Record ID: WMID-715071
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in profile. The front has been stamped with a set of incuse marks, which read I. This mark (I) probably denounces the required measure, whether it be 4 ounces or 4 measures of another commodity (such as flour). The back is plain and undecorated. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 50.86 mm and is 6.35 mm thick. It weighs 103.3 grams (3.64 oz). Biggs, N. & With…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7C11D8
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bag seal of Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 20th Centuries AD). The bag seal is sub circular in plan and consists of two circular discs of lead alloy metal pressed together to secure the string. A diagonal slit is present on one side, suggesting that the string / thread was cut free. One side bears the legend: GRAZIANO PALERMO in two rows of lettering. Below the letter is a line bearing a five petalled flower. Above the lettering is a six pointed star device. The other side bears the triskelion device of three joined legs. It measures 20.4…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2012
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Record ID: HESH-934212
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval Dating (Late 15th to 16th Centuries AD). The chape is broadly an irregular U shape in plan and irregular in cross section. The front consists of a semi oval shape, with a central longtitudinal rib. The back retains traces of a cast ridge, following the external edge, probably for attachment of a back piece. It is a mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion has resulted in the loss of surface detail and decoration, although a couple of areas appear to retain a small amount…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Record ID: WMID-1C0472
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy multifoil mount, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). The mount is domed, with a concave underside and is of the multifoil type, having six teardrop shaped lobes. In the centre of the reverse is an integral square sectioned attachment shank, which gradually tapers to a sharp point. The mount has a diameter of 15.6 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-682F0A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is cruciform in shape, with fleur de lis/lys knops on each corner. The front have been decorated with a central pellet surrounded by a circle of pellets, all within a lozenge shaped border. The edges have been bevelled. On the reverse, in the centre, is an integral attachment spike. This is square sectioned and measures 2.5 mm by 3.0 mm.  The mount has a length of 23.6 mm, a width of 24.0 mm and is 9.9 mm thick (including spike), 2.8 mm thick (not including spike. It weighs 3.3 g. …
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-18F2D3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hand made iron rotary key, of probable medieval dating (AD 1150 - AD 1400). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. Being made out of iron, it was probably forged. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow consists of a vertical oval, with an oval cross section. It is 52.8 mm tall and 34.7 mm wide. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. The shank consists of an rod, rectangular in plan and circular in cross section. It swells in the middle of the shank. It is 120.2 mm long and …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-70BBF6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The finger ring is sub circular in plan, now being more of an oval shape as opposed to circular. The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. The finger ring is a mid to dark green colour, with patches of a dark green surface patina present. This patina is likely to be the original surface, the majority of which has been removed due to abrasion occuring as a result of movement within the plough soil. The loss of the origina…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-434B32
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete (but fragmentary) cast silver die stamped cuff link set of 17th Century dating. The cuff link consists of two single discs or cuff link element and two pieces of circular sectioned wire. Both discs are circular in plan, with bevelled edges. The backs are plain and undecorated. A sub circular loop is present on the rear of the cuff link disc. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below. This design is believed to be a reference to that of the marriage of Charles II (1660-1685) to Catherine of Braganza in 1662.The two…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
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Record ID: HESH-929622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A struck / hammered silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), of the third issue of coinage, minted between 1582 and 1583, with initial and reverse mark of a bell. North 2014. Diameter: 31.75mm Thickness: 1.74mm Weight: 5.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Record ID: WMID-9C5877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus, of uncertain Emperor but probably of 4th Century AD dating. Reverse type uncertain but probably depicting a standing figure walking right, maybe holding rudder. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 16.3 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 1.3 g.
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9C8447
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy, probable farthing of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), probably dating to the period AD 1613 to AD 1625. Probably FRA ET HIB REX reverse type depicting a crowned harp. Mint uncertain but probably London. Diameter: 14.6 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 1.6 g
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-17F847
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1583 to AD 1584/5). POSVI DEV ADIVTORE M MEV reverse type depicting a square shield with a long cross fourchee dividing the legend. Tower Mint. Reverse mintmark A. Obverse mintmark A. North 2014. Diameter: 31.16 mm Thickness: 1.21 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-18F901
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (clipped) double patard of Charles the Bold (AD 1467 to AD 1477), dating to the period between AD 1467 to AD 1477. Minted in Flanders. RAROLVS DEI GRA DVX BVRG CO FLA obverse type depicting a square topped shield bearing the quartered arms of Burgundy. SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM reverse type depicting an ornate cross fleuretty with a central lozenge containing a fleur de lys (lis). Cross Pattee initial and reverse mark. Double annulet stops on obverse and reverse. Die axis 7 o'clock. The coin has been pierced at 5 o'clock on the obverse, obscuring part of the legend. …
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EC3EC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), probably dating to between AD 1561 and AD 1582, probably issued as part of the second issue of coinage. CIVITAS LONDON reverse type depicting a square shield on a long cross fourchee. Tower mint. Probably Portcullis reverse mark. Probably North 2001. Diameter: 13.2 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-525A75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), probably dating to the period AD 1256 to AD 1258. Probably minted by Walter at Canterbury. Probably Class Vd. Diameter: 17.1 mm Width: 8.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C980C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but folded silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1282 to AD 1289. Class 4a. Minted at Canterbury. C.f. North vol 2, p29, no 1023. The coin is folded in half, with the obverse outwards. Diameter: 18.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CB2BCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1258 to AD 1265. Minted by moneyer Nichole. Mint: Probably Canterbury. Class Vg.  Diameter: 18.3 mm Width: 8.8 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74E147
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 351 to AD 352 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S) reverse type depicting two Victories standing, facing, holding an inscribed shield, supported by a short column. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-69B8F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1305), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310). Minted at Canterbury. Class 10cf. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C39B7
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pressed silver clog clasp, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1790 to c. AD 1920). The clog clasp is sub rectangular in plan, with endented sides. The remnants of hooks are located at the top and bottom of the clasp. The front has been decorated with an incised floral design, with a central stem, two leaves to either side, and three large pointed petals. The reverse is plain and undecorated. A hall mark is present on the base of the clasp consisting of a Lion Standard mark & a maker's mark. The standard mark consists of a lion passant within a rectangular w…
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
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