Record ID: WAW-468247
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled copper alloy (brass) circular coin weight, probably of William III (1694 - 1703) or Louis XIV (1643 - 1715). It is circular in plan, and rectangular in section. It has a diameter of 20.42mm and is 3.11mm thick. It weighs 6.8 grams. The surfaces are badly worn and abraded. It is possible to see a bust facing right on the obverse, and the remains of two numerals on the reverse. Those numerals appear to be 5 & 6. The weight is a dark green colour, with an even patina. The edges and surfaces exhibit signs of damage, probably sustained thr…
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-F35567
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square double sided copper alloy coin weight, from the Low Countries, 16th to 17th Centuries (1500 to 1600 AD) in dating. The obverse consists of a circular impressed design of a ship, with rose in the middle of the ship's side, with the letters R & S either side of the mast. The R is consistent with weights for Rose Nobels, commonly known as Ryals. (Withers 1995, p20). The thickness and weight of this coin weight is suggestive that it was a coin weight for a half or quarter Ryal. The reverse consists of an upright right hand, palm upwards. There are faint signs of two letters, …
Created on: Monday 21st June 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DF4A70
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn, cast copper alloy unifaced coin weight for an Angel denomination coin of Late Medieval dating (1464 to 1588 AD). The coin weight is circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has an image of St Michael, winged, standing, spearing a dragon below. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The coin weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. It measures 17.09mm in diameter and 2.80mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The Angel a…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DFD0B8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn, cast copper alloy probable coin weight of uncertain denomination and dating. The coin weight is circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. One side appears to have a standing figure holding left arm up and the other, possibly a Roman style standard. The coin weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. It measures 12.00mm in diameter and 2.57mm thick. It weighs 1.7 grams.
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
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Record ID: WMID-7120B7
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface square coin weight for a ryal, of probably 16th to 17th Centuries AD dating. The coin weight is square in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both the front and the reverse are heavily abraded, which means it is hard to determine the original design on the front of the coin weight. A circular cartouche is present, which probably contained a ship design. The reverse is probably plain and undecorated. It measures 15.4 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 3.6 g. The coin weight is a dark brown colour, with an uneven surface …
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-928703
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy square unifaced coin weight for a Ryal and its denominations, of Late Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The weight is square in plan and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has suffered from a degree of abrasion, but it is possible to identify a ship, depicted in profile view, with a shield in the middle. The ship design has been stamped onto the flan, so the weight oriented as a lozenge (diamond) shape. The reverse is plain. The edges have been bevelled towards the top of the weight. The weight measures 17.17mm in le…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2011
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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-31A7E2
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy coin weight, for the Portuguese moidore ('joe') gold coins, issued between AD 1760 and AD 1773. Both faces are marked with S above 36 above 9 6. Indicating a weight equivalent to that of thirty six (36) shillings. The 9 & 6 stood for the official weight of the coin (9 pennyweight or 6 grains). It has a diameter of 23.18 mm and is 4.34 mm thick. It weighs 12.3 g. The coin weight is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, resulting in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Aroun…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-69BD61
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy square coin weight for a Spur Ryal, of the revalued 2nd coinage issue, between AD 1612 and AD 1619 during the reign of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). The coin weight is square in plan. It is possible to read 'XI' on one side, with possibly a crown above it. It measures 16.64 mm in length, 16.38 mm wide and 3.66 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g. The coin weight is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the majority of the surface detail, hindering the identificati…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-5160F7
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-sided coin weight of Medieval dating (AD 1422 to AD 1475). It is flat and square. The front face depicts three lis in a crowned shield, with opposing crowned lis on the outer edge. The reverse carries a maker's mark comprising of a hand. It measures 14.9 mm in length, 15.6 mm in width and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.5g (36 grains) in weight. These are French or English weights for the French ecu and half ecu, which were issued with minor weight variations, from Charles VII (1422-61) to the ecu a la couronne neuf of Louis XI (1436-1475) (P and BR Withers, 1…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-B7B026
