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Record ID: WAW-D68793
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy radiate belonging to Carausius dating from AD286-293 (Reece Period 14). The coin appears to be over-struck with a barbarous copy of Postumus. This is very unusual if the case. It would be useful to handle the coin for further inspection.
Obverse: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG; Radiate, draped (and cuirassed) right; reverse type possibly struck on top
Reverse: (H?)ILCII(P rev?); Radiate, draped (and cuirassed?) bust right (of Postumus?); traces of undertype?
The obverse is slightly off-flan and double struck.
Diameter: 19.97mm. Thickness: 1.62mm. Weight: 2.5…
Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2016
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Record ID: WAW-D67DD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable contemporary copy of a nummus belonging to the House of Constantine AD306-364, dating to circa AD330-340 (Reece Period 17). The copy is probably based on the VRBS ROMA, wolf with twins reverse type. Mint not known.
Diameter: 8.45mm. Thickness: 1.96mm. Weight: 0.5g. Die axis: uncertain
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D677C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable contemporary copy of a nummus dating circa AD300-400. Reverse is uncertain. Mint not known.
Diameter: 6.81mm. Thickness: 1.79mm. Weight: 0.4g. Die axis: uncertain
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
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Record ID: WAW-D67112
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus belonging to Constantine I (AD306-337) dating to AD330-331 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse showing two soldiers holding two standards. Mint is Trier. RIC VII, p 215, no 527
Diameter: 17.97mm. Thickness: 1.71mm. Weight:2.1 g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D66843
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable contemporary copy of a nummus belonging to the House of Constantine AD306-364 dating to circa AD330-340 (Reece Period 17). The copy is probably based on the VRBS ROMA, wolf with twins reverse type. Mint not known
Diameter: 6.83mm. Thickness: 1.75mm. Weight:0.3g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D66030
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus belonging to Decentius (AD350-353) dating to AD351-352 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse showing two victories holding a shield inscribed VOT MVLT X. Mint is Amiens. RIC VIII, p122, nos 5-6
Diameter: 22.42mm. Thickness: 1.84mm. Weight: 4.7g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D659C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD139-180) dating to AD175-176 (Reece Period 7). IMP VIII COS III PAX AETERNA AVG reverse showing Pas standing left, holding cornucopiae and setting fire to a pile of arms. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p305, no 1163.
Diameter: 29.76mm. Thickness: 4.29mm. Weight: 22.9g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D65288
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus belonging to the House of Constantine (AD306-364) dating to AD330-340 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS issue with reverse showing Victory, left, on prow. Mint not known.
Diameter: 12.29mm. Thickness: 1.96mm. Weight: 1.1g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D64A26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius belonging to Hadrian (AD117-138) dating to AD119-122 (Reece period 6). PONT MAX TR POT COS III reverse showing Felicitas holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p411, no 563a
Diameter: 32.76mm. Thickness: 4.14mm. Weight: 24.1g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D64076
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper alloy nummus dating from circa AD300-400. Obverse and reverse illegible.
Diameter: 13.56mm. Thickness: 1.65mm. Weight: 1.7g. Die axis: uncertain
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D62F04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus belonging to the House of Constantine (AD306-364) dating to AD330-340 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS issue with the reverse showing Victory on prow. Mint is Lyon.
Diameter: 15.72mm. Thickness: 1.45mm. Weight: 1.4g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D62575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus belonging to the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, showing Victory standing on prow. Mint is Lyon. RIC VIII p138, no 241.
Diameter: 17.74mm. Thickness: 1.36mm. Weight: 2.0g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D61DF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus belonging to Constantine I (AD306-337) dating to AD321-322 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQUILLITAS reverse showing globe on top of altar. Mint is London. RIC VII, p111, no223
Diameter: 19.35mm. Thickness: 1.79mm. Weight: 3.0g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D61405
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD306-364) dating to AD330-331 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA issue with the reverse showing wolf with twins. Mint is Trier. RIC Vol VII, p214, no522
Diameter: 18.56mm. Thickness: 1.95mm. Weight: 2.6g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D60A07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper alloy radiate belonging to Tacitus (AD275-276) dating to AD275-276 (Reece Period 14). SPES PVBLICA reverse showing Spes walking left, holding flower and raising robe. Mint of Gaul. RIC V (part 1), p332, no 60
Diameter: 20.28mm. Thickness: 1.60mm. Weight: 2.8g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D60048
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Julia Maesa (AD218-222) dating to AD218-222 (Reece Period 10). PVDICITIA reverse showing Pudicitia seated left, raising veil and holding a sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (part 2), p, 50, no 268
Diameter: 19.58mm. Thickness: 2.33mm. Weight: 2.9g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-D5F465
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver denarius of Julia Avita Mamaea (AD221-235) dating to AD221-235 (Reece Period 11). VESTA reverse showing Vesta standing left holding palladium and sceptre. Mint is Antioch. RIC IV (part II), p99, no360
Diameter: 17.92mm. Thickness: 2.16mm. Weight: 1.9g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D5E614
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD317-340) dating to AD 324-325 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse showing a camp gate with 2 turrets and a star above. Mint is Trier. RIC VIII, p. 205, no. 454
Diameter: 19.63mm. Thickness: 1.89mm. Weight: 2.9g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-D5DB42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius belonging to Elagabalus dating to AD218-222 (Reece Period 10). SVMMVS SACREDOS AVG reverse depicting Elagabalus standing left, sacrificing over tripod holding patera and branch, star in field. Mint is Rome. RIC Vol IV (Part II), p38, no146.
