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Record ID: LEIC-D2CF29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles II (1660-1685), dating to 1678.
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-AEB35B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval, copper alloy jetton. The object is similar to WAW-99B667, possibly a Sterling bust type English jetton? Dating from AD 1280-1350.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-AE2BB8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy plate brooch, 27mm in length, 13mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 3.72grams.
The brooch has a sub rectangular form and cross section. It is damaged but almost intact and has a 'lozenge' shape with a hollow, domed central area, The surface is decorated with a series of angled steps whose ends over lap each other. The reverse has a rectangular fitting for a hinged pin, now missing and a corresponding sub rectangular incomplete catchplate in each elongated corner.
The brooch is similar to 14762 pl.122 in Mackreath.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-AD024D
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy sword belt fitting, 60mm long, 20mm wide and weighing 8.70 g.
The object consists of a plate which is sub-rectangular in form and cross section and has a tri-lobed terminal at its upper end (as shown) with a circular fixing hole in the central lobe. From here it tapers in width to a circular base which accomodates a large circular suspension hole. In this is a kidney shaped (oval with a triangular recess) suspension loop. This has the remains of a second circular loop attached to it which would have been attached to a mirror image of the first plate. Ther…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-AC4A3D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Initial T- shaped brooch, 14mm in length, 24mm wide and 7mm thick with a weight of 2.84grams.
The brooch is incomplete and consists of solid, circular cross sectioned hinged wings, which have an iron rod running through their centre. The bow has a D shaped cross section and tapers in width. It is plain except for a short linear depression in the centre of its upper part. The pin and its catchplate are missing.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-AC2721
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman? copper alloy zoomorphic bow brooch? 32mm in length, 13mm wide and 19mm thick with a weight of 15.96grams.
The object is complete apart from a spring and pin and consists of a bow in the form of an animal. This is sub rectangular in cross section and curved in profile. It has conjoined 'hind legs' forming the upper part of the bow, with a semi-circular linear recess running across the underside of the 'feet' and with a 'tail-like'? rounded projection at the back. From here its 'back' arches and then points downwards to fore- limbs which are sub rectangular in form and cross s…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-AB4581
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix. 34mm in length, 21mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 10.81grams.
The object has a pointed oval form and a rectangular cross section. It has a tapering rectangular cross sectioned ridge running up the centre of its reverse, which terminates in a semi-circular shaped suspension loop. The matrix is worn but depicts a seated figure in an ornate sub rectangular border suggestinga throne and is holding a large child on its knee. This imagery would suggest the Virgin and child. The border houses an inscription, but it is mostly worn away.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-AB20BC
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy book clasp of Howsam type A.1.3. 38mm in length, 25mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 14.80g.
The object has a rectangular open loop or slot forming its base, and above this is a flat triangular plate with scalloped edges. These have slight linear indentations starting between the curves on its edge and running towards its centre. Here there is a circular hole, c.3mm wide. The clasp terminates in a transversely placed circular loop at its apex.
The object is similar to SUSS-D911D3, HESH-3E44E3 and DOR-CDD036, which have been dated to AD 1350-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-AAF25C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix. 37mm in length, 25mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 13.71grams. The object has a pointed oval form and a rectangular cross section. Its reverse has a central semi-circular cross sectioned, tapering ridge which terminates with a now incomplete suspension loop. The matrix depicts a standing, tonsured? and robed figure holding a crook or staff in its right hand and a probable book resting on its torso and held up by its left hand. This stands in a beaded border with possible foliage filling any gaps. The inscription appears to read SIGILP[?]VABI:HISG…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-97DE7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, 335-41 (Reece period 17) Reverse type GLORIAEXERCITIVS Two soldiers with two standards. The coin has been clipped or struck on a small flan.
Created on: Monday 12th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-97A7B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy integral buckle plate and frame, 29mm long, 20mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 10.29g.
The plate is of two part construction and is incomplete. It has rectangular form and cross section, having an upper plate with integral narrow sides. Its has a recessed border across the edge which adjoins the frame. The two components are joined by a recessed collar which joins it to its oval frame, now incomplete. The frames base has a raised sub-rectangular bar, which houses a circular hole, centrally placed, for the intact pin. The upper plate has a solid raised bo…
Created on: Monday 12th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-45FE4E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval? copper alloy brooch? c. 30mm long, 24mm wide, 8mm thick, with a weight of 3.59g.
