Record ID: WMID-2E4574
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1582 to AD 1583, issued as part of the third issue of coinage between AD 1583 and AD 1603. CIVITAS LONDON reverse type depicting a square shield on a cross fourchee. Mint of London. North type 2016. Diameter: 16.2 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-299C57
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or furniture fitting, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). The mount consists of a fleur de lys or lis, with side petals curving downards. The fleur de lys is located at the top of a rectangular plate. No decoration present on either the front or reverse of the mount. The reverse is plain and decorated. A circular sectioned attachment stud is present in the centre of the reverse of the fleur de lys or lis. It measures 36.12 mm in length, 23.79 mm wide and 5.52 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g. The mount is a mid to dar…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-29D447
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped oval (spectacle) buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1650). Approximately 50% of the buckle frame is present. The pin and the buckle plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. At the mid point of the loop on the surv…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B265B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck silver denarius in 2 fragments. The denarius is possibly of Hadrian (AD117-138), Reece Period 6. The reverse shows a seated female figure facing left. The reverse legend reads [] III. Mint not known. The obverse shows a laureate bust facing right. The obverse legend reads []TR[]ANVS AVG SP []. Diameter: 18.58mm. Thickness: 2.20mm. Weight: 2.5g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B2BE96
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle of Medieval date, circa AD1250-1400. The buckle frame and pin are complete. Less than 50% of the plate survives. Buckle frame consists of an single-looped oval frame with two lobed knops, providing constriction for a triple grooved sheet roller. The pin is made from a D-sectioned piece of wire wrapped around the central bar. The pin terminates in a blunt point. The plate is made from a sheet of copper alloy which is wrapped around the central bar. The plate has a pin hole and is recessed from the frame. The front of the plate is decorated…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-370A06
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1550). Approximately 90% of the dress hook is present. The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular incomplete attachment loop with a sub circular moulded openwork panel. The openwork panel has a raised central linear circle, with two elongated angular knops to either side and a swg at the juncture of the plate and hook. A single sharp hook is present at the end. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 19.84 mm in length, 16.48 mm wide and 1.59 mm thick.…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-374836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete milled copper alloy halfpenny of George II (AD 1727 to AD 1760), minted in Ireland, between AD 1760 and AD 1762. The reverse has been double struck. Diameter: 21.78 mm Thickness: 1.50 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-386A98
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy decorated finger ring, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The finger ring consists of a rectangular sectioned hoop, with moulded cast decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The finger ring appears to have been resized, with a square patch of metal placed over the join in the hoop of the finger ring. The internal surface is plain and undecorated. The finger ring has an length of 24.80 mm and is 10.94 mm wide. The hoop is 6.16 mm wide and 1.41 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. The finger r…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-38F9A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount depicting the head of a lion, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in section. The reverse is concave / dished. The front depicts the head of a lion, with a prominent nose centrally, two eyes above and a curly mane surrounding. The reverse is plain and undecorated. No attachment shank is present, just a circular scar to indicate that it would have been present. The mount measures 23.04 mm in length, 18.21 mm wide and 8.18 mm thick. It weighs 6.1 g. The mount is a …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-391566
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast unifaced lead alloy token, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in plan. The obverse depicts an uncertain design, possibly several letters joined together but it is unclear. The reverse is plain and undecorated. A vertical crease is present, suggesting that the token had originally been folded in half. The token has a diameter of 11.39 mm and is 1.46 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The token is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-39A945
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled copper alloy imitation guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), milled during the late 19th Century AD (1850 AD to 1900 AD). The obverse depicts George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right. The legend is hard to read but probably read GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. The reverse depicts central coat of arms surmounted by crown. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The originals were nicknamed 'spade' guineas due to the shape of the shield. The reverse legend is hard to read, but probably reads W.C.B. …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-3B8462
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy sesterius of uncertain emperor, but of first to third centuries AD dating. The reverse type is unclear but depicts a standing figure holding spear and left arm held outwards. Probably Mint of Rome. Diameter: 27.65 mm Thickness: 3.25 mm Weight: 11.6 g
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B6BF27
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy knife end cap or pommel, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The knife end cap is sub square in plan and domed in section. The exterior has been decorated with a cast coiled twisted rope design around the base and the domed top has a series of concentric circles. Traces of gilding are present in the recesses. The reverse is concave or hollow. It measures 19.55 mm in length, 17.88 mm wide and 11.55 mm tall. It weighs 5.7 g. The knife end cap is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B74084
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hook, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). It is irregular in plan and section. The top part consists of a blunt hook. The base of the hook is secured in a conical cap, with rounded top. At the base of the conical cap is a circular section projection, now incomplete. It measures 21.23 mm in length, 7.68 mm wide and 6.28 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The hook is a 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 surface detail…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-02045A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward I (Ad 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1283 to 1286. Mint: Canterbury. Class 4b. North, vol 2, no 1024. Diameter: 19.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5327BA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete but misshapen gold and enamel finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The finger ring was originally circular in shape, but is now sub square, due to post depositional soil pressure deforming the band. It has a D shaped cross section. It has been decorated with a geometric grid pattern on the exterior containing significant remains of white enamel. Each square in the grid is approximately 1.0 mm wide. An inscription runs around the interior of the ring, reading: A FRENDS GYFT. No maker's mark is present. Dimensions: Length: 19…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8B5F30
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 21.7 mm and is 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 9.8 g (0.35 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the p…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8C04E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), probably dating to AD 1572 to AD 1573, issued during the second coinage issue between AD 1561 to AD 1582. Mint Tower (London). Mintmark probably Ermine. North vol 2, p 134, no 1997. Diameter: 24.9 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-571CB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver eightpenny groat of James VI of Scotland, prior to accession to the English Throne, between AD 1583 and AD 1603. Minted in Edinburgh. Spink, 2003, p 76, no 5513. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8E567B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver stirrup finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The finger ring has a flat hoop. The finger ring was originally adjustable, with the hoop split in two. One side of the hoop is complete with an rounded end, the other exhibits an old square break. The shoulders have been decorated with a two strand twisted rope or guilloche design, with a Z twist to it. with The hoop rises to a pointed bezel. The finger ring is set with a false stone, which was cast in one with the hoop. The false stone has a diameter of 3.5 mm and rises 2.6 mm above the beze…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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