Diameter: 20.44mm. Thickness: 1.67mm. Weight: 2.3g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D5D126
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus belonging to Constans (AD333 - 350) dating to AD348-51 (Reece Period 18). FELTEMP REPARATIO reverse showing Emperor left on galley holding phoenix on globe and standard with chi-rho on banner, Victory behind steering. Mint not known
Diameter: 21.53mm. Thickness: 2.84mm. Weight: 7.4g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Friday 25th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D5C7E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Maximian (AD286-310) dating to AD 296-7 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse showing Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for a chamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 182, no. 181b.
Diameter: 26.63.mm. Thickness: 2.39mm. Weight: 7.9g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2015
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Record ID: WAW-D5B5A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of uncertain ruler, dating from circa 30BC to AD50. Reverse shows a standing figure, probably female, possibly holding a cornucopiae. Mint of Rome
Diameter: 28.78mm. Thickness: 3.96mm. Weight: 17.8g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
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Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F29435
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603). A third issue coin dating 1583-1603. Minted in London. North no 2016.
Diameter: 16.09mm. Thickness: 0.63mm. Weight: 0.8g. Die axis: 3 o'clock
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Saturday 29th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F28E36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Coin: a complete silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1601-2. Minted in London. North no 2016
Diameter: 17.18mm. Thickness: 0.55mm. Weight: 0.9g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Saturday 29th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F28821
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: a silver penny of Henry V (1413-1422) minted in York between 1413-1422. North no 1404
Diameter: 17.66mm. Thickness: 0.64mm. Weight: 0.9g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F265A1
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped / struck flint blade probably dating to the late Mesolithic period, circa 7000-3500 BC. The blade is sub-rectangular in plan and roughly triangular in profile. No cortex is present indicating that this is a tertiary blade. The flint is a translucent light -mid brown colour. The dorsal surface as a single central longitudinal ridge. Evidence of retouch on all edges. Concoindal ripples are present on the ventral surface and there is some damage probably caused by movement in the plough soil.
Length: 29.24mm. Width: 11.09mm. Thickness: 3.21mm. Weight: 1.0g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F25B07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: penny of Henry III (1216-1272) dating to 1248-1250. Mint uncertain. Class II-III. North nos 985-988
Diameter: 17.58mm. Thickness: 0.86mm. Weight: 0.6g
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F253B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete (approximately 90% survives) copper alloy commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine, CONSTANTINOPOLIS, dating to AD 330-1 (Reece Period 17), Victory on prow. Mint of Lyons. RIC VII, p. 138, no. 247.
Diameter: 17.44mm. Thickness: 1.99mm. Weight: 1.9g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F242A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dupondius or As dating from the middle 1st century to the late 3rd century, circa AD50-270. The obverse of the coin is very abraded. The reverse shows a standing figure facing right, holding a cornucopiae with their left hand. The right hand is extended and there is something not discernible underneath the right hand. The reverse inscription is illegible. The obverse is undiscernible. Mint of Rome
Diameter: 28.13mm. Thickness: 3.55mm. Weight: 8.4g. Die axis not known.
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F23906
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: Penny of Edward II (1307-1327) minted in Canterbury between 1312-1314. Class 11b. North no 1061.