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface coin weight, of Medieval dating (AD 1464 to AD 1500). The weight is sub circular in plan. The obverse face has a moulded design consisting of a king with sword and square topped shield standing in a ship with rectangular bow and stern and an E on a banner above the stern and a rose on the side of the ship, within a pellet border. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. Filemarks are visible on the reverse. The coin weight has a diameter of 16.89 mm and is 4.32 mm thick. It weighs 7.4 g (114.2 grains). The coin weight is a dark green colour, with…
Created on: Wednesday 14th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C5E7F5
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular coin weight or possible trade weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The coin weight is circular in plan. The designs on the obverse and reverse are heavily worn and hard to determine. The weight measures 17.57 MM in diameter, 5.49 MM thick and weighs 8.7 G (0.30 oz). The weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even 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: Friday 20th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-5ABA70
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unifaced coin weight for a half ecu au soleil, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1475 to AD 1654). The coin weight is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts an eight legged star (sun), with central pellet within a shield. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Diameter: 11.0 mm Thickness: 2.4 mm Weight: 1.4 g This type of weight is an English or French weight for the French half ecu au soleil, which were issued between AD 1475 to 1654. In 1525 the ecu was current in England for four shillings. Cf.: Withers 1995, 'Lions, Ships and Angels. Identifying c…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B0F32E
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probablecopper alloy bifaced square coin weight, possibly for a Half laurelof James I, 3rdcoinage (AD1619 to AD 1625). Both the obverse and reverse of the coin weight are illegible. No designs can be determined. It measures 15.5mmin length, 15.0mmwide and 3.4mmthick. It weighs 4.2 g (65 gr). The coin weight is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface detail. The coin weight is similar in size and weight (allowing for some loss of weight due to abras…
Created on: Monday 23rd February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-CDC87C
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy circular uniface coin weight, of Medieval dating (c.AD 1422-1475). It is discoidal in shape with partial facetting on the edges. The front face is decorated with a crowned shield bearing three fleur-de-lis. It is surrounded by a simple, beaded border. It has a diameter of 13.2 mm and is 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. Withers (1995) p.39 discusses such weights and describes them as French or English weights for the French ecu and half ecu which were issued with minor weight variations from the reign of Charles VII (1422-61) to Louis XI (1436-75).…
Created on: Sunday 7th June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 7th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-407E25
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight, made in Middelburg, by maker Matthijs Molckman between AD 1585 to AD 1610. The coin weight is square with a design on either side. The obverse possibly depicts a rampart lion within a circular pellet border. The reverse depicts the Arms of Zeeburg, with the letter M to either side. It measures 15.2 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 5.9 g. The coin weight is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Several similar coin weights have been recorded on the PAS database, as being produced by the same maker, Matth…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1F3114
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight, for the Portuguese moidore and 'joe' gold coins, issued between 1760 and 1773 AD. Both faces are marked with S D above 13, 6. Indicating a weight equivalent to that of thirteen (13) shillings and six (pence). It has a diameter of 19.6mmm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g (0.14 oz). The coin weight is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, resulting in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Reference: Withers, P. and Withers, B. R., (2011) "Lions Ships and Angels…
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-B070E6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight, for a Portugese 8 escudos and dates from AD 1705 to AD 1750. The obverse and reverse both read THREE/POUND/TWELVE split between three lines. The writing is placed within a cartouche, under a crown. It has a diameter of 28.0 mm and is 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 27.3 g. The coin weight is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. A similar coin weight has been recorded on the PAS database as SUR-228C97.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-AC2D21
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface square coin weight for a ryal, of probably 16th to 17th Centuries AD dating. The coin weight is square, with a rectangular cross section. The front depicts a ship with towers on front and back, with an 'h'' above the ship on the right hand side. The reverse depicts an upright right hand, within a circular cartouche, with possibly the letter X to the lower right.. It measures 14.4 mm in length, 14.5 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The coin weight is a dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-6A3EB8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface coin weight, of Medieval dating (AD 1464 to AD 1500). The weight is sub circular in plan. The obverse face, although abraded, bears the remains of a moulded design consisting of a king with sword and square topped shield standing in a ship with rectangular bow and stern and an E on a banner above the stern and a rose on the side of the ship, within a pellet border. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. Filemarks are visible on the reverse. The coin weight has a diameter of 16.5 mm and is 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g (100 grains). The coin …
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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