Record ID: WMID-00FA2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy  weight of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The weight is now circular but appears to have been resized from a different shape, probably square. A shield bearing a long cross and an annulet in each quarter, surrounded by a circular pellet border. On the reverse is a plain long cross. It has a diameter of 19.3 mm and is 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 10.1 g (153 gns). The weight is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. A similar, although square in shape, weight has been recorded as YORYM-1296A5. This weight bears a similar shield, …
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FF240F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), dating to the period AD 1445 to AD 1454, issued as part of the unmarked coinage. Minted in London. Mintmark: Cross V. C.f. North, vol 2, p81, no 1514. Diameter: 26.0 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FD620B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1354 to AD 1355, issued as part of the Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty, Series E. Minted in London. Lombardic N. Annulet Stops. Wedge tailed R. Mintmark: Cross 2. C.f. North vol 2, 51, no 1167. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4F7679
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: unclear. Group C. C.f. North Vol 2, p 162, 2266. Coin has been bent in an 'S' shape. Diameter: 13.7 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4F23DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1633 to AD 1634. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Portcullis. Group D shilling. C.f. North vol 2, p159, no 2223. Several deliberate scratches appear to focus on Charles I's face, suggesting deliberate defacement of the coin. Diameter: 30.8 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 5.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4C8538
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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, p126, no 1960. Diameter: 22.8  mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7ADA9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver farthing of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), dating to the period AD 1310 to AD 1314. Minted in London. Oval flan. Withers type 30. North type 1070. Diameter: 12.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-66B488
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561. Mint of London (Tower). Mint mark: Martlet. North (1991, 133) no.1988. Diameter: 14.7 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-663785
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Tournai Jetton of Medieval dating (AD 1497 to AD 1521). The obverse depicts three circles each containing a quatrefoil and the reverse depicts a broad cross pattee with a flower in each angle. The jetton probably has an abbreviated legend of the phrase 'Sit Nomen Domini (benedictum)', now worn and mostly illegible. It has a diameter of 25.4 mm and is 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The jetton is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Mitchiner (1988) illustrates similar on p242 (nos 747-748). These jettons are dated to c. AD 1497…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-39AF92
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable bracelet, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The probable bracelet consists of a piece of copper alloy metal with a D shaped cross section. The bracelet is currently bent in an almost semi circular shape. One end is complete, with a sub square terminal, the other is incomplete, presumed damaged in antiquity. The reverse of the bracelet is smooth with no decoration. Any decorational detail on the front of the bracelet is hard to determine but probably consists of a horizontal line 11.0 mm long, with two to three dots on either end. Traces …
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FDA9B5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a long cross design, with four pellets in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 20.8 mm and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The token is a dark 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 va…
Created on: Friday 11th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A4D725
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified probable silver artefact of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is sub oval in plan, and oval in section. One surface has a raised sub oval area. Edges are incomplete and exhibit breaks, suggesting it was part of a larger object. It measures 36.22 mm in length, 25.26 mm wide and 9.42 mm thick. It weighs 46.8 g (1.65 oz). The artefact is a mid to dark grey colour, and an even surface. It is probably made from silver, but weight and colouring is suggestive that it may be a heavily leaded copper alloy. XRF analysis of the artefact could not be carried out at…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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