Diameter: 17.71mm. Thickness: 0.66mm. Weight: 1.3g. Die axis: 9 o'clock
Created on: Sunday 23rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-C0EEA1
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead is broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The bead is an even mid blue colour. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation has an approximate diameter of 3.3mm. The bead is in good condition with some surface scratches probably caused by movement in the plough soil and some abrasion around the perforation probably as a result of wear. The damage is not new. This bead is from a collection of light blue, mid blue and white mostly …
Created on: Friday 21st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-B7A631
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount, possibly from a horse harness decoration, dating to the late Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. A stub of an integrally cast spike is present on the reverse at both ends of the mount - 2 spikes in total. The position of the stubs at the extreme ends of the mount suggests that the object may have been a belt or strap slide. In plan, the mount has a lozenge-shaped body with rounded protrusions at two opposing ends. The face of the mount is concave and the reverse is convex. Cast, moulded decoration is present on the face of the mount. The des…
Created on: Thursday 20th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-9B7FE6
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, possibly glass, gaming piece probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The gaming piece is conical in form with a sub circular base and sides which narrow to a rounded point. The sides of the gaming piece are slightly faceted. The surfaces of the gaming piece are smooth and shiny and are mottled blue / black in colour. Light surface scratching is present probably as a result of movement in the plough soil. The material is uncertain due to the softness of the fabric and the object's unusually light weight. Dated as probably Roman owing to an assemblage of Roman b…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Record ID: WAW-9B3306
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead has an irregular form which is sub oval in plan and sub rectangular in section. The upper and lower faces of the bead are flat with a moulded cross-hatched decoration. The sides of the bead are smooth and rounded. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation is sub oval and has an approximate maximum diameter of 4.3mm. The bead has an even mid blue colour with shiny surfaces. One side of the perforation is cracked and there is some light scratches on the surf…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-9AA485
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead is broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The bead is an even light blue colour. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation has an approximate diameter of 2.6mm. The bead is in fair condition with a matte surface probably caused by movement in the plough soil. The damage is not new. This bead is from a collection of light blue, mid blue and white mostly glass beads found in the same field. The bead is dated as probably Roman ow…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-9A9515
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead is broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The bead is an even light blue colour. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation has an approximate diameter of 3.3mm. The bead is in fair condition with a matte surface probably caused by movement in the plough soil. The damage is not new. This bead is from a collection of light blue, mid blue and white mostly glass beads found in the same field. The bead is dated as probably Roman ow…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-9A7AF7
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400 with the same provenance but from different beads. The fragments are broadly circular in plan with a U-shaped section. The beads are an even mid blue colour. They both have a partially surviving centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation on the larger bead has an approximate diameter of 3.3mm. The perforation on the smaller bead had an approximate diameter of 3.2mm. The fragments are worn with slightly matte surfaces. The damage is not new and was probably caused by mov…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-9A34B8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead is broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The bead is an even mid blue colour. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation has an approximate diameter of 2.9mm. The bead is in good condition with some surface scratches probably caused by movement in the plough soil and some abrasion around the perforation probably as a result of wear. The damage is not new. This bead is from a collection of light blue, mid blue and white mostly …
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-9A06D0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete glass beads probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400 with the same provenance. The beads are broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The beads are an even light blue colour. They have a centrally located longitudinal perforations with parallel sides. The perforation on the larger bead has an approximate diameter of 3.8mm. The perforation on the smaller bead had an approximate diameter of 3.0mm. The beads are in fair condition. The surface of the smaller bead is matte as a result of surface wear. There are some surface scratches to t…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-99DED5
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead is broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The bead is an even light yellow / white colour. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation has an approximate diameter of 3.2mm. The bead is in good condition with some surface scratches and 1 small chip near the perforation, probably caused by movement in the plough soil. There is some abrasion around the perforation probably as a result of wear. The damage is not new. This bead is …
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-99CC12
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead is broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The bead is white but slightly translucent. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation has an approximate diameter of 3.7mm. The bead is in good condition with some surface scratches probably caused by movement in the plough soil and some abrasion around the perforation probably as a result of wear. The damage is not new. This bead is one of a collection of light blue, mid blue and whit…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-99B420
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The bead is broadly spherical with both sides flattening around the perforation. The bead is white but slightly translucent. It has a centrally located longitudinal perforation with parallel sides. The perforation has an approximate diameter of 2.9mm. The bead is in good condition with some surface scratches probably caused by movement in the plough soil and some abrasion around the perforation probably as a result of wear. The damage is not new. This bead is one of a collection of light blue, mid blue and whit…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-4593D2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of an imported Roman pottery type, dating from AD43-410. The point of a Roman amphora, sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in profile.
