Record ID: IOW-07E7AF
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead alloy circular disc, possibly a gaming piece or weight (c. 1500-c. 1800). At the front, the object has a central 'nipple' and raised rim at the outer edge. Between the rim and nipple there are two concentric raised rings. The reverse is flat and plain. Diameter: 15.4mm; thickness: 4.7mm. Weight: 3.73g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7056A4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy circular gaming piece or weight of possible Medieval date (c. 1200-c. 1500). This object is moulded at the front, flat and plain at the back. At the front the sides are stepped with a circular depression at the centre. The centre has a 'beaded' outer circle. Within the circle, at 12 o' clock, there is a raised mark which is similar to an omega. A contemporary coin has been hammered into the front to produce an incuse impression. Corrosion at the front obscures the design. The object is grey and the back has a patchy brown patina. There are old and modern s…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2019
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Record ID: IOW-72C8C0
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible gaming piece or weight of Unknown date. The object is in the form of a thick disc and has rounded sides. The disc is pierced on one face with five pits, one at the centre surrounded by four more evenly spaced. The opposite face of the object is undecorated. The function of the disc is unclear. However, a weight or gaming piece could be considered likely. Both medieval playing pieces and playing boards were often improvised and ephemeral items. This object is grey. Diameter: 24.0mm; thickness: 6.8mm. Weight: 29.80g. Compare with: LVPL-489DD6A and…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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Record ID: IOW-4FE3C5
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy gaming piece resembling a shilling or sixpence of George III (1760-1820), dated 1817. Similar to Spink: 3790 or 3791. It is smaller than a shilling and larger than a sixpence. Obverse: [GEOR] III D G BRITT REX [F D] 1817, Bullnecked bust laureate right. Reverse: Arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and Hanover on a crowned heraldic shield within Garter. Diameter: 19.5mm. Weight: 2.44g. DA=12:12.
Created on: Saturday 29th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: IOW-37164D
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy gaming counter copying the gold 'spade' guinea of George III (1760-1820), dated 1795 on counter. These spade counters are so called because of the shape of the shield on the reverse. Copies were made from 1788 by a variety of manufacturers, mostly in Birmingham. This counter has a maker's name beneath the bust: SIMCOX Obverse: GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA; Laureate bust right (SIMCOX below) Reverse: 1795 M B F ET H REX F D B ET L DSRIA T ET E Diameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 1.79g. DA=12:12. The reverse Latin inscription can be translated as 'King…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2016
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Record ID: IOW-FBD3DB
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn and pierced post-Medieval copper-alloy milled imitation half guinea depicting George III (1760-1820), milled during the late 19th Century (c. 1850-c. 1900). Obverse: GEORGIVS·III DEI GRATIA·; George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right Reverse: ·T·B·ET·T·A·REX·F·D[ ]AR·S·I·D·[ ]S·ET·E·1791; Crowned spade shaped shield, with date of 1791 below. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The originals were nicknamed 'spade' guineas due to the shape of the shield. Diameter: 20.6m…
Created on: Thursday 16th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th October 2014
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Record ID: IOW-141F85
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead gaming piece or weight of Unknown date, possibly Medieval to post-Medieval. This object is roughly cone-shaped in form. The base is broadly flat and the top is rounded. A central vertical irregular hole through the piece is smaller at the top than it is at the bottom. At the side there are four unevenly spaced vertical ribs. Between each rib there is a raised abstract feature which may represent a symbol. The object has a well developed buff patina overall. Height: 19.45mm; width: 19.87mm; thickness: 18.37mm. Weight: 37.05g. (1.3070 ounces).
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2013
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Record ID: IOW-9E81C0
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy gaming piece imitating a 'spade' guinea of George III (1760-1820 AD) and dated 1768 on the reverse. This piece is finely serrated around the edge. Obverse: GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA.; Laureate bust right Reverse: .IN MEMORY OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS. 1768; Crowned shield Diameter: 26.07mm. Weight: 3.69g. DA=12:12.
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2012
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Record ID: IOW-922644
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible gaming piece, adapted from a copper-alloy penny of George III (1760-1820), dated 1797. Obverse: GEORGIVS III D G REX; draped and laureate bust right. Reverse: BRITANNIA 1797; Britannia seated left. The obverse has four stamped and unevenly spaced ring-and-dot motifs close to the rim. Each has a stamped line through it. Slightly off-centre, a smaller ring-and-dot motif has small lines radiating from it. On the reverse there are motifs close to the rim, similar to those on the obverse, but without the additional lines through them. These are also unevenly spaced. …
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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Record ID: IOW-F522A8
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Complete cast lead object, possibly a gaming piece of Unknown date. Length 27mm, width 27mm and 7mm thick. Weight 24.38g. In plan, the object is roughly in the form of a cross pattee but has a straight edge between each arm of the cross. It is flat on the upper face and also flat on the rear face. However, at the centre of the rear face is a raised circular feature which is about 0.5mm proud of the surface and 6.5mm in diameter. This feature may be sprue. The object is in good condition and has a whitish/grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2006
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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