Record ID: WMID-D746AC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete openwork strap fitting of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The strap fitting is 'egg' or ovoid in shape. It has a lys in the centre, with a triangular spike beneath, within an oval border. The outer border is formed of pellets. A triangular knop is present at the top. Two incomplete integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse. Each of them have a rectangular cross section. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 38.4 mm in length, 25.7 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g. The strap fitting is a mid green c…
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-0A45E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver denarius of C. Valerius Flaccus as Imperator, dating to the period c. 82 BC. C VAL FLA IMPERAT reverse type depicting a legionary eagle flying between two standards inscribed 'H' (Hastari) and 'P' (Principes). EX-SC between. Diameter: 17.95 mm Thickness: 2.16 mm Weight: 3.7 g
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-05B234
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy blade, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 CAL BC to 1150 CAL BC - Needham's Period 5). The blade fragment is sub trapezoidal in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The blade tapers towards either edge. The edges to the top and bottom are old, pre depostional breaks. No evidence of rivet holes are present at the top of the blade fragment. No decoration is present on either the front or back of the blade. It measures 54.6 mm in length, has a maximum width of 19.4 mm and a minimum of 9.2 mm. It is 3.7 mm thick in the centre of the blade and 2.7 mm thick al…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-060333
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver half groat of Henry IV (AD 1422 to AD 1461), dating to the period AD 1422 to AD 1427, issued as part of the Annulet coinage issue. Mint of Calais. North type 1429. Diameter: 19.6 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-07DF63
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount, of Late Saxon dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub triangular in shape and irregular in cross section. The front exhibits one (1) attachment holes: positioned centrally at the apex of the mount. The decoration is indistinct, but probably depicts an interlaced beast, with the head at the apex of the mount. Two feet are present on either side at the base of the mount. The back is concave and undecorated. A flange is present at the base, of the Common Right Angle Flange type (A) as catalogued by Williams (1997, p.25, …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-088216
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered silver denarius of Clodius Albinus as Caesar (AD 193 to AD 195), dating to the period AD 194 to AD 195 (Reece Period 10). FELICITAS COS II reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, p. 44, no. 4 Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1BA390
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth and polished. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. Sooting is present on the interior of the fragments. This section is most likely from the out turned rim of a cauldron or posnet (See Fig 1 in Butler, Green and Payne 2009 for examples of the vessel typ…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1C8B23
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is assymmetrical in shape and rectangular in cross section. The front consists of a sub lozenge shape, terminating in rounded knops at both top and bottom. The reverse is flat. It is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with rectangular sections are present on the reverse of the mount, one towards the top and one towards the base. It measures 33.7 mm in length, 17.8 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The moun…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-301230
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy dupondius or as, of uncertain emperor, but probably dating to the first to third centuries AD. The reverse type is illegible. Probably Mint of Rome. Diameter: 29.3 mm Thickness: 2.9 mm Weight: 8.8 g
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-308D55
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy trefoil plate brooch of Late Early Medieval (Scandiniavian / Viking) dating (AD 850 to AD 1050). Around two thirds (66%) of the brooch is present, consisting of two of the three arms. The third arm is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The surviving arms are sub triangular in shape, with a rounded tip. The front is slightly convex and the reverse is flat and undecorated. The front has been decorated with a a triple strand interlace design wrapped around six animals. The animal heads are all positioned in the centre, with three pointing inwards and three…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-0825A2
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy saddle pommel, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Approximately 95% of the pommel is present, with part of the attachment missing on one half. The pommel is now in two halves, as it was originally cast. The pommel is sub-oval in plan, and semi circular in section. The front has been decorated with incised lines, two running from top to bottom, and two diagonally either side. Two holes are present in the front, arranged in a linear orientation. The back surface is plain and undecorated. The saddle pommel is hollow. The saddle pomm…
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-1A7514
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), minted in Dublin by oneyer Ric[ ] between AD 1251 and AD 1254. Diameter: 17.71 mm Width: 8.18 mm Thickness: 0.71 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-8F92E5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hand made twisted gold wire, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating. The probable finger ring has been made from two lengths of gold wire twisted together. The ends have been solded together. Due to post depositional pressure, the finger ring is no longer circular, but more ovoid (egg) shaped. The finger ring measures 27.72 mm in length, 9.08 mm wide and 1.27 mm thick. It weighs 0.5 g. The finger ring is a mid yellow colour, with a shiny surface. It is probable that this artefact is a finger ring, although it is very thin for a finger ring, it may have been part …
Created on: Monday 11th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-CD10F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Transitional Type, Group 3.a, flat wing ends, Plate 45). Manufactured middle Severn Valley. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wings, bow, spring, catch plate bow and partial pin. The pin is incomplete, with the end missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top.…
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-9AAFC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck copper alloy nummus probably of Constantine I AD306-337 dating to the period AD318-320 (Reece Period 16). Probably reverse type VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP depicting two victories holding a shield. Mint not know. Obverse shows a bust, possibly with helmet, facing right. Obverse legend: []IMP []NSTAN[]XAVG. Probably contemporary copy as die axis is off and the detail on the coin seems styalised. Diameter: 16.35mm. Thickness: 2.75mm. Weight: 3.0g. Die axis: 7 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9B99E6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hammered copper alloy jetton dating from the late Medieval to early Post Medieval periods AD1400-1600. A rose/orb jetton struck in Nuremberg, Germany, probably belonging to Krauwinckle. Obverse shows three crosses and a rose around a central rose. Obverse inscription: []NN[]INC[]. Reverse shows a cross within an arched tressure. Reverse inscription illegible. Diameter: 21.35mm. Thickness: 0.70mm. Weight: 1.1g. Die axis possibly 12 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9BEAC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hammered copper alloy Roman nummus of uncertain Emperor or mint. The nummus probably dates to the 4th century. Diameter: 14.76mm. Thickness: 1.76mm. Weight: 1.2g. Die axis unknown.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9CCEC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hammered copper alloy coin probably of Roman date. The coin is worn and the edges are ragged. Possible batterned sestertius. Diameter: 23.90mm. Thickness: 2.11mm. Weight: 4.6g. Die axis unknown
Created on: Monday 1st April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9D35B3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, probably folded, cast copper alloy object of uncertain function. The object probably dates from AD1500-1900. The object is sub rectangular in plan. Both ends are incomplete. There is a central lozenge-shaped perforation. On the edges of the perforation is a plain lozenge rib with inward curving sides. The outside edges of the object is bordered by a ring and dot design. The object is the same on both sides. One end has a single attachement point. The opposing end may have extended originally but now has a zigzag edge. Length: 15.63mm. Width: 13.40mm. Thickne…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9D6903
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting of Medieval date, circa AD1300-1500. The mount is an open diamond shape with knops to either side in plan view. There is no decoration on the front. The reverse has two incomplete circular sectioned attachment spikes. The mount has a dark green even patina. Length: 21.88mm. Width: 16.76mm. Thickness: 4.45mm. Weight: 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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