Diameter: 39.19mm. Thickness: 23.30mm. Weight: 39.32g
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Fabric type: pale, coarse yellow fabric
Hardness: hard
Surface texture: rough
Condition of fragment: abraded
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-0B8AF0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete standstone disk weight of unknown date. Approximately 40% of the weight survives due to old breaks. The weight would have originally been circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The weight is now U-shaped. The remains of the perforation indicate that it would have originally had a diameter of approximately 16.3mm. The upper and lower faces of the weight are undecorated and broadly flat. The external and internal edges of the weight are straight. The stone is yellow -light brown in colour with mica inclusions. The surfaces of the weight are rough and uneven,…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-0B49D5
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bone counter, probably a gaming piece dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The gaming piece is circular in plan. The profile is hemispherical. The face of the gaming piece is decorated with 3 equally spaced, concentric grooves with a circular indentation at the centre, indicating the gaming piece was turned on a lathe. The reverse is undecorated with a central dome. The gaming piece is light grey / yellow in colour with smooth, matte surfaces.
Diameter: 12.12mm. Thickness: 3.07mm. Weight: 0.57g.
Similar gaming pieces are recorded in Crummy: 1995, p92, fig 95. C…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-0AF7A1
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded glass counter, probably a gaming piece. The gaming piece probably dates to the Roman period, circa AD50-400. The gaming piece is circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The gaming piece is black and opaque. Most of the surfaces are matte, but a slight faceted edge is shiny presumably as a result of polishing. The upper face is slightly damaged but a small, central perforation surrounded by a concentric groove is clearly present. The damage is not new and was probably caused as a result of movement in the plough soil.
Diameter: 11.25mm. Thickness: 6.06mm. Weight: 1.2…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-0A7E88
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete glass bead of probable Roman date, circa AD50-400. Approximately half of the bead survives. The surfaces of the bead are heavily scratched. The damage is not new and was probably caused by movement in the plough soil. The bead would have originally been circular in plan and oval in section. The surviving bead is U-shaped. The remains of the central perforation indicate that it would have had an approximate diameter of 3.9mm. The bead is slightly translucent with a deep blue colour. This bead is from a collection of light blue, mid blue and white mostly glass beads found …
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-0A0A84
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete amber bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in plan and oval in section. At the centre of the bead is a drilled circular perforation approximately 2.6mm in diameter. The bead is translucent with a deep orange colour. The surfaces of the bead are scratched due to movement in the plough soil. This bead is from a collection of light blue, mid blue and white mostly glass beads found in the same field. The bead is dated as probably Roman owing to other Roman finds retrieved from nearby. However, beads of this style were used from the Iron Age to at least the Medieval peri…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
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Record ID: WAW-09D414
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uniface token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa 1400-1700. The token is sub-triangular in plan, with rounded corners, and irregular in section. There appears to be a raised, cast design on the face of the token, but the surface is too worn to be certain. The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The token has a mottled mid grey and light green patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Lead tokens were used throughout the Medieval and Post Medieval periods as a substitute for low denomination currency.
Length: 19.6…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-09B024
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy uniface token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a cast design of raised lines radiating from the centre of the token in a non-symmetrical design. The reverse is plain and flat. The surface of the token has a light grey / yellow patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorised by Powell as a Type 3 - segments emanating from centre. Lead tokens were used throughout the Medieval and Post Medieval periods as a substitute …
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-098534
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. Approximately 95% of the token survives. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design of a central cross creating 4 quadrants, with a single pellet within each quadrant located along the perimeter of the token. The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The surface of the token has a mottled mid grey and light green patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 3 - cross wit…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-097283
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design of a central cross creating 4 quadrants, with a single pellet at the centre of each quadrant (4 pellets in total), within a raised perimeter. The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The surface of the token has a mottled mid and light grey patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 14 - cross with centrally position pellet in e…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-094E81
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design of a central cross creating 4 quadrants, with a single pellet at the centre of each quadrant (4 pellets in total). The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The surface of the token had a light grey / yellow patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 14 - cross with centrally position pellet in each quadrant. Lead tokens were use…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-094111
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design which is hard to discern but possibly depicts a human figure. The reverse has a circular depression which follows the perimeter of the token. The surface of the token had a mid grey / light green patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 13 - an abstract design which may actually represent objects. Lead tokens were used throughout the M…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-092811
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token. The face of the token may have been stamped with an impression taken from a half-groat, which would date the token to the mid 17th century. The token is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. The perimeter of the face of the token is slightly rimmed. The edge of the token is bordered with a circular band. At the centre is a faint impression of a left facing head. Although the surface is too worn to be certain, the impression is a similar size and design of a half groat of Charles I (1625-49). The reverse of the token is predominantly fla…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-08C907
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Coin: A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Two fragments forming a complete coin. Second coinage (1561-1582) minted in 1577. North no 1997.
