Record ID: WMID-AB9A23
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy jetton, issued by Hanns Kravwinckel II between AD 1586 and AD 1635, in Nuremberg of the rose/orb type. Obverse: *HANNS. KRAVWINCKEL.IN.NV. Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose, all within an inner circle. Reverse: +GOTT.ALLEIN.DIE.EERESEI. An Imperial Orb surmounted by a cross pattee, within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. C.f Mitchiner 1988, p440, no 1527. Diameter: 20.9 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight:  0.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB7211
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy jetton, issued by Hans Krauwinckel II (master between AD 1586 and AD 1635), in Nuremberg, Germany. Obverse type: *HANNS.KRAVWINCKEL.IN. NVR; Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose. Reverse type: *GOTES.SEGEN.MACHT.REICH; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattée within a double-stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. C.f. Mitchiner, 1988, p 443-4, no 1553-73. Diameter: 21.5 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB55D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). Less than 50% of the seal matrix is present, consisting of the base or die matrix only. The handle is missing. The die matrix is oval in shape, The upper surface creates a cone like shape, with no facets. The lower face is flat, with two reversed initials visible, with a vertical line separating them. The initials are L A. The seal matrix has 14.2 mm in length, 11.7 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The seal matrix is a mid dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-994029
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing.  The head has semi-circular wings projecting on either side, with semi-circular wing caps. No spring is present in the recess.  The upper section of the bows is decorated with a double vertical row of rectangular cells. No trace of surviving enamel is visible. Below the cells the bow has a moulded ‘V’ shaped knop. Below this the bow then gradually tapers to a da…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F0E86E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible African coin of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900. Edges of the probable coin exhibit layers. Obverse: Probable negro head facing left, hoop earring, hair tied back to the right. Reverse: unclear. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 4.0 g.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B74EEA
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 50% of the pin is present, consisting of the head and part of the shank. The shank has a rectangular cross section. The head is conical, with a flattened circular top. The base of the head has facetted sides which continue into the shank. No collar is present at the base of the head. The shank is not straight but exhibits a curve towards the end. The break is patinated. It measures 30.0 mm in length. The head has a diameter of 9.0 mm and is 11.4 mm long. The shank is 2.6 mm wide by 2.1 mm thick.…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A326E0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120).  Around 50% of the brooch is present. The pin, spring, foot and catch-plate are missing.  The head has the base of the rearward facing hook still in place and the wings have perforated end caps. Semi-circular mouldings are at the sides of the head. The head and bow have two central vertical incised lines which is decorated with a repeating pattern of notches located along the centre of the bow. The lower bow and foot are undecorated. On the reverse of the hea…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A2D74A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, two wings and bow remain. The right hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. A semi-circular pierced end cap is present at the end of the wings. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly oval concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The bow tapers from the head to a pointed damaged and incomplete foot. A vertical ridge runs the length of the b…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39F32B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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. The remains of a rearward facing hook Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the …
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39D76E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 9th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-910730
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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. The centre of the bow has been decorated with a central vertical ridge. Ridges are present at the shoulders of t…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8FF983
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy catch plate from a Brooch of Roman dating (AD 43 to 300). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the catch plate only. The rest of the brooch is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The catch plate is triangular in shape, and has the lower part of the bow present. The folded rim is missing. It measures 21.6 mm in length, 3.6 mm wide and 8.5 mm thick. It weighs 0.8 g. The catch plate is a mid green colour with an even surface patina. Triangular catch plates are common to many different styles of brooch, mostly likely Roman in date.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8F899C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1248 to AD 1250. Class III. Minted by moneyer Willelm, in either Canterbury or Carlisle mint. C.f. North, vol 1, p 226, no 986-988. Diameter: 17.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8E2B3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dupondius or As of uncertain Emperor, but of first to third century AD dating. Reverse type uncertain. Mint probably Rome.  Diameter: 30.1 mm Thickness: 3.5 mm Weight: 10.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8DEBFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to circa AD 268-270 (Reece Period 14). LIBERT AVG reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and vertical sceptre. Uncertain mint.  Diameter: 20.1 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8C5E8B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy half penny trade token, issued by Richard Whitmore of Stone in 1667. C.f. Williamson, Staffordshire, 72. p 1057. Diameter: 16.6 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8C2667
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), probably dating to the period AD 1300 to AD 1305. Class 10cf. Minted at Canterbury. Coin has been doublestruck on the obverse. Diameter: 18.5 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.0 g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-29D014
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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. A central ver…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-27FD4B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-27878E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet-style brooch, of the Roman period (AD 100-200). The head and upper part of the bow are intact. The loop, pin, spring, foot and catchplate are all missing.  The head is circular in shape, with a single spring loop on the back. The head continues downwards into the bow. A swelling is present at the mid point with a horizontal groove above and below. Beneath the swelling, the remains of the bow have a triangular cross section, with each side bevelled. The brooch measures 39.5 mm in length, 11.7 mm in width across the head…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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