Record ID: WMID-FDBAED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland (AD 1165 to AD 1214),third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B. Bust III (Spink S5029), dating to the period AD 1205 to AD 1230. Moneyer: Hue Walter, Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Diameter: 18.0 mm Width: 9.7 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9A9BC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete, silver penannular brooch of Early Medieval date that is divided into four fragments and is decorated with gold filigree inlay. Two of the fragments comprise part of the silver frame of the object. The first fragment is an incomplete, semi-circular fragment with two damaged terminals. It has a roughly sub-oval cross section with a flat, undecorated reverse. The upper face has three broadly sub-rectangular cells. These held decorative gold plates with gold filigree decoration. The central panel is missing, whilst the left- and right-hand panels remain, though…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9C23EB
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A coin hoard consisting of eight coins of Henry V and Henry VI, with a probable terminus post quem of 1430. The coin hoard consists of one noble, six groats and one penny. The majority of the groats were minted in Calais. Coin No Denomination Material Ruler Date Obverse inscription Reverse Inscription Mint Mintmark Diameter (mm) Weight (g) North No 1 Noble Gold Henry V 1413-1422 hE…
Created on: Monday 28th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D021B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver cut halfpenny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249 to AD 1286), first coinage (voided long cross and stars), uncertain type (probably class IIId based on curule letter X) dating to the period AD 1250 to c. 1280. Mint: Berwick or Dun. Moneyer: Robert or Walter. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-A7062B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus probably of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period c.AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). Probably PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Unclear mint. Length: 10.2 mm Width: 12.7 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-29CB0B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Late Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy Aesica or Rosette brooch dating to the period c. 20 BC - AD 60. The pin mechanism and part of the catchplate are missing. The head exhibits C-shaped wings which would have housed the sprung pin mechanism, now missing. The bow arches back from the head, arching downwards to a base in the centre of the rosette-shaped back plate. It exhibits a central longitudinal ridge. The oval central disc is cast in one piece with the bow, the foot and the case housing the spring. The oval disc has five concentric circles as decoration. The fo…
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-28E480
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating to c.AD 110-350. See Mackreth (2011) TR 2.2d Plate 87 no.9991. The brooch is comprised of a triangular sectioned head that is marked by a central arris which spreads to form a shallow head. Integral to the top of the head is a complete circular headloop that is 6.2mm in internal diameter. Below the headloop on the reverse is the double lug for pin attachment. Only one lug remains, projecting 3.4 mm from the reverse of the head. The front tapers into a narrow bow. No surface decoration is visible. The bow terminates just below…
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-547C7B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of Roman dating (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4.a-4.b, Plate 46, AD c. 90-130). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow and wings. The pin, spring and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings. The wings are undecorated. The bowhead is hump-like in profile with a moulding on either side. The head and bow was probably undecorated. The bow is semi-circular in section and tapers to an incomplete foot. It measures 28.1 mm in length, 17.8 …
Created on: Saturday 30th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1AE3E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear type dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Illegible reverse type. Unclear mint, probably Rome. Diameter: 31.7 mm Thickness: 4.9 mm Weight: 21.8 g
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-C4412D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317 to AD 326), dating to the period AD 321 (Reece Period 16), CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting a wreath enclosing VOT V. Mint of Arles. RIC VII, p. 260, no. 235. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Monday 13th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-B09017
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, spring and foot missing. 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 cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. A rearward facing hook is located at the back of the head. The bow is undecorate…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-AF4C1D
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy, probable bracelet, of probable Roman dating (c. AD 250 to AD 410). Around 25% of the bracelet is present. The bracelet is broadly rectangular, with one end wider than the other. The sides taper downwards from the wide end to the thin end. Both ends are blunt with rounded corners. It has a flat cross section. Traces of decoration can be visible. The wide end has a central row of recessed pellets. A repeating series of diagonal notches run along the long edges. From the side view, the bracelet fragment is curved and is semi-circular in shape. It me…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-054E96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete denarius serratus of C. Naevivs Balbinus (79 BC), dating to the period 79 BC (Reece Period 1). C NAE BAL B Reverse type depicting Victory in triga right, holding reins. Mint of Rome. C.f. RRC, p 397, no 382/1a Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 3.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
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Record ID: WMID-043A93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117 to AD 138), dating to the period AD 119 to AD 122 (Reece period 6). PM TR P COS III reverse type. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIc Vol II, pg 352, no 101. Diameter: 18.7 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
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Record ID: WMID-A51F34
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An enamelled gold pendant of four parts (obverse, reverse, two removable pins), link, suspension link in the form of a hand (with pin) and chain. The assemblage, as submitted for investigation, numbers eight pieces. The link was purportedly broken in the process of removing the assemblage from the ground and is presently stored separately. The link has been made from a piece of gold wire with a circular cross section. It has a diameter of 1.5 mm. It appears to have originally been in an oval shape with two ends butting up against each other, closing the link. It is said …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-842671
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy, possible tip from a spear head, of probable Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 BC to 1150 BC). Around 5% of the spear head is present, consisting only of the possible tip. It is sub triangular in shape, with a lentoid cross section. Traces of side blades are present to either side. It measures 19.7 mm in length, 7.9 mm wide (base), 3.3 mm wide (tip) and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.2 g. The possible spear head 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 so…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-70ADAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), probably dating to the period c. AD 355 to AD 361 (Reece Period 18). Mint uncertain. Probably copying FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting solder advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Diameter: 11.2 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-70A702
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), probably dating to the period c. AD 355 to AD 361 (Reece Period 18). Mint uncertain. Probably copying FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting solder advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Diameter: 8.5 mm Thickness: 2.9 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-709FEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), probably dating to the period c. AD 355 to AD 361 (Reece Period 18). Mint uncertain. Probably copying FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting solder advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Diameter: 13.4 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-70990D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), probably dating to the period c. AD 355 to AD 361 (Reece Period 18). Mint uncertain. Probably copying FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting solder advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Diameter: 6.8 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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