Diameter: 26.91mm. Thickness: 0.67mm. Weight: 2.48g. Die axis: 3 o'clock
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-806954
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary worked flint probably dating to the late Neolithic period, circa 2700-2350BC. Identified by Peter Reavil as a thumbnail / side-end scraper formed from the snapped end of a long blade. The scraper is complete. The dorsal and ventral sides of the scraper are light, milky grey in colour. An opaque, white patinated surface survives which was probably exposed while the rest of the flint remained below soil. The dorsal side of the scraper has been heavily re-worked in multiple directions with some conchoidal ripple marks clearly visible. Evidence of scaled and sub-parallel retouc…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-7EF542
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny belonging to Alexander III (1249-1286). Long cross belonging to the Second Coinage (c 1280-1292). Possibly minted in Berwick due to total number of points on mullets (4 mullets with 6 points each). Seaby p10-11 (nos 5050-5058).
Diameter: 19.77mm. Thickness: 0.77mm. Weight: 1.4g. Die axis: 2 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-7E8E64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver halfpenny belonging to John (1199-1216). Short cross Class 6b (1209-1217). Minted by Walter in London. North p222 (nos 974-5).
Diameter: 18.18mm. Thickness: 0.78mm. Weight: 0.6g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-7CAA32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver republican denarius struck in Rome c. 105 BC by L. Thorius Balbus. Obverse shows the head of Juno Sospita right clad in goats skin, I S M R behind. Reverse shows a bull charging right. 'A' control letter above, L THORIVS below. BALBVS in exergue. Reference: RRC 316/1
Diameter: 20.45mm. Thickness: 1.67mm. Weight: 3.4g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-7C3BD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy contemporary copies of nummi, with the same reverse type and provenance:
Coin 1: A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint not known. Mint not known. Diameter: 10.40mm. Thickness: 1.29mm. Weight: 0.3g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Coin 2: Coin 1: A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint not kn…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-410A93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy nummi of Constantine I, sharing the same reverse type and provenance:
Coin 1: A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I from AD316-317 (Reece Period 15). SOL INVICTO COMITI reverse of Sol standing left, raising right hand with globe and whip in left. London Mint. RIC VII, page 102, nos 90-91.
Diameter: 22.97mm. Thickness: 2.23mm. Weight: 3.27g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Coin 2: A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I from AD316-317 (Reece Period 15). SOL INVICTO COMITI reverse of Sol standing left, raising right hand with globe and whip in left. London Mint. RIC VII, …
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-401361
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy radiate of Allectus dating from AD 293-296 (Reece Period 14), VIRTVS AVG, Galley left with mast, cabin, several rowers and waves. Mint of London. RIC V, pt 2, p. 563, cf. no. 55. Diameter: 19.14mm. Thickness: 1.65mm. Weight: 1.94g. Die axis: 6 o'clock. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-3F7AD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy denarius with white metal coating of uncertain ruler, dating from circa AD30-240. A contemporary forgery. The reverse legend is illegible, but the reverse depicts Juno, left, holding patera and sceptre, a peacock at her feet. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 18.48mm. Thickness: 2.05mm. Weight: 1.88g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-3ED9E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD318-320 (Reece Period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT PR. Mint not known. Diameter: 14.88mm. Thickness: 2.03mm. Weight: 1.28g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-3E9604
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340 (Reece Period 17). Reverse show Victory standing left on prow. Mint not known. Diameter: 13.84mm. Thickness: 1.77mm. Weight: 0.80g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-3E61C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete debased silver denarius of Geta dating from AD200-2 (Reece Period 10). Approximately 70% of the coin survives. SEVRIT IMPERII reverse of Securitas seated left, holding globe with left arm on chair. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (part I), p. 316, no. 20a. Original diameter not known, length is 14.5mm and width is 13.4mm. Thickness: 2.05g. Weight: 1.3g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-3C3988
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Delmatius dating to AD 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint unknown. Diameter: 16.03mm. Thickness: 1.88mm. Weight: 2.2g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 13th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-00F2E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate dating to the late third century AD, circa AD275-295. The reverse type is uncertain. A standing figure holding a spear to left is discernible. Diameter: 16.11mm. Thickness: 1.64mm. Weight: 1.2g. Die axis: 2 o'clock
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 29th May 2014
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Record ID: WAW-007691
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate dating to the late third century AD, circa AD275-295. The reverse type is illegible. Mint not known. Diameter: 18.14mm. Thickness: 2.22mm. Weight: 2.1g. Die axis not known.
