2003 (17th century, 3rd edition), p. 214, ref. KM# 192.9). Obverse: [L XIIII ROY FR ET DE NA 1655] (or similar), Bust right Reverse: LIARD/DE /FRANCE/I (Limoges) Diameter: 22.0mm. Weight: 2.46g. DA=12:6. The mintmark is unclear and could be E for Tours
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: IOW-77AEA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver 8-skillings of Frederick IV of Denmark and Norway (1699-1730 AD), dated 1702 on coin. Obverse: FRID.IIII/DEI.GRAT.; Laureate bust right Reverse: .DAN.NOR.VAN.GOT.REX.1702.; Crown, 8 S and D.M.A below
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Saturday 10th March 2012
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Record ID: WILT-5A69C2
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Early Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy book-clasp, consisting of the clasp or hook end only. The fragment is now rather bent and measures 25.46x26.79x3.42mm and weighs 3.2g. The sheet copper alloy is 0.78mm thick and parallel-sided, with punched decoration. The clasp consists of a bent projection (U-shaped in profile) 14.63mm wide. The opposite edge has a jagged break, with a centrally-placed rivet hole 1.62mm in diameter just behind it. Around this is a circular incision, c.7mm in diameter. To either side and continuing into the jagged edge is a lozenge-shaped s…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everleigh', grid reference and parish protected.