Record ID: WMID-9C9C83
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Roman Wild 1970, Type VIa dating (2nd Century AD). Less than 50% of the button and loop fastener is present, consisting of the head of the button and loop fastener. The loop and part of the shank are missing. The head is rectangular and decorated with two colours of enamel, probably red and blue. The enamelled decoration is split into two styles. On one side is an alternating triangular pattern, with red inward facing triangles on one side and blue on the other. The other side has five rectangular cells, with alternatin…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF5483
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a jar. Local (unsourced) greyware. Unclear fabric. Grey. Fabric: Grey. reduced interior. Grey Reduced core. grey reduced exterior. black colour coat. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: horizontal lines. Surface treatment: black colour coat. Condition: Abraded. Form: jar Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 37.1 mm. Width: 41.3 mm. Thickness: 7.6 mm. Total mass 14.2 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF34E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a plate or bowl. Severn Valley ware. Unclear fabric. Orangey red. Fabric: Red. Oxidised interior. Grey Reduced core. Red oxidised exterior. Red slip. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: rouletted. Surface treatment: red slip. Condition: Abraded. Form: plate/ bowl Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 18.3 mm. Width: 17.8 mm. Thickness: 5.6 mm. Total mass 2.3 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-4D5CF0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-462553
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver halfpenny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249 to AD 1286), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1292. Class M coinage. Coin is in two fragments. Diameter: 14.2 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E33124
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy possible steelyard of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible steelyard has a square shank. One end has a double collar terminal, with central circular knop. The upper collar has been decorated with oblique slashes to create a ropelike decoration. The other end exhibits a patinated break. The square shank has several horizontal grooves across the width. It measures 63.2 mm in length, 4.6 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. The head is 6.5 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 8.5 mm. It weighs 9.1 g. The possible steelyard is mid to dark green in colour.…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E10AF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius (AD 378-402), probably of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 378-383 (Reece period 20). CONCORDIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, right foot on prow and right hand holding a reverse spear, left hand resting on knee. Probably mint of Arles. cf. RIC IX, p. 67, no. 21. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D651F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy possible model for a trumpet style brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Around 25% of the possible model is present, consisting of the head. The head is conical and tapers to a point. The base is recessed with a depression at the centre.  It measures 15.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The possible model is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in damage to the original surface. The shape of the artefact is consistent with that of a head of a t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CC18C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded copper-alloy coin of unclear date, possibly a core of a plated Iron Age stater (c.100 BC-AD 43), although a later date range into the Roman period, c.AD 43-260 cannot be ruled out entirely. Both faces are illegible and have suffered from extensive corrosion. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 2.9 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8FD5D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An clipped medieval Irish silver penny of Richard III (1483-85), 'cross and pellets' coinage, mint: Dublin (Spink S6410). Ref: Spink 2003: 138; Mac Conamhna 2017: 120-22.  Diameter: 12.5 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-693BCF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I (1066-87), 'Canopy type' (North 843, BMC iii), dating to the period c.AD 1070-72, mint and moneyer uncertain (possibly mint: Worcester, moneyer: Baldric; moneyer's name ends DRIC, see below for discussion). Ref: North 1994: p191. The coin is incomplete, missing a fragment from one end. Length: 15.1 mm Width: 9.5 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.5 g The attribution of this coin to the Worcester moneyer Baldric (or Balderic) is not certain. The surviving part of the coin appears to read [ ]DRIC O[ ] indicating…
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8A6B71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy, Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch, dating to c. AD 120-240. Mackreth (2011), Part 3, page 74, 4.i. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow and part of the wings. The axis bar, spring, pin, much of the bow, and the catchplate are all missing. The brooch has short, semi-cylindrical wings. The bowhead is rounded rather than humped. A lug, which would have been a rearward-facing hook, is formed at the very top of the bowhead. The bow is decorated with a couple of raised vertical ribs, with a vertical groove down the outer …
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1BAADF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c.AD 71-73 (Reece period 4). AVGVR TRI POT reverse type depicting a Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 62, no. 43ff. Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-3FAA99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman sesterius of unclear ruler, possibly Antonine in date (c.AD 138-192), dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting Victory standing left. Probably mint of Rome. Diameter: 30.1 mm Thickness: 4.3 mm Weight: 18.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-3F6D09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman as or dupondius, probably of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) as caesar, dating to the period c.AD 153-155 (Reece period 7). Reverse type probably depicting Minerva standing left holding owl in right hand, vertical spear in left, at feet a shield. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, no. 1317; cf. BMC IV, p. 328, no. 1960, p. 332, nos. 1985-1986. If of this type, this coin is likely to be a Coin of British Association as noted by D. Walker at the Sacred Spring in Bath, Walker, 1988: pp. 295, 298, nos. 363-374. Diameter: 22.9 mm Thickness: 3.5 mm Weight: 7.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-825322
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, of Roman dating (AD 70 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of an incomplete bow and wings. The foot, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. The front of the bow ha…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7F34A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, of Roman dating (AD 70 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of an incomplete bow and wings. The foot, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. The base of a rearward …
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7C6A54
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete bi-conical lead alloy steelyard weight, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is bi-conical with a pronounced median rib. An iron rod is present through the centre of the weight, visible at the top and bottom of the weight. Remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top. No decoration is present on the sides of the weight. It measures 34.2 mm in length and  21.5 mm maximum diameter. It weighs 54.9 g (1.94 oz). The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough …
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5B2D44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Titus (AD 79-81) striking under Vespasian, dating to the period AD 77-78 (Reece period 4). CERES-AVGVST reverse type depicting Ceres standing left holding corn ears and poppy in right hand, vertical sceptre in left. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 129, no. 974. Diameter: 17.8 mm Thickness: 2.4 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-5AF782
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet style brooch, dating to between AD 100 to AD 250.  Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and foot. The pin and pin rest are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head is oval with a slightly concave back face; the upper edge has an upright fragmentary protrusion. The back face of the head has a semi-circular pierced lug, which is blocked by a fragment of the iron axis bar; below the lug there is short protrusion. The front face of the head has a cast decoration depicting a longitudinal central ridge and two la…
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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