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-0012E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate dating to the late third century AD, circa AD265-295. The radiate possibly belongs to Claudius II, dating to AD268-70 (Reece Period 13). The reverse type is illegible. Mint not known. Diameter: 18.79mm. Thickness: 1.89mm. Weight: 1.9g. Die axis not known.
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-FF7BD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coin 1: A copper alloy radiate of uncertain Emperor dating from circa AD270 to 295 (Reece period 14). Reverse depicts a standing figure but is otherwise indiscernible. Mint not known. Diameter: 15.79mm. Thickness: 2.24mm. Weight: 1.7g. Die axis not known.
Coin 2: A copper alloy radiate of uncertain Emperor dating from circa AD270 to 295 (Reece period 14). Reverse depicts a standing figure but is otherwise indiscernible. Mint not known. Diameter: 16.95mm. Thickness: 1.76mm. Weight: 1.7g. Die axis not known.
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-FDC321
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three copper alloy nummi of the same reverse type from the same provenance:
Coin 1: A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint not known. Diameter: 13.36mm. Thickness: 1.49mm. Weight: 1.2g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Coin 2: A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint not known. Diameter: 14.31mm. Thickness: 1.49mm. …
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-C23127
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy key of Medieval date circa AD1150-1400. It is suggested in Egan: 1998 p111 that in general smaller, hollow keys are more likely to have been used for a casket or chest. In plan, the bow is sub circular or lozenge-shaped with a punched, off-centre circular hole. The diameter of the hole is approximately 3.8mm. The shank is attached to the bow at mid point. Although the key is cast in one piece, there is a slight bulge at the junction between the bow and the shank. The shank is rectangular in plan. The length of the shank from the bottom of the bow is approx…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-C092F3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1450-1550. Two protruding knops from the base of the mount with broken terminals indicate that the mount is incomplete. The mount is sub triangular in plan with an irregular section. The mount has openwork decoration comprising of two sub-triangular perforations. The front face of the mount has moulded decoration including a row of raised square forms along the longest side of the frame and a raised floral design in the centre of the mount. The reverse of the mount is plain and flat apart from the chamfered edges of both…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 29th May 2014
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Record ID: WAW-BEE8F1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy Roman brooch dating from the late 1st to late 2nd centuries, circa AD75-175. This is a fragment from the head of a Trumpet-headed brooch. The spring, pin, bow and foot of the brooch as well as a loop which would have protruded from the top of the head are missing due to old breaks. The bow head and wings are incorporated together forming a horizontal oval in plan. The reverse of the bow head is hollow with 2 integrally cast lugs each with a central, round perforation. The lugs are vertical with a rounded profile. The top of the bow protrudes from th…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-BE8B15
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Two fragments from an incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands) dating from the late 1st to early 2nd centuries, circa AD80-120. The brooch is a Polden Hill type. One fragment is the head of the brooch including 1 wing and the spring hook. The other fragment is the lower part of the bow with the majority of the catch plate present, but the foot of the brooch is missing.
