Record ID: PUBLIC-F830B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped post medieval shilling of Charles I (1625-1649) with a star initial mark (1640-1641). Tower mint, before parliament seized control of the mint from the king.. Group F, Sixth (Briot style) bust. As North 1991, 160. 2231. Measurements: Diameter: 29.5mm Weight: 5.7g
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C8D24D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Second coinage (North 1997). Initial mark: acorn, dated 1573 (on coin). Mint of London (Tower). North (1991, 134). Measurements: diameter 25.6 mm, weight 3 g This coin is complete and unclipped.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A74DAD
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy post-medieval pipe stopper (tamper) in the form of a figurine of Mercury, of probable 18th- or 19th-century date (c. AD 1700-1900). The anthropomorphic figurine is naked but has no genitals depicted. The god wears a helmet from which spring large wings, once moulded with longitudinal grooves and transverse dashes to represent feathers on both faces. The face is turned slightly to the figure's right. The right arm and hand are raised above the figure's head. The left leg is bent at the knee with the foot pointing down. The right leg is alm…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B231BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval penny of the Commonwealth period (1649-1660). As North (1991), page 206, number 2729. Obverse: shield of St. George within wreath formed of palm and laurel branch. Reverse: conjoined shields of St. George and Ireland. Value mark of I above. Folded and cracked about ¼ of diameter through the top left corner of the Cross of St. George.
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E8D61A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval circular trade weight, dating to c. AD 1485- 1547. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular in section although edge definition is poor in this artefact. Its upper surface has two sets of double concentric circles defined by incised lines separated by c 1.0mm. These surround a centrally recessed circular dimple (possibly the mounting point for a lathe). The centre section out to the first concentric circle is slightly domed, adding less than 1.0 mm to the overall thickness of 3.0 mm. The condition of the official stamp on the upper fa…
Created on: Monday 26th July 2021
Last updated: Friday 6th August 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-07AEC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Penny of John (AD 1199-1216). Class 5b2. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by hVE in Canterbury. AD 1205-1207. The coin is missing portions of its outer flan due to clipping. North Vol I, P 221, No 970 Obverse inscription: HENRICVSR/EX Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre, crown of 7 pellets, 2 hair curls with pellets each side. Reverse inscription: +hVE●ON●CAN Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quadrant Die Axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-45E3A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to 1286 to 1287. Edwardian class 4d. Minted at London. North (1991, 29) no. 1026.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1012E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49) dating to 1636-44. Type 2. Privy marks are crescents. Reference: North Volume 2, no. 2291 Diameter: 14 mm Weight: 0.60 g The coin contains a wedge of brass which was introduced to prevent counterfeiting.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0F7A62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. As RIC VII, p. 98, no. 10; Cloke and Toone, 2015: pp. 212-213, no. 8.02.015.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EA5FDC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy single-loop pointed buckle with integral forked spacer plate. Medieval in date, c. 1350 - 1450. The frame is oval in shape and curves to a point on the outer edge where the (missing) pin would rest. There is also a slight taper on the front face from the inside edge of the loop down to the point around the whole circumference of the loop except where the spacer legs are attached. Both soldered buckle plates are also missing. The forked spacer is roughly filed and recessed each side to locate the plates. The frame is also recessed between the spacer legs on the …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E5B411
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron key (locking) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The key has a 'D' shaped' bow at the end of the circular cross-sectioned stem. There is a circular collar just behind the bit nearest the bow. The bit would have comprised two irregular projections, but the furthest one from the bow is broken away at the shaft. Type 8 of the Goodall Classification used at Winchester and Salisbury (Salisbury Medieval Catalogue Volume 4), having a solid shaft projecting beyond the bit. These keys probably date from 1150 through to 1700. The projecting stem is an innovation of the 15th century a…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E4B05C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver stater of the British Iron Age or possibly a silver plated contemporary copy. South western uniscribed (Durotrigian type). Dating to c. 20 BC to AD 10 Reference: Part of the mainstream series, probably Cranborne Chase type. ABC 2157, VA 1235-1, BMC 2525-46, 2691-2727, S 365 Diameter: 7 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-184449
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth Issue. Obverse mint mark: Woolpack (1594-96), Legend half-clipped on one edge. Square shield on long cross fourchée. Reference: North Volume 2, No 2017 Diameter: 14 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E13782
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Iron age or Roman copper alloy T-shaped applied hook brooch, probably dating to c. AD 25-100. The surviving fragment comprises of the head of the bow, wings and partial pin, the lower bow being lost. The cylindrical wings expand transversely from the head of the brooch, these retaining a copper alloy axis bar in situ and with a slot cut into the reverse to accomodate a hinged pin, the latter, also of copper alloy, partially survives. The bow expands out from the head terminating in a patinated break. The bow is undecorated, but with an incised groove running down…
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CC654D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval copper-alloy bar mount with symmetrical hemispherical lobes: at either end a small one with squared off terminal, flanking a larger central one. There are drilled holes for separate rivets in each small lobes, both in situ. The mount is undecorated and generally flat on the reverse; the small lobes are hollow backed. The metal is a dark-grey colour and there are possible file marks on the reverse. Length: 16.7 mm; Width: 8.7 mm; Thickness: 3.6 mm; Weight: 1.3 g See Egan and Pritchard (1991, 213-214; nos 1160, 1161) for similar mounts illustrated from London's…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CBD6A8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy fragment from the front sheet plate of a medieval composite strap-end (c. 13th-14th century). The plate is sub-rectangular; it has broken perhaps halfway along the object, based on its engraved design, with a ragged, old break. The terminal has bevelled corners, with angled cuts. Along one long edge there is evidence on an engraved border, on the front. The field is filled with the rear half of a beast; beyond the break there is a bent leg with toes engraved, the rear of the back and a long tail which travels along the centre of the field. The end of the creature's …
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB81C8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval single-looped copper-alloy buckle frame of c. 14th- to 16th-century date; the frame itself is complete but the pin is missing. It is broadly trapezoidal, tending towards kidney shaped, with rounded corners on the outer edge. The outer edge expands gradually towards its centre internally; externally it tapers from the corners to the ends of the bar. The front is bevelled shallowly externally, mirrored internally on the reverse of the outer edge. There are multiple oblique (diagonal) grooves on the sides and outer edge, covering each and rendered neatly. The bar is slightly n…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CAB516
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). The reverse type is unclear due to the preservation of the coin, but possibly depicts a quadruped (deer/antelope/goat?) left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA37EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, probably a contemporary copy, dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1EB04D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period c.AD 194-195 (Reece period 10). Reverse type depicting Roma seated left holding Victory on extended right hand, vertical spear in left, shield below. Mint of Rome. Cf. BMC, p. 138, no. 558 passim, p. 140, no. 567 passim; RIC IV.1, p. 183, no. 671, p. 186, no. 691, p. 187 no. 700.
Created on: Sunday 21st May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2017
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