Record ID: WMID-8575A6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy buckle or clasp plate, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Approximately 45% of the buckle plate is present, consisting only of the front plate, with corners missing. The reverse plate is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The plate is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. Four (4) circular perforations (holes) are present, two at either end. One has an internal diameter of 2.8 mm. These holes would have originally taken rivets to secure the front plate to the reverse, with the original strap in between. A circular section co…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-85D750
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub rectangular in shape. The obverse depicts a long cross with a pellet in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token measures 18.7 mm in length, 15.1 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 6.6 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Med…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-85ED32
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a central pellet with a raised outer rim (Probably Powell type 28). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 14.2 mm and is 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval an…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-86EE67
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnets or cauldrons of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The rim fragments are irregular in shape, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth and polished. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. Sooting is present on the exterior of a couple of the fragments. This section is most likely from the out turned rim of a cauldron or posnet (See Fig 1 in Butler, Green and Payne 2009 for examples of …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8736C7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is lozenge or diamond shaped. None of the edges are complete, all have old post depositional breaks. Two incomplete integral attachment spikes, with a square cross section are present at either end of the mount on the reverse. The front is decorated with a central pellet with square cells around it. It measures 18.6 mm in length, 12.9 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick (including spike), 2.8 mm thick (not including spike). It weighs 2.3 g. The mount is a mid brown colour, …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-0825E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1632 to AD 1633. IVS THRONVM FIRMAT reverse type depicting a garnished shield with C & R to either side, and no inner circles. Tower Mint. North type 2254. Diameter: 15.6 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-085612
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1554), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA reverse type depicting a long cross fourchee over a royal shield. Tower mint. North type 1960. Diameter: 23.5 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-178D25
Object type: LAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible zoomorphic (lion) laver spount or mount, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The mount is sub-circular in shape and has been cast in relief to form a probable lion head on the front convex surface; the reverse is rough cast and is concave. The facial features are depicted by moulded decoration. The hair is depicted around the edge of the mount by a series of curvilinear ridges and curls. The forehead is furrowed slightly with two ridges present between the eyes. The eyebrows are semi circular. The eyes are recessed slightly and shown as t…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 28th May 2016
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Record ID: WMID-17E351
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy trader's token, of mid 17th Century dating (AD 1600s to AD 1700). The token is circular. Both the obverse and reverse legends are indistinct. One side depicts a three turreted castle and the other is hard to determine but possibly a standing figure / bird. Diameter: 19.8 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-183563
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy jetton, of probable Medieval dating (c. AD 1280 to c. AD 1343). Obverse depicts a barbed rose with five petals and a fictitious repeating legend of ROS RA with saltire stops between each word. The reverse bears no inscription, but comprises a border of pellets. The reverse depicts a central rose within a lozenge tressure. Alternating annulet and pellets are present, positioned along the exterior lines of the lozenge. A smaller rectangular perforation has been cut at the centre of the jetton. It measures 2.3 mm in length and is 1.5 mm wide. …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2BFFF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1561 to AD 1582, struck as part of the second issue of coinage. CIVITAS LONDON reverse type depicting a square shield on a long cross fourchee. Tower mint. North 2001. Diameter: 13.4 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E8B28
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts four concentric raised circles, surrounding a central raised pellet. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 27.5 mm and is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 9.7 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieva…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2EA133
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a sunburst design with a central pellet and six spokes. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 23.7 mm and is 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 10.7 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Medi…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-07E461
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of probable Late Medieval to Post medieval dating (1600 to 1800 AD). The token is broadly circular in plan. The upper face (obverse) exhibits a five petalled flower, with pellets between each petal (Powell type 1). The lower face (reverse) is plain and undecorated. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It demonstrates a small degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within in the plough soil. A couple of small notches have been removed from the edge, probably by a plough. The token measures 21.38 mm in diameter and is …
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-192FE5
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy uniface coin weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 to c. AD 1550). The weight is sub circular in plan and the obverse face has a moulded design consisting of a fleur de lis / lys, with a pellet border. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. Filemarks are visible on the reverse. The coin weight has a diameter of 13.98 mm and is 3.02 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g (0.09 oz). The coin weight is a dark colour colour, with an even surface patina. The patina has flaked away from a couple of small areas, leaving a lighter green colour. Thes…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-1A4B92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn struck / hammered silver penny of uncertain ruler (probably Edward III to Henry VI), but of Late 14th Century AD dating. Minted in York. Diameter: 17.68 mm Thickness: 0.61 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-1C0D53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Richard I (AD 1189 to AD 1199) or John (AD 1199 to AD 1216), struck by moneyer Reinavd, probably in Canterbury or possibly London, between c. AD 1194 and c. AD 1204/5. Class 4. The obverse is double struck. Diameter: 17.76 mm Thickness: 0.74 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1C6B94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 111 to 117, AET AVG, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Aeternitas left, Rome. RIC II, pp. 259 & 261, cf. 229 & 242. Diameter: 18.00 mm Thickness: 2.08 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-30FA81
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated by the present of two 'sound holes' (intern…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-313017
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, with only the pin missing. The rest of the brooch is intact. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is flat, with a integrally cast rectangular lug. There is no evidence of a head loop or plate. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in cross section. The head of the brooch tapers into the body. Halfway down the length of the bow, is an elaborate arcanthus type moulding. Beneath the moulding, the lower part o…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2013
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