On the head of the brooch, 1 wing, the spring and the pin are missing due to old breaks. The head of the bow and the remaining wing form a ho…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-ADDF67
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch dating from the mid 1st to mid 2nd centuries, circa AD50-150. Classified as an Initial T-Shaped Brooch. The head of the brooch, including one complete and one damaged wing, survives as well as most of the bow. The spring, pin and foot of the brooch are missing due to old breaks. In profile, the head of the brooch is flat and meets the top of the bow almost at a right-angle. There is a notch between the wings in order to allow for the pin to be hinged. The wings are solid and the undamaged wing is cylindrical in shape with a flat round termi…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-AB8591
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch dating from the late 1st to early 2nd centuries, circa AD 80-120 of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands), cf. Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, Plate 46. The head of the brooch including the wings, spring and top of the bow survive. The pin is missing and approximately half the bow survives, tapering to a blunted terminus. The surfaces of the brooch are heavily worn. The bow head is hump-like in profile. On both sides a ridge is present at the shoulder between the wings and the bow.. The wings are semi-cylindrical an…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2017
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Record ID: WAW-AAA413
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy Early Medieval brooch, circa AD 400-600. The fragment is from an Early Anglo Saxon saucer brooch. The brooch has an irregular shape in plan with a surviving brooch circumference and 3 broken and abraded edges. The fragment is contorted with the area of the plate next to the pin lug forming a humped profile. The upper face is very worn with a double-ribbed interlace design within a plain border on both sides just discernable. The reverse is plain with an integrally cast lug surviving. The lug is rounded. A build-up of brown corrosion is present next …
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-A96BF2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy Early Medieval brooch, circa AD 400-600. The fragment is from an Early Anglo Saxon saucer brooch. The brooch has an irregular shape in plan with all edges being broken and abraded. Owing to the presence of the pin lug, the fragment is clearly from the outer edge of the brooch with a small section of the brooch circumference surviving. The upper surface has a double-ribbed, high relief interlace design within a plain, raised border on both sides. The reverse is flat and plain with 2 integrally cast lugs which are the remains of the pin hinge. The lug…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F54F16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate with a white metal coating commemorating Claudius II. Probably a barbarous radiate owing to the crude style of the lettering. The coin was issued posthumously, after AD270 (Reece Period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar. Mint unknown. Diameter: 15.80mm. Thickness: 1.73mm. Weight: 1.2g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F46D45
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped buckle and buckle plate. The buckle dates to the Medieval period, circa 1200-1500. The pin is missing. In plan, the buckle frame is sub-oval with a narrowed and off-set strap bar. The shorter sides of the frame are curving in plan and are sub-square in section. The side of the frame opposite the strap bar is straight and thickened. The thickened side of the frame has a moulded, round knop at either end and a recessed area between the knops which is very worn. Originally, this part of the frame may have had more decoration and/or a groove for the pin t…
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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Record ID: WAW-CD8877
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy ring of uncertain date. The ring is possibly Medieval in date as it was retrieved along side other Medieval objects dating to circa AD1200-1400. The ring has a sub-rectangular section. The surfaces of the ring have an even dark brown patina. The use of the ring is uncertain. Comparable examples of copper alloy Medieval rings can be found in Margeson's, (1993) Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58, p224, figs 1816-1819. Margeson argues that the rings could have ha…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-CD1974
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy horse harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1200-1400. In plan, the body of the pendant is square and on each side of the square a narrowed neck leads to a round lobe forming an overall cruciform shape. Each lobe is D-shape in section and the square body of the pendant is sub-rectangular in section. The reverse of the pendant is flat. An integrally cast suspension loop is attached to one of the lobes. The suspension loop has a rounded terminal with a circular perforation approximately 2.7mm in diameter. The surfaces of the pendant are worn…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-CCBCE1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy composite buckle frame with forked spacer. The buckle dates to the Medieval period, circa AD 1350-1450. The pin and the plates are missing and one of the spacer prongs terminates in an old break. The sub-oval frame has a pointed projecting pin rest at the centre of the outer edge. The face of the buckle next to the pointed projection is flattened with a slight groove in order to accommodate the end of the now missing pin. The pointed projection is chamfered. The rest of the buckle face is obliquely angled from the interior edge of the loop to the outer …
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
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Record ID: WAW-CB0034
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy single looped buckle frame and pin. The buckle dates to the Medieval period, circa AD1250-1400. The buckle is broadly rectangular in plan, with straight long sides and short sides which curve outwards. The buckle has an offset, narrowed strap bar. The strap bar is sub square in plan with rounded corners. The cast pin is an elongated rectangle with one end curled around the strap bar. The length of the pin is approximately 14.1mm. The curving sides of the frame are bevelled on the inside edge of the loop with obliquely angled outside edges. The side of the frame opposite…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-CA4085
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped spectacle buckle frame dating from the Medieval to early Post Medieval periods, circa AD1350-1600. The pin is missing. The front of the buckle is undecorated with obliquely angled edges along the outside of the frame and on the inside edges of the loops. The strap bar is narrowed and broadly trapezoidal in section. The reverse is flat. The surfaces of the buckle are slightly worn with an even dark green / grey patina. Comparable buckles are recorded in Egan G and Pritchard F, 1993, Dress Accessories p 83, nos 332, 333, 337 and 339.
