Record ID: WMID-708F56
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function, possibly a harness fitting, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1700). The fitting consists of an openwork quatrefoil panel, with a conical handle. The panel is quatrefoil in plan, with a triangular knop projecting from between each of the lobes. The panel has been decorated with five perforations (holes). These comprise a central rectangular perforation (hole). Four circular perforations (holes) surround the rectangular one, with a hole being located to the top, bottom and to either side. The rectangula…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-70E595
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver plated denarius, of Vibia Sabina (AD 128 to AD 138), wife of Hadrian (AD 117 to AD 137), dating to the period between AD 128 and AD 137 (Reece Period 6). IVNONI REGINAE reverse type depicting Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 386, no. 395a. Diameter: 16.58 mm Thickness: 2.61 mm Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-745247
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped or flaked flint leaf shaped arrowhead, of Neolithic dating (c. 3500 BC to c. 2500 BC). The arrowhead is approximately 95% complete, missing a small semi circular flake from one side. The arrowhead is leaf shaped in plan, consisting of a pointed oval shape with a semi circular base. It has been made from a piece of secondary debitage as a small amount of cortex (outer rind) is still present on dorsal (upper) face. Both dorsal and ventral (lower) face exhibit a large amount of controlled flaking, with retouch present along the edges. It measures 36.51 mm in l…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-86C378
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rim sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The rim sherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Severn Valley ware, dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a storage jar type vessel. The sherd measures 6.91 mm thick and weighs 14.8 grams. It measures 31.20 mm in length and 42.51 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: RE (Rounded Direct, Everted forward). Sherd thickness: 6.91 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-86F6A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy coin (falus), of Modern dating (19th Century). The coin is sub circular in plan. The remnants of the casting sprues are still present to either side of the coin and have not been completely filed away. Both the obverse and reverse exhibit embossed (raised) designs. A star formed of two interlocking equilateral triangles (a Star of David) is present on the obverse. A pellet is present in the centre of the star. On the reverse, two parallel lines are present with four unclear signs or letters between them. The number '1' looks like it is present at the beg…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-873C80
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts the letters B M with a pellet to the top and bottom (Powell type 2). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 15.87 mm and 1.90 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Unifaced lead token 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 Me…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-880174
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy globular hair pin, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Around 25% of the hair pin is present, consisting of the head and part of the shaft. The shaft is circular in cross section and has a small horizontal ridge 4 mm below the head and is slightly angled below this point. The head consists of a flattened globular disc with rounded edges. It measures 21.35 mm in length. The head has a diameter of 12.23 and the shaft of 4.41 mm. It weighs 6.1 g. The pin head is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B3CB11
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped D shaped clasp, of medieval dating (c.1350 to 1450 AD). The clasp has been formed from a single loop D shaped buckle frame. This is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The central bar has been recessed for the plate. The remains of a strap plate is still present, wrapped around the central bar, the rest is missing. No pin slot has been cut in the strap plate, therefore makin…
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B41564
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped oval buckle with two lobed knops and offset bar, typically of Medieval dating (late 12th to late 14th Centuries AD). It consists of a oval frame, with an narrow offset bar, with a recess for the leather strap. The pin is present. The outer edge of the buckle is decorated. There are two diagonally extending prominent lobed knops, both plain in decorative details. The knops are flanking a recessed central section on the outer edge. This recessed section contains a 'roller' which consists of a piece of grooved sheet metal wrapped around the sectio…
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2E1881
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is semi circular in plan, and rectangular in section. An old, predepositional break is present along the straight end, and the artefact decreases in thickness from the straight edge, down to the rounded edge. No decoration is present. It measures 30.40 mm in length, 15.37 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 7.00 mm. It weighs 11.7 g. The object is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E9C23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver possible coin, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible coin is misshapen, possibly due to having been subjected to a heat source. Both the obverse and reverse are unclear. It is possible to make out the remains of probable letters along one edge, reading [ ]IVS[ ]. Diameter: 13.70 mm Thickness: 1.93 mm Weight: 1.3 g. The identification of this artefact as a coin is only a possibility, due to the shape and thickness. It is possibly a piece of undiagnostic casting waste.
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-31B095
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 364), dating to the period AD 321 to AD 323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on altar inscribed VOTIS XX, three stars above. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 16.87 mm Thickness: 1.63 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-31F4E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 131 to AD 161), dating to the period between AD 140 and AD 144 (Reece Period 7). PAX AVG S C reverse type depicting Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC III, p. 107. no 616. Diameter: 29.20 mm Thickness: 5.23 mm Weight: 20.2 g
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-323767
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius dating to the period AD 168 to 170 (Reece period 8). SALVTI AVG COS III reverse type depicting Salus standing left holding sceptre and feeding snake twined around altar. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 229, no. 207 or p. 230, no. 222.
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: WAW-F67D37
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle with two projecting knops and offset bar, typically of mid 13th to 15th Century dating. It consists of a oval frame, with an narrow offset bar, with a recess for the leather strap. The pin is missing. The outer edge of the buckle is decorated. There are two diagonally extending prominent knops, both plain in decorative details. The knops are flanking recessed central section on the outer edge. This section has three grooves, the central one would have formed the rest for the pin. The back of the buckle is plain. …
Created on: Monday 21st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WMID-088981
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver crown of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1679. Milled in London. Edge inscribed: DECVS ET TVTAVEN ANNO REGNI TRICESIMO PRIMO. Spink 3359. Diameter: 38.4 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 29.7 g
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-08D534
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic knife end cap, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The cap takes the form of a stylised animal head, probably a dog.. It is sub-oval in crosssection. The terminal consists of an elongated head with an up-turned snout. The mouth is indicated by incised grooves and the eyes are represented by small circular punch marks. Ears are marked on either side as small circular depressions. The top of the head is grooved. There is a diagonal groove on both faces that extend from the back of the head at the top to the front under the chin. At the bas…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-0A0682
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy button, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). About 90% of the button is present, consisting of the front head. The loop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The button consists of a slightly domed discoidal head, with moulded decoration. The decoration consists of a central raised pellet, with four smaller pellets in a square shape around it. A raised ship is at the top of the button, with two crowns beneath it to either side of the central pellet. A possible thistle is at the base of the design.The reverse of the button is flat…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-84CA97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, foot and spring missing, presumed lost in antiquity. 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 spherical moulding. Beneath the…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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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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