Record ID: LEIC-B36FFB
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead pencil or writing lead. The shaft is cylindrical and tapers to a blunt point at one end. The are raised ridges along its length and the end is pierced with a hole. It conforms to Biddle's Class I, which he dates to the 9th to 11th centuries. Length 52mm, diameter 6mm, weight 14.98g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-B3A50C
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead stylus of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The shaft is cylindrical and bent and tapers to a point at one end. The surface is smooth and undecorated. Length 42mm, diameter 6mm, weight 11.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-B3D921
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy late Medieval buckle frame. The buckle is a single loop, D-shaped buckle with decorative knop extending from the curved edge. The knop has a single narrow collar and is flat on the reverse side. The strap bar is recesses and the pin is missing. Several similar examples are illustrated in the Meols report (Griffiths et al. 2007, 94, no.622ff). Length 21mm, width 14mm, thickness 2mm, weight 1.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-B440E5
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Post-Medieval knife handle terminal stop from a scale-tang knife. It is in the form of two outward facing animal heads (probably dogs). The snouts are pointed with a groove for the mouth. Above these are rounded heads with dots for eyes. A circumferential groove encircles the base. Iron corrosion product covers the base. Read (2001, 88, no.655) suggests a16th century date. There are several similar examples on the database including SOM-471CD5, HAMP-728F85 and IOW-765F43. Length 15mm, width 16mm, thickness 8mm, weight 7.61g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-B48AE6
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a sheet copper alloy Medieval or Post-Medieval strainer or skimmer. It is pierced with closely placed circular holes. Part of a curved outer edge survives suggesting that it had a fairly small diameter originally and was probably part of a handled skimmer. It has a fine green patina. Egan (1998, 155) suggests that skimmers were used from the 14th century into the early Post-Medieval period. Length: 27.0mm, width: 16.0mm, weight: 0.96g
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-6C981D
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Iron age/ Early Roman copper alloy button and loop fastener. The fragment consists of only the loop which is triangular in plan and rectangular in section with rounded edges and a large triangular perforation. At the narrow end the rectangular sectioned shaft turns 90o where it has snapped off. This would have joined the button part of the object. The surface is smooth and has a mid greyish-green patina. Similar to YORYM-65FB92. Length 23mm, width 15mm, thickness 3mm, weight 3.62g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-6D23A0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman enamelled copper alloy umbonate plate brooch. The brooch is sub circular in form and is domed (convex) in cross section. The object consists of a domed boss with three surviving projecting knops arranged at cardinal points. It is decorated with two concentric circles of triangular enamelled cells, arranged around a central circular cell. Both the inner and outer circles have been filled with alternating red and blue enamel. A thin plain border is present around the edge. The back of the brooch contains two semi-circular lugs to hold a hinged pin, which is mis…
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-6D75D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy T shaped (developed) brooch. The object consists of circular sectioned, solid wings with a central recess to hold a hinged pin (now missing). The bow has a raised edge on its upper portion, which merges into a flat edge half way down its length. There is a centrally placed scar on the bows surface, which suggests it had a ridge running as far as the raised edges. Below this there are triangular depressions, two on each side with the points facing inwards, which may have held enamel. At this point the brooch has snapped. Length 22mm, width 19mm, thickness 9mm, wei…
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-6DD5C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy headstud brooch.The object has damaged open wings which are now triangular in form, with a centrally placed loop above. The bow is sub-rectangular in section and is plain at the top. At its centre, where it curves, it has a raised circular protrusion and below this there are two rows of triangular enamel cells flanking two centrally placed rectangular ones. The brooch has broken at this point and has no catchplate or pin. Length 23mm, width 15mm, thickness 7mm, weight 4.40g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-6E3B28
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy brooch foot, probably fomo a Trumpet brooch. The object consists of the base section of the bow and the catchplate on the reverse. The bow is semi-circular in section and has a collared, stepped foot. The catchplate is sub-triangular in shape. Length 22mm, width 10mm, thickness 4mm, weight 2.52g. Hattattt, 2000, pg. 326, fig. 1530.
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 19th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-6F3045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Silver Denarius of Trajan ( AD 98-117), dating to AD 112-114 (Reece Period 5), Reverse type P M TR P COS VI PP SPQR,Genius standing front, looking left, holding patera and ears of corn, Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-007995
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A pair of Roman, copper-alloy tweezers with satiire panel.The top of the loop is decorated with a moulded ridge which is splayed at the ends.The top of the blades just below the loop are decorated with an incised transverse groove, a flat section, a transverse ridgeand another incised transverse groove.Below this there is an incised asymetrical cross with three punch marks in the top and bottom angles and one punch mark in the right and left angles, there is a further incised transverse groove below the cross.The rest of the blade is plain and smooth and the nibs are turned inwards, o…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-010076
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Copper-alloy nummus of Constantinopolis (AD 330-35), (Reece Period 17), Victory on prow with sceptre and shield.
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-0182A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II ( AD 355-61),contemporary copy, (Reece Period 18), FELTEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse (copy).
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-01F257
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80),dating to AD 173-4 (Reece Period 8)VI/VII COS III, S C, Jupiter seated left, Mint of ROME (RICIII).
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-0223D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver long cross cut halfpenny Henry III,
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-158005
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver groat of Edward III, 1356-61.London mint
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-165449
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver long cross penny of Edward III, 1356-61,London mint.
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-169748
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver penny probably RIchard II (1377-99), York mint.
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-16BB01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver farthing of Edward I, 1280-82. London mint.
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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