Length: 18.38mm.…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-C9FE34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silvered copper alloy radiate of uncertain emperor, reverse and mint dating circa AD260-402. The reverse is completely obscured by wear although traces of silvering survive. The obverse shows a radiate bust facing right. None of the obverse legend is discernible. Diameter: 15.49mm. Thickness: 1.84mm. Weight: 1.84g. Die axis: not known.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-C95842
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate of Claudius II dating to the period circa AD275-285 (Reece Period 14). The coin is a little ragged around the edges and worn. CONSECRATIO (postumus) reverse depicting a flaming altar. The obverse shows a very simplistic radiate head facing right. Obverse legend reads D[IVO CLAV]DIO. Diameter: 17.79mm. Thickness: 1.53mm. Weight: 1.56g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-C8C2F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus, copying a piece of the House of Constantine, VRBS ROMA / Wolf and twins, struck c. AD 330-40 (Reece Period 17). The obverse is illegible. The wolf and twins are cleary visible on the reverse. Diameter 13.42mm. Thickness: 2.01mm. Weight: 1.34g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-B9A540
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate dating to the late 3rd century, circa AD275-285 (Reece Period 14). The reverse has a simplistic depiction of a standing figure possibly holding a spear which may be a crude copy of a VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a soldier right with spear and shield. Obverse shows a simplistic depiction of a radiate bust facing right. There is no obverse legend. Diameter: 14.31mm. Thickness: 1.49mm. Weight: 0.9g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-B95AC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus belonging to the House of Constantine dating to the period AD324-330 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting a camp or town gateway with two towers. The obverse shows a laureate bust facing right. Obverse legend illegible. Diameter: 17.76mm. Thickness: 2.92mm. Weight: 2.4g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-B92362
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus belonging to the House of Constantine dating to the period AD330-5 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Mint not known. Obverse shows a laureate bust facing right. Obverse legend not present. Diameter: 13.68mm. Thickness: 1.69mm. Weight: 1.0g. Die axis: 12 0'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-B87E24
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment from a cast copper alloy cooking vessel of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The vessel fragment is probably from a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or large posnet. The fragment is irregular in both plan and section. On the interior, the rim forms a slight overhang clearly defining the rim from the body of the vessel. Both the interior and exterior surfaces of the fragment are heavily abraded. The fragment has an uneven mid green / brown patina. The fragment is 29.28mm in height and 60.81mm in width. The thickness is 4.47mm. Weight is 35.1g…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
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Record ID: WAW-B857F3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch dating to the Roman period, circa AD50-150. This is a Crescent Type Aesica brooch. The wings, spring, pin and some of the catch plate are missing due to old breaks. The lower part of the bow and some of the catch plate survives. The bow is formed by a flat plate which in plan is circular at the top and conjoined with a triangular fantail. A stub is present at the centre of the circular part of the catch plate from which the head of the brooch would originally have been attached. The circular part of the bow is undecorated. The fantail has …
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2013
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Record ID: WAW-B75CD1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast composite copper alloy pin of possible middle Early Medieval (Ango-Saxon) date, circa AD650-900. The pin has 2 parts, the shank and a separately made pin head. The pin head has an irregular form with 3 pointed knops. The pin head has a rounded base. The pin shaft is inserted at the centre of the base and the top of the shaft is flush with the top of the pin head. The shaft has a sub-circular section which tapers unevenly to a pointed terminal. The pin shaft is bent through approximately 45 degrees at the midpoint; therefore the length of the pin is estimated. The pin ha…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
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Record ID: WAW-B652A1
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy vessel lid or stopper from a tobacco jar dating from the late Medieval to early Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1850. In plan, the top of the lid had a flower head design with a central knop surrounded by 8 petals. The lid is damaged and it is likely that there were originally 9 petals. The petals are defined by a shallow groove and the end of each petal is slightly rounded. The edge of the flower lid was probably originally sub-lozenge shape in form. The reverse of the lid is plain and is now contorted although it was probably originally flat. At th…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 23rd June 2014
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Record ID: WAW-639757
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy furniture mount or horse harness stud of probable late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1600. The mount head is circular in plan. The reverse of the mount is hollow with an integral square-section shank protruding from the centre. The shank, which is tightly bent back towards the mount, tapers to a sharp point. The shank measures 4.16mm x 4.19mm at the base. The mount is undecorated with an uneven green / brown patina. The length of the spike suggests this mount was either used on a piece of furniture or for a relatively thick piece …
Created on: Friday 15th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
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Record ID: WAW-634B85
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount or belt stiffener) of Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1700. In plan, the strap fitting is pointed at the top with a rounded lug on either side. The fitting is waisted just below the lugs and then the sides of the plate gradually expand to the rounded lower body of the strap fitting. The reverse of the strap fitting has a triangular hollow on the lower body. The top of the strap fitting and the edges are on the same plane. A round, integrally cast spike stump is present on the top and bottom of the reverse. The face of th…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
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