Record ID: WMID-3F8D20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Post Medieval, half groat, Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), Third coinage (AD 1592 to AD 1595), issued between AD 1584 to AD 1586, Mint: London. Mintmark: Escallop. North type 2016. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-62A07D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp (or jaws harp), of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1700 AD). In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are complete, but slightly bent. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, still containing the remnants of the iron tongue. The jews harp is dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. T…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DA4A5F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a raised long cross, with outward facing semi circles in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. A rectangular piercing is present, located just off the centre, at 5 o'clock on the obverse. The token has a diameter of 23.5 mm, and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7CF056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. One end has been squashed together. The central hole has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Corrosion products and soil are still present inside the central perforation. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 42.6 mm long, has a diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-795444
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, with incomplete handles and top. It is sub rectangular in shape, with a horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck. This horizontal edge of the ampulla has been pushed together. Just below the upper edge the neck of the ampulla is slightly waisted with the remains of a lug on both sides. The ampulla is slightly bulbous, but the surface is undulating due to damage, and has a slightly bevelled edge around the lower edge. The original designs are difficu…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-674329
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1636 to AD 1638. Minted at the Tower of London. Group D. North (1991: 159), no 2225. Diameter: 29.8 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-343892
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic vessel sherd of probable medieval date. The sherd is grog and calcite grit tempered with fine 20 per cent inclusions. It has a black core, an orange exterior and a grey interior. It measures 37.99 mm long, 31.59 mm wide, 8.99 mm thick and weighs 13.4 grams. Quite possibly from a flat bottomed cooking pot.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2011
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Record ID: WMID-081CAC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse design depicts a probable four petalled flower design (Powell type 1). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 18.6 mm and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 g. The token is a mid 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 variety of diffe…
Created on: Thursday 5th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-711684
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) of Roman date (AD 43 to AD 65). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. Part of the catch-plate is present at the base of the bow, but the pin and spring are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is sub circular in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. Part of the catch-plate is present as a low ridge on the back of the bow. The wings project from the sides of the head. The end cap…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-80EF97
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting only of the bezel and the start of the shoulders. The bezel is circular in shape, with faceted sides. On top, a soldier standing facing, holding spear or vertical sceptre in left hand. The reverse of the bezel has a horizontal groove positioned centrally. The shoulders extend downwards and the hoop of the ring appears to have had a flat cross section. It measures 9.0 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide and 5.3 mm. It weighs 1.8 g. The f…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4D06F2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a handmade ceramic artefact, probably a brick or tile, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The sherd is 9.0 mm thick and weighs 4.7 g. It is 21.4 mm long and 22.5 mm wide. The sherd consists of a fragment of a ceramic building material, probably brick or tile, with occasional grit inclusions. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: cbm, occasional grit inclusions Sherd type: fragment Wall thickness: 9.0 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior. Hardness: Medium Surface texture: Smooth. Slightly soapy Surf…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-7A1A53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy brooch pin, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to c. AD 1500). The brooch pin is sub triangular in plan and square in section. The pin has an oval attachment loop. Below the loop are two circular collars, the lower being larger than the upper one. The pin is square sectioned and gradually tapers to a blunt point. The sides of the pin exhibit traces of tinning / silvering. The pin measures 28.66 mm in length, 7.53 mm wide and 7.55 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams. Several similar pins, from annular brooches have been recorded on the PAS database including…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0A8A35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy sesterius of Commodus (AD 175 to AD 192), dating to the period between AD 186 to AD 187 (Reece Period 9). Reverse: P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C, Salus seated left feeding snake at altar. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 425. no. 511. Diameter: 28.06 mm Thickness: 3.95 mm Weight: 16.7 g
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0B0D27
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible ingot of copper alloy metal, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Early Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1000). The possible ingot consists of a rectangular sectioned piece of copper alloy metal, with slightly curved and tapered ends. It measures 83.99 mm in length, 10.27 mm wide and 5.83 mm thick. It weighs 22.3 g. The possible ingot is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The ingot has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, resulting in damage to the original surface. Several similar rec…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6FAB26
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable candle ejector handle, of Post Medieval dating (probably 18th century AD). It has an openwork trefoil handle, consisting of one open circle sitting above the other two. Below the lower circles, the object is solid and has a curved base. The holes have a bevelled edge on one side. The reverse is flat. The trefoil handle sits on top of a projecting rectangular-sectioned, slightly flared collar. Below and slightly off centre of the collar is a small circular-sectioned shaft, 4.75 mm in diameter, which would have held this terminal onto a shaft. Ther…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-6FC5D3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable silver casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The fragment is sub oval in plan and section. The upper surface is smooth, whereas the lower surface is pitted. It measures 22.76 mm in length, 12.17 mm wide and 7.15 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. It is a mid to dark grey / silver colour, with an even surface patina. As the fragment is undiagnostic of date and function, it can not be proved that it is older than 300 years old, and is therefore not classified under the requirements of the Treasure Act 19…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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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-82FF84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but reused cast lead alloy papal bulla of Pope Boniface VIII, pope from AD 1294 to AD 1303). The obverse bears an inscription of BONI FA[ ]VS PP:VIII, split into three lines, identifying it as a bulla of Pope Boniface VIII. Like the obverse, the pelleted border around the outside has mostly been erased by the edge being hammered out and folded over. The reverse depicts St. Paul, on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard. St. Peter is on the right facing left and has a rounded face with beard and hair formed of pellets. Both faces are co…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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