Record ID: WAW-0B4924
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A copper alloy nummus of uncertain emperor with reverse type Globe on Altar, of uncertain mint, probably dating to between 318 and 324 AD. Obverse: Unclear head facing right Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse type: Globe on altar Reverse inscription: Mintmark: illegible Reece period: 16 Diameter: 17.33mm Weight: 1.6 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-0CC532
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/hammered copper alloy jetton of early Post Medieval dating. The jetton consists of a Nuremberg jetton, of the 'French Shield' type, consistent with dating to c.1500 to 1525. The obverse depicts the shield of France charged with 'three fleur de lys', surmounted by a crown that interrupts the margin. There are small ornaments either side of the shield. The reverse depicts the Imperial Orb surmounted by a cross, within an ornamental tressure with three main arches. The legends on both the obverse and the reverse are fictitious and there is no initial mark. The die axi…
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-751D86
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness pendant and hanger of Medieval date (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The harness pendant consists of an abraded convex oval design, with central piercing. No traces of enamel are present on the surface of the pendant. From examination of the surface, it is possible that the external surface was divided up into six equal sections, with a horizontal divison between top and bottom sections. The pendant measures 38.39mm in length, 25.60mm width and 6.46mm thick. The metal is 0.70mm thick. It weighs 3.8 grams. The hanger consists of a partially complete sub…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2017
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Record ID: WAW-7625F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy two piece rectangular shoe buckle with drilled frame, dating to c.1720 - to 1790s. The fragment consists of approximately 15% of the original buckle frame, belonging to a rectangular shoe buckle type, with a drilled frame for a separate spindle, consisting of half of the side of the buckle frame. Both faces of the buckle frame are badly abraded and degraded, but it is possible to see two rows of beaded decoration on the front of the buckle, and in the corner, a ring and dot motif, with beaded edges. The back exhibits a central ridge, and a groov…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-76A7C4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill style) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present and consists of the bow head and part of the wings. The pin and foot are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. The bow has broken in antiquity at the point where it starts to narrow, just below the wings. The wings are incomplete and are rectangular in plan, D shaped in cross sectio…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-774F67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: Silver penny of Edward II, minted in Canterbury between c.1310 and c.1314, Class 11b. Diameter: 18.27mm. Thickness: 0.83mm Weight: 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-778E63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: Silver penny of Edward III, minted in London between c.1344 - 1351, Third 'florin' coinage, Class C. Diameter: 19.74mm. Thickness: 0.54mm Weight: 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-77B924
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: Silver cut half penny of Henry II, minted in London between c.1180 and c.1189, moneyer Henri, class 1b. Diameter: 19.86mm. Thickness: 0.63mm Weight: 0.6g.
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-7831B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: Partially complete struck / hammered silver denarius of Geta, as Caesar, minted in AD 201. Obverse: bare head, draped right. Obverse inscription: P SE [ ] CAES PONT Reverse: Geta standing left, in military attire, holding branch and inverted spear. Reverse inscription: [ ] ING IV VENT Reece period: 10 Diameter: 18.14mm Thickness: 2.26mm Weight: 1.5 grams.
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: LVPL-DA4598
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2200 BC to c. 1900 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. In cross section the axe is D shaped with one edge displaying a distinctive curved (domed edge) whilst the opposite is relatively flat. It is likely that this is caused by the axe being cast in an open stone mould. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 13.96mm (thickness: 1.55mm). The side…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hollinsclough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EB34B1
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy sun dial, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). It consists of a square base, with two corners removed at diagonals and an integrally cast diagonal gnomon, which has since been flattened through soil pressure. Raised diagonal ribs are present, radiating out from the centre of the device to a circular border around the edge. Traces of lettering are present on the circular border, but these are currently illegible. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 66.16mm in length, 63.34mm wide and 2.16mm thick. The gnomon is 34.37m…
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire Moorlands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-62AEF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius (139 - 180 AD) , minted in Rome, Italy between 151 and 152 AD. It appears to have been counter struck twice on the obverse. Obverse: Bare head, facing right. Obverse inscription: AVRELIVS [ ] Reverse: Clementia standing front, head facing left, holding pater and holding skirt out with left hand. Reverse Inscription: TR POT VI COS II CLEM Reece period: 7 Reference: RIC, Volume 3. p.85, no. 456a.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WMID-081CAC
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 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse design depicts a probable four petalled flower design (Powell type 1). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 18.6 mm and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 g. The token is a mid grey 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. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of diffe…
Created on: Thursday 5th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-711684
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) of Roman date (AD 43 to AD 65). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. Part of the catch-plate is present at the base of the bow, but the pin and spring are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is sub circular in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. Part of the catch-plate is present as a low ridge on the back of the bow. The wings project from the sides of the head. The end cap…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-80EF97
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting only of the bezel and the start of the shoulders. The bezel is circular in shape, with faceted sides. On top, a soldier standing facing, holding spear or vertical sceptre in left hand. The reverse of the bezel has a horizontal groove positioned centrally. The shoulders extend downwards and the hoop of the ring appears to have had a flat cross section. It measures 9.0 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide and 5.3 mm. It weighs 1.8 g. The f…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4D06F2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a handmade ceramic artefact, probably a brick or tile, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The sherd is 9.0 mm thick and weighs 4.7 g. It is 21.4 mm long and 22.5 mm wide. The sherd consists of a fragment of a ceramic building material, probably brick or tile, with occasional grit inclusions. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: cbm, occasional grit inclusions Sherd type: fragment Wall thickness: 9.0 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior. Hardness: Medium Surface texture: Smooth. Slightly soapy Surf…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-7A1A53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy brooch pin, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to c. AD 1500). The brooch pin is sub triangular in plan and square in section. The pin has an oval attachment loop. Below the loop are two circular collars, the lower being larger than the upper one. The pin is square sectioned and gradually tapers to a blunt point. The sides of the pin exhibit traces of tinning / silvering. The pin measures 28.66 mm in length, 7.53 mm wide and 7.55 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams. Several similar pins, from annular brooches have been recorded on the PAS database including…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0B0D27
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible ingot of copper alloy metal, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Early Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1000). The possible ingot consists of a rectangular sectioned piece of copper alloy metal, with slightly curved and tapered ends. It measures 83.99 mm in length, 10.27 mm wide and 5.83 mm thick. It weighs 22.3 g. The possible ingot is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The ingot has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, resulting in damage to the original surface. Several similar rec…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6FAB26
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable candle ejector handle, of Post Medieval dating (probably 18th century AD). It has an openwork trefoil handle, consisting of one open circle sitting above the other two. Below the lower circles, the object is solid and has a curved base. The holes have a bevelled edge on one side. The reverse is flat. The trefoil handle sits on top of a projecting rectangular-sectioned, slightly flared collar. Below and slightly off centre of the collar is a small circular-sectioned shaft, 4.75 mm in diameter, which would have held this terminal onto a shaft. Ther…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-6FC5D3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable silver casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The fragment is sub oval in plan and section. The upper surface is smooth, whereas the lower surface is pitted. It measures 22.76 mm in length, 12.17 mm wide and 7.15 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. It is a mid to dark grey / silver colour, with an even surface patina. As the fragment is undiagnostic of date and function, it can not be proved that it is older than 300 years old, and is therefore not classified under the requirements of the Treasure Act 19…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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