Record ID: DUR-99FE02
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin weight dating to the post medieval period. The object is square in plan with decoration on both sides and was probably used for weighing a ryal or rose noble. On one side there is a galley with a castle fore and aft all enclosed within a circular border. The reverse depicts an upright hand possibly with letters either side although they are not clear. The hand is enclosed within a circular border. Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database, for examples, see IOW-0F71A7 and YORYM-A7ECA2.
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-9AE0A2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper alloy knife terminal probably dating to the medieval period. The object is broadly rectangular with one curved end which has a point. The opposite end has a split, lengthways, presumably to hold the strap. On either side there are two rectangular sections cut out with a groove above and a groove in between. Both grooves carry the remains of red enamel. A very similar object has been recorded on the PAS website, see LON-327578.
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2014
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Record ID: DUR-9BFA87
Object type: HIPPOSANDAL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hipposandal dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43 to 200. The object consists of a sub-oval plate which curves upwards at one end. The curved end is straight and has an integrally cast hook which curves downwards. At each side there are sub-rectangular projections which curves upwards at almost 90 degrees. The surface of the object is very corroded and flaky. Hipposandals have been found in several excavated contexts including at Colchester (Crummy 1983: 105) and at Bishopsgate in London which is now in the British Museum (P&EE 1871 7-14 22). Objects of this type acted as…
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-EC50C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A MODERN COPY of a medieval short cross penny, probably produced by a re-enactment society. The reverse inscription and variations in lettering style alongside the high weight indicate this is not a medieval coin. .
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: DUR-F08D18
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy dragonesque brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 50 to 175. The body of the brooch is broadly S-shaped in plan with a small head at the top. The foot of the brooch is missing. The head features are set around a continuation of the body which curves round to form a circular loop. The ear and nose project from this loop. The pin is still present and also attached to the loop. The body has a series of sub-rectangular cells which run vertically and parallel when the brooch is held with the head at the top. This brooch is a Hunter type A4. Brooches of t…
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F09D07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry II dating to 1180. North number 962. The moneyer is Filip of Northampton. The coin features square Es and rounded Cs.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F0BF25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1305 to 1306. North Number 1040. Mint of London.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F0E9C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver halfpenny of Henry III dating to the period AD 1258 to 1265. North Number 997. The moneyer is Willem of Durham.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F14272
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver halfpenny of Edward III, Florin coinage, dating to the period AD 1344 to 1351. Withers Class 10, North Number 1131. Double saltire stops in the obverse legend.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F15D86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1300 to 1305. North Class 10 ab.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F18DF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate dating to the period AD 260 to 275. Uncertain reverse type depicting an uncertain figure standing centre holding a spear or sceptre right and a possible palm right. Unknown mint.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-F1E467
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian probably dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece Period 19). Uncertain reverse type depicting Victory walking left holding a wreath. Unknown Mint.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-02F2F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus dating to the period AD 260 to 410. The reverse is completely illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-0191D1
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600 to 1800. The object is spherical with some flattening in areas giving an uneven surface. This suggests that the object was fired from a weapon, probably a pistol.
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-01ED31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus dating to the period AD 260 to 410. The reverse is illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-02A843
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval membership token dating to the period 1839 to c. 1860. The object is circular in plan with a flaky, damaged surface. The obverse depicts the bust of Admiral Nelson, left, surrounded by the legend which reads ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY. The reverse depicts a three masted ship in rough water on the verge of sinking. The legend reads SHIPWRECKED MARINERS SOCIETY. There is a sub-rectangular hole at the 12 o'clock position which would have been used for suspending the object. The Shipwrecked Mariners Society was established in 1839 after the…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-033B28
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy token dating to 1667. The obverse depicts the words HIS/HALF/PENY above four pellets. The legend reads HENRY SNEATON 1667. The initial mark is a star. The reverse depicts the Whitby town arms of three coiled snakes. The legend reads IN FLOWERGATE IN WHITBY. The initial mark is again a star.
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-036A13
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1350 to 1500. The object is D-shaped in plan with the curve widening to the apex and then tapering at both ends. The bar is straight and narrow and slightly recessed from the rest of the frame. The pin is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-04CB44
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle and plate dating to the medieval period, c. 1350 to 1500. The buckle frame is kidney shaped in plan with a slightly recessed area which would have held the pin which is now missing. The plate is still attached to the frame by two loops in the sheet metal which are held in place by a single rivet through both sides of the plate. There is some simple decoration on the front of the plate in the form of two saltire crosses. The surface of the object is very rough and the patina has been lost. This is a Marshall (1986: 11-12) Medieval type IN which he dates to…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-051632
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle plate dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1350 to 1500. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and is made from a sheet of copper alloy. A sub-rectangular hole has been cut into the metal and the sheet is folded over at this point creating a loop for attachment to the buckle frame and a space for the pin. There are three rivets which go through both sides of the folded metal and would have held the plate to the strap. The front of the object is decorated with a rectangular frame around the rivets. There is also a zig-zag pattern running the length of the objec…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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