The object is circular in form and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of two circular loops with a circular cross section, that sit above one another and have been joined together at their cardinal points. When viewed from the side this creates four oval loops.
At three of the cardinal points there is a outwards projecting sphercial knop. At the fourth (top as photographed) there is a flat circular platform and opposite this on the inside of the brooch is what appears to b…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-45CAA3
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy harness pendant, c. 36mm long and 22mm wide, with a weight of 3.58g.
The object is circular in form and sub semi-circular in cross section. It consists of a domed circular plate with a hollow underside, which has an integral rectangular cross sectioned short shaft terminating in a transverse circular suspension loop.
The loop is filled with iron and the objects worn outer surface has patches of gilding adhering to it, but no sign of other decoration.
The object is similar to BUC-D96666, DENO-9AC551, SUR-C38E3A and SF-B5135B with suggetsed dates ranging b…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-45954C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle and intergal plate, c. 35mm long and 12mm wide, with a weight of 3.3g.
The object is sub rectangular in form and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a rectangular shaped single loop buckle frame, with a slightly off set short end, which is attached to a probably semi-circular cross sectioned shaft with worn edges suggesting it is incomplete. Where the two join there is a swelling to accomodate a circular hole which would have held the pin and below this (as shown) is a hole which is filled with a circular cross sectioned rivet.
These are oft…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-4566AB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy strap end, c. 39mm long and 8mm wide, with a weight of 1.48g.
The object is sub rectangular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a slightly damaged upper edge, which should be straight. Here it has a rectangular recessed 'back' plate, c 8 x 6mm, which would have had a correspoding one at the front to hold the strap. Below this point the object has bowed sides and is decorated for two thirds of its length with an interlace design in a raised linear border (the upper edge is missing) . Below this are two rectangular incised borders housing a…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-45196F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy brooch fragment? c. 31mm long and 9mm wide, with a weight of 2.73g.
The object is rectangular in form and sub rectangular in cross section. It appears to be the foot of a brooch, possiblay a small long or perhaps an unsual equal armed type?
The object is made up of a rectangular shaped terminal, whose upper portion has a rounded upper surface, formed of two transverse collar like projections. These sit above two sub spherical projections, possibly eyes? In between these and running down to the end of the object, are two linear depressions, slightly t…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-0801DD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval? copper alloy brooch or mount, 23mm long, 22mm wide and 1mm thick with a weight of 1.92g.
The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and is incomplete. It appears it would have been circularoriginally and has a central circular hole, 2-3mm in diameter in its centre. Around this is a plain raiosed central cross motif and in each 'quarter' there is a raised triangular motif sitting in the part nearest the cross. This then becomes a short raised line before bifurcating and forming a swirl to each side. The upper edge (as shown) is the only intact edge and h…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-07ED69
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy strap end, 39mm long, 17mm wide and 2mm thick with a weight of 8.40g.
The object is sub rectangular in form and rectangular in cross section, it is a 'tongue' shaped type which is plain except for a rectangular cross sectioned vertical ridge running down its centre, which is decorated with incised 'saltaire' crosses. It has a recessed rectangular upper front edge which houses three iron rivets, arranged in a horizontal row. Around this area both surfaces have iron staining and towards the rounded base on the front there is a patch of silvering on the lef…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-069A75
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) bridle bit fragment 43mm long, 24mm wide, 4mm thick and weighing 15.84g.
The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section. It has a flat curved section which terminates in a sub rectangular beasts stylised head (pointing right) which has a long snout, pointed brow with slightly raised round eye below and rounded protruding muzzle at its terminal. Behind this and continuing around the objectg is an incised linear border along both edges and on the neck are incised transverse lines. Below this is a 'trefoil' shaped projection, whose edges …
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-02AF1F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy finger ring, 21mm long, 17mm wide and weighing 3.42g.
The ring is incomplete, missing part of its hoop, but has a D shaped cross sectioned plain hoop and an oval shaped, rectangular cross sectioned bezel. The bezel has four semi-circular cell walls whose ends join the outer raised edge, forming a sub rectangular central area. Two of the cells are filled with red enamel and two are solid with with diagonal incised lines running across their surface (one is corroded so this isn't clear), The remaining central 'lozenge' shaped central area is fiilled white enamel.…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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