Record ID: WMID-3B0053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy contemporary copy of a sixpence of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), possibly dating to around AD 1816. The coin is heavily worn and details are hard to determine. It has a diameter of 18.3 mm and is 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-551764
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
AN incomplete copper alloy probable pin of probable Late Post medieval to Early Modern dating (1700 to 1900). The pin consists of a square sectioned shank with a circular head. The head has a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 3.5 mm. Threaded onto the pin, beneath the head is an incomplete piece of pressed decorative copper alloy metal. It bears a circular style design. It measures 64.5 mm in length, the pin head is 6.8 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. The decorative plate is 0.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The pin is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surfa…
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D9E649
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1554), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 22.1 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2020
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Record ID: WMID-E2253E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1690 (March) at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink, p168, no 6579. Diameter: 31.8 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 8.4 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B3922A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Mint: London. Class: 10cf. North 1040-1043 Diameter: 18.5 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 20th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-4D63A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete silver half groat of Henry VII (AD 1485 to AD 1509), dating to the period AD 1500 to AD 1507. Mint: Canterbury. Mintmark: Rose. North type 1751/1. Diameter: 21.2 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7D3134
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy furniture fitting / mount, in the form of a stag's head, of Post Medieval Dating (17th - 18th Centuries AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan and irregular in cross section. It consists of a double sided moulded stag's head. The antlers are triple branched. The eyes, nostrils and ears are moulded in relief, with texturing done by fine diagonal lines to imitate the coat of the animal. The mount is a mid to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. It measures 40.1 mm in length, 48.5 mm wide (across the antlers), 6.8 mm wide (across the nos…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E69DD6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is circular in shape. The obverse has two initials IM. The reverse depicts a quartered design, with a central long cross and three chevrons in each quarter. The chevrons all point towards the centre. The token has a diameter of 23.8 mm and is 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 11.8 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…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9473B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550). The weight is an thick disc in plan with bevelled edges. It is sub rectangular in profile / cross section. Both sides are flat. A central circular recess (diameter 6.9 mm) is present on the top surface. No other decoration is present on either the top or base of the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 34.7 mm and is 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 43.7 g (1.54 oz). Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to b…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B81552
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete replica of a silver struck / hammered cut half penny of Edward I (AD 1279 to AD 1307) through to Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377). [ ]SWELL ON[ ] reverse type depicting a voided short cross with four joined pellets in each quarter. Mint uncertain. This replica coin is imitating the sterling pennies of Edward I-III, albeit using a reverse type consistent with the short cross pennies issued between the reigns of Henry II (AD 1180 to AD 1247). Mint and moneyer uncertain. Coin appears to be silver plated with a copper core. Obverse type: Crowned head facing forwards. Tr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-387F95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1583 to AD 1603, issued as part of the third issue of coinage between AD 1583 and AD 1603. Probably CIVITAS LONDON reverse type depicting a square shield on a cross fourchee. Probably Mint of London. North type 2016. Diameter: 15.7 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-07A8C3
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
I have examined 8 coins (7 whole and one other complete, but in two pieces). All are silver sixpences of Elizabeth I, and their details are as follows. Denomination Initial mark Date on coin Weight (in grams) Sixpence pheon 1561 2.72 Sixpence pheon 1562 2.69 Sixpence lion 1567 2.66 Sixpence castle 1571 2.57 Sixpence bell 1582 2.79 (broken in two) Sixpence escallop 1585 2.59 Sixpence escallop 1585 2.53 Sixpence tun 1592 2.44 As official silver coins of this period, they will be of the sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. All the coins would have been i…
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B7E8B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid (bi convex) in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.30 mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines, radiating outwards from the central perforation (hole). The lower face is plain and undecorated. